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 total of 68 people have lost their lives to devastating floods in Kano and Jigawa states since heavy rains began in July. The floods, which have caused widespread destruction, have also displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes, and ruined vast stretches of farmland in the affected areas. Giving a breakdown of the casualties, the
President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday that the deplorable East-West Expressway, which traverses several states in the Niger Delta region, will be rehabilitated by the Chinese construction firm China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Limited (CCECC). During a working visit to CCECC’s corporate headquarters in Beijing, the President explained that the quality of work being executed
High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the esteemed ‘Izon-Ebi Dou Keme’ Award by the Ijaw People’s Association (IPA) of Great Britain and Ireland. This honor, along with a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition, was bestowed upon him on Saturday, August
Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils several astonishing findings that shed light on societal dynamics, economic factors, and changing family structures in Nigeria. The report reveals that 27
…Survived by 102 Grandchildren Gbaramatu Kingdom is set to bid a final farewell to Elder Clement Omole Eremengha Odu, who passed away at the age of 90. The burial rites are scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2024, and will take place in his hometown of Bibopere Zion, Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of
The communities of Oporoza, Okpele-Ama/Tebujor, Ikpokpo, Opuedebubo, Opuede, Atanba, Ogbotu, Okerenkokogbene, Gan-Ama Zion, Kala-Ikpokpo, and Maike-Ama in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised alarms over a significant oil spillage allegedly originating from the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company Limited (NPSC)/NNPC Escravos to Warri crude oil truckline. According to
The Supreme Court has confirmed Senator Douye Diri’s election as the Governor of Bayelsa State. In a decisive judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Garba Lawal, delivering the lead judgment, ruled that the appeal lacked merit and
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has urged students under the Programme’s foreign scholarship scheme to take their studies seriously and justify the Federal Government’s investment in their education. Speaking during a meeting with PAP scholarship students in the United Kingdom on Sunday, Otuaro emphasized the importance of academic excellence,
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The newly appointed management team comprises seven members with the following designations:
The nine oil-producing states in Nigeria received a total of N341.59 billion from the federation account in the first half of 2024, distributed under the 13 percent derivation formula. This revenue-sharing mechanism, implemented by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), ensures that states where natural resources like oil and gas are extracted receive a portion
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, today hosted the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri SNR, in Abuja. The meeting is part of Dr. Otuaro’s ongoing efforts to engage with key stakeholders in the Niger Delta to promote peace and advance the development of the
…Calls on Government to Ease Burden on Riverine Communities Oporoza, Delta State – Amidst the growing economic and social challenges in Nigeria, Archbishop (Dr) Amb. Philip Tonfawei (JP), founder of Dominion Zion Ministry, also known as Land of Dominion, Fiafia Zion, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, has called upon the Ijaw nation and the entire Niger
Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, a revered figure from the Ijaw nation, has become a beacon of hope and compassion for countless individuals across Nigeria and around the world. Born on February 15, 1972, in Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria, he has dedicated his life to serving humanity through his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts while spreading the
Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of Heirs Energies, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to reveal those responsible for the ongoing oil theft in the country. In an interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu emphasized that oil theft has significantly contributed to the divestment of international oil companies from Nigeria. Elumelu questioned the
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has made bold statements regarding Nigeria’s ongoing struggles to meet its OPEC production quota, attributing the shortfall not to low investment, but to rampant oil theft. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu highlighted the stark contrast between Nigeria’s faltering oil sector and other oil-producing nations, whose
The Managing Director and CEO of Joemarine, one of Nigeria’s foremost private maritime training institutes, Mr. Akpos Epidei, recently embarked on a visit to the Philippines with the primary aim of engaging with delegates of the ongoing NCDMB/Total COC training program. This visit aligns with Joemarine Institute’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s maritime manpower through sustainable
Tragedy struck on Wednesday evening when approximately twenty people were burned to death after a wooden market boat, known locally as the ‘Denghe market boat,’ exploded and sank in the middle of a river near Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP
A former Labour Party governorship candidate, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has attributed his loss in the November 11, 2023 Bayelsa election to cash shortages and poor campaign funding. He expressed deep disappointment that voters accepted amounts as low as N5,000 to vote against him, undermining the dream of a people-oriented government for Bayelsa. Eradiri voiced his
