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 54th birthday of High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has drawn tributes from far and wide, with Elder (Engr.) Pius Donyegha, a respected Ijaw leader in Edo State, joining voices to salute the iconic figure for his enduring impact on the Ijaw nation and the broader Niger Delta. Speaking on
Abuja, Nigeria – Chief (Barr.) Bosin Ebikeme, Chairman of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as he celebrates his 54th birthday today. In his congratulatory message, Chief Ebikeme praised Tompolo for his outstanding contributions to the development and empowerment
By Jacob Abai The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency, consultation, and due process by presenting its draft report on the proposed ward delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency to all critical stakeholders. Though it is not even up to two weeks since the draft was officially distributed,
By Best Olowo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the widespread misconceptions surrounding the proposed delineation of wards in Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West Federal Constituency, clarifying that no final decision has been made on the matter. In a press statement issued today, Thursday, April 10, 2025, INEC affirmed that
By Karinde Donyegha, Reporter | Photos by Chairman Ojumiri Prominent traditional chiefs, youth leaders, and stakeholders of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri have openly disassociated themselves from a press conference held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, describing it as unauthorized and lacking the blessing of the kingdom’s traditional institution. The controversial briefing followed the ward delineation
Activists from the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition staged a peaceful protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, demanding justice for Ikerete Udo, a field coordinator with Tantita Security Services Ltd., who was reportedly murdered by suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. The demonstration, which included the submission of a formal petition, was
By Karinade Donyegha Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabojor Pondi, the Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, has laid the groundwork for a new ultra-modern town hall in Ogulagha Community within four months. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Ogulagha Community, held at the community secretariat.
The presidency has debunked rumors circulating on social media claiming that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has been replaced by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the presidency described the reports as “fake news.” O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Digital and New Media, addressed the
…Declares End of Democracy, Calls for Revolutionary Governance President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that the West African nation is no longer operating under a democratic system but is instead undergoing what he described as a “popular, progressive revolution.” Traoré made the declaration during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last
Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)has presented report of delineation of wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State to Urhobo, Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic nationalities. The report was presented to representatives of the communities by Sir Etekamba Udo Umoren, Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC at a Stakeholders Meeting held to
GbaramatuVoiceTV brings you exclusive photo highlights from Otuasega in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State, where Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of Nigeria, officially flagged off the 2025 NDDC Free Medical Outreach in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The ceremony, part of the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the 2025 Free Medical Outreach of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, for the Niger Delta region. The wife of the President and the founder of RHI also inaugurated the renovated and upgraded Cottage Hospital and Community Secondary School,
By Faith Madogwe (Report) & Peace Monday (Photos) Women in Energy, Oil, and Gas (WEOG) Nigeria, Bayelsa State chapter, has taken a bold step in promoting STEM education by providing free internet access to students at Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Swali. This initiative was part of its International Women’s Day celebration on April
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has congratulated the newly appointed 11-member Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In an official statement, Tompolo extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojuolari, the
President Bola Tinubu has removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and dissolved its board in a sweeping overhaul of the national oil company. The decision, effective April 2, 2025, was announced in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has been described as a visionary leader whose dedication to public service continues to inspire progress in Warri South West Constituency and Delta State. In a congratulatory message, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, Leader of the Warri South West Legislative Arm,
By Best Olowo & Faith Madogwe For generations, the children of Okosuama, a riverine community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, watched from afar as education remained out of reach. Their parents had grown up without schools, and they, too, faced a future where classrooms, teachers, and textbooks were nothing more than stories
The Ijaws, one of the oldest ethnic groups in Nigeria, have a deeply rooted tradition of resistance, resilience, and cultural identity. Among the many symbols of their heritage, one chant stands out as a powerful expression of their fight for freedom – ASAWANA. More than just a word, it is a spirit-infused war cry, a
By Faith Madogwe For decades, the South-South region of Nigeria has faced challenges such as environmental degradation, inadequate infrastructure, and economic disparities caused by oil exploration. In response to these long-standing concerns, the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Bill was introduced to establish a body that would drive sustainable development and improve resource allocation in the
“Any attempt to import the Rivers State political crisis into Bayelsa will be resisted.”
The immediate-past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency saved the people of the State from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Friday, Nweke revealed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was
President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and South-West Development Commission (SWDC) Bills into law, officially establishing the two commissions to drive economic development, infrastructure growth, and social welfare in their respective regions. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, confirming that with this assent, all
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A MEDIA ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ORGANIZED BY GBARAMATUVOICE JOURNALISTS ON THE STATE OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA 1. Arising from a critical media roundtable discussion held at the Niger Delta Media Centre in Warri, Delta State, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, GbaramatuVoice journalists have collectively resolved to address the
By Enaibo Asiayei Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has gifted a four-bedroom, three-parlour duplex worth ₦70 million in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, to popular visually impaired comedian Kelly Igberhi, known as Kellyblind. The official presentation took place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Tantita’s Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Delta State. The General Manager (Operations)
March 20, 2025 – Tinubu’s appointment of a Sole Administrator in Rivers sparks controversy, while security forces intensify operations against terrorists and criminals. Economic concerns rise as Dangote Refinery halts naira transactions, a meningitis outbreak in Kebbi raises health alarms, and Edo LG chairmen defect to APC. In sports, Cameroon faces a shock setback in
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has cautioned ex-agitators and beneficiaries of the programme to resist any attempt to involve them in the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. In a statement issued on March 19, 2025, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, urged all ex-agitators to conduct themselves responsibly
The Ijaw Diaspora Council has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an unconstitutional and politically motivated move that threatens Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by its president, Professor Mondy Gold, the group expressed deep concern over the federal government’s action, suggesting that
The Nigerian military has taken over the Rivers State Government House following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The decision, announced in a national broadcast late Tuesday night, has heightened political tensions in the oil-rich state. Armed soldiers were seen at key government institutions in Port Harcourt, with an
Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a retired Vice Admiral and former Chief of Naval Staff, as the administrator of the state. Tinubu made the announcement during his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, citing the continued political crisis in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing ongoing political instability and crisis in the region. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial
A massive explosion has hit an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, marking the second major incident within 12 hours. The blast, which occurred Tuesday morning at a manifold connecting a federal pipeline in Okwawriwa, sent flames and thick smoke into the sky, raising fresh concerns over the safety of
A massive explosion late Monday night engulfed a section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers State, sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was an act of sabotage or equipment failure. This incident comes at a
Impeaching a governor in Nigeria is a constitutional and legislative process guided by Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The process is strictly structured to ensure fair hearing, due process, and constitutional compliance. Below is the step-by-step procedure for impeaching a governor in Nigeria: 1. NOTICE OF ALLEGATION The
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The political turmoil in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, exposing the dangerous grip of godfatherism on Nigeria’s democracy. The question before the people of Rivers State and indeed all Nigerians is this: Did Governor Siminalayi Fubara win the 2023 election to serve the people or to serve one man?
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, High Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, is set to lay his father-in-law, Late Chief Capt. Felix Bebekemiaye Adurumokumo Ekpetipu, to rest. The deceased, a highly respected figure in Kokodiagbene Town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, was the father of Otuaro’s wife, Chief Ebimoboere Otuaro. The funeral arrangements, as announced by
