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.
The Oghara Traditional Council in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta state, led by His Majesty, Noble Eshemitan Orefe lll, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, has expressed displeasure over the handing over of a vast expanse of land belonging to them to the Nigerian Army by Olu of Warri, Ogiamme Atuwatse III. Specifically, the Oghara
Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has, Wednesday, escaped death when his convoy got involved in an accident earlier today in the vicinity of the Abuja airport, while on his way out of the airport. The crash resulted in the loss of two police officers attached to him. Jonathan has since expressed deep sadness
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed May 30th, 2022 for the party’s presidential primary. It also proposed dates for the governorship, House of Assembly, and National Assembly primaries. The ruling party also said it plans to hold the House of Assembly primary on May 17th and May 19th for the House of Representatives. ALSO
COVID-19: Nigerian govt lifts midnight curfew, crowd restriction at weddings, concerts, others Nigerian Government has eased the nationwide midnight curfew and llimitations on gatherings along with other restrictions imposed in 2019 to curb the spread of coronavirus. This is after the country recorded 3,142 deaths from 255,468 cases since the start of the pandemic, according
The federal government is to give loans to 98,000 persons in another phase of its empowerment programme, under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The beneficiaries, who cut across the nation’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, have since been engaged in the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, otherwise known
Political appointees of the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who are delegates to primary elections have been asked to resign their appointment latest April 11. This was contained in a memo by the Office of the Deputy President of the Senate to all members of staff obtained on Tuesday. The memo, which was signed by
Delta State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday directed all its local government wards to produce their delegates for national and state primaries. This directive was issued in Asaba during a meeting of high taking political stalwarts, party aspirants with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his predecessor; Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan in attendance. ALSO
Rivers state governor and presidential aspirant of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, on Monday, met with two former Heads of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) and Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, Niger State. Wike was accompanied by some of his colleague governors – Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state; Governor of Enugu state,
Controversy has continued to trail the sinking of a gunboat under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) named NIMASA-BARUGU in Lagos waters on Sunday evening. This is even as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) revealed that litigation issues surrounding the sunk vessel and others, which were procured under
Popular Niger-Delta Newspaper, GbaramatuVoice, have appointed Mr. Enaibo David Asiayei as the Managing Editor of the publication. The Board of Directors of Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Enaibo David Asiayei on Monday, April 4, 2022. Mr Jacob Abai, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. ALSO READ:
Multiple Grammy winner and Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo has won the Best Global Music Album award at the 64th Grammys. She won with her project “Mother Nature,” leaving on her trail Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos (Deluxe)”, Femi Kuti & Made Kuti‘s “Legacy+. “Voice Of Bunbon, Vol. 1” by Rocky Dawuni, and “East West Players Presents:
The people of Ikpo-gbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West LGA of Delta State have on Saturday accused Nigerian Navy of Invading their Community. They alleged that Nigerian Navy came to test their newly donated guns on them for no reason. The Nigerian Navy had on Friday, (April 1, 2022) commenced what is evidently
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) at the weekend said it would fully commercialise its operations by July 1, 2022. This was even as it commenced moves to tackle crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region with support from the Nigerian Navy. The NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Malam Mele Kyari, made the
Member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency and governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Hon. Farah Dagogo, has warned that Rivers State ‘is too big for any individual attempting to micro-manage its affairs and fortunes.’ He said there is a need to address the fundamental and disturbing occurrences where
Forgive us as we’ve forgiven those who wronged us – Maryam Abacha Dr. Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of former Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha, has said that she has forgiven all those who offended the family in one way or another, calling on all to embrace the spirit of forgiveness and be
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly arrested popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, known better as Cubana Chief Priest for alleged tax fraud and money laundering. Okechukwu, who was arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday, is being quizzed by anti-graft operatives while the agency was said to be on the hunt for his accomplices.
