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.
Today marks the celebration of the birthday of a remarkable figure in the Ijaw nation, none other than yourself, Prof. Mondy Selle Gold, the esteemed President of the Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC). Your journey has been one of unwavering leadership and profound contributions to both the Ijaw nation and the broader spectrum of humanity. Throughout
These are the top news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, says Nigeria has failed the Niger Delta region because of the level of poverty experienced in the region. Obi spoke on
Mohbad, real name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a talented hip-hop act, passed away last Tuesday. The cause of his death remains unknown as different accounts of circumstances surrounding the demise exist. One account was that he complained of an ear problem, which led to him being taken to the hospital. He was alleged to have died
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, on Monday, inaugurated the special investigative team put together to unravel circumstances surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad.
Presidential Amnesty Programme flags-off aviation training program for ex-agitators
The President of Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC), Professor Mondy Selle Gold, has promised that the group is poised to stop flooding in the Niger Delta. Professor Gold made this known on Saturday (16/9/2023) in London when she spoke at the Ijaw Women’s Association of United Kingdom’s Culture and 36th Anniversary celebration, stated that a fund
His sister, Tolu Odukoya Ijogun is the new associate Pastor of the Church.
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The President-General in the statement titled 'AN URGENT APPEAL TO DELTA STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS: COME TO OUR AID AND SAVE US FROM DEVASTATING FLOOD OCCASIONED BY EXTREME RAINFALL,' noted that they are obviously in an emergency situation that the government of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Federal Government, and their relevant agencies must intervene,
A major shake-up has occurred at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which has led to the compulsory retirement of three Executive Vice Presidents and their replacements announced. They are Abdulkabir Ahmed (Gas, Power and New Energies), Engr Adokiye Tombomieye (Upstream) and Adeyemi Adetunji (Downstream). The trio has been replaced with Olalekan Ogunleye (EVP
The chairman of Dewayles Group of Company, High Chief Victor Egukawhore, has hosted the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, in his country home to discuss issues on infrastructural development of the state and equity contributions to drive the state’s developmental agenda. The business mogul received the governor in Okpolo/Enhwe in Isoko South local government
Minister of Niger Delta Development (MNDD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh and the Governor of Cross River state, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has identified lack of access road as a major set-back to the growth and development of the oil rich region. The duo made this observation when the Minister paid a courtesy call to the
The British High Commission says it will explore partnerships with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, with a focus on renewable, clean energy and green infrastructure in the Niger Delta region.
Premium Steel and Mines Limited, current owners and operators of the defunct Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State, has again cautioned land speculators and property developers to be wary of landed property acquired by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the purpose of developing the largest integrated steel complex in sub-Sahara Africa, adding that those
Chevron entities in Nigeria including Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National
The Minister of Niger Delta Development (MNDD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has begun consultation with state Governors to ensure that the road which connects almost all the states of the South-South region receives the best of attention under his leadership. Momoh began the consultation yesterday with courtesy call to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a press statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday evening, Cardoso will serve for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation
On Tuesday, a group of Black American LGBTQ lawmakers protested in front of the Nigerian Embassy in Northwest Washington, condemning the recent arrest and parade of 67 gay suspects at a same-sex wedding in Delta State, the Washington Blade is reporting. The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) American lawmakers at the protest included
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State-led administration to commence vital projects within the Ijaw areas in the state. The group identified the projects as Ayakoromor Bridge, Ogulagha-Odimodi Road, the School of Marine Burutu Permanent Site, and Other Essential Projects IYC threatened that failure of their
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside the judgment by the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the last election for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. In two judgments, the appellate court declared Ngozi Okolie
Labour Party leadership knew Obi lost 2023 presidential election - Wole Soyinka
After Solomon completed a 60 km journey from Amassoma to Yenagoa with a football on his head, GWR said some people doubted his story. Inspired, Tonye decided to prove them wrong by setting a Guinness World Records title by climbing 150 steps on a ladder with a football on his head. Read Also: Lagos Assembly
Lagos Assembly summons LAMATA over non-use of Yoruba in train broadcast The Lagos State House Assembly, on Tuesday, asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. Noting the importance of Yoruba language for
PHOTOS: See the terrible state of roads in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Edo state Below are pictures of the deplorable state of Ekenwan road in Benin city, Edo state These pictures best described the situation of bad roads in Edo state led by Governor Godwin Obaseki. For publication of your news content, articles, live event coverage,
TANTITA: You’re selfish, former MEND commander slams Aroni over statement on pipeline surveillance contract Former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), General Norway Tondigha, has berated Mr Aroni Oputu, the leader of the Egbema group for being self-centered. GbaramatuVoice recalls that Aroni in a recent statement had talked about
IYC shuts down Rainoil Filling Station to protest killing of Ijaw youth in Delta, demands for justice By Silvia Oribhabor Members of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), on Monday took to DSC Expressway in protest over the killing of one of their own, identified as Tammy Okubama, allegedly killed by Police in Ebrumede, Uvwie Local
God’s Ministry International holds two-year memorial service for SY Mamamu By Chairman Ojumiri God’s Ministry International on Sunday held a special two-year memorial service of a lasting legacy in honour of Late Pa. Evangelist (Dr). Samson Youkore Mamamu, the founder of the church at the Salvation City Community (Idoun Tamara-Ama), New Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South West
Report ranks Bayelsa, others low on budget transparency in South South A non-governmental organisation, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) over the weekend have accused the Bayelsa State government for not being transparent enough concerning the transparency and accountability in the budget procurement process. GbaramatiVoice recalls that the Bayelsa State government had initially boasted
Tinubu’s 100 days in office: Delta traders struggle to maintain profit margins due to 40% price increase As President Bola Tinubu marks his 100 days in office, GbaramatuVoice Market Survey has shown that market women are struggling to maintain their profit margins due to the rising costs. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima
Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Egbema ex-agitators disown Aroni’s statement By Enaibo Asiayei Leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators in Egbema kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, have stated that they are not a party to the recent ill-publication made by Mr Aroni Oputu concerning the non- employment of Egbema youths by Tantita Security Services
Tantita congratulates President Tinubu on 100 days in office, tribunal victory The management and entire team of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited on Saturday applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his administration marked 100 days in office and his victory at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The security company in a statement issued to the
GbaramatuVoice At 8: Otuwoye – a global dance to the Niger Delta region through the media By Asiayei Enaibo The canoe was carved from the creeks of the Gbaramatu kingdom with no knowledge of how it could navigate to this extent, even to the oblivion of the carver of the canoe, but the owner of
Why Peter Obi’s petition against Tinubu is incompetent – Tribunal On Wednesday in Abuja, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ruled that the petition of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi was totally y incompetent and defective beyond repairs. The Tribunal in a ruling made lots of objections against the petition and struck out
Tribunal dismisses Atiku’s dual citizenship petition against Tinubu The presidential election petition tribunal on Wednesday struck out the suit by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intending to disqualify President Bola Tinubu on the basis of dual citizenship. According to the tribunal, the information in Atiku’s reply was an attempt to inject
Time to bury, crown the King of Ngbilebiri-mein kingdom, by Ekanpou Enewaridideke It is not subject to any pretentious argument and contestation that the king of the ancient Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Bigboroagha II, Samuel Hitler Perekeme (Jp), RFML, journeyed to the Great Beyond on 16 August 2017.Public pronouncement of his death was made
