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.
Idjerhe monarch hails Tinubu, tasks him on Niger Delta development The Paramount Ruler of Great Idjerhe Kingdom in Delta Central of Delta State, HRM King Obukohwo Monday Whiskey JP, Udurhie I, the Ovie of Great Idjerhe Kingdom has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tasking him to pay keen attention to issues of the Niger Delta
NAS Daily creator announces breakup in an emotional video with partner NAS Daily creator Nuseir Yassin has split up with his partner Alyne Tamir, better known online as Dear Alyne, after six years together. The 31-year-old Palestinian-Israeli content creator, who has garnered millions of followers on social media with his one-minute daily videos, broke the
What you should know about fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria The President, Bola Tinubu, on 29th May, during his inaugural speech announced the removal of the fuel subsidy. With the announcement, the cost of premium motor spirits known as petrol went up with some filing stations selling as much as N700 per liter. Contrary to
FOR THE RECORD: Tompolo’s declaration of ‘war’ against crude oil thieves in 2022 (Watch Video)
Nigerian female singer, Tems, gets Grammy award plaque Nigerian female singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has finally received the plaque for her Grammy award win. Tems won the award for Best Melodica Rap Performance at the 65th Grammys on February 6, 2023 for her contribution to Future’s ‘Wait For U’ which also featured
BREAKING: Tinubu meets Ibori, Wike, Makinde in Aso Rock President Bola Tinubu is meeting with James Ibori, former governor of Delta state; Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers state; and Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state. ALSO READ: Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, Akume, SGF The meeting is taking place at
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, Akume, SGF President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the former Benue State Governor, Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The President also appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as the Chief of Staff, and Senator
Tinubu talks tough, directs service chiefs to crush crude oil thieves …Says his administration will not allow insecurity President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, directed Service Chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies to “crush” perpetrators of oil theft, saying that his administration will not tolerate the menace. Tinubu also said on his
Those in Buhari’s administration who failed Niger Delta region (Pt 1) By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board After eight years of president Muhammadu led Federal Government. GbaramatuVoice casts an objective look at illustrious sons and daughters of Niger Delta region that served in that government. Their performances and contribution towards the development of the region while in
GBARAMATU RAINSTORM: How Delta state government abandoned the people of Kunukunuma community It is no longer news that rainstorm on Monday, May 22, 2023 at about 4am, destroyed over fifteen buildings and rendered over seventy people homeless, in Kunukunuma community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state. What is however most
The international oil company (IOC) said the $56.13 million represents funds to be paid this year by the SPDC JV and Shell’s deep-water subsidiary -Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) as contribution to HCDTs.
Delta Governor, Oborevwori, appoints SSG, Chief of Staff Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Emu as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Dr Emu was a former commissioner for economic planning and immediate past Chief economic adviser to former governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. ALSO READ: How
NNPC raises petrol price to between N488-N557 nationwide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday approved an upward review in the pump price of petroleum nationwide. The approval takes effect from Wednesday, 31 May, the NNPCL said in a circular on Wednesday. The development comes days after the government’s declaration that it will put
How Governor Oborevwori can make promised special attention to Warri achievable By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board It is by all standards a heartening news that Governor of Delta State, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday, May 29, 2023, pledged to build on the legacy of the outgone Governor of the State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa adding that he
Ilaje youth leader congratulates Tinubu’s ADC The Ondo State Coordinator of the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja, has congratulated the Aide-De-Camp of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle as he assumes office on Monday 29th May, 2023. Chief Asonja who is a youth leader in Ilaje, congratulated Colonel
DELTA: Ondo Tanitita coordinator salutes Oborevwori The Ondo State Coordinator of the Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd, Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja, has congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of Delta state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori. This was made known in a statement issued to the press asChief Asonja assured Deltans that the administration
Senate passes N1.4tr NDDC’s 2021, 2022 budgets The Senate on Tuesday approved over N1 trillion for the 2021 and 2022 budgets of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The total amount approved is N1,413,991,634,495.65 for 2021 and 2022 fiscal appropriation years of the commission. While N485,794,575,131 was approved for 2021, N928,297,049,364.65 was approved for 2022.
