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.
The Niger Delta has become an ecological disaster zone, a place where rusty pipelines run through farms and in front of houses. Day and night huge gas fires rage in massive pits and towers, spewing noxious gases and filth into people’s homes and farms. Oil spills and fires are a regular occurrence, often causing the
The Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (KBO), has stated that his mandate to become the next governor of the state come 2023 is divinely ordained. Otuaro made this known on Thursday when he inspected his campaign office in Asaba, the state capital. GbaramatuVoice writes that as plans for the 2023 election progresses,
Popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has raised an alarm that a ‘runs girl’ he had an affair with is threatening to release his sex tape. Harrysong, in a post on his Instagram page, said he had a sex tape with the lady six years ago and she has been blackmailing him. ALSO READ: Popular singer, Harrysong
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has revealed plans to roll out a special project to avert a new generation of agitators in the Niger Delta region. Dikio explained that the project tagged, the Niger Delta Stabilisation Programme, would involve a massive reorientation programme targeting youths between the ages
According to him, he and the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, in synergy, crisis cross the riverine communities to ensure peace in the state noting that the royal fathers were at the front and centre of the efforts that returned peace to the state.
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has said that himself, his followers and those of Governor Godwin Obaseki do not feel accepted in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Shaibu said that they joined the PDP not because they wanted to do so but because they fell out with their erstwhile political godfather and
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has rejected the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court which sacked him from office. Umahi maintained that he is still the governor of the state despite the court ruling. The governor said the ruling would be disregarded by his followers. ALSO READ: Court sacks Ebonyi state governor, deputy
IRAN – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a second satellite into space, state media reported, as world powers awaited Tehran’s decision in negotiations over the country’s tattered nuclear deal. State television identified the launch on Tuesday as taking place in its northeastern Shahroud Desert, without specifying when. It came as Iran’s top
UK-Dutch petroleum giant, Shell on Tuesday. announced its intention to gradually withdraw from all oil and gas projects in Russia. It said that it would stop all spot purchases of Russian oil as a first step. “Shell today announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products,
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi, his deputy, Eric Igwe, and Hon Francis Nwifuru, Speaker of the state assembly, over their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgement, on Tuesday, held that their defection was unconstitutional. ALSO READ: ABIA 2023: APC stakeholders
The lawmaker representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius Pondi, has stated that there is nothing like zoning in Delta state. GbaramatuVoice recalls that as the 2023 election approaches, there have been claims and counterclaims concerning the issue of zoning. It was earlier rumored that since the three senatorial zones have had a shot at the government
As the Senate prepares to amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has tabled areas affecting the communities in the Act, which they want amended. They also expressed concern over their exclusion from the scheme of things after the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill into law. Senate
PIA: Avoiding pitfalls in host community development trusts By Tunji Idowu THE Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, which was signed into law in August 2021 is a game-changer for the oil industry. All-encompassing, it aims at establishing good governance, best practices and ease of doing business in the oil and gas industry by attempting to clarify
TRUE STORY: How I slept with my 16-year-old son to give my husband a child It sounds abominable in every sense of the word that a woman would sleep with her own biological son just to test her fertility after failing to get pregnant for her husband in her second marriage. But that was exactly
The member representing Warri South West in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has declared his intention to seek for re-election from members of his constituency in the 2023 election as a member of the state assembly and he is asking for their support. Guwor made this announcement on Friday in Warri
Ahead of the general elections, Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Delta state, has endorsed the speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for governor of Delta State come 2023. The group disclosed this in a statement issued to GbaramatuVoice saying that the experienced lawmaker has everything it takes to navigate
How to prepare Onunu meal from the Ijaws of Rivers state Onunu is a traditional delicacy from the Kalabari Ijaws of Rivers state usually served with a sauce. It is yam pounded with boiled plantains and then finished off with Palm oil and fresh pepper if you wish to add it. Onunu is served with
World Health Organisation (WHO) says over one billion people, aged 12 to 35, risk losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and another high volume of recreational noise. WHO gave the warning in new international safety advice on Wednesday to tackle the rising threat of hearing loss. The new international
