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.
WARRI~ The Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationalities in the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Chief Favour Izoukumor have explained that Governor Okowa demonstrated exceptional leadership quality to Deltans. The Commissioner made the statement while reacting to the 57th birthday of the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Sen. Dr.
WARRI ~ The coordinator of a non-Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) Comr. Sheriff Mulade has condemned the continued militarization of the Niger Delta region, alleging that over 75 riverside communities have been affected. The NGO expressed worries over the bastardization of the region by pipeline vandalism, the current nefarious activities of
WARRI~ The President, National Association of Gbaramatu Students ( NAGS) , an umbrella body covering all students in the Kingdom Comr. Seiyefa Ekpemupolo in Warri South West local Government Area of Delta State have expressed worries on what he described as “the continued illegal detention of 10 innocent indigenes of the Kingdom.” This was contained
President of the Nigeria Rolling Skating Federation, Comrade Joseph Evah has said the forthcoming National Skating League will help in curbing the growing spate of youth restiveness. Evah who made this known at the 1st National Delegates Conference in Lagos recently, said the modalities to ensure a successful take-off of the league before the fourth
The Itsekiri Survival Movement (ITSURMOV) in their various internet press releases claimed to own Warri sans the provision of any substantive proof. These sporadic, but subtle claims embedded in the body of their messages and the constant footnote reminders of ownership of Warri, that accompany each of their publication, are in our opinion, a shrewd
•Calls for true federalism WARRI ~A former managing director of the Niger Delta Developmental Commission and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State Pastor. P. Z Aginighan have called on President Mohammadu Buhari to restructure Nigeria. Aginighan made the call during an interview section with journalists shortly after the Website launch
By BinebaiPrincewill The Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State Hon. (Chief) Ebikeme Clark has intensified efforts in ending the lingering communal political bickering over the Chairmanship of the Community by the Ifiye Quarter. Committed in ending the imbroglio that is rocking the community, the Council boss summoned a meeting with
*INC boss calls for more unity The Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ernest Okwenze made the assurance on Tuesday during the Website launch of the Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper at Okuemi hotel, Bendel Estate, Warri in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The Commissioner drives home the point that the website launch will
…Promises a synergy with the paper in propagating the State Government prosperity agenda The Deputy Governor of Delta State Barr. (Deacon) Burutu Kingsley Otuaro on Tuesday stormed the Website launch of Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper with commissioners and other political chieftains of the state at Okuemi Hotel, Ugborikoko Bendel Estate, Warri in Uvwie Local Government Area
The Niger Delta Avengers has resumed bombing of oil facilities in the Niger Delta, there is so much tension in the creeks, Please what is your take on the renewed attacks in the Niger Delta and what is the way forward? Let’s get your opinion.
Reactions have continued to trail the establishment of Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper across the globe as our followers writes from different parts of the World and from the various states across the Nigerian State. Bellow are comments and people’s reactions to the Newspaper. “Gbaramatu Voice as a media outfit is becoming a voice of
The militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has again blown up more Chevron facilities in the creeks of Delta State. It was gathered that the incident happened late Wednesday night The group’s spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, including local and security agencies confirmed the incident. Avengers’ statement read, “Between the hours of 10:50pm to 11:10pm our (Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Avengers yesterday night blew up three chevron manifold in Delta State. A message from their web reads: “Between the hours of 10:50pm to 11:10pm our (Niger Delta Avengers) strike team blew up Chevron Manifolds. the manifolds are RMP 22, 23 and 24. Happy Eid Mubarak to our Muslim Brothers”. Brig. Gen
WARRI- The Deputy Governor of Delta State his Excellency Barr. (Deacon) Burutu Kingsley Otuaro have commended the establishment of Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper as an Utopian dream that has today been translated into a reality. The Deputy Governor made the remark yesterday during the official launching of the Newspaper’s Website at Okuemi Hotel, Ogborikoko
Condemnations have continued to trail the weekend bombings of five oil and gas installation by the rampaging Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) after a lull in their nefarious activities. A foremost Non-Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), has joined the league of Nigerians and organizations to condemn the dastard acts which have
THE Delta State Contributory Health Scheme will be implemented to improve quality and reduce cost of healthcare services for all Deltans, irrespective of their socio-economic status. Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Nkechika stated this during the ongoing advocacy and sensitisation visit to some healthcare facilities in Burutu, Bomadi, Patani, Udu,
The National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr Emeka Ike, has assured actors that his administration will restructure the guild through legal reforms and capacity building. Emeka Ike He gave the assurance on Sunday in an interview in Abuja. According to him, the image of the guild in the past has been
The Central Bank of Nigeria has taken over the Board and management of Skye Bank Plc after the lender failed to meet the regulator’s minimum key liquidity and capital adequacy ratios. The Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this at a news conference, which was held at the CBN’s head office in Lagos. Emefiele
Scores of aggrieved ex-militants from Bayelsa and Delta states on Monday staged a protest over delayed payment of their five-month amnesty stipends by the Federal Government.