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, on Saturday, promised to make 20 million Nigerians millionaires, if elected President in 2023. Bello disclosed this while declaring his intentions to run for the Presidency in 2023. The governor had declared his intentions to run for the Presidency at the Eagles Square in Abuja. ALSO READ full text of
Read full text of Governor Yahaya Bello’s presidential declaration speech below. BEING TEXT OF AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO OF KOGI STATE AT THE OCCASION OF HIS FORMAL DECLARATION FOR PRESIDENT IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS AT EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA ON SATURDAY, 2ND OF APRIL, 2022 I am grateful to Almighty God
President Buhari directs Ministry of Works to take over East-West Road from Niger Delta President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Works and Housing to take over the construction and completion of the N10.4 billion East-West Road project which had been delayed for several years. While taking responsibility for the road, Minister of Works
The Nigerian Navy yesterday (Friday, April 1, 2022) commenced what is evidently its biggest operation aimed at putting an end to oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, with the deployment of 40 ships, five helicopters and 200 boats for “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo” (stop the thief) across the region. On the same
[BREAKING] Yahaya Bello formally declares 2023 presidential bid with message of hope Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has formally declared his intention to run for the 2023 presidency. The governor who promised Nigerian hope and also to bridge the gaps, made the declaration at the Eagles Square in Abuja on Saturday. More details shortly…
Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and CNL (“NNPC/CNL JV”), and Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (“STAR”), a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami field, have both been honoured by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with top tax compliant organization awards. The
THE PLACE OF FATE AND FAITH AS OBASANJO TURNS 85 YEARS By Godknows Igali On Saturday, 5th March 2022, many friends and family, and even those who disagree with one of Africa’s most revered public figures and former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo rolled out the big drums, to celebrate him as he clocked 85
2023 Presidency: Why Niger Delta, Why Goodluck Jonathan? By Muhammad Argungu Nigeria has at different points in her history had democratic governments since she gained independence from Britain in 1960. After the first three attempts at democratic governance, all of which combined lasted less than ten years, the Fourth Republic has managed to last twenty
The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe (Agadagba), has heaped praises on Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State for his developmental projects in his kingdom. The king, Oboro Gbaraun II Aketekpe (Agadagba), stated this on Thursday when Governor Okowa alongside his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, visited Gbaramatu kingdom to commission the
[PICTORIAL] Governor Okowa pays courtesy call on Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom at his palace in Oporoza Town, shortly after commissioning a 2.3 kilometre road by the state
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ude Oko Chukwu, on Friday in Umuahia, declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of the state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. By this move, come 2023, he will be replacing Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu as the next governor of the state, if he wins the
The Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, would soon be upgraded by the state government. Okowa disclosed this during the inauguration of three legacy projects executed by the Hon. Godknows Angele led administration in Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Council Area. The inaugurated projects were
Photos as Governor Okowa inaugurates road project in Gbaramatu kingdom The Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, inaugurated the 2.3 Kilometer Benikrukru township road in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of the state. See photos below…
The Executive Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello is set to officially declare his intention to join the race for the 2023 presidency. In an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, the governor said he will declare his presidential ambition officially on Saturday, 2nd April 2022. ALSO READ: Governor Yahaya Bello speaks to GbaramatuVoice
Chief Tare Ogah, a businessman and the Amadiwei of Okpele-ama Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, is leaving no stone unturned towards giving his mother, Mrs Felicia Ogah a befitting burial. The funeral programme shows that Madam Felicia Ogah, who died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, aged 70, will be buried on Friday, April 1, 2022, after
Popular businessman and the convener of the Aladja/Ogbe-Ijaw Peace Vanguard, Reverend Enieghan Layefa Thompson, has announced his intention to run for the Warri South West constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly 2023. Rev. Thompson, who also doubles as a pastor of Church of God Mission in Warri, made this known in Ogbe-Ijoh
The Senate’s Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has summoned the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Sole Administrator of Niger Delta Development Commission, Mr. Effiong Akwa, over the non-payment of N2.2bn to contractors. The committee said it was acting on petitions filed by Akom Survey Services Limited over the
PICTORIAL: Birthday celebration of HRM Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom View exclusive pictures from the birthday celebration of the great Chairman of the Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council, and the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Dr. Joseph I. Timiyan (JP), Agbonu, Torububor 1 in Obotobo town, Burutu Local Government Area, on
The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has picked expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 general election. See video below:
