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.
African leaders, gender equality and demographic dividend By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi Recently, MS Keiso Matashane-Marite, the Chief Section, Gender Equality, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says Africa is making progress on issues around gender equality and youth empowerment. Matashane-Marite, going by media reports, said this when a team from UNECA paid a courtesy visit
Meet the First Lady of Edo state, the beautiful Ijaw woman behind Governor Godwin Obaseki Mrs Betsy Obaseki is the first lady and wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Betsy Bene Obaseki comes from Buguma, Kalabari kingdom, Rivers State, where she was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ayibo Amachree. She attended Township Primary
NOSDRA confirms crude oil spill at OML 18 in Niger Delta The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed an oil wellhead leak at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18, operated by an indigenous operator, Eroton Exploration and Production Limited. OML 18, which produces and exports crude through the 97 kilometres Nembe Creek
Meet Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Makinde, the first lady of Oyo State, who is an Ijaw woman Engineer (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde is the first lady and wife of Oluseyi Makinde. But aside from being a wife and first lady, who is Tamunominini Makinde? Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde is an Ijaw woman from Rivers state, Nigeria. She hails
US supreme court overturns landmark verdict that legalised abortion The United States supreme court has ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion in the country. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the supreme court overturned Roe v. Wade, the historic 1973 ruling that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion in the US. ALSO READ:
The Federal Government has disbursed the entire $322.5 million Abacha loot of 2017 to 1.9 million poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Before making the disbursement, the money accrued an interest of $11 million where it was deposited. ALSO READ: Return Abacha loot to Delta-Clark Mr. David Ugolor, Executive Director of ANEEJ, an independent monitor providing independent
Leaders of Ayakoromo community appeal to Okowa to complete bridge before May, 2023 …Posit this is only reason they will vote PDP Leaders of the Ayakoromo community in the ancient Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State have appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to complete the bridge project in the community
[PHOTOS] Ogulagha Chief, Ebike Benidiwei, donates food items to orphanage to mark birthday As part of activities marking her birthday, the Ibe-Doubramienere of Ogulagha Kingdom, Chief (Mrs.) Ebike Benidiwei, today donated provisions, food stuffs and toiletries worth thousands of Naira to the Obruche Orphanage Home in Warri, Delta State. Mrs Benidiwei, a businesswoman, told GbaramatuVoice
Pere of Gbaramatu gives royal blessings to NNPP Delta South Senatorial Candidate, Omatseye Nesiama …Promises rapid development for Maritime University, Okerenkoko The candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the Delta South Senatorial District, Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), on Thursday, 23 of June, 2022 paid a consultative visit to the first class
Deplorable State Of Udu Road/Enerhen Junction: Why Delta State Government Must Act By Vera Enuesike Monday June 22, 2023, started like every other normal day. In the early hours of that day, I prepared for work as I usually do and had the intention of passing through the ever busy udu road to connect the
ROAD TO 2023: Rivers ADC governorship candidate, Tonte, picks Tonto Dikeh as running mate The Rivers State African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Tonto Ibraye, has nominated popular actress, Tonto Dikeh, as his running mate. The actress announced her nomination on Instagram on Friday, while sharing their government’s plans if elected into office during next year’s
Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike has taken a swipe at Ned Nwoko, a popular Nigerian politician and billionaire business man, married to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels over his recent comments that Atiku Abubakar dumped Wike for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa because he (Wike) is a trouble maker. In a statement Wike released on Thursday,
NUPRC inaugurates committee to revive inactive oil well to meet Nigeria’s OPEC oil quota The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has inaugurated the Project Committee on Reactivation of shut-in strings (inactive oil wells) in Nigeria to spur production. Inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Abuja, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive (CCE), NUPRC,
Drama as human rights lawyer attends Supreme Court proceedings in native doctor’s attire There was mild drama at the Supreme Court, Abuja, on Thursday as a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo caused a stir in the courtroom when he appeared in the full traditional attire of an “Olokun priest” to attend court proceedings. The
PICTORIAL: Delta South Senatorial Hopeful, Omatseye, gets rousing welcome at his hometown in Gbaramatu kingdom It was a glorious homecoming for Delta South Senatorial District flagbearer of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), when he stormed Kunukunuma, his hometown in Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State, on Thursday. As part of his
2022 FIFA WORLD CUP: No parties, unmarried fans risk 7 years in jail for having sex in Qatar Any extramarital sexual encounter that takes place in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup could result in a seven-year jail sentence. The parties and other social events, that the biggest football tournament in the world is characterised
Orogun set to host dignitaries as Tonlagha buries father-in-law, Chief Akporugo The ancient town of Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state, will witness an influx of people from all walks of life, who will converge for the funeral service of late Chief Johnson Okolugbo Akporugo (JP), Chairman, Council of Chiefs Orogun
