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.
OGULAGHA: The Land of Black Gold, Home of IOCs To a first time visitor to the oil-rich Ogulagha kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, the kingdom may appear like other kingdoms within the Niger Delta region. But a tour of its land mass and study of its natural endowment will reveal something
CBN makes u-turn, denies directing banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said it did not direct banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000, as earlier reported. The Director of Corporate Communication, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, stated this in response to media reports that the apex bank had
JUST IN: CBN directs banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed Deposit Money Banks to collect old N500, and N1,000 notes from customers with reference code generated from its website. It, however, pegged the maximum amount the banks can collect at N500,000. ALSO READ: Protest spreads to
BREAKING: Protest spreads to Rivers state over scarcity of Naira notes There is ongoing protest in parts of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Friday morning, over the scarcity of Naira notes. ALSO READ: Tension as protesters block Benin-Ore expressway over scarcity of Naira notes Protesters were seen burning tyres in some areas of
Tension as protesters block Benin-Ore expressway over scarcity of Naira notes Residents of Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday, blocked the Benin-Ore expressway to protest the scarcity of naira notes in the state. The protesters made bonfires on both sides of the Benin-Ore expressway, leading to heavy gridlock on the
Nigerians owe North four more years in presidency – Ango Abdullahi Elder statesman and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has said Nigerians still owe the Northern part of the country four more years in the presidency. Abdullahi who is the convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), spoke on Wednesday
BREAKING: Protests break out in Lagos over scarcity of Naira notes There is tension in Ikorodu part of Lagos and its environs following a riot which broke out in Mile 12 on Friday morning allegedly over scarcity of Naira notes. Mile 12 is a popular international foodstuff market along Ikorodu Road. Eyewitness account said there
Naira scarcity, petrol scarcity plot for interim government led by retired general – El-Rufai Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, has alleged that the scarcity of naira notes and petrol shortage is part of a plot to disrupt the elections in order to ensure an interim government takes over. In a state broadcast on Thursday, el-Rufai
El-Rufai dares Buhari, says all old Naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has dared President Muhammadu Buhari on the naira redesign policy, saying the old notes remain legal tender in the state. In his national broadcast early Thursday, Buhari had declared that old N500 and N1000 were no
This is our last battle to emancipate Deltans – Ogboru declares The Delta State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has declared that the March 11th governorship election will be his last battle for Deltans’ freedom, saying that now is the appointed time for Deltans to get a
Dignitaries flood Sapele as Warri North council chairman, Asekutu, commences burial rites for late father The Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, Hon. Captain Smart Olorunyomi Asekutu, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, hosted friends and well wishers to a social outing at the Sapele Athletic Club in Sapele, in honour of
BREAKING: Buhari approves continued use of old N200 notes President Muhamamdu Buhari has approved the continued use of the old N200 notes. The old N200 notes will co-exist with the new N200 notes, the Nigerian leader said. He, however, did not allow the continued use of the old N500 and N1,000 notes, only saying the
President Buhari to address Nigerians 7am today President Muhammadu Buhari will make a national broadcast at 7 am on Thursday. Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, said in a statement: “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian
Photos of First, Union and Access Banks destroyed by angry protesters in Delta over scarcity of Naira notes See photos of First, Union and Access banks vandalized today along Udu road in Udu Local Government Area of Delta state by angry protesters over scarcity of Naira notes.
