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.
By Loveth Ojogun A political pressure group, Delta Ijaw Youths Movement for Political Advancement, DIYMPA, has given its endorsement to Delta South All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Chief Micheal Johnny, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Warri South West House of Assembly hopeful, Mr. Emomotimi Guwor, to contest next year’s election. The endorsement was made
Ben Murray Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east, has withdrawn from the race to represent his constituency in 2019. Bruce made this known in a letter he wrote to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. The senatorial primary election of PDP is scheduled for Tuesday. Bruce attributed his withdrawal from the race to the need
Prof Pat Utomi has emerged candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2019 governorship election in Delta State. The political economist emerged the standard bearer of the party at a parallel governorship primary organised by the Chief Cyril Ogodo-led factional State Working Committee of the party in Asaba, the state capital. The primaries
The Nigerian Navy said weekend it had contained militant activities in the oil- rich Niger Delta region. The military arm made the declaration as it expressed desire to handle prosecution of maritime-related cases. It said the lull in the activities of the militants was occasioned by sustained patrol of the sea and oil facilities in
…say instead of fulfilling their promises government deployed soldiers to the region to wreck havoc By Isaac Olamikan Ex- militants cutting across Ogun, Lagos, Ondo and other Niger Delta States led by one Gen. Ogailo Iborry, have lamented their neglect by the government after been deceived into surrendering their arms and been coerced into accepting
By Loveth Ojogun, Queen Aloro & Favour Ogegbene Newly elected executive president of Okerenkoko Development Youth Council in Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Ebikebena Ekpemupolo, has affirmed that the time to build a better Okerenkoko community is now. He made the affirmation during the presentation of his
By Shina Badmus It is a fact that a clean environment brings about a healthy environment. Hence, environmental sanitation has been formally defined as activities aimed at improving or maintaining the standard of basic environmental conditions affecting the well-being of people. According to Robert Stock, since the demise of the second Republic in 1983, environmental
By Jerome-Mario Utomi The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, without any shadow of doubt, typifies a man committed to bringing the Nigerian pollution riddled oil and gas sector out of the wood. Apart from his past actions that support this assertion, Kachikwu again on Monday 2nd September 2018 while speaking at the
By Abai Francis Of a truth, can we say Nigeria as a nation is truly an independent country? If yes, then why do the country’s leadership still harbour traits of dependent mentalities by their refusal to take independent actions that would project the country as indeed, a free nation? While this write-up is not intended
…Gov. Urges FG to Declare Flood Emergency in Bayelsa By Enaibo Asiayei Governor of Bayelsa State, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has raised the alarm that over 70 percent of the communities in the state have been submerged by the raging flood in the country. He and those who embarked on the tour with him observed
By Enaibo Asiayei WARRI – Edjegba community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State was, on Thursday, thrown into ecstasy during the inauguration of the 500-meter-long drainage project, funded by Chevron Nigeria Ltd/Nigeria National Petroleum Company Joint Venture (CNL/NNPC JV), to avert perennial flooding in the community. The project was executed under CNL’s Project
The Chief of Air Staff (COAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday said the Nigerian Air Force deployed its personnel in the Niger Delta to help in combating crimes in the region, stressing that the action was intended to resolve the crime situation in the region. The COAS, who said the NAF would continue to work
…the Ijaws are suffering – IWC President By Magdalene Agbadamashi A concerned Ijaw body, the Ijaw Flood Control Unit (IFCU), set up to access the level of flood impact on affected communities in Delta and Bayelsa states, in a recent visit to the affected areas has made available solutions to help stem the disaster as well
Come Monday, December 3rd, 2018, all roads will lead to Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the GbaramatuVoice Media House. According to a statement from the CEO of the publishing outfit, Jacob Abai, the gargantuan structure would house all the operating
By Enaibo Asiayei The National Assembly has been tasked to restructure the policy framework governing the operations of agencies and structures established for the development of the Niger Delta region. This was part of the demands of the Niger Delta Amnesty Vendors Association (NDAV), contained in a communique issued in Warri Delta state on Wednesday
…I started life as a poor fisherman – Fiyewei …Dad taught us to be honest – Barr. Gideon, first son A prominent chieftain in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, whose 55th birthday held yesterday at his residence in Warri, has disclosed in a brief chat
By Prince Abugo IN Delta the tripod of traitors, sycophants and irredentist tribalists are never satisfied no matter the goodwill or generosity showered on them. They cling on any straw to vent their venom of greed and avarice pulling down opponents and desecrating everything society values. They also urinate on family shrines and defecate on
The director, Centre for Disaster, Risk Management at the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Prince Mmom says ending soot and other related air pollution activities in the South-South region requires the support of all stakeholders. Professor Mmom stated this while delivering a lecture entitled air pollution as a disaster threatening “to envelope the Niger Delta
The Federal Government has approved $64.2m for the power project in Escravos communities in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The approval was granted at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House yesterday. Speaking with journalists on some of the outcomes of the
…another 5,000 bpd modular refinery to be ready, October ..vision, part of implementation of FG 16-point agenda The first modular refinery owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources, in the Niger Delta region, located in Ogbele, Rivers State, is expected to refine 10,000 barrel of crude oil daily, after its upgrade from 1,000bpd capacity come November.