Gelegele-Gbene, July 3, 2024 – The people of oil-rich Gelegele-Gbene, an ancient Ijaw community in Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State, came alive with celebration on Saturday as Alaowei Benson Ogouyinbo was installed as the 47th Amaokosuwei, the oldest man in the community. The event was marked by a lively display of cultural
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has highlighted the youth-friendly policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing his dedication to the development of the Niger Delta. Otuaro stated this in his remarks at the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders and Selected Stakeholders themed, “Let Is Build
Niger Delta leaders have announced their decision not to participate in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. They have urged all citizens, especially the youth, to maintain calm and avoid escalating tensions both regionally and nationally. This resolution was made today at the Niger Delta Sensitization Conference for Ethnic Nationalities, Youths, and Women Groups
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has called on organizers of the proposed nationwide protest to reconsider their plans and listen to the pleas of well-meaning Nigerians to halt the action. In a statement on Friday, Tompolo emphasized that while citizens have the right to
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The determined protest by the women of Okerenkoko federated communities in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has brought to light a grave injustice that must be addressed with urgency. Beginning on Monday, July 22, these resilient women took a stand against the Nigeria Petroleum Development
By Ekanpou Enewaredideke Chief Dr Julius Takeme, a memorably situated transporter of transformational theories and thoughts, UN Peace Ambassador, Justice of Peace in Delta State, fellow Institute of Human Rights, fellow Institute of Human and Natural Resources, a recipient of deserving multiple chieftaincy titles as the Olotu of Obotebe Kingdom and the Esama of Isaba
Former Chairman of Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, Late Elder Capt. Samson Ederikumor Teide, is set to be buried on Friday, July 19, 2024. He passed away at the age of 64 after a brief illness. According to a poster obtained by our correspondent, the funeral proceedings will commence at 7am on Friday
The Polygamous Men Association of Delta/Bayelsa has announced its upcoming meeting, set to take place in Delta State. The meeting is scheduled for 25th July 2024 at 2 PM and will be held at the residence of High Chief Promise Lawuru. The notice was signed by the association’s Chairman, Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, a prominent
The Niger Delta Coalition Vision (NDCV) has strongly condemned the recent calls by the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) for the removal of Chief Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The NDCV, a group advocating for peace and development in the Niger Delta, criticized the statements
PORT HARCOURT – The President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke, has called for unity among the Ogoni people to form a common front for the development of their oil-rich kingdom. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Nsuke responded to circulating reports that the Ogoni ethnic group was not invited to
…Alerts INEC, Security Forces Over Itsekiri Moves The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) has issued a strong warning to the Itsekiri over encroachment on Gbaramatu lands during the ongoing fresh delineation process of electoral wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency. The areas in question are Sagharabubou, Ikantu, and Ijaghala. According to the GYC, in
The management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has presented N5 million each to the two best graduating students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) for 2024. The presentation took place on Wednesday at the Tantita Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state. Additionally, the Godfrey
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has promised that early approval of its 2024 budget will expedite the development and socio-economic transformation of the Niger Delta region. NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made this pledge while presenting the 2024 budget estimates of N1.9 trillion to the House of Representatives Committee on the NDDC at
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday at the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, revealed plans to establish a dedicated directorate within his office focused on the security challenges of the Niger Delta. This initiative marks the first time the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) will have a
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the sustainable development, stability, and peace of the Niger Delta. Speaking at the Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, themed “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta,” Otuaro highlighted the crucial role
Port Harcourt, July 10, 2024 – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called for the immediate arrest of individuals impersonating its leadership and undermining the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This comes in response to a viral video in which Bedford Berefa falsely claimed to represent the IYC while criticizing the NDDC’s management under
The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) has embarked on a tour of schools across the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, revealing alarming conditions and infrastructure challenges. Led by Comrade Kingsley Egbejule Aerebo, the council’s assessment highlighted critical issues affecting education in the region. At Kere Primary School in Egwa,
