ANALYSIS: Bayelsa Governorship Election Unveils Tensions and High Stakes
Today, Saturday November 11, Bayelsa State stands at a pivotal juncture as voters embark on a highly competitive governorship election. This event coincides with elections in Imo and Kogi, marking…
Don’t engage in thuggery, violence Ndiomu tells ex-agitators
Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has called on ex-agitators in states holding off cycle elections this weekend, to resist the temptation of being…
FAREWELL TO A LEGEND – THE BURIAL OF AMA-OKOSOWEI OF OKERENKOKO
On Tuesday, November 7, Okerenkoko Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, bid farewell to the late Ama-okosowei, Pa Emmanuel Oyibo Oduwere Ebieju Ayetan. This ceremonial send-off marked the end of…
Shettima Reiterates President Tinubu’s Commitment to Niger Delta’s Development
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, November 8, reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards the overall development of the Niger Delta as well as other parts of the country. Shettima,…
GbaramatuVoice Sparks Dialogue on Night Burials in Ijaw Land: Insights and Recommendations
A recent conversation hosted by GbaramatuVoice brought participants together to explore the nuances of night burials in the Ijaw land. This in-depth dialogue uncovered a deeper understanding of the cultural…
The Mystique of Ijaw Night Burials and the Echoes of the Past
By Jacob Brakere Abai Once upon a time in the Ijaw community, a tradition prevailed—a tradition that was passed down through generations. It was a story I first heard from…
Bayelsa Governorship Election: 2 Days to Go – GbaramatuVoice Dey Yan Di Mata
As we dey approach di Bayelsa Governorship election wey dem set for November 11, campaign activities dey reach dia climax with just 2 days wey remain unto di important day.…
INEC Complies with Court Order, Includes APC’s Timipre Sylva in Bayelsa Gubernatorial Candidates List
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the name of Timipre Sylva to the list of candidates contesting the Bayelsa governorship election. INEC had on June 9, published the…
Poem of the week: Ozigizaga by Vanessa Prebor
In Ijaw land, where waters gleam so bright,A dance emerges, pure joy takes its flight.Ozigizaga, the rhythm in our veins,A dance of unity, where no heart restrains. To the beat…
“Ozigizaga”: The Unstoppable Ijaw Dance of Unity
There's a rhythm in the air, a spirit that's sweeping through the Ijaw nation and beyond. It's the spirit of "Ozigizaga," a dance that has become a unifying force, bringing…
