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.
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The July 23, 2020, Senate probe of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) may have come and gone, but the dust raised by that exercise has refused to settle. This is as result of the stunning revelations made during the probe. Take as an instance,
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The Oath of Office was administered around 12 noon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Edigin. In attendance at the inauguration which took place on Thursday at the Tennis Court of the
By Ebi Perekeme All roads lead to Obotobo 1 in Burutu Local Government Area of the Delta State, today, where activities marking the 15th coronation anniversary of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, get underway. The agrarian and strategic town is already in a sprightly mood and
By Ebi Perekeme A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has fixed November 17th, 2020 for the trial of three persons alleged to have been involved in an attempt to defraud and defame the former Vice Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Prof. Maureen Etebu. The accused, who were arrested by operatives
By Ebi Perekeme The Ibe-uyadonwei of Gbaramatu kingdom, Chief Dennis Otuaro, has bagged the 2020 GbaramatuVoice Niger Delta Award as Ijaw Peace Maker of the Year. Chief Otuaro is a ‘peace-tivist’ and social justice activist who was recognised for his contribution spanning over 15 years in youth advocacy, peace building and Niger Delta development. Presenting
By Segun Adebowale “Your long-term happiness and fulfillment depend on your ability to fulfill your soul’s unique purpose and to fill the place in the world that only you can fill, making the contribution that only you can make.” – Rod Stryker Roy Stryker’s quote above strikes the very cord that aptly describes the person
By Our Correspondent All is now set for the 11th coronation anniversary celebration of the Olugbo of Ugboland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Enitiolorunda Obateru Akinruntan, CON, (Okoro Ajiga 1) kicking off November 28 in the ancient town of Ode-Ugbo in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. GbaramatuVoice gathered that sons and daughters
By Our Correspondent A former Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) housemate, Rebecca Nengi Hampson has bagged a political appointment as a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state. Nengi was also appointed as an ambassador for the girl child as well as the face of Bayelsa. The appointments further stretch what has been an impressive
Sola Balogun, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Ahead of his death on October 13, 2020,the renowned Nigerian poet and playwright John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo had given instructions on his burial. He wrote a poem, “My Last Testament”: This is to my family Do not take me to a mortuary, Do not take me to a church, Whether
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has decried the diversion of the 13 percent oil derivation funds by oil-producing states. Omo-Agege, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, made the remarks when he hosted a delegation of Oil and Gas Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSCON), led
By Our Correspondent The visit of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1 with his chiefs and various dignitaries from the great Ogulagha Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on Wednesday 4th November, 2020, can only be
Rick Kennedy Becomes New Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited By Ebi Perekeme Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and CNL (the NNPC/CNL JV), has announced the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rick) Kennedy to the position of Chairman and Managing Director, effective November 1,
The long-awaited Ijaw International Film Festival is here and the unveiling of the festival logo is taking place January 15, 2021 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Though the festival proper is not coming till April 2021, the unveiling of the logo January 2021 is the starting point, while other events will follow until the April gathering.
PRESS STATEMENT Sequel to the current challenges assailing the Presidential Amnesty Office, we simply advise the current boss to be open to taking advises from both the Ex-agitators who might be the best while contributing to enhance the processes and methods which were not effective previously due to non inclusive strategies of the previous leader,
By Our Correspondent There is anxiety in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the mysterious death of over 15 persons. According to the state government, no fewer than fifteen persons have died following the outbreak of suspected hemorrhagic fever in Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities in the Ika North East LGA
By Our Correspondent Reports coming out from the ongoing military operation in Oyigbo, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State indicate that there may be serious humanitarian crisis due to lack of access to food, Medicare and other basic amenities for residents who have been shut in by the 24 hours curfew declared over the
Ijaw Women of America (IWA) 4th Annual Convention & Fundraiser 2020 happening now Follow the link to watch https://fb.watch/1tpEKVB_fJ/https://fb.watch/1tpG5bIebM/
By Our Correspondent In appreciation of his numerous contributions to peace, development, conflicts resolution and humanitarian service in Ijawland and Niger Delta as a whole, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1, has been conferred with the GbaramatuVoice Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to
By Joshua Williams Bayelsa State has said Tuesday’s verdict of the Supreme Court on the matter it instituted over the disputed oil wells with neighbouring Rivers State did not amount to a resolution of the dispute. It also said contrary to reports in the media, the apex court’s verdict did not cede the oil wells
The Federal Government has reportedly started dialogue at Abuja with Niger Delta stakeholders and militants, who, last week, gave it a 21-day ultimatum to recommence hostilities, if government refused to quickly address the demands by #EndSARS protesters and additional 11-point demand by the agitators. The talks were convened by the Deputy President of Senate, Senator
By Ebi Perekeme One of the younger brothers of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro is set to marry his heartthrob, Miss Elohor Jennifer Olade, from Isoko South Local Government Area of the state. The marriage of the Deputy Governor’s brother, Barr. Jerry Otuaro was billed to take place on Sunday Nov.