By NAN Premier League champions Leicester City have agreed a deal with CSKA Moscow to sign Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa, the player’s agent disclosed on Monday. The 23-year-old, who joined CSKA in 2012 and scored 54 goals in 168 games, is set to sign for a club record fee at the Foxes. The News Agency
*Charges Buhari on a genuine dialogue in addressing the Niger Delta Question. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Gbaramatu Clan Chapter have expresses fears over the bombings of the Abiteye Oil Wells claimed by the invisible members of Niger Delta Avengers through their tweeter handle on Sunday night as they panic over what could happen next.
*Focus on the development of Niger Delta, NDA dares Buhari. *This is the holy month of Ramadan hence you should say the truth, Avengers tells DSS boss. WARRI- Members of the invinsible and dreaded militant group under the auspices of Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have acused the Department of State Security Services (DSS) of feeding
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday vowed continued support to the Armed Forces to end the myriad of security challenges plaguing the nation, including terrorism and militancy. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali at the commissioning of the multi-purpose Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja, Buhari commended the efforts of the Nigerian armed forces
*Urges Buhari to release and return them. Former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) , high Chief Government Oweizide Epkemupolo has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to order the military to return the god’s symbol of authority, the innocent students and palace staff to the Kingdom. This was contained in
Dr Chris Ekiyor is the former President, Ijaw Youth Council and currently Secretary of the Committee set up by the Delta State government to explore the possibilities of govt’s dialogue with the militants. He spoke on the resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta and why the Ijaws are dominating the Niger Delta struggle. Why
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to help him pacify rampaging militants in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Lamenting the effect of attacks on oil installations, the president said the country does not need such a distraction at this point in time. He said the militants were in possession
Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), the militant group that has been claiming responsibility for the incessant bombings of oil facilities in the Niger Delta, on Friday put a question mark on where the Federal Government will source funds for the proposed North-East Development Commission. The group, which had been silent in the past two weeks, resurfaced
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are grouped with Zambia, Cameroun, Algeria in Group B of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, whose draw was just concluded at the CAF headquarters in Cairo. Nigeria’s group is considered the group of death, for the hard-cracking teams fused into the group. The Super Eagles
Dialogue is a known age long method of conflict resolution. Its efficacy in resolving crisis is not in doubt hence the typical call for dialogue in addressing crisis. Dialogue in this sense means a discussion between two or more persons or parties at finding solution to a crisis situation. Closely related to dialogue is negotiation.
Timipre Sylva, former governor of Bayelsa state, has accused Seriake Dickson, the incumbent governor of the state, of spreading false reports about him. Sylva, who lost the recent governorship election to Dickson, advised his rival to find a means to resolve the challenges in the state, rather than attacking him. “We have read the irresponsible,
YENAGOA – THE umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to take the lead in the dialogue with the Niger Delta stakeholders over the resurgence of militancy in the region. The group said the dialogue would be taken more seriously if Buhari led the negotiation rather than
Niger Delta militants group under the aegis, Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, has alleged that some senior military officers from the Yoruba and Hausa extractions are planning to overthrow the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government through a coup d’état. The group alleged that the coup plotters intend to achieve their plan through civil unrest and
Troops of the Joint Force (JF), Operation Pulo Shield (OPS), have killed a boat driver, who hailed from Olugbobiri, Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the killing of the boat operator was caused by the tension and mutual suspicion pervading the waterways of Bayelsa and Delta States because of
Dear President Buhari, more than a year after the All Progressives Congress took over power, expectations remain high, but so much faith is already lost in your Change mantra that brought the party to power. Nigerians are, however, elated by the fact that the price of oil is rallying, and your change flight has taxied
Niger Delta militants have threatened to resume hostilities, alleging that the two weeks cease fire agreement elapsed without any commitment on the part of the federal government. The fighters said government officials are more interested in grandstanding, rather than initiating dialogue with them. In a statement titled: ‘If you make the peaceful change that we
