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.
A 2017 survey by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) identified officers of the Nigeria police force as among the most corrupt public officials in the country, mostly due to bribery. But amid that distasteful record, one officer stands out among his peers in the force. Julius Adedeji is said to have never taken a bribe
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has warned that the rising spate of drug abuse in Nigeria will become catastrophic if left unchecked. Saraki said a British Broadcasting Corporation Africa’s ‘Africa Eye’ documentary, titled ‘Sweet Sweet Codeine,’ which detailed the prevalence of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria, was another eye-opener. “Nigerians can now see
Real Madrid is up against German giants Bayern Munich in the second leg semi- final of this year’s UEFA Champions League competition. The Spanish heavyweights are having a 2-1 advantage going into tonight’s encounter. The match starts at 7:45pm. Share your story with us: 08030891146 (Whatsapp and SMS only) Email: info@gbaramatuvoicenews.press or gbaramatuvoice@gmail.com
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recruitment of 6,000 additional policemen as part of fresh measures to address the nation’s security challenges including the farmers/herdsmen clashes across the country. The President made this known in a special interview session with Voice of America, Hausa service, in Washington, United States on Tuesday morning. President Buhari, who
Nigerian music superstar, Davido, held a birthday party for his girlfriend, Chioma Avril, 23, with a N45m Porsche car surprise birthday gift. The ‘FIA’ crooner had earlier dropped a song titled ‘Assurance’ ahead of Chioma’s shindig on Monday night. The car came with a plate number that reads ‘Assurance’ . The singer disclosed to guests
…we are back to our original home base – Decampees …they will help us grow the party-Chief Otuaro Delta State House of Assembly aspirant for Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Mr. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on Tuesday appealed to all PDP stakeholders in the area, especially those of his consultative forum, to close ranks with others, ahead
Ogoni people in the four Local Government Areas of Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme of Rivers State have declared that they will never allow resumption of oil production in the marginalised area, without broad-based discussion with the masses of Ogoni people. They called on the Federal Government to initiate the broad-based discussion with Ogoni people,
The Nigerian Navy has pledged continued support for grassroots sports in host communities as part of plans to curb youth restiveness and insecurity in the Niger Delta. Commodore Idi Abbas, the Commander of Naval Anti-Piracy Task Group, Port Harcourt, gave the pledge on the side-lines of a friendly football match organised by the Navy in
A Niger Delta Militant Group under the auspices of Urhobo Liberation Force,ULF today threatened to blow up Oil and Gas facilities in Urhobo land if the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives government fails to make adequate budgetary provision for the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE as stated in the Acts establishing the university
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries for the State Civil Service and the State Hospital Management Board. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Engr. Fred Edafioghor; Mr. S.E.O. Dietake; Mr. F.N Anuku; Mr. U.M. Aloba and Mr. L.O. Kekema. Others are Mrs. A. Arthur-Prest Umukoro; Mr. C.N.
…My wish is to continue to love my wife – Chief Gbenewei The Tubainghanwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Clark Gbenewei, along with his wife, Dame Chief (Mrs) Blessing Gbenewei, both celebrated their birthdays with a thanksgiving service at the St Peters Anglican Church, Igbudu Branch, Warri and at a reception party at the KFT Place,
Few weeks after some Catholic priests were murdered inside some churches in Benue state, a youth leader narrowly missed same experienced in the hands of his brother. The youth leader who worships with a Pentecostal Church at Bilabiri 11 community in Ekeremo Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, escaped death for refusing to worship with
…we must find new ways of seeking for peace in the Niger Delta – PANDEF National Chairman …love your wife at all times and every other thing will follow you – Otuaro The Deputy Governor of Delta state, Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro; the National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, His Excellency, Air
One Miss Destiny Aghogho Usobitie, posted on Facebook on Thursday, how her father and his best friend were both shot without questioning by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the “B” Division of Warri Delta State around 7:49pm, on the evening of Tuesday, April 24, 2018. According to the post by Miss Destiny, her father and friend
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. The media aide to Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, Sola Fasure, in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo said the monarch made the call during a courtesy visit to the governor in Osogbo. Ewuare said it was necessary to promote peaceful coexistence
The travails of Sen. Dino Melaye don’t surprise anyone. As a matter of fact, it was always a question of when and how. Asides being a staunch critic of President Buhari, he also picked up a fight with a man who has said he will jump into fire if President Buhari asks him to; Governor
Nollywood Actress and Philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh was recently honoured with the Peace Ambassador Awards by the Niger-Delta Peace Ambassador Initiative an organisation, that promotes peace and integration. According to a recent report, the actress received the awards at the 2018 Edition of the annual Niger-Delta Peace for Development Youth Summit/ Niger Delta Ambassador Awards held
Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, Thursday said after 60 years of oil exploration and export from the Niger Delta, the region has nothing to show for it, stressing that, the region is the most neglected and underdeveloped in the world. The Governor said, of all the states in the region, Bayelsa is the
…as Seigbein festival witness thrills, frills The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Shedrach Peremobowei Erebulu, Aduo III, has restated his commitment to promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Kabo people. The Pere who stated this himself, during the Kabowei Seigbein Festival, enjoined the people to hold on to the traditions and norms of
Students who are on the sponsorship of the Presidential Amnesty Programme at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, are currently staging a protest against the new management of the programme. The students are protesting over the non-payment of four months of their allowances by the management of the programme. Students and staffs of the institution,
The crisis bugging the largest oil block in the Niger Delta, OML 30, seemed to escalate further yesterday as 24 host communities threatened to shut operations down at the flow stations within cluster 10 any moment soon. This was part of resolutions reached at the end of a meeting of the Forum of Pipelines and
…Donate mosquito nets to riverine dwellers …It is a welcome development – community leader In a bid to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, which is aimed at eradicating the deadly disease from Nigeria and the rest of the world, the Izon-Ibe and Miss Benikrukru Carnival Queen, Barr. Elizabeth Tonghan and Victory Mike, yesterday, embarked on
370 students were registered into the University Of Africa (UOA) Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State on Thursday, at the first University’s matriculation ceremony, as the Governor of Bayelsa state, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson called for patronage from elites. Governor Dickson, who made the call in his home town, Toru-Orua, which hosts the institution, while addressing the new intakes of the
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu on Wednesday in Kwale, Delta State, said two modular refineries will be completed and commissioned by December this year. The refineries, to be located in Rivers and Delta states, are among the 38 that were granted licenses by the Federal Government last year, to be constructed and operated
Top flight businessman and one of Niger Delta’s employers of labour, Chief Ekomieyefa Uduboh, the CEO of KFT Group is a humble individual, despite his top billing as a successful businessman. Yesterday, the down-to-earth man, jolly good fellow, had reasons to celebrate. The ebullient KFT boss added a year in style and it was another occasion
In spite of security concerns in the Niger Delta, Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, will later this year kick-start its expenditure plans on oil and gas projects worth $15 billion. On April 18, a delegation of Royal Dutch Shell, the parent company of SPDC, led by Ben van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, met with
The Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani has been commended for the series of projects the Ministry had inaugurated under this administration, saying he had set the tune for positive things in the region. The Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports Develoment, Barr. Solomon Dalung gave this commendation when he paid
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) congratulates its President, Comrade Legborsi Saro Pyagbara on his election into the chairmanship of the Coordination Committee of the Stakeholder Advisory Network (SAN) on Climate Finance of the World Bank. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of MOSOP, Mr. Fegalo Nsuke, the election
Some members of the Senate have asked that the process to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari be started, for failing to get the approval for the withdrawal of $496m from the Excess Crude Account to purchase military aircraft. Senator Mathew Uroghide, who moved a motion at the plenary on Thursday, specifically urged resident of the Senate,
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has called on the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson to address the grievances of students of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State which led to a massive protest and the eventual closure of the university on Wednesday, the 25th of April, 2018. According to a press statement
The Federal Government is set to deploy its security and anti-graft agencies to frustrate the opposition through blocking the accounts of hostile state governments, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State alleged Wednesday. Noting that the plot was aimed to cut off funding for the opposition ahead of the crucial 2019 General Elections, the governor said
…as 2288 corps members commence orientation training The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has assured the management of the National Youths Service Corps ,NYSC, of the state government’s continued support, by working out ways of ameliorating the challenges facing it in the state, to enable it render its services more
By Daniel Domotimi The Amalgamated Union of Public Cooperation’s, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employee (AUPCTRE) Bayelsa state chapter, has made history by electing a female leader to pilot the affairs of the union for the next four years. Comrade Ayibalayefa Gabriel, who emerged victorious, expressed satisfaction on the outcome of the process that brought her into leadership. She attributed
The Media Aide to Senator Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, Andy Onyemeziem, has accused the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the continued detention and ill treatment of the senator representing Delta North. In a press statement he released on Tuesday, Onyemeziem explained that his boss is still being detained on some matter that are before a law
