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.
After 11 years of interregnum, a new traditional ruler has emerged in the Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom. A community leader, High Chief Z. D. Egbunu, was yesyester (April 7th) chosen to mount the throne of his forefathers. At a well-attended general meeting of the Perebiyenmo Ruling House in Arogbo Kingdom, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State,
Below are unbelievable photos of the deplorable state of Omotimipere primary school in Akparemogbene community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as captured by GbaramatuVoice Correspondent. Only three dilapidated buildings serve as classrooms for the pupils such that the majority of them take lessons in the open despite the cold weather. See images below…
…we are committed to fulfilling our obligations – Chevron Local Content Contractors (LCC) across Ijaw communities in Delta State on Thursday, shut down the premises of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Warri as they protest against what they termed the marginalization of their members by the American oil giants. Meanwhile, the management of the oil company
The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP leaders in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as well as, endorsed him for a second tenure, for his service delivery in the Council area. This took place at an enlarged meeting held in Warri, where the member representing the
…successor raises alarm over shoddy handover note; ”that is a maze of words and figures that left many questions unanswered”. Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been released on bail by officials of the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC. Gen. Boroh, who
Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has promised to focus on the reintegration of beneficiaries into the society. Dokubo made the pledge while speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, stating that there would be no new entrants into the programme during his tenure. He said that many persons from the
Our attention have been drawn to a statement made by one Barrister Pele A. Demebide on Facebook and which has been reprinted and quoted by certain irresponsible platforms, which include some National Newspapers and fellow online publications in the state. The statement made certain allusions to our company, being involved in the recruitment exercises of
It was drama on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo state capital as pregnant women with their protruding stomachs march on the State Specialist Hospital protesting outrageous medical fees introduced by the present administration in the state. For hours, medical activities were disrupted by the expectant women who lamented the 300 percent increase. Numbering about 200
30 students are to be awarded scholarships as part of the activities set to mark this year’s birthday celebration of Niger Delta iconic living legend, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo on April 12, 2018. This information gathered by GbaramatuVoice, from multi-reliable sources, albeit, on the condition of anonymity, because they were not authorised to
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured officials of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, of partnership in setting up a youth development centre in the university. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, gave the assurance when the Founder of the university, Senator Ibok Essien and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Celestine Ntuen
Some former militant leaders, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-Agitators Association (NDREA), have urged the new Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Co-ordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, to weed out corrupt elements in the amnesty office or face the same disgrace as his predecessor, Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd). The ex-militant leaders
VIP wedding coming through! Bishop Sunny Jero’s daughter, Miss Preye Jero is getting married to Engr. Ebikonde Victor Sokoto. Preye’s husband-to-be is a cousin to the Delta State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro. The wedding will take place at the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ, Warri, where Ebikonde Sokoto and Preye Jero
Niger Delta philanthropist, High Chief Mike Loyibo, on Friday, March 23 showered some indigent people of the state, with cash awards, totally about N15 million. The event which took place at Tuomo community, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, was to empower both youths and elders from various communities in the Niger Delta.
The Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network of the Social Science Research Council, New York, Dr. Cyril Obi, says coastal communities in Nigeria may soon experience violent conflicts due to the rise in the ocean level that could lead to flooding. He said this during an interview with our correspondent shortly after a conference
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The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved the caretaker committees in the 18 local government areas of the state. The House Speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun, announced the dissolution on Tuesday at a plenary, following the expiration of additional six months tenure of the caretaker committees. The News men reports that the assembly had earlier
Niger Delta ex-militant leaders on Tuesday warned the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, against saboteurs and corrupt employees in the Amnesty Office. The ex-agitators under the auspices of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-agitators Association (NDREA) told Dokubo that such corrupt and selfish elements were behind the downfall of his predecessor, Brig.
