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 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
Defence Headquarters has said troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 38 illegal refining sites in tne Niger Delta region within two weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) made this known, yesterday, in Abuja while giving updates of military operations across the country from February 10
Youth leaders from the oil communities of Imo State, on Friday, demanded the sack of the Managing Director of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ISOPADEC, Charles Orie, over alleged misappropriation of funds of the commission. Speaking to newsmen in Owerri, on Friday, one of the youth leaders, Ezekwesiri Nwauwa, said the time
Read full text of Vladimir Putin’s speech on Ukraine Dear citizens of Russia! Dear friends! Today, I again consider it necessary to return to the tragic events taking place in the Donbass and the key issues of ensuring the security of Russia itself. Let me start with what I said in my address of February
A day after walking away from reporters, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyema, after a closed-door meeting with Ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine, says Nigeria cannot condone the violation of the territorial integrity of a UN Member State. ALSO READ: Russia attacks Ukraine on Putin’s orders The Minister who met with both envoys separately, says
Shell Production Development Company and Joint Venture partners have revealed plan to reopen some of its oil and gas wells in the Niger Delta as a way of enhancing its portfolio of assets in Nigeria. In its Nigeria Briefing Notes 2021 obtained by newsmen on Wednesday, SPDC said its investment in large gas projects would
Delta State Police Command, yesterday, said it has commenced investigation into the petition by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Futeyin, the General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, Effurun. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this development, said investigations are ongoing in the petition by Prophet Futeyin to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Ali
ExxonMobil has concluded plans to sell its equity interest in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPNU, to Seplat Energy. The International Oil Company, IOC, stated that, “ExxonMobil has reached an agreement to sell its equity interest in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited to Seplat Energy, a Nigerian independent oil and gas company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary —Seplat
Ukraine has banned males between the ages of 18- 60 from leaving the country following invasion from Russia,” Ukraine’s State border guard service (DPSA) reported. The ban will be in place for the duration of martial law, which was imposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday morning after Russia attacked Ukraine. ALSO READ: Ukraine claims
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. The President assented to the bill at about midday on Friday at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Villa in Abuja. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House
Ijaw Traditional Rulers have debunked insinuations that zoning exists in Delta State. Speaking through its chairman, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan JP, Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, he enjoined Deltans not to be deceived by the zoning agreement of politicians. GbaramatuVoice writes that as the political permutations regarding the forthcoming 2023 gubernatorial elections in
