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.
…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
By David Owei A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Honourable Charles Idahosa, has dismissed insinuations that Governor Godwin Obaseki would be made to face the same predicament being experienced by Ambode of Lagos State. “Our problems will not get to the level of that of Lagos State. We will not let it get to
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan The member representing Warri Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, has appealed to the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), its Delta state counterpart including relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) to urgently visit Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the Warri North Local Government Council axis of the Warri Federal Constituency
Here are some red carpets moments at the GbaramatuVoice third anniversary award dinner at KFT Place, Warri, Delta state on Tuesday 11th September, 2018.
By Enaibo Asiayei The duo of Jeremi Ombebe and Ayaware Oroupade have instituted a case against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In the suit no: FHR/WR/CS/69/18, which the duo instituted at the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, they are asking the court among others to compel the respondent to file an audited report of
By Loveth Ojogun Graduation ceremony of the Itsekiri Regional Development Committee (IRDC) Skill Acquisition Program took place recently at its Secretariat in Warri, Delta State. There were 438 beneficiaries of the programme sponsored by NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). In his speech, Mr Sam Daibo,Area Manager, PGPA Field Operation, who representated Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Fishermen of the oil-rich Ogoni ethnic nationality, Rivers state, have raised the alarm that oil has taken over their rivers, causing fishes and crabs to run away. The anglers spoke at Ogoni Freedom Centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state, when Health of Mother Earth Foundation and other Non-Governmental
By Abai Francis Chief Micheal Johnny, one of the leading contenders for the Delta South Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asserted that he is the most reliable and tested of all the contenders. “I am more reliable, more transparent, more tested and trusted. Among other contenders. I am
By Loveth Ojogun Mr. Jacob Abai, the publisher of GbaramatuVoice, has reiterated that the newspaper is a brand that has come to stay. He made the assertion when presented with an award of Excellence Performance in Reporting and Intellectualism by the Progressive Youths of New Jerusalem Zion, Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri
The heat is in the air ahead of Thursday’s elections into the executive board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). As gathered on Monday, officials from world football –ruling body, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be arriving Nigeria in a couple of days as international observers for the elections which will
Former National President of Ugborodo youths body and House of Assembly aspirant in 2019 general election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Julius Atete, has said it was not true that the Warri South-West constituency position had been ceded to the Ijaws of the constituency. He said the only
Impeached Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Sapele constituency in the House, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the All Progreasives Congress, APC. Igbuya who was impeached in May, 2017 by 22 out of the 29 members of the House over his alleged “high-handedness
Niger Delta creek warlords under the auspices of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) on Monday backed the second term ambition of President Muhammadu Buhari . The militants declared that Buhari is the only Nigerian President that has shown practical commitment to peace and willingness to develop the Niger Delta region. The Leader, RNDA, ‘Maj.-Gen’.
By Isaac Olamikan Sampson Funpuwei, ex-Niger Delta agitator, has appealed to his colleagues, who hitherto were planning to go on a massive protest march in parts of the Niger Delta region on the basis of what they described as the high handedness of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and coordinator
Polobubou, is a community in Warri North Local Area of Delta State. It is an Ijaw community known for fishing and farming. It has for a very long time been suffering from flooding. The community is gradually going into extinction as the water level from the river is encroaching into the community, virtually submerging the
By David Owei Comrade Sheriff Mulade, who is aspiring to represent Warri South West constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly starting from 2019, has rolled out his victory thanksgiving and appreciation programme to the Traditional Rulers, ward leaders and Stake holders in the constituency. Sheriff Mulade, who maintained unwavering conviction of a ‘miraculous’