Wike in closed door meeting with Peter Obi in Port Harcourt The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi met with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike behind closed-doors on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Wike who is widely rumoured to be plotting an exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP following
2023: Delta PDP announces Monday Onyeme as running mate to Oborevwori The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Chapter has selected the Chairman of Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Monday John Onyeme as the Deputy Governorship candidate to the party’s governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. A statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Dr
International Widows’ Day 2022: Raj Loomba and Governor Okowa’s examples By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi As the world on Thursday June 23 celebrates the International widow’s day, the Credit of the celebration, going by reports, goes to Raj Loomba, an Indian national/ member of the House of Lords in London. He is the founder of the
FIRE OUTBREAK: Over 8 people roasted, others rendered homeless in Oru-Amaboko community, Rivers state …IYC sympathises with victims, urges Rivers government to provide relief No fewer than ten people were killed, while many were rendered homeless in a fire outbreak at Oru-Amaboko community in Degema Local Council of Rivers State. GbaramatuVoice learnt that fire started
National Sports Festival: Premium Trust Bank named banking partner for Delta 2022 Nilayo Sports Management Limited, marketing consultants for National Sports Festival, Delta 2022 has announced Premium Trust Bank as the official banking partner of the festival. Mr Bukola Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, while making the announcement said “This is a
PDP VP Slot: SMBLF, Okowa’s Decision and Our Nation By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi One of the major booby traps placed on the Nigeria’s political route to hyper modern nation, that will require masterly innovative/creative strategies to waltz through, is the fact that each time electioneering season approaches in the country, the issue of where the
MMCC to deliver $2.9 billion Escravos Deep Seaport Port 2024 Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC), has concluded plans to deliver the first phase of $2.9 billion Escravos deep seaport situated in Delta State between 2024 and 2025. The project would be on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model for a period of 50
Full list of commercial banks in Nigeria List of Financial Institutions Commercial Banks 1 Access Bank Plc 2 Citibank Nigeria Limited 3 Ecobank Nigeria Plc 4 Fidelity Bank Plc 5 FIRST BANK NIGERIA LIMITED 6 First City Monument Bank Plc 7 Globus Bank Limited 8 Guaranty Trust Bank Plc 9 Heritage Banking Company Ltd. 10
Jaiz Bank plans to open five new branches in Nigeria Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s premier Islamic bank, plans to open five new branches across the country as the non-interest bank continues to expand. In a statement from the bank, while speaking in Gombe at an interactive session with religious leaders and scholars drawn from Gombe,
PDP VP Slot: Okowa not a traitor to Niger Delta – IYC tells Southern, Middle Belt leaders The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has urged aggrieved Niger Delta stakeholders to thread softly in their criticisms of the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, following his emergence as the running mate to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
Access Bank to reward customers in South-South, South-East regions with millions in the DiamondXtra promo Access Bank Plc has said it would be rewarding its customers in the South-South and South-East regions with millions of naira and other attractive consolation prizes in its DiamondXtra regional draw. The bank said the live draws, which have been
President Muhammadu Buhari, has nominated seven persons for screening and confirmation by the Senate for appointment as Ministers. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter of request on the floor of the Senate, in Abuja, on Tuesday. In the letter read by Lawan, the president said the nominees would replace the former ministers that resigned
INEC TO TINUBU, PETER OBI: You can’t replace your running mate The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, ruled out the concept of “placeholder” or dummy vice presidential candidate as done by political parties, adding that it has no place in the constitution of Nigeria. After the completion of presidential primaries, INEC had set
$13bn Trans Sahara Gas Pipelines project, huge market opportunities for Nigeria, others – Sylva The Federal Government says the 13 billion dollars Trans Sahara Gas Pipelines (TSGP) project will present a huge opportunity for Nigeria, Niger and Algeria to tap into the European markets. The project, which would run from Nigeria through Niger Republic to
AN EPITAPH FOR CHIEF COACH LOKOJA SUOYE BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE LOKOJA SUOYE THE SIXTEEN was Solemnly, somberly and soulfully ‘sirened’ and serenaded home and away from Ndoro on sixteen June 2022. It was the story of a man soulfully sirened and serenaded home away from his Ndoro home – a man whose thoughts centred on
Handover Nigeria to me – Chris Okotie begs Buhari …begs Tinubu, Atiku to step down for him …wants National, State Assemblies scrapped Rev. Chris Okotie, the founder of Household of God Church, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over to him as interim president in 2023. Okotie made the appeal on Sunday while
Ex-Niger Delta Minister, Orubebe, resigns from PDP, says party not ready to regain power in 2023 A former Minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. He made this known in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, lyorchia Ayu, on Monday. ALSO READ: Orubebe
Wike will join APC very soon, Tinubu Support Group coordinator reveals ..As Wike receives Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi in Port Harcourt Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state, may be quitting the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, soon, according to recent happenings. Wike has been very quiet since losing the party’s presidential primaries and missing out
