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.
In a bid to assist and provide better study environment to less privileged pupils and students in rural areas, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Delta Pikin Initiative in conjunction with Hilary Neots Foundation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, donated some educational materials to assist over 500 pupils in Delta State. They distributed school uniforms, bags, exercise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. GbaramatuVoice learnt that Obiano, who had been on the watch list of the EFCC, was arrested while trying to board a flight to the United States. ALSO READ: Full text
Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo was sworn-in as the governor of Anambra State on Thursday. The ceremony took place at the Government House, Agu-Awka, with few guests in attendance. Below is the full text of Soludo’s inaugural address: Inaugural Address as Governor of Anambra State, Government House, Agu-Awka, Awka Anambra State: 17th March, 2022 PROTOCOL Umunne
An agent, who claims to be working under the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the national government of United States has alleged that Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has received fresh charges as US prosecutors submitted court documents showing that he committed fraud and laundered over $400k while in prison. The documents which were presented before the
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed N40 million for the nomination form of its presidential aspirants. While expression of interest form is put at N5m, the nomination form is put at N35m. The party approved this at the 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party held on Wednesday in Abuja. ALSO READ: PDP
THE MOMENT DELTA STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, BARR. KINGSLEY BURUTU OTUARO UNVEILED HIS CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN ASABA
A group, Bomadi and Patani Political Mandate, has called on the Member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, to re-contest for the federal constituency seat come 2023. The group made the call at a press briefing in Asaba, the Delta State capital, shortly after endorsing him as their
The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT) on Tuesday disagreed with the proposed amendment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act 2007 that states that the agency will provide 12 per cent of its revenue to the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) located in Okerenkoko, Delta State. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Tuesday, said he has been chosen as the next governor of the state come 2023. Otuaro also said he has the blessings of his boss, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to embark on the 2023 governorship project, insisting that nobody would ask him to step down.
Delta 2023: Deputy Governor Otuaro visits PDP delegates, leaders in Aniocha south, calls for support ●Intimates them of plans to succeed Okowa ●Hopes to preserve Okowa’s Legacies As the 2023 general elections approach, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsely Otuaro, has paid a consultative visit to delegates and leaders of the Peoples Democratic
Delta state lawmaker, Guwor, gives account of stewardship ●Itemises over 22 projects he has built ●Provided Jamb forms for over 1000 students The lawmaker representing Warri South-West constituency, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has given an account of his stewardship to his constituents. Hon. Guwor, in a statement he
Only three more days, all airlines in Nigeria will shut down – Onyema, Airpeace chairman Nigerian Airline operators are demanding operational licenses from the federal government to begin importation of fuel, following the recent fuel scarcity across the country. Airpeace Chairman, Allen Onyema, warned that Airlines in the country would shut down operations over the
Rift between Wike and Obaseki Deepens ●Wike describes Obaseki as a serial betrayer ●Says Oshiomole warned him The rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and Governor Nyesom Wike has taken a new twist as the Rivers governor has fired back at his Edo State counterpart. Addressing a crowd at an event on Monday in Rivers State,
The Isoko political class said the Ijaw and Isoko were brothers and sisters, therefore, they cannot say no to governorship quest to occupy Dennis Osadebe House, Asaba in 2023. Leaders of Isoko political class led by Pioneer Speaker in the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Emmanuel Okoro and Odion Godspower, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party,
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the personal attacks by his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike against his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu as “most unfortunate and totally uncalled for.” In a statement, the governor called on the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call to order, noting that the issues
Why Russia may sanction Nigeria – Prof. Akinteriwa A former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Professor Bola Akinteriwa has revealed why the Russian government may take a sanctionary measure against Nigeria as the war against Ukraine continues. Akinteriwa who spoke during a Seminar entitled: “Russia-Ukraine War And The Imperatives of a New
