Rivers Assembly Leadership Battle Settled: Court Backs Edison Ehie, Fubara’s Ally As Speaker
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- December 12, 2023
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A High Court in Port Harcourt has affirmed Edison Ehie as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Edison Ehie, aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, faced suspension and removal from his leadership position amid the Assembly’s crisis. The court has issued a restraining order against Martin Amaewhule and Dumle Maol, preventing them
Joshua MacIver Mourns with Nigerian Oil Tycoon Matthew Tonlagha Over Sister’s Demise
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- December 12, 2023
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Great Joshua MacIver, APC Deputy Governorship Candidate and Coordinator of Tantita Security Services Bayelsa State Operations, extends condolences to billionaire oil tycoon and Executive Director, Fenog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on the passing of his beloved elder sister, Madam Evelyn Ekomieyefa Tonlagha, affectionately known as Big Mama. Big Mama reportedly departed on Thursday, December
Nigeria’s Power Woes Continue: National Electricity Grid Faces Another Collapse
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- December 12, 2023
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid experienced a system collapse on Monday. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed a system collapse in the national grid on Monday, as reported by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN. “The grid experienced a collapse today. Presently, it (supply)
GbaramatuVoice Unveils Spectacular Lineup for Ijaw Cultural Festival 2024
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- December 10, 2023
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Embrace the grandeur of cultural diversity at the Ijaw Cultural Festival 2024, presented by GbaramatuVoice. Join us at the Warri Township Stadium on January 2024, for an immersive celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the Ijaw people. What to Expect: ●Traditional Dance and Music Performances: Be captivated by the rhythmic beats and mesmerizing
Tantita Security Challenges Navy Allegations Over Seized Crude Oil Vessel In Ondo Coastal Waters
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- December 9, 2023
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Tantita Security Services Limited has countered the Nigerian Navy’s accusations concerning the recent seizure of a crude oil vessel in Ondo State’s coastal waters. The Navy had accused Tantita Security of engaging in illegal activities. Warredi Enisuoh, Tantita’s Executive Director of Operations and Technical, expressed disagreement with the Navy’s claims. According to the naval spokesman,
President Tinubu Appoints Heineken Lokpobiri as Chairman of NCDMB
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- December 8, 2023
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Aside Lokpobiri, other Nigerians appointed into the Board include Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe — Executive Secretary, Oritsemyiwa Eyesan — Member / EVP Upstream, NNPCL, Gbenga Komolafe — Member /
IN PHOTOS: Devastation at Ogbe-Ijoh Market in Warri
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- December 7, 2023
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Traders at the popular Ogbe-Ijoh market in Warri South LGA of Delta State are now reckoning with substantial losses, with goods worth millions of Naira consumed by the flames. The market was engulfed in a fierce fire on Tuesday night. During GbaramatuVoice’s visit to the market on Wednesday morning, affected traders were visibly distraught, some
Billionaire Business Magnate Matthew Tonlagha Calls for Nationwide Spiritual Awakening
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- December 6, 2023
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Billionaire businessman and Executive Director of Fenog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, passionately called on Nigerians to embrace Jesus Christ as the paramount route to spiritual fulfillment. This impactful message was conveyed during the celebration of his wife, Esther’s birthday in Warri, Delta State on Wednesday. In a profound address, Mr. Tonlagha underscored the importance
From Kogi to Gbaramatu: Unveiling Esther Matthew Tonlagha’s Philanthropic Odyssey in the Niger Delta
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- December 6, 2023
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Celebrating the birthday of Mrs. Esther Matthew Tonlagha, the Founder of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMTF), unveils a story of compassion and empowerment that transcends the boundaries of the Niger Delta. As we commemorate this special occasion, it’s a moment to delve into the remarkable journey of a woman whose quiet strength has become
PENCIL OF PASSION: Favour Febaide’s Artistic Dream Comes True in Meeting Chief Promise Lawuru aka Ozigizaga
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- December 5, 2023
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Favour Febaide, a gifted young Ijaw female artist, experienced the magical fulfillment of her dreams when she met Chief Promise Lawuru, also known as Ozigizaga, President of the Egbema Brotherhood. Ozigizaga himself experienced a unique and heartfelt moment when Favour presented a meticulously crafted pencil drawing dedicated to him. This historic meeting took place on
Okerenkoko Community Challenges Itsekiri in Nigeria Maritime University Naming Dispute: Sends Strong Letter to President Tinubu
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- December 5, 2023
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"Any attempt to rename our community Okerenkoko to one devious name called Okerenghigho will be resisted at all courses even if it will cause us the last drop of our blood."
