The GbaramatuVoice was established in 2015 as a monthly tabloid published by the Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited. It hit the newsstand first on August 2015. The newspaper’s sole objective is to bring to public glare what the management saw at the cradle of its formation as information gap and asymmetrical reportage of the activities and people of the Niger Delta.
Niger Delta youths take part in Aaron Bebenimibo’s 20th Remembrance Walk Hundreds of Niger Delta youths on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, joined the people of Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, to mark the 20th Remembrance Walk of Apostle Aaron Bebenimibo. The event was to commemorate the passing
PHOTO STORY: How children paddled their way to school in the creeks of Niger Delta One of the major challenges that children in the creeks of Niger Delta face just to be able to go to school is difficult journeys. Schools can be a hard-won luxury in some parts of the world. Many children in
PICTORIAL: Obasanjo Commissions 23.4km Road In Akwa Ibom Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, inaugurated the 23.4km Eket- Etinan dual carriageway constructed by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The dual-carriageway, which has three bridges is said to be the longest road ever constructed by the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel as he
IYC to FG: Allocate oil blocks in Gombe, Bauchi, others to Niger Delta indigenes The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the Federal Government to allocate licences for oil blocks in the Northern parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Kogi to people from the Niger Delta. The IYC President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, in
Funeral rites for Bayelsa governor’s father, Pa Diri, begin Wednesday Preparations are in top gear, for the burial ceremony of the Father of Bayelsa state Governor, the Late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, whose passing occurred on February 12, 2023 at the age of 88 years. The invitation letter sighted by GbaramatuVoice, stated that the burial
Wike declares one day public holiday for Tinubu Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, a public holiday to enable the people of Rivers State give the President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a rousing welcome. The President-Elect during his two days official visit to Rivers State is scheduled to commission
BREAKING: NAFDAC bans importation of Indomie noodles over cancer scare The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has banned the importation of Indomie noodles into the country. The Director General of the Agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in an interview with journalists, on Monday. The Nigerian regulatory body took the
FOR THE RECORD: Full text of inauguration speech of Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa | May 29, 2015 Being Inaugural Address By Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, On Friday May 29, 2015 At Asaba Protocols… Preamble Fellow Deltans, I am grateful to God, and consider it an honour, to stand before you today as your Governor.
MAY 29: Nigerian witches and wizards promise to provide 300 members to secure Tinubu …Invites Dino Melaye for counsel White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria, yesterday, urged aggrieved politicians not to scuttle the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on May 29 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The group also said Tinubu
May Day Celebration: Keep the flag flying, Oborevwori tells Nigerian workers Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended workers in the country for their “immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.” In a Press Statement to mark this year’s Workers’ Day,
James Ibori’s letter to DSP Alamieyeseigha you must always read (First published in 2016) DSP, I write this with a mixture of a heavy heart and compelling sense of pride. Even as I mourn, I find comfort in the love, admiration, reverence and even veneration that have gushed out for you from all parts of
We signed MOU for preliminary processes for railway network, Says NDDC The Niger Delta Development Commission has made a U-turn, saying it truly signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a $15b rail project. A statement signed by the Chairman, NDDC Governing Board, Lauretta Onochie, on Friday, had said the MoU was with Atlanta Global Resources
Confusion as Onochie denies NDDC MoU with US firm to build mega rail project in Niger Delta …Says board has no knowledge about the deal The Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Governing Board Lauretta Onochie said publication in some National dailies purporting signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a US firm, “Atlanta
Ikeazor joins Leadership Council of Elephant Protective Initiative Foundation Sharon Ikeazor, the Honourable Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, has joined the Leadership Council of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation. This was announced in a statement issued to the press and signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations), Deworitshe Patricia on Sunday.
NDDC signs MoU with US firm to connect all Niger Delta states by rail The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Consulate and a United States-based firm, Atlanta Global Resources Inc., AGRI, to build a railway network that will connect the nine states of the
Shell reveals how Nigeria lost N2.3tn to oil theft in 12 months Nigeria has lost an opportunity to produce and sell about 65,700,000 barrels of oil in the last one year due to issues bothering on pipeline vandalism and the resultant oil theft. This translates to about N2.3tn loss in oil revenue if the prevailing
SHOCKING! Canadian Actor Saint Von Colucci dies after 12 plastic surgeries to change his looks Canadian Actor Saint Von Colucci has passed away at the age of 22 after undergoing twelve cosmetic surgeries to look like BTS singer, Jimin. Colucci died on Sunday at a South Korean hospital after complications from his most recent procedure.
