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.
King Charles III and hope of a new era By Godknows Igali Reminiscent of the time of his forebear, William the Conqueror in 1066 till modern era, Great Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, was coronated in the same Westminster Abbey in Central London on Saturday, April 6, 2023. Accompanied by perhaps one of the most
Otuaro bags National Daily Most Outstanding Peace Builder of the Year Award The Deputy Governor of Delta state, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Peace Builder of the Year Award for the year 2022 by the National Daily, a Lagos based publication. The event, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos
How Nigerian military set ablaze barge carrying stolen crude oil in Delta creek intercepted by Tompolo’s Tantita The military, in partnership with a security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has impounded a barge in Warri, Delta State loaded with over 600 barrels of crude oil from illegal bunkering. The firm is a security consultant
Pictures of barge Intercepted by Tantita Security carrying stolen crude oil in Delta Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has intercepted 1000 metric ton capacity barge with consignments of stolen crude oil in Opete in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The barge, according to information has been set ablaze on Saturday, while the suspects
Okowa, Oborevwori, Ogboru, Others pay last respect to Ohworode of Olomu Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor as well as the Archbishop of Bendel Province/Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ughelli, Most Rev. Cyril Odutemu, yesterday, paid glowing tributes to the Ohworode of Olomu
Nigeria’s crude oil production crashes to 998,602 barrels per day in April – lowest in seven months Oil production figures for Nigeria crashed to an average of 999,000 (0.999 million) voluntary production level in barrels per day (bpd) in April, just as Angola overtook Nigeria and led Africa with 1.063mbpd oil production in the month.
BREAKING: Tantita Security makes huge discovery, intercepts barge with stolen crude oil in Delta Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is the private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intercepted a 1000 ton metric barge and two storage tanks of about 45,000 liters capacity with stolen crude oil in
"Remember, there is the Ministry of Niger Delta because there is oil there. At the same time, the Fulani have millions of cows in the country. The milk from cow is costlier than petrol. A litre of petrol is about N250, but a litre of cow milk is N1,500. You see the difference is clear."
Young Ijaw girl breaks 48-year-old academic record at UNIPORT, emerges first pharmacy student to graduate with first class If the words high flyer were a person, it would be Manuella Oribim Dagogo-George. The young Ijaw lady made history at the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT where she recently finished from in grand style. The 23-year-old
Festus Osifo re-elected as PENGASSAN president [FULL LIST] The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has re-elected Festus Osifo as President. Osifo, who is also the President of the Trade Union of Nigeria was elected unopposed in Abuja during the 7th Triennial National Delegates Congress of PENGASSAN. The poll was monitored
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as new CEO of Twitter Billionaire and owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has unveiled the identity of the new Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Linda Yaccarino. Yaccarino will replace Musk as Twitter’s boss. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter,” Musk tweeted Friday. I
Host Communities Trusts: NUPRC incorporates 41 associations, prequalifies 19 fund managers Nigeria got closer to its search for lasting peace in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta yesterday, with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosing that it has now pre-qualified 19 fund managers who will administer the 3 per cent allocation to Host Communities Development
Governor Wike begins demolition of Bayelsa government buildings in Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike-led Rivers State Government on Friday began the demolition of a set of buildings belonging to the Bayelsa State Government on Akassa Street, Old GRA axis of Port Harcourt. The properties are on a large expanse of land at numbers 5 and
Rihanna’s son’s Wu-Tang Clan inspired name is finally revealed Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have reportedly named their baby boy after Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA. The Fenty beauty mogul gave birth to their bundle of joy last May and have kept him largely out of the spotlight as they prepare to welcome their second child together.
OSUN GUBER CASE: INEC is not bound to electronically transmit results, says supreme court The dispute as to who is the duly elected governor of Osun state has finally been settled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria but with far-reaching implications Delivering judgment in the appeal filed by Gboyega Oyetola, candidate of the All Progressives
History and biography of late Pa Abraham Michael Diri, father of the governor of Bayelsa state (1935-2023) PROLOGUE King Solomon opens his writing in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, with the famous words, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to be born and a
Okowa, Obaseki, others to attend funeral of world oldest monarch, Ohworode of Olomu The Governors of Delta and Edo states, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka; Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN, and many others are set to storm Ogoni-Olomu on Friday for
LP’s Apapa faction warns Peter Obi, Obidients over Tinubu’s inauguration, says Tinubu must be sworn in The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party has distanced itself from the calls for an interim government and the agitations that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, should not be sworn in on May 29, pending the determination of the
Bob Marley was ranked 11th on Forbes’ 2021 list of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities. His brand includes speakers, turntables, headphones, clothing, psychedelics, and more. According to Forbes, his songs are streamed 1 billion times per year in the US - showcasing the enduring love for his music.