Shell workers raise alarm over underground plot to unjustly terminate their jobs, finger a supervisor 15 FEBRUARY 2023, WARRI – Contract workers with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Nigeria, have raised the alarm over what they described as intimidation, humiliation and unholy plot by a particular Shell supervisor to have their contract terminated by March
Matters arising from Ejele’s marriage promise to Isoko women By GbaramtuVoice Editorial Board Evang. Michael Diden aka Ejele, is a household name in Delta state politics. Currently, he is the Chairman, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC). He was also a former Member of the Delta state House of Assembly (DTHA), where he
BREAKING: Roadblocks, bonfires as Udu residents protest naira notes scarcity in Delta Residents of Udu road in Udu Local Government Area of Delta state, have taken to the streets to protest the lingering petrol and Naira notes scarcity in the country. More details to follow…
2023 election is going to be historic, expect 1993 experience – Popular Bayelsa prophet warns A christian cleric and popular Bayelsa-based prophet, Bishop (Dr.) Izonbrakumo Zige, has warned that there are reasons for concern that the 2023 general elections in the country may visit Nigerians with something similar to what happened in the country about
Niger Delta traditional rulers back Ndiomu, call on stakeholders to work for betterment of PAP Traditional rulers from Delta, Balyesa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states, have passed a vote of confidence on the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General Barry Ndiomu rtd, for all his genuine efforts to ensure that the PAP
Kurutie community new exco for inauguration on Friday The people of Kurutie community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, will on Friday, February 17, 2023, inaugurate its new executive council that will pilot the day to day affairs of the community for next three years. This was contained in
GbaramatuVoice CEO wins “Best Publisher in the Niger Delta” Award In recognition of his exemplary and pacesetting prowess in the Niger Delta region, the Publisher/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jacob Abai, has won the “Best Publisher in the Niger Delta” of the year award. The award was on Monday, January 13, 2023, presented to him by
OBITUARY: Egbema kingdom sets to host dignitaries as Warri North Council Chairman plans a befitting burial for his father All is set for the burial ceremony of late High Chief Simeon Ukoko Asekutu, the Bebekurowei of Egbema Kingdom, father of Hon. Smart Asekutu, the Executive Chairman of Warri North Local government area of Delta State.
BREAKING: South West Labour Party collapses structure into APC The Labour Party (LP) in the Southwest has collapsed its entire structure into the All Progressives Congress(APC). ALSO READ: Kano Labour Party governorship candidate joins APC, endorses Tinubu Southwest LP chairman, Omotoso Banji, led the party leadership to collapse its structure in Akure, the capital of
Kano Labour Party governorship candidate joins APC, endorses Tinubu The Kano State governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Bashir Bashir, on Sunday evening dumped his party for the ruling All Progressives Congress. Bashir, alongside LP chieftains in Kano, on January 21 shunned the party’s presidential rally held in Kano. ALSO READ: Silent questions for members
BREAKING: Voting will not hold in 240 polling units across 28 States, says INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Monday that elections will not be holding in about 240 polling units across 28 States of the federation during the February 25 and March 11 general elections. The Commission also warned that it
How Manchester United beat Leeds United 2-0 on Sunday Manchester United got late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho as they beat Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road in the Premier League. Playing one another for the second time in less than a week, the two sides brought plenty of energy and passion to
House on the Rock pastor storms church with AK-47 in Abuja [PHOTOS] The presiding pastor of House on the Rock, Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe, on Sunday, mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47. This created a scene as the congregation tried to figure out the motive behind such. ALSO READ: Church of England votes to offer
Kano State Government shuts down supermarket rejecting old Naira notes Kano state government, through the Consumer Protection Council, on Sunday, shut popular supermarket, Wellcare, over refusal to accept old Naira notes. According to the Acting chairman of the council, Baffa Babba Danagundi, the supermarket was shut shortly after Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje gave the order.
Osinbajo, Diri, Sylva, Abai, others for INPAN Excellent Awards tomorrow …Abai to receive “Best Publisher in the Niger Delta” of the Year award The Independent Newspaper Publishers Association of Nigeria (INPAN) has enlisted the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum, the
PDP fixes new date for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo governorship primaries The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set a new date for the screening of aspirants ahead of the party’s off-cycle governorship primary elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States. A statement by its National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on Friday in Abuja, said the primary
Niger Delta too fragile to stop Presidential Amnesty Programme, Ogulagha monarch …demands for scholarships, skill training, empowerment for his subjects …Makes case for PAP training centre in Ogulagha kingdom The Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Forum, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt) Dr. King Joseph Timiyan (JP), Agbonu, Torububou 1, has
It’s time for development, NDDC boss tells Ijaw leaders The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has charged Ijaw leaders and Niger Delta stakeholders to support the Commission in the task of developing Nigeria’s oil-rich region. Ogbuku made the appeal during a courtesy visit by Ijaw leaders and stakeholders
THE DAY IN PICTURES: Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha plays host to Amnesty boss at his palace in Obotobo community The Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Dr. Joseph I. Timiyan (JP), Agbonu, Torububou 1, on Friday, February 10, 2023, played host to the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General
Burt Bacharach, American music legend is dead The musician and composer Burt Bacharach died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 94 at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes. Bacharach, a legend of American music in the 20th century, was the author of hits such as ‘Do You Know the Way
Federal Government orders petrol stations to provide POS machines The Federal Government Thursday directed all petrol stations to make point of sales, POS, machines available to consumers and also accept bank transfers. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, in a statement in Abuja threatened sanction on marketers which fail to accept payments