Niger Delta stakeholders, experts gather for NDDC PPP Summit in Lagos Major stakeholders of the Niger Delta region and captains of industry in the private sector have gathered at the behest of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, summit to explore ways of driving sustainable development in Nigeria’s oil-rich region.
Many ladies are not qualified to be wives even at 28 – Mike Bamiloye Televangelist and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye has said a lot of Nigerian ladies are not qualified for marriage even at the age of 28. Bamiloye, in a post on Monday, said many ladies nowadays “prepare more for
PHOTOS: President-elect, Tinubu lands in Abuja Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, has returned to the country from a trip to France. Tinubu arrived in Nigeria around 4:30 pm on Monday via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the country’s capital. ALSO READ: I’ll be your servant – Read full text of Bola Tinubu’s acceptance speech The
SINCE 1984: This is the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. It serves local South South delicacies Holyland Restaurant was established by Mr Ezekiel Okathe, an Isoko man from Umuti in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta state in 1984 making it the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. Holyland is one of such places in
GbaramatuVoice tour by boat to creeks and coastal communities of Delta and Bayelsa states will reveal that the much-anticipated end in sight of gas flaring is actually not in sight.
Three months after, NRC resumes operations at Warri-Itakpe railway (SEE TIME TABLE) Three months after its suspension by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the Warri-Itakpe train has resumed activities on Monday, April 24, 2023. The train station is located in Ujevwu, Udu Local Government Area of Delta state. Recall that in January 2023, 148 passengers
A lawyer has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband after he discovered their houseboy was her biological son.
A view of the Niger Delta through the lens – Bayelsa Ox-bow Lake in pictures The Ox-bow Lake is located in Yenegoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, Nigeria. It is a waterfront that presents a coastal view of the capital city, and it has facilities that make it a tourist delight at all times. The
Moment Bayelsa APC governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, stormed Gbaramatu for 2023 Amasiekumor Festival, received royal blessings from Gbaramatu monarch. In Oporoza on Sunday, April 16, 2023, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, showered prayers on the Immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on his
PHOTO NEWS: Heavy downpour leaves Delta roads flooded as motorists, commuters groan The pictures below is the popular Jakpa road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state.
I wash my husband’s clothes, make him fresh food daily, hold the bowl for him to wash his hands – Lawyer A Nigerian lawyer identified as Princess Jemaimah has revealed that she washes her husband’s clothes everyday. Princess made the disclosure on Facebook as she highlighted some other roles and duties she does in her
A woman can propose to a man and tell him I want to marry you – Aisha Yesufu Nigerian socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advised young unmarried women to normalise walking up to men and asking them out or proposing to them instead of waiting on men to make the offer while they age. She
BREAKING: PDP’s Fintiri wins Adamawa governorship poll The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ahmadu Fintiri, has emerged winner of the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State. ALSO READ: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation, declares REC’s action void As announced by the returning officer of the election, Ahmadu Fintiri who is the incumbent governor
APC chieftain, Michael Johnny, heaps praises on Pere of Gbaramatu for chieftaincy title A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta state, High Chief Michael Johnny, has heaped praises on His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba and the council of chiefs for honouring him with the revered chieftaincy title “AGADIWEI” of Gbaramatu
INEC suspends Adamawa REC from elections activities The Independent National Electoral Commission has ordered a Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barr Hudu Ari, to stay away from all election activities in Adamawa State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to INEC, Rose Oriaran-Anthony on Monday. ALSO READ: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation,
Culture in full display at 2023 Amasiekumor Festival in Gbaramatu: The moment Amaseikumor, the king of all masquerades appeared from the river More photos from Amasiekumor Festival GbaramatuVoice captured the colourful moment on Saturday, April 15, from Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta state, during the grand finale of this year’s festival. See photos
BREAKING: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation, declares REC’s action void The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of results of Adamawa governorship supplementary elections after the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa declared Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the poll. Breaking News:The attention
PICTORIAL: Display of rich Ijaw culture and tradition at 2023 Kabowei Day Festival If you were at the Opukabu Primary School Field, Patani, on Saturday, April 15, you would appreciate the Ijaws for preserving their cultural heritage. The ancient city of Patani, headquarters of Kabowei kingdom in Patani Local Government Area of Delta state, was
