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.
Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, a former Governor of Oyo State, is dead. Details of his death are sketchy but sources close to the politician confirmed the tragic incident to Daily Trust, on Tuesday. The politician had been battling terminal ailment for a while, according to sources. Born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations, on Tuesday, in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive in the game. With yesterday’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs
Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, in his characteristic culture of philanthropy and nationalism, has promised to give the Nigerian Super Eagles a whooping sum of fifty million naira, if they win the ongoing African Cup of Nations, which kicked off on January 9, 2022. Onyema, who made the pledge in Garoua,
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says many people who do not have cars have been asking for updates on a flyover bridge being constructed by his administration. The governor said this in a recent interview that he granted to a radio station. The presenter had asked him why it had taken so long to
The Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, said that, against the report in the section of the media, no person reportedly died from the Salvation Ministries church collapsed building in Okpanam Road, Asaba, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. Chief Ukah, while speaking to a team of journalists at the scene
Who was King Jaja of Opobo? King Jaja of Opobo was the charismatic and brave leader of Opobo, a city-state in modern-day Rivers State, who fought against the penetration and domination of British trade in the Igbo hinterland. Jaja was a Nkwerre man, born around 1821 in Umuduruoha in Amaigbo. His real name was Mbanaso
The Kogi State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr Abubakar Sadiku Ohere, has said all contractors handling Kogi State Government projects are since back to sites immediately after the festivities to continue with the infrastructural revolution going on in the state in order to ensure timely delivery of projects. Engr. Ohere made this known while
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, hinted on who would become the next governor of Delta State. Primate Ayodele named three people who are likely to become the next governor of the State. In a statement by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the clergyman named a two-time Commissioner for
The Federal Government has uncovered 145 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region within seven months. The refineries were discovered between May 2021 and January 6, 2022, by the Defence Headquarters. ALSO READ: 1,520 illegal refineries destroyed, 755 bunkerers arrested in 2021 – FG The Acting Director, Defence Military Operation, Major Bernard Onyeuko, said this
Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the interim national government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died. Shonekan died at Evercare hospital, in the Lekki area of Lagos state, at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian government between August 26 and November 17, 1993, before he was
Vice President Yomi Osinbajo, on Monday, summoned the 36 deputy governors to the Presidential Villa, Abuja over boundary disputes among different states. Prof. Osinbajo, at the meeting that took place at the Old Banquet Hall, faulted some politicians whom he said “play ethnic or religious games” to exacerbate otherwise straightforward issues resulting in violence and
A new chapter has been opened in the history of the God’s Kingdom Society (GKS) – The Church of the Living God – with the appointment of a long-standing minister of the church, Brother Felix Ekundayo Adedokun, as the new president of the organisation. According to a statement by the Assembly of the Lord’s Ministry
Former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to vie for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party chieftain met with the president in his office on Monday at the presidential villa, Abuja, after which he told correspondents that he would definitely contest for the
As the race for Delta state 2023 governorship gets hotter, Senator James Manager has paid a visit to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo in his private residence. Details of their discussion were not made available to newsmen but analysts say it may not be unconnected to the 2023 aspirations of James Manager to
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the manhunt for 19 persons over alleged involvement in the operation of local crude oil refining in the state. Wike gave the directive in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday. He also revealed the steps being undertaken by the government to redress the soot epidemic in the state.