Presidential election tribunal adjourns Atiku’s petition The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has adjourned the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar for the live coverage of proceedings. Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president, on May 8 filed an application for an order to allow the live coverage
Collapsed Gbaregolor-Esama Bridge: We’re trapped, Delta communities plead to Gov. Okowa, NDDC The people of Esamna and Gbaregolor communities in Bomadi and Ughelli Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Delta state, have cried out for help over a collapsed bridge that has cut the communities off the rest of the state. GbaramatuVoice writes that socio-economic activities
19 Days to Go, President Buhari request Senate’s approval for fresh $800m World Bank loan ...Nigeria’s debt profile becoming unsustainable – Budget Office President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to approve a fresh $800m loan from the World Bank to enable the administration sustain its social investment programme. In the letter read at plenary
NYSC AT 50: Read full details of why NYSC was established in Nigeria The history of the NYSC is of great importance in nation building as every Nigerian graduate of tertiary institutions of learning must pass through the scheme. The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC scheme was established in order to make Nigeria great again
PHOTO SPEAK: Prophet Jeremiah visits Ooni of Ife at his Palace in Ife General Overseer and Founder of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry aka Mercy City, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, earlier today, Wednesday, May 10, visited the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at his Palace in Ife,
FEC approves additional N129bn for Ogoni clean-up in Niger Delta The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday, in Abuja, approved the sum of N129.8bn for various projects in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, particularly the mandate of the United Nations Environment Programme on Ogoni Clean-up. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,
Shell wins UK Supreme Court case over 2011 Niger Delta oil spill Britain’s highest court ruled Wednesday it was too late for people in the Niger Delta region to lodge pollution claims against energy giant Shell after a huge oil spill more than one decade ago. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said in
PHOTO SPEAK: THE WIVES OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE
IN PICTURES: See how Bayelsa women stormed Governor Douye Diri’s father’s funeral in grand style So, it all went down in this past weekend in a display of elegance, grace and poise where women from all walks of life stepped out in style in varying attires of fashion beauty, at the funeral ceremony of Pa
President Buhari directs NUPRC to take over supervision of all crude oil export terminals President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to take over the supervision of all crude oil export terminals in the country. This directive was contained in a letter, dated May 3, 2023, addressed to both the Chief
BREAKING: APC adopts Akpabio, Abbas as senate president, speaker The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, as president of the senate. The ruling party also pick Abbas Tajudeen, a ranking member of the house of representatives, as speaker. It was reported that Tinubu settled for Godswill
72 ex-senators endorse Akpabio for senate president [FULL LIST] As the race for the 10th Senate presidency gets ‘tougher’, 72 non-serving senators have endorsed former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, to head the 10th Senate. Earlier, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, projected Akpabio as the next senate president. A former senator
Check out former first lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s beautiful outfit with her husband, Former President Goodluck Jonathan to Governor Douye Diri’s father’s funeral in Sampou, Bayelsa state.
PICTORIAL: The historic moment King Charles III was crowned in London, England King Charles III after he sworn to govern the people with justice and mercy, and to uphold the Anglican Church of England and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, has been crowned king. https://youtube.com/shorts/wRnBu20giI4?feature=share The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as
PHOTOS: Adeleke, Obaseki, others at late Pa Diri’s wake-keep, father of Bayelsa Governor in Sampou At the traditional wake-keep in honour of late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, father of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri in Sampou Town, Kolokuma-Opukuma Local Government Area. ALSO READ: Goodluck Jonathan, wife, others attend Governor Diri’s
PHOTOS: Goodluck Jonathan, wife, others attend Governor Diri’s father’s service of songs A service of songs was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, as part of activities of the funeral of late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, father of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri. https://www.youtube.com/live/upMH7VFEGH0?feature=share Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife,
