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.
Senator Nwaoboshi lands in Lagos prison over N805m fraud The Senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Peter Nwaoboshi, who had been on the run months after the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment for money laundering, has finally landed in prison. According to a
GbaramatuVoice presents to you the top 10 candidates as they vie for the support of 3,537,190 registered voters in Rivers state. Who are they and what do they stand for?
Ondo APC suspends rallies as scarcity of petrol, redesigned naira notes bite harder By Ojumiri Chairman The ondo state chapter of all progressive congress (APC) on Tuesday February 6, 2023, ordered the immediate suspension of rallies in all it structures across the state. State APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin explained that the decision is in
Niger Delta billionaire businessman, Matthew Tonlagha, celebrates birthday in a private jet Niger Delta billionaire businessman and the Executive Director, Fenog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, clocks plus one today February 8. His wife, Esther; Hon. Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal House of Representatives; Chief Dennis Otuaro; Chief Joseph Wuruyai, Chairman, EGCDF, and other
BREAKING: Supreme Court halt banning of old naira notes The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ban the use of the old naira notes from February 10, 2023. The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily halted the move by the federal government to ban the use of
[PHOTOS] GbaramatuVoice CEO leads top management on a courtesy visit to Olu of Warri The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of GbaramatuVoice, on Tuesday, led a high powered delegation made up of top management and staff of the newspaper, on a courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the
BREAKING: IPMAN directs members to suspend operations, shut ALL filling stations in Nigeria The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed members to suspend all operations across the country. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed members to suspend all operations across the country. ALSO READ: Fuel marketers plan shutdown
"The failure of Governor Okowa to appoint a substantive board of the Commission since the expiration of the current Board since 2022 is another evidence of his utmost disregard for law and order."
Court restrains PDP from suspending, expelling Governor Wike Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to take any untoward action to suspend or expelling Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State from the party. The Court made the order following an ex-parte motion filed
Battle for the soul of Delta South: Meet the four major contenders jostling to succeed James Manager as senator With few days to the all important February 25th general elections in Nigeria, the battle for the soul of Delta South Senatorial District has become intense among the key contenders. For a better insight, Delta South
BREAKING: President Buhari appoints Okoro as rector for Federal Polytechnic, Orogun President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed Dr. Duke Okoro as the pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Orogun in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu and made available to GbaramatuVoice
BREAKING: Machina loses as Supreme Court affirms Lawan as Yobe APC senatorial candidate The supreme court has affirmed Ahmed Lawan, senate president, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Yobe north. In the lead judgement, Justice Centus Nweze faulted the approach of Bashir Machina in commencing the suit at the Federal High Court
PANDEF blows hot, gives Okowa 48 hours to retract attacks on Edwin Clark The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has asked the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to retract his “attacks” on Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the Ijaw national leader, within 48 hours. Clark, in a recent letter to Okowa, alleged that the 13
Those who killed him will never know peace.
Facts about Tems, her biography and songs Tems is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer whose thoughtful blend of alternative R&B and Afrobeat earned her international attention at the tail-end of the 2010s. After notching the 2019 hit “Try Me,” she began to appear on high-profile tracks like WizKid’s “Essence” and Drake’s “Fountains.” ALSO READ:
[PHOTOS] Celebration as Former MEND commander dedicates son in church It was a festival of praise and thanksgiving to God on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, House of Liberty Mega Parish, Ugbolokposo, Effurun, Delta state, as family and friends joined former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
PROFILE OF HON. GEORGE U. TIMINIMI, THE SENATORIAL CANDIDATE OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS Hon. George U. Timinimi is an outstanding businessman, philanthropist cum politician with a strong penchant for academics, community development and peacebuilding. He is vying for the position of the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District
Fuel marketers plan shutdown on Monday over enforcement of N195/litre pump price Independent marketers of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, are getting set to shut down operations beginning from Monday once the government starts the enforcement of N195/litre pump price. It was gathered on Saturday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Major Oil