The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Benin River Port, on completion, would significantly improve the state’s economy through international linkage with actors in the global shipping business. Obaseki who gave the assurance in commemoration of the World Maritime Day marked on September 27 each year, explained that “the Benin River
By Shina Badmus An ex-agitator, General Preye Alamene, has said that the recent protest by ex-militants in Bayelsa state, calling for the removal of the coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, over the nonpayment of their monthly stipends, can ruin the amnesty programme. The ex-agitator made this remark during an interview with GbaramatuVoice
The 10th traditional ruler of Arogbo Ijaw community, in Ese Odo council area of Ondo State, the Agadagba of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom, Pere Zaccheaus Egbunu, wants constitutional roles for monarchs to enable them contribute to the development of the country. “Apart from the statutory advisory role stipulated for the Council of Chiefs as contained in
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday threw his weight behind the presidential ambition of Sen. David Mark, saying the former senate president will strengthen the bond of unity in Nigeria. The former president, who hosted the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in his Yenogoa residence, said Nigeria was in dire need of unity. Jonathan said
By Shina Badmus Yet again, Ofonigeinghan a community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has been struck by the unending activities of flood that is ravaging the communities. The rise in water level of the river has caused a complete takeover of their community, hence leaving the people homeless. Since there is no
…248 Justices of the Peace sworn-in …It is part of the peace building process By Shina Badmus Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, has said the Justice of the Peace (JP) honour is not a chieftaincy title but a call to duty and responsibility. He made this remark during the swearing-in
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will lead a train of global icons, including business and political leaders, activists, academics, and civil society groups, to Ekpoma, in Edo Central Senatorial district, for the 29th Memorial Day Celebration of former governor of old Bendel State (now Edo and Delta states), Prof. Ambrose Alli. In a
By Enaibo Asiayei The people of Uvwie in Delta state, after waiting patiently for so long without getting justice from the Judiciary, the National Assembly and even the presidency, have decided to beat the drums of war as they are now ready to damn any consequence to resist the continued illegal acquisition and occupation of
By Loveth Ojogun Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA) has accused the Delta State Governor, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa of socially discriminating against the Ijaws citing as an example his refusal to visit the flooded Ijaw communities. In a statement signed jointly by its national coordinator, Arerebo Salaco and Obiri Jonathan, the national spokesman, IIA said: “While he has placed emphasis
Nigeria moved one place from 49th position to 48th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as Belgium and France share the top spot for the first time in the table’s 25-year history. According to the rankings posted on the FIFA official website on Thursday, the Super Eagles amassed 1415 points to finish 48th in the month
A 43-year-old housewife, Titilayo Akaba, on Thursday asked a Badagry Customary Court in Topo Garage, to dissolve her marriage to Maselin Akada, whom she accused of been a habitual gossip and liar. Titilayo, a food vendor, who resides at Baale Street., Torikoh, Badagry, in her application for divorce, told the court that she had spent
Amaju Pinnick on Thursday won the presidential election Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to retain his seat as the federation’s president. “Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF President. He scored a total of 34 votes, Maigari 8 votes, Ogunjobi 2 votes, and Okoye 0 votes,” NFF confirmed his victory in a tweet. Details later Share your story with
Nigeria is set to become the largest supplier of seafarers in the West and Central Africa, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director-General Dr Dakuku Peterside said yesterday in Egypt. The country, he said, will achieve the feat in the next two years. Addressing delegates and stakeholders at the ongoing African Maritime Administrations (AAMA)
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. Governor Wike said though some of the Presidential aspirants seeking his support have offered him the position of Vice President in
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has stated that he is glad that the choice of His Majesty, Pere Doubra Egbunu as the Agadagba of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state is a free choice of the people through their revered kingmakers and in line with extant Chieftaincy Laws