Delta Speaker’s Wife Extends Free Healthcare To Itsekiri Communities
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- November 30, 2023
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The residents of Ogidigben and Ajudaibo communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Monday experienced excitement as Mrs. Timiebi Emomotimi Guwor, the wife of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, extended free medical treatment through the Guwor Emomotimi Foundation (GEF). This healthcare initiative targeted elderly individuals, children,
Amadaowei of Aduku Community for burial Friday
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- November 30, 2023
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The late Paramount Ruler, His Royal Highness, Dr. (Engr.) Emmanuel Sezemor Emberru, Anyinma 1, Amadaowei Of Aduku Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, will be laid to rest on Friday, 1st December 2023. This funeral announcement was made available to GbaramatuVoice on Monday, revealing the passing of Amadaowei at the age of
SUPREME COURT RULES: OLD AND NEW NAIRA NOTES TO REMAIN LEGAL TENDER INDEFINITELY
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- November 30, 2023
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The Supreme Court yesterday laid to rest anxiety over the lifespan of the old 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes. It granted the Federal Government’s request to allow the bills circulate indefinitely They shall continue to be in force with either the new or redesigned notes indefinitely, a seven-man panel of the apex court, headed
JUST IN: President Tinubu Places Emphasis on Security, Job Creation, and Poverty Reduction, Unveils 2024 Budget Before NASS
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- November 29, 2023
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President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of the top priorities of the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on the 2024 Federal budget proposal on Wednesday
NDDC to Illuminate Niger Delta Communities with Solar Streetlights
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- November 29, 2023
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Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has announced an ambitious project to illuminate Niger Delta communities with solar-powered streetlights. He said more regional and legacy projects would be executed by the current board of the NDDC. Ogbuku spoke during a visit by members of the Movement for the
TOMPOLO’S JOURNEY TO ANOTHER BORDER, BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE
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- November 26, 2023
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Tompolo has just fled and crossed the borders beyond engagement with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu without a thought for the Gbaramatu Kingdom, the pipeline surveillance contract, the exploited Niger Deltans and the travails of the black migrants in Samuel Selvon’s The Lonely Londoners and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah. Tompolo as an illegal immigrant in another
I’m a full-blooded Ijaw man, Fubara Responds to Critics, Embraces History
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- November 24, 2023
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, asserts that Opobo people are integral to the Ijaw struggle, emphasizing his identity as a true Ijaw son. Fubara stated this when he met with the Regent and other representatives of Kalabari Se Kobiri at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Fubara dismissed insinuations in some quarters that labeled him
Political Tensions Rise as Pro-Wike Faction Resumes Session in Rivers State House of Assembly
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- November 24, 2023
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In a twist of events, the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reconvened in the early hours of Tuesday at the Rivers State House of Assembly, barely 24 hours after the factional Speaker, Hon. Eddison Ehie, narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt. The move further intensifies the already
Grand Celebration as Agadagba of Egbema Hosts Top Niger Delta Traditional Rulers at First Coronation Anniversary
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- November 24, 2023
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The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Amb. E. A Ubabiri (JP), Bini Pere IV, today played host to traditional rulers from across the Niger Delta and beyond in a grand celebration, commemorating the one-year anniversary of his coronation in the oil-rich Ogbudugbudu town, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The celebration,
PICTORIAL: OONI OF IFE MAKES HISTORIC VISIT TO PERE OF GBARAMATU
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- November 23, 2023
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The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, hosted the Ooni of Ife, H.I.M, Oba, Dr. Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in his palace in Oporoza town, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, on Wednesday. The Ooni arrived at the palace in Oporoza on Wednesday evening with his chiefs and dignitaries
Agadagba of Egbema Set to Mark First Coronation Anniversary with Grand Celebrations
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- November 22, 2023
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The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Amb. E. A Ubabiri (JP), Bini Pere IV, in Edo and Delta States, is set to commemorate his first coronation anniversary with a two-day event. The festivities will kick off today, November 22 by 10am, at the Egbema Traditional Palace in Ajakurama community, Ovia South West Local
Security Meets Journalism: Tompolo’s CSO, Ebipade Kari, to Marry GbaramatuVoice Reporter (Photos)
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- November 22, 2023
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Chief Ebipade Kari, the Chief Security Officer to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, is set to marry Loveth Ojogun, a journalist with GbaramatuVoice. Loveth Ojogun, a Mass Communication graduate, embarked on her journey with GbaramatuVoice in 2017, starting as an intern and later flourishing into a dedicated reporter. Her growth within the newsroom
Healthcare for All: Delta Speaker’s Wife Touches Lives with Free Medical Outreach in Gbaramatu Kingdom
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- November 21, 2023
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Mrs. Timiebi Emomotimi Guwor, the wife of the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, has extended her philanthropic efforts to the communities of Oporoza and Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom. Over six hundred patients received the gift of free medical services on Tuesday, part of the ongoing healthcare initiative orchestrated by the Guwor Emomotimi Foundation.