A young man identified simply as Luwizo, who is a citizen of the Democratic Republic of The Congo, has gotten married to triplets at once. The union happened in Karehe, located in South Kivu, DR Congo. Luwizo, a 32-year-old got married to triplets, Nadege, Natacha, and Nathalie, in one special wedding ceremony on the same
…As Nigeria, 140 others vote against Russia, Ukraine to get $5.2bn lifeline Nigeria on Wednesday sided with 140 countries to demand the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that “demands” Russia’s “immediately” withdraw from Ukraine, in a powerful rebuke of Moscow’s invasion by a vast
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. Governor Douye Diri has hailed the infrastructure drive in the Niger Delta and believes the oil-rich region will soon match Dubai’s developmental feat. He said this during the commissioning of the Mgbuoshimini-Nkpor Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Bayelsa governor praised his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike,
The Ijaw traditional rulers in Delta state have stated that there is nothing like power rotation or zoning agreement regarding gubernatorial election in the state as whenever the time for an election arises, politicians from all divides, contest and participate in the exercise. The Ijaw monarchs made their reservations known on Tuesday when they paid
BAYELSA WEST SENATORIAL SEAT: How I will defeat Seriake Dickson in 2023 – Wilson Dauyegha …Declares intention for senate … urges Seriake Dickson, Sagbama people to respect zoning arrangement Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha is the member representing Ekeremor Constituency II in the Balyesa State House of Assembly. He is also the Deputy Minority Leader of
Fear gripped students of Novena University, Ogume, in the Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, after a python invaded a female hostel in the school. Our correspondent gathered that the python was found early Monday, creating panic among students. A source in the university said students woke up around 5.30pm and found the
Chief Emmanuel Sunny Ojeagbase, founder and executive chairman of Complete Communications Limited, publisher of Complete Sports newspapers and Success Digest, is dead. The news of the demise of the veteran was announced in a statement by Julius Ojeagbase, one of his children, on Monday evening. ALSO READ: GbaramatuVoice to host Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series
The United States recommended Monday that Americans in Russia leave immediately following the invasion of Ukraine. “US citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,” said the State Department, which had previously urged US citizens not to travel to Russia. ALSO READ: Ukraine-Russia War: Great panic around the world as Putin orders
The fuel scarcity situation being faced nationwide may further be prolonged because the vessels that bring refined petroleum products into the country from countries around Ukraine and Russia are likely to face some delays. According to Punch, due to the deficit in the supply of crude oil cargoes from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Delta 2023 Governorship: Otuaro declares intention to succeed Okowa …Expresses confidence people’s goodwill will help him prevail As the 2023 political calendar is gradually approaching in the country, politicians and contenders for political positions are already declaring their intentions to create the necessary awareness. Before now, GbaramtuVoice had reported that the Ijaws are clamouring for
We need all recruits, no age restrictions: Ukraine army Ukraine’s Defence Force has just tweeted again, calling for all civilians to join regardless of their age – even if they’re minors, presumably. The statement, attributed to the Commander of Troops, Yuri Galushkin, reads: “Today, Ukraine needs everything. All procedures for joining are simplified, reports BBC,
There is great panic around the world as Russia President, Vladimir Putin ordered his military to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert in response to “aggressive statements” by Nato countries. The order came at a meeting between the president, the defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, and the chief of the general staff of the
Warri Ownership: Ogbe-Ijoh kingdom writes open letter to Okowa over Itsekiri monarch’s claims …Cautions Itsekiri monarch, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to avoid another round of crisis in Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Traditional Council has called on the governor of Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to call the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwase III,
The Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, has restated his resolve to encourage synergy between Isoko and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities that would engender growth and development of their people. The monarch who stated this when Professor Chris Akpotu, President General of Isoko Development Union, IDU, led his executive members, including women and youth leaders
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he would soon officially declare his intention to contest the 2023 presidential race. Atiku stated this on Saturday, after a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his (Obasanjo) residence, in Abeokuta, Ogun. Recall that Atiku was Obasanjo’s vice between 1999 and 2007, and also a
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday at a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the national assembly elections will hold on the same day, while governorship and state house of assembly polls will take place on
The nine oil producing states in Nigeria shared N450.60 billion from the federation account through the 13 percent derivation formula in 2021. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, Imo, Lagos and Abia received the fund. The 13 percent derivation fund comes from the federation revenue