•expresses loyalty, appreciation to Gbaramatu monarch A newly installed chief in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Engr) George Timiyan, who was recently conferred with the traditional title of Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba), has said that the Nigerian Maritime University will be made safe for everyone, who is interested
AFTER several months of intrigues, former Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), has taken over as National Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, an umbrella body of the people of the South-South geo-political zone. Nkanga, in a statement, yesterday, confirmed that the National Executive Council, NEC, was inaugurated by the National
TIWA SAVAGE PERFORMS IN NUDE BODY SUITE AT 2018 WARRI MEGA FIESTA- WATCH FULL VIDEO https://youtu.be/9KImRlauHy4
A F-7 fighter jet on a training flight crashed on Tuesday in Central Myanmar due to “a sudden engine shutdown,’’ killing the only pilot onboard, according Deputy Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ye Htet Aung. The Chinese-made F-7 crashed near Taungoo Air Base in Myanmar’s Bago Region at 10:36 am, the official said.
The Ijaw women, under the auspices of Ijaw Women Connect (worldwide) has declared their support for the appointment of woman activist, Hilda Dokubo, as a Personal Assistant to the new Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof Charles Dokubo. In a statement titled; ‘Hilda Dokubo is qualified to
…says; ”it is a mystery to us. challenges Minister to publish names of beneficiaries The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, in a statement released by its President, worldwide, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, has challenged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to substantiate a statement credited to him over an alleged youths training programme, he was quoted to have
WATCH DAVIDO PERFORMANCE AT THE 2018 WARRI MEGA FIESTA, AS WIZKID, TIWA SAVAGE, HARRYSONG, TEKNO, I GO DYE, MANY OTHERS SHUT IT DOWN See video below https://youtu.be/sNazFsuOLpI
The Amanyanabo of Okochiri Community in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Tom, said on Sunday that the era of the use of arms as an instrument of seeking government attention was over. Ateke, who is a former Niger Delta agitator, described as criminals those using arms to draw
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, Oba Adbulrasheed Akanbi Saturday made history when he dropped the title of Oba and declared his resolve to adopt the Emir title popularly known with Northern traditional rulers. Speaking at the installation and turbarning ceremony of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahquub Abdul-Baaqi Mohammed as first Waziri of Yoruba
IMMEDIATE past Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for second term, and urged political office holders to unflinchingly support the Governor to succeed. Uduaghan spoke on Saturday at a grand reception organised in honour of Hon. Joan Mrakpor, member representing Aniocha/Oshimili in the Federal House of Representatives at Ubulu-Uku,
No fewer than 730 youths from the Niger Delta region would be trained in various skill acquisition programme of the Federal Government in 2018. The effort is said to be in the government bid to increase the human capital development in the country as well as check agitations and unrest in the country. The Minister
The Nigerian Navy has raised the alarm over the security of the nation’s maritime environment. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas, spoke at the Navy Headquarters in Abuja yesterday during the decoration of the coordinator of the Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Rear Admiral YEM Musa. Also
A State High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Friday sentenced a 38-year-old cultist, Diepreye Sunday Olayo, to death by hanging for murder. The court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ogola found Olayo guilty of murdering Being Ilebiri on September 6, 2011 along Ebis Mechanic road, Amarata, Yenagoa. Olayo said to be a member
The Delta State Government has approved the construction, rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of four roads in the state capital territory. This was part of the decisions taken during the State Executive Council meeting, held inside the Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who spoke after the meeting, listed the
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture received an oil and gas company award for the best company in Media Relations and Support during the Energie Platform Lecture and Award event organized by D’Alphaxristi Limited, a media/business development outfit at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on March 16, 2018.
Sailing through the rugged waters of the Niger Delta, one would wonder if anything good can ever come out of these waters. The riverine Niger Delta is dominated by the various Ijaw communities and Kingdoms whose prominent occupations are farming and fishing, with no visible development around them. One would rightly wonder how they have been
Men of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory in Calabar, Cross River State, have seized a large wooden boat with about 130 litres of suspected illegally refined Automative Gas Oil (AGO) commonly known as diesel. Also arrested along with the items were seven suspects. Addressing reporters while handing over the items and suspects to the