Kalu tells President Tinubu to scrap Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs because it is a duplication of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Kalu said this when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. ALSO
Meet the new governors of Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River and Rivers states Aside from coming from Niger Delta states, Bassey Edet Otu, Umo Eno, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, were neither born on the same day or by the same parents, but they share so many things in common, GbaramatuVoice reports.
Congratulatory message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro (PhD) Congratulations My President! It is with great joy that I join Nigerians of goodwill and your teeming admirers across the globe to celebrate you on this auspicious occasion
BREAKING: AIT Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi, is dead Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman of Daar Communications has reportedly died. According to Punch reports, Dokpesi, who was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71 in Abuja. According to the report he died in an Abuja hospital after he suffered a stroke.
BREAKING: Fubara sworn in as Rivers governor Mr Siminalayi Fubara was on Monday sworn in as the fourth Governor of Rivers since 1999, while Prof. Ngozi Odu took oath of office as the Deputy Governor of the oil-rich state. The oath of office was administered to the governor and his deputy in Port Harcourt, by
Warri will be given special attention – Read full text of Delta state governor’s inaugural speech INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY RT. HON. SHERIFF FRANCIS OROWHEDOR OBOREVWORI, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, ON MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023, AT THE STEPHEN KESHI STADIUM, ASABA. I accept with humility the responsibility which the good people of Delta State have bestowed
Full text of Bola Tinubu‘s inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU 29 MAY 2023 THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its
BREAKING: Okowa Bows Out, Oborevwori Sworn in as Executive Governor of Delta state The winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been sworn in as Governor of the state. Oborevwori and his deputy, Monday Onyeme, took the oath of office administered by the State’s Chief Judge
BREAKING: Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn as the 16th president of Nigeria with his wife by his side. Kashim Shettima was also sworn in as the vice president of Nigeria with his wife by his side. Administering the oath of office for both men was the Chief
Read Delta Deputy Governor’s Farewell Message to Deltans [FULL TEXT] The outing Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro has appreciated his principal, Governor Okowa and Deltans for their support during his time in office. Otuaro, in a statement to GbaramatuVoice stated that he gives his adoration to God for a successful tenure as
Prince of Ogulagha kingdom earns another academic Laurel, bags PhD from US University at 30 In what could be described as sterling milestone, Prince of Ogulagha kingdom, Milonia Timiyan, on Friday May 26, 2023, bagged a doctor of philosophy (PhD) from the prestigious Alliant International University, San Diego, California, United States of America (USA) The
PAP: Why Barry Ndiomu’s N1.5 billion cooperative scheme for ex-agitators is another scorecard of failure By GabaramatuVoice Editorial Board The latest report that Major General Barry Tariye Ndiomu (Retd), the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, with few days to the expiration of the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government, under which he operates,
An early history of the Isaba kingdom in Delta state | Past kings | Ruling houses Isoun who is the founder of Isaba Kingdom, migrated from Oporomor to Amabulou in the present Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State, about the 14th century. Isoun and all his descendants are direct and bonafide members of Bumoubiri
BREAKING: Supreme court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Shettima …affirms Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for presidency The Supreme Court has given a judicial seal of approval for the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. The Court on Friday dismissed the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, seeking their disqualification from
“I won't leave my husband if he's cheating. That's me. You can leave your own husband if he's cheating, that's you. Don't judge me, I'm not judging you. My father had 27 wives, my mother didn't go. It's me that will now come and go because of one girl. It cannot happen”
NDDC’s 2023 Budget: Another insincere attempt to develop Niger Delta By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board Like every well meaning Niger Deltan and critical stakeholders, GbaramatuVoice has watched with dismay and describes as critically insufficient the recently passed 2023 budget of N876 billion for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), by the Senate of the Federal Republic
[SHOCKING] Activist exposes how children were initiated into cultism in Delta schools with ‘snake bike’ A Delta State-based activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alerted the public on a cult initiation process ongoing in some secondary schools, known as the ‘snake bite’. Watch full video below: https://youtu.be/sjiMFeoJKKc
Isaac Adaka Boro: What enemies of Niger Delta region do not want the people to know By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board A few days ago, the Ijaw nation at both home and abroad and of course the entire Niger Delta region celebrated 55th day of Isaac Jasper Boro, an iconic Ijaw freedom fighter who was born