By Ebi Perekeme The Ijaw Women of America has eased the pains of victims of the recent flooding in parts of the Bayelsa State as it donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to thirteen communities in Biseni clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area. The relief materials were presented to the people of Biseni Clan,
By Loveth Ojogun Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s ex-finance minister and nominee for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has emerged winner of the highly competitive race. The former minister According to TheCable, polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat her South Korea’s trade minister opponent, at the final stage
By Ebi Ebikeme Leaders of oil-bearing communities, under the aegis of Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas, HOSCON,Tuesday, said they have pulled out of the ceasefire agreement and peace accord entered into with youths and militants in the Niger Delta. This is coming on the hills of a threat by militant groups from
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, described the sum of N26,592billion allocated to the ministry in the 2021 budget as meagre and grossly inadequate. Akpabio gave this indication when he defended the ministry’s 2021 budget estimates before the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, chaired by Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North)
Ex-militants, under the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, have threatened to go back to the creeks over the plight of beneficiaries whose training, empowerment and reintegration programmes have been suspended abruptly. The third phase ex-agitators, under the auspices of the United Amnesty Delegates, yesterday frowned at the abandonment of the reintegration and empowerment
By Joshua Williams The people of Okpoama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have reported an oil spillage at an oilfield operated by Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC). A community spokesman said the pollution was causing untold hardships to the predominantly fishing population in the community. The spokesman, Chief Inikio Sele-Dede, who
—Directs FG to implement 2014 Confab The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) has warned that it would not allow any secessionist group such as the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to cause chaos in Bayelsa and other Niger Delta states in the name of #EndSARS protests. It condemned the attacks on the police and security
By Ebi Perekeme The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah has explained why the state government ordered the closure of schools in the state. Emelah had in a public statement, announced what he called “emergency closure of schools” in the state with effect from October 19, 2020. According to him, a yet to be
By Ebi Perekeme The Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) has announced the postponement of its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for October 29. Chief Sheriff Mulade, the Foundation’s General Secretary, stated this on Monday in a notice to the public, stakeholders and communities. “Due to the Security challenges in the Nation’s EndSARS Protest and
By Ebi Perekeme A close ally of foremost ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, popularly known as Tompolo, Bello Bina, has debunked reports that Tompolo’s reappearance six years after of being declared wanted by the Federal Government was a new plot to launch an attack against President Muhammadu Buhari and the Niger Delta. Bina,
—We have been on this for over 25 days – Residents —Let govt sandfill our communities – Community leader —Over 5,000 displaced after weeks of flooding By Enaibo Asiayei and Loveth Ojogun Heavy flooding has submerged over 14 communities and displaced over 5,000 people from their houses in Gbekebor Federated Communities, Burutu Local Government Area
The Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA), Mr. Clement Nze, has said that the Federal Government provided a lot of relief to cushion the effects of flooding in the affected states. Nze told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, that the relief followed the setting up of a Presidential committee on
By Ebi Perekeme The people of Inikorogha community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have cried to the state government to save them from the flood in the community. Both fishing and business activities have become difficult in the community when it rains, as residents have to battle to
BY ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE Your Excellency, Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike. Greetings sir. Thank You for speaking up about the unrest in some parts of the state within hours, something that took a particular leader some two weeks to do. Within 12hrs, after I called your attention of the happenings in places like