Makinde deploys free buses over fuel, naira crises for Oyo state citizens The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday night, announced the deployment of free ‘Omituntun’ transport buses to cushion the effect of the fuel scarcity and naira crises in the country on residents of the state. Makinde announced this in a state-wide broadcast
Anger, frustration, tears as scarcity of new naira notes persist in Warri despite CBN directives In this report, GbaramatuVoice writes that despite the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directives to commercial banks to start paying the redesigned naira notes to customers over the counter, subject to a maximum daily payout limit of N20,000, customers
13% Derivation: How Pa Clark’s letter to Governor Okowa vindicates GbaramatuVoice The latest declaration by the Ijaw national leader and convener of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, that Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, truly mismanaged the state resources, has again vindicated GbaramatuVoice Newspaper and confirmed as right the newspaper’s
Here is Dr. Goodnews Agbi, Delta state 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party As part of its resolve to assisting Deltans make informed decision in the March 11, 2023, Gubernatorial election in the state, GbaramatuVoice today, beam its searchlight at the profile of the Delta state gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples
PRE-BURIAL NOTE OF GRATITUDE TO HIGH CHIEF TOMPOLO AND TO HIS EXCELLENCY OTUARO BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE Because Tompolo believed in the final journey of Mrs Timiebi Maika Ekanpou on 21 January 2023, from him a giant KURU canoe and giant KURU paddles came as journey-enhancers long ago, even before the moon alighted on the village
BREAKING: Protest rocks Warri as traders shutdown banks over scarcity of new Naira notes (PHOTOS) Angry traders in Warri main market are currently protesting against banks over the scarcity of the new Naira notes which has caused hardship for many Nigerians in recent weeks. GbaramatuVoice team at the scene of the protest gathered that the
When popular Niger Delta comedian, MC Abioka, got married to his heartthrob in grand style (PHOTOS) The lavishly planned traditional marriage ceremony of popular Niger Delta comedian, MC Abioka, whose real name is Karinade Tari Abioka and his partner, Gift Motiola Ayesan, took place at the NNPC Junior Staff Club, Bendel Estate, Effurun, Delta state,
“You have between now and May 29, 2023, to give your report to the people of Delta State as per how this huge amount of money was being spent by you to your people, otherwise, we will end up in the Law Court.
FUEL CRISIS: Delta State Government sets up petrol monitoring team to tackle scarcity Following the unabated scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol and its high cost, the Delta State Government on Thursday set up a team to monitor the distribution of the product in other to ensure availability as well as
DELTA 2023: Meet Chief Great Ogboru, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate Going by information available at the world information power house, Wikipedia, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, the Delta State Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) is a Nigerian businessman and politician. He was also the gubernatorial
Full story of the journalist who got wedded to his wife inside canoe in the Niger Delta during 2022 flood disaster Watch video below:
Understanding the mystery surrounding Abadezongo spiritual pot in Odimodi, Ijaw community To the people of Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, Saturday, January 28, 2023, may have come and gone, but the echoes of what happened on that day remains. Similarly, to the young and old, male and female in the
2023 PRESIDENCY: We’re in talks with Obi, Kwankwaso – Atiku The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted his readiness to work with the candidates of the New Nigerian People Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Labour Party’s Peter Obi after meeting with the duo to support his ambition in the forthcoming election.
GbaramatuVoice to hold 5th Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series on crude oil theft in Nigeria The GbaramattuVoice Newspaper, will on Thursday, February 16, 2023, by 10am, at the BON Hotel, Warri, Delta state, hold 5th Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series, that will centre on the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to address
Banks will accept old naira notes after February 10 deadline – Emefiele The Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has said commercial banks must accept the old Naira notes even after the expiration of the 10 February deadline. Mr Emefiele announced this on Tuesday while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee
Why Delta State Government must address incessant kidnappings, robbery attacks along Effurun-Sapele Expressway By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board For the past five months, there has been a heightened report about incessant armed robbery attacks on motorists and other innocent travelers along Effurun-Sapele Expressway, precisely at the two part of the road from Aziza junction to Adeje,
Ijaw cultural heritage on parade as Ayakoromo community celebrates Olorogun festival By Asiayei Enaibo To the people of Ayakoromo community, a coastal community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, Saturday, January 28, will linger in their memories for a very long time as on that day, the sensibility of the Ijaw cultural heritage