MODERN Babylon, also known in Revelation 17:5, as Mystery, Babylon the great, the Mother of harlots and abominations of the earth, inherited all her ungodly festivities, from Ancient Babylon, one of which is Easter festivity. Easter is a Chaldean word, pronounced as ISHTAR. It is also called Ashtaroth. It is a goddess known as the
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You’ll be captured, killed – US warns citizens against joining Ukraine to fight Russia United States of America has warned its citizens against fighting on Ukraine’s side against Russia in the ongoing war. US warned that citizens who travel to Ukraine and fight with Ukrainian forces will be treated by Russians as “mercenaries” or foreign
What is NATO? The organization existed since the end of the second world war, however, the question has always remained who is in the group? And what exactly do they do? If you ain’t too savvy with the term NATO, well NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and it was established immediately after world
The people of four oil bearing communities; Assa, Obile, Ochia and Awarra in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, are protesting against alleged neglect by an oil giant company, Shell Petroleum, operating in the area. Spokesperson for Assa North cluster, an umbrella body of the communities —Duke-Bright Enyia, addressing newsmen in Owerri, regretted that
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called for the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, saying that the existence of the ministry has not impacted positively to the development of the Niger Delta region. MOSIEND President, Kennedy Tonjo West, made the call while speaking
The Nigerian government on Friday, March 11, raided and shut down the operations of some online illegal banks. The Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), National Information Technology Development Agency, and the Nigerian Police Force, raided the offices of the financial institutions
TOMPOLO: An incredible life in pictures We take a look at the life of the Niger Delta freedom fighter and the General Officer Commanding (GOC), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo aka Tompolo in pictures. Photos below was captured by GbaramatuVoice team during the 2021 Amaseikumor Festival in Gbaramatu kingdom.
Anglican church sacks priest for impregnating help-seeking woman …Priest accuses church of taking his wife War of words is raging between authorities of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger and one of its priests, Rev Canon Lumenkriti Ebo, who was recently sacked for alleged immoral acts. While the church accused Ebo of impregnating a lady
More pressure groups have stepped up their lobbying for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the Presidential race. The group, under the auspices of the Coalition of Nigerian Professionals in Politics (CNPP) said it joined in the agitation for Jonathan’s Presidency because of the antecedents of the former President. According to them, the calls are
India said on Friday it accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan this week because of a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, giving its version of events after longtime foe Pakistan warned the incident could have “unpleasant consequences”. “On 9 March 2022, in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental
The Association of Crayfish and Fish Traders’ Union in Delta state has called on the state government to help support the trade so that they can make more sales and profit. The association made this call when they paid a visit to the Chairman of Burutu Local Security Outfit, Hon. Godday Smith, aka Bounana-owei at
Ogbe-Ijoh Market Fire: Market chairman calls for permanent fire service station The Chairman, Warri Market Road Traders’ Development Association, Justice Iroro, has enjoined the Warri South Local Government Council for a permanent fire fighters’ service station at the market adding that this development will go a long way in curtailing incessant fire outbreaks in Warri
"It is a big insult for oil companies to divest after destroying the Niger Delta environment for over six decades, to think of moving away without discussing with the communities. Most communities are not aware of the moves; we are hearing from those who are buying off from them. We believe that they are doing
Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, has opened up on her ‘incurable’ ailment, revealing that she was diagnosed with lupus. In a recent interview with show host, Chude Jideonwo, published on Friday, the actress also disclosed that the doctor said she had five years to live. According to her, she had lived just one year after the
Residents of Nembe in Bayelsa have reported fresh oil leak, months after the Nov. 5 spill at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. OML 29, which encompasses the 97km Nembe Creek Trunk Line connecting oilfields to the Bonny Export Terminal is operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company,
MOTHER TONGUE: Bayelsa adopts Kolokuma Ijaw as central language The importance of mother tongue in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized as it is used as an identity of a people. Like any part of the country or any part of the world, a mothers tongue or local dialect is used to differentiate a person from
The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Udu Local Government in Delta State have assured the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Deacon Kinsley Otuaro of their support come 2023. The PDP leaders made this known on Thursday when the deputy governor paid the party leaders a consultation visit ahead of the 2023