Report reaching GbaramatuVoice has it that, a popular pastor and the founder of Shammah Divine Zion Ministry, with headquarters on Apala road, in Warri, Delta State, Pastor Simeon Andafa, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 63, on Sunday. Details shortly.. For publication of your news content, articles, live event
The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Akwa, at the weekend, said that the board will do everything possible to retrieve all its equipment abandoned at the port for many years. Speaking during a zoom meeting with stakeholders from the nine states of the Niger Delta and the diaspora, Akwa called
Preparations for the 2022 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture have commenced in earnest, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Secretary to Maris Trust Council, organisers of the event, has said. Speaking at the weekend in Asaba, Delta State, Comrade Egugbo noted that the public service lecture remains unique being conceptualised to dissect issues affecting the society
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has charged the state Commissioner of Police to collaborate with other security agencies, council chairmen and traditional rulers to fish out all those involved in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for prosecution. The governor accused those engaged in the illicit acts of being responsible for the environmental pollution endangering
African Cup of Nations – AFCON 2021 Begins In Cameroon Today: All You Need To Know The African Cup of Nations AFCON -2021, Africa’s biggest showpiece, begins today, 9 January, 2022 in Cameroon, with 24 countries battling to win the coveted trophy. The great event will showcase Africa’s football talents and prowess. ALSO READ: N-Delta ministry
No fewer than 100 Christian clerics, mostly Bishops, have announced their intention to hold a three-day prayer and fasting programme for Governor Yahaya Bello’s emergence as the President in 2023. According to a statement signed by the convener, Bishop Jonathan Praise, the clerics were drawn from each state of the federation and the Federal Capital
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, has commended the management and staff of the GbaramatuVoice Newspaper for the Niger Delta Annual Media Dinner/Workshop held on 6th January, 2022, at the Bon Hotel, Warri. Speaking at the occasion through one of his Senior Special Advisers — Hon. Arex Akemotubo, he said: “I want
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) has asked media practitioners to concentrate on telling positive stories about the Niger Delta rather than focus on the negative aspects. He said this at the 2021 Niger Delta Annual Media Dinner, organized by the GbaramatuVoice newspaper, on 6th January, 2022, at
...Says he is media-friendly
...Appoints 9-man Board for NNPC Ltd
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has warned Ijaw people against attempt to appropriate everything about Niger Delta to themselves to the detriment of other ethnic groups in the oil producing region. Wike spoke on Tuesday at Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State during the celebration of the 2022 Ogoni Day.
...To produce, at Least, 100 million barrels
BY LEWIS AFOLABI This is written with respect to Vanguard Newspaper publication titled,” Experts Link Nembe Oil Spill to Sabotage as Bayelsa Govt Kicks” dated December 23, 2021. Ordinarily, one would have left the matter to rest the way others were rested. But when one imagines the massive environmental, health, social and economic devastations oil
A renowned environmental rights activist of Niger Delta extraction, Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff, has charged stakeholders in the region, especially those in the oil and gas bearing communities, not to compromise by palm greasing from oil companies which do not operate in line with environmental best practices. Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator/CEO of a foremost
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has asked people of the state to expect consolidation on his achievements in terms of fighting insecurity, infrastructural development and human capital development in 2022. The governor, on his new year message, told GbaramatuVoice Exclusive that the state will experience massive development and good governance in the new year.
With the 2023 general elections a little over a year to go, youths of Ijaw, Isoko, Itsekiri and Urhobo extractions from Delta South Senatorial District, under the auspices of Nigeria Youth Movement For Good Governance, have endorsed former Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan for Senate to represent the district in the Red Chambers of the National
By Asiayei Enaibo As the New Year begins, every altar, in all faiths, made their religious solemn prayers for protection, peace and divine blessings of the land as a way of cross over to 2022 and leave behind 2021; what was not done, will be fulfilled in 2022, yes, prayers are sacred words addressed to
History was made in the Nigerian Army on Thursday, December 30, 2021, when two brothers from the same parents , one the elder and Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Artillery, Major Gen T.A Gagariga, decorated his younger brother, Teriworie Gagariga, with his new rank of Major General. Both siblings, who also serve in the same corps
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji has joined his ancestors. It was gathered that the monarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday. The monarch who ruled over 11 local government areas that make up of Ibadan died less than one month after the death of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba
The Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King (Elder) Capt. Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1, on new year day, celebrated the birthday anniversary of his wife, Queen Nurse Timiyan, in grand style in Warri. Chiefs, guests and and family members, including various women groups from within and outside the kingdom, joined the royal