OBITUARY: High Chief Jonathan Governor Deregbanghan, Pere Gbolu of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Set for Final Rest
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- November 21, 2023
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The families of Governor Deregbanghan, in Ibu-Idumu, Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, and Ebiboh of Ogbe-Ijoh, Lotiebiri Quarters in Warri South West Local Government Area, along with Seinware in Izon Oborotu, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, regretfully announce the passing of our beloved High Chief Jonathan Tukutu Governor Deregbanghan, the Pere Gbolu of Gbaramatu Kingdom,
Tension as Armed Men Invade Home of Rivers State House of Assembly Factional Speaker
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- November 20, 2023
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Tension escalated on Sunday night as armed individuals, suspected to be police officers and political thugs, forcefully entered the home of Edison Ehie, the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt. In a statement signed by Ken Uchendu said to be Legislative Correspondent of the State House of Assembly and
OZIGIZAGA: IJAW METAPHORIC DANCE OF A PEACOCK
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- November 19, 2023
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By Asiayei Enaibo Music and dance intertwine in the soul of mankind, harmonizing our spirits and casting aside the burdens of our transient worries. They form an undying culture, living side by side with humans. When music and dance fade, our world dissipates like the tantalizing wind among the forest trees, where even the trees
Ex-President Jonathan, Governors, Petroleum Minister grace the grand wedding of billionaire businessman, Fenog’s son in Delta (PHOTOS)
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- November 19, 2023
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience, on Saturday attended the wedding of Engr. Akpevwe Oghenejobo, the son of billionaire businessman, Engr. Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Fenog Group of Companies in Effurun, Delta State. Akpevwe Tied the Knot with his Beloved Andra at Godswill Mission Inc, Usiefrun in Udu Local
In Memoriam: Unveiling the Remarkable Life and Legacy of Late High Chief Elder Jonathan Ari, The Puwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom
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- November 17, 2023
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Roots and Lineage:Late High Chief (Dr.) Elder J.G.B.Ari (JP) hailed from Ugh quarters, Kokodiagbene, a prominent part of the esteemed Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA. Additionally, his roots extend to Idede of Alaka Quarters, Effurun Otor Kingdom, Ughelli South LGA, both located in Delta State, Nigeria. His genealogy traces back to Furu and
Access Bank Under Fire as Customers Vent Frustration Over Extended Mobile App, USSD Downtime
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- November 17, 2023
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Access Bank, a major player in the banking sector, is currently facing a barrage of criticism from customers who are expressing their frustration over an extended disruption in the bank’s mobile app and USSD services. The public outcry has gained momentum on social media platforms, notably on Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter), where dissatisfied customers
All Roads Lead to Delta as Akpevwe, Son of Fenog’s CEO, Prepares to Wed in Grand Style
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- November 13, 2023
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Delta State is gearing up for a grand celebration as Akpevwe, the son of Engr. Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Fenog Group of Companies, is set to marry his heartthrob Andra, the daughter of Chief & Chief (Mrs.) Gabriel Okolo from Egini Town in Udu Local Government Area. The much-anticipated wedding of Akpevwe,
First Phase Leaders Of Amnesty Programme Hails Ndiomu On Impactful Leadership
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- November 13, 2023
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The leadership of the First Phase Forum of beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have commended the Interim Administrator, Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd) for his excellent administration of the Programme. The leaders who gave the commendation recently while presenting an award to him for his sterling leadership qualities at the PAP Headquarters in Abuja,
OBITUARY: 101-Year-Old Late Mama Esther Ayuma Oton Rhorhomi Bakpa – Burial Scheduled for December 1st in Oporoza
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- November 13, 2023
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The Bakpa family, well-known in Oporoza town, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri-South West Local Government Area of Delta State, and with connections to Jumawotor of Agbarho-Otor in Ughelli North Local Area Government, Delta State, has announced the burial ceremony of their beloved matriarch, Late Mama Esther Ayuma Oton Rhorhomi Bakpa, who lived to the remarkable
BREAKING: INEC declares Usman Ododo winner of 2023 governorship election in Kogi State
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- November 12, 2023
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kogi State Governorship election held on Saturday. According to the Returning Officer, Prof. Johnson Urama, Ododo secured 446,237 votes, defeating his closest rival, Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who polled 259,052