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.
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
DELTA 2023: Omo-Agege widens winning spree, floors Oborevwori, Ogboru, Gbagi in a fresh poll …Deltans may witness a leadership change in the state A fresh poll has revealed that Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, the flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress Party, APC, in Delta state, is still projected to win the 2023 governorship election
The life journey of Timiebi Maika Ekanpou: The storied storyteller philosopher BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE Timiebi the storied story teller philosopher is the first daughter of late Mr. Ferebo Ezetu of Oyangbene, Ayakoromo and Akugbene and the daughter of late Mrs. Brafinine Ferebo (nee Ofiriki) of the Ofiriki Family of Ekyandumu quarter and the Saiya Family
Four months to end of tenure, Okowa’s N100 billion loan request gets Delta Assembly’s approval The Delta State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s request for an N100 billion credit facility. The N100 billion loan approval which is coming barely 4 months to the tenure of the current administration, is part of the
BREAKING: Finally, CBN extends deadline for old Naira notes to February 10 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes by 10 days. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, said the new deadline is February 10, 2023. More to
ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING: Supreme Court rejects bail request of Senator Nwaoboshi The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for post-conviction bail brought by a serving senator representing Delta North, Peter Nwaoboshi, who was jailed for seven years on money laundering charges. While dismissing his application, a five-member panel of the apex court, noted that Nwaoboshi’s
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Abuja-Kaduna service The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the Abuja-Kaduna rail services after a train derailed on the corridor. A train said to be a few minutes from its destination in Abuja derailed on Friday afternoon. The incident was said to have occurred in the Kubwa area of the federal
Odimodi community to witness mother of all celebration, as grand finale of Abadezongo festival holds on Saturday All is now set for Saturday, January 28, grand finale of the ongoing Abadezongo cultural festival in the oil-rich Odimodi community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state. GbaramatuVoice team who are already at Odimodi monitoring developments as
Facts those selling Naira notes must not fail to remember By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board Like every new invention which comes with both challenges and opportunities, GbaramtuVoice observes with dissatisfaction that the latest directive by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) about the deadline on old N200, N500, N1000 Naira notes have created ‘great’ business opportunities for
BREAKING: Adeleke rejects Osun tribunal verdict, heads to Appeal Court The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejected the ruling of the election tribunal that voided his election and declared his opponent the winner. He has also indicated his decision to appeal the ruling at the Court of Appeal. ALSO READ: Tribunal sacks Adeleke as
BREAKING: Tribunal sacks Adeleke as Osun Governor, declares Oyetola winner. The Osun State Governorship election petitions tribunal has nullified the election of Ademola Adeleke as Governor of the state. In its ruling on Friday, the tribunal declared Gboyega Oyetola the validly elected governor of the state. Justice Tetsea Kume, while delivering a majority decision, declared
[PHOTOS] Fuel scarcity worsens in Warri as filling stations shutdown Many motorists, both private and commercial operators, in Warri, Udu and Effurun in Delta state, have decried the shutdown of major filling stations across the state, which has worsened the protracted fuel scarcity. ALSO READ: Tinubu blows hot, says fuel scarcity, Naira redesign are plans
Delta South Seat: APC senatorial candidate, Joel-Onowakpo, takes campaign’s heat to Ejele’s hometown …Laments poor state of schools, infrastructures in Ejele’s community In line with his unrelenting effort to achieve a landslide victory in the forthcoming general election in Delta state, the Delta South Senatorial Candidate on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC),
Jubilation in Odimodi community as Abadezongo masqurade appears 10 years after The people of Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, were in ecstatic mood on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, as the Abadezongo masqurade appeared on the first day of the four day ancient festival, ten years after. Some of the organizers of
Edo Modular Refinery: Lessons Niger Delta governors, FG must draw from Godwin Obaseki By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board Gbaramatuvoice observes with pride some new developments in the Niger Delta region which indicates hopeful signs that the current leadership challenge bedeviling the region may not be total. Latest example to this ray of hope is the news
PHOTO STORY: Obasanjo, Fayemi visit Wike in Port Harcourt Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday, visited the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Photos from the visit showed Wike welcoming Obasanjo and Fayemi upon arrival and later in his living room. ALSO READ: Obasanjo, Wike,
DELTA SOUTH: APC senatorial candidate, Onowakpo, storms Egbema kingdom …says he remains most credible candidate By Chairman Ojumiri Ahead of the general election in the country, Hon. Joel Onowakpo Thomas, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for the Delta South Senatorial district have intensified his effort to woo voters to his side. Speaking at
Have Niger Deltans truly benefitted from the PTDF scholarship? By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), going by its enabling Act is a Federal Government Agency established in the year 2000, to lay a lasting foundation for growth and development, develop indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of
