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, Delta State, January 23, 2024 — The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), representing Ijaw youths globally, has raised alarm over potential hostilities in the Niger Delta if the sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) onshore assets deviates from the Local Content Act. During a world press statement on Tuesday in Warri, Delta State, Binebai
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The leadership tenure of Hon. Taiye Duke Tuoyo as the Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Area in Delta State has been marked by a profound lack of impact, raising serious concerns about his selection process by the then governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Initially elected in 2018 and subsequently re-elected
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Ovie Omo-Agege’s appeal challenging Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s election in Delta State. The apex court holds that the appellant is unable to prove his case of over-voting and noncompliance with the electoral laws. The justices are giving summary judgment for want of time, as there are other states’ appeals to
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced on Wednesday that a total of 10,166 illegal refineries and crude oil connections have been destroyed in Nigeria since 2021. Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, shared this information during a lecture at the 2024 Faculty Lecture titled, “Energy Security, Sustainability and Profitability in Nigeria: Advances,
Shell Plc has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to Renaissance, a consortium of five companies, for $2.4 billion. However, the Shell said the completion of the transaction is subject to approvals by the Federal Government of Nigeria and other conditions. In a statement on
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security contractor affiliated with NNPC Limited, successfully intercepted a vessel weighing 3,000 tons loaded with approximately 119 barrels of suspected stolen crude oil. GbaramatuVoice can reports. This operation occurred on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Ekeni Sea, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The vessel,
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), the operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and CNL, has appointed Jim Swartz as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, effective April 1, 2024. Prior to this appointment, Swartz served as the Vice President, Capital Projects, based in Houston,
Ms Tamaramieka Woyinghilayefa Mary Osen, the daughter of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has stepped into the literary world with her first book, “LOST INNOCENCE: A Journey Through Abuse and Deception.” The fictional biography narrates a powerful story of resilience and finding strength after facing tough experiences. Tamaramieka’s debut work explores
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd announced a historic profit of N2.548 trillion for 2022, marking its highest ever since establishment in 1977. In its 2022 Financial Performance Report released online, the national oil company reported significant progress from a loss of N803 billion in 2018 and N1.7 billion in 2019. The report highlighted
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) reports 157 oil theft incidents within a week (December 30, 2023, to January 5, 2024) in the Niger Delta, despite renewed efforts to combat the issue. The incidents were attributed to various sources, including Nigeria AGIP Oil Company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), Maton Engineering Ltd, Tantita Security
Rivers State is grappling with a heart-wrenching catastrophe as two passenger boats capsized on the Andoni waterways, claiming the lives of at least 20 individuals. The devastating incident occurred during a journey to Bonny on Tuesday night. Erastus Awortu, the Executive Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, revealed details of the incident in a statement
Tiwa Savage, the renowned Nigerian singer, has officially filed a petition against Davido, alleging threats to her life. The petition, addressed to Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, claims that Davido warned her over a social media exchange. She asked the police boss to hold Davido responsible if anything untoward happened to her, adding
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeals by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Social Democratic Party, and Labour Party and their candidates in the Delta state governorship election. The court of appeal in Lagos had affirmed the election of Sheriff Oborevwori as the governor of Delta state, dismissing the appeals by the governorship
President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, has called for an upward revision of the allocation to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) from the Federal Government of Nigeria. Lokpobiri who made this patriotic call on Monday in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to the PAP Interim Administrator, Major General Barry Ndiomu
As tensions escalate over the rightful ownership of Warri, a longstanding dispute has been reignited between the Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic groups. Both factions are asserting their claim as the legitimate landlords of the oil-rich city in Delta State, leading to a resurgence of controversy and ethnic discord. The Movement for the Protection of Iwere
The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Barr. Peremobowei Shedrack Erebulu, Aduo III, has bestowed upon Mrs. Nebimere Jennifer Borel the distinguished title of “Izon Ebido-Ara,” – symbolizing a woman dedicated to the progress of her people. Mrs. Nebimere Jennifer Borel (nee Tombri), originally from Osuowari quarters, Delta State, Nigeria, has been bestowed with
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd) has described the death of prominent monarch, King Charles Ayemi-Botu, as a big loss to the Niger Delta. He said King Ayemi-Botu, who is the Paramount Ruler of Seimbiri Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, was a lover of
By Jacob Brakere Abai In a world filled with various challenges, the dynamics of maintaining a successful marriage often require resilience, commitment, and a genuine sense of partnership. Mrs. Deborah Olaki, popularly known as Mummy Zee, has become an inspiring example of how dedication, love, and a positive mindset can transform not only a marriage
By Rev. Oweikeme Johnny Peter The pursuit of nonviolence in conflict resolution provides a legal avenue for addressing grievances within the framework of established laws, exemplified by figures like Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. In 2009, the Niger Delta people gained legal permission for nonviolence actions through the presidential amnesty deal, emphasizing
A prominent Ijaw traditional ruler in Delta State, HRM Charles Ayemi-Botu, the Pere of Seimbiri Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area, has peacefully joined his ancestors. The official announcement of the monarch’s passing was made by Chief Alexander Ebisine, the spokesman of Seimbiri Traditional Council, during a meeting at Okpokunou, the traditional headquarters of Seimbiri
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The recent disclosure made by Hon. Dekeri Anamero, who serves as the Member Representing Etsako Federal Constituency in Edo State, has brought a crucial development to light – the benevolent gesture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, providing rice trailers to members of the House of Representatives. While Anamero has taken the
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S NEW YEAR ADDRESS TO THE NATION Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for His grace and benevolence to our country
Rt Hon Edison Ehie has resigned as a member representing Ahoada East in the Rivers State House of Assembly and also the speaker of a group of lawmakers. His formal resignation letter, dated 29th December 2023, was directed to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While the lawmaker did not
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. According to reports, Akeredolu passed away around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He died of leukemia and prostate cancer, two ailments that had made him incapacitated for several months. Details later…
A Non-Violence campaign and a seminar promoting the rejection of drug abuse have been launched in Nigeria, aimed at raising awareness of the significant challenges posed by illicit drugs, particularly among the youths in the Niger Delta region. Rev. Oweikeme Johnny Peter initiated the “SAY NO TO DRUGS” campaign in Oporoza town, the headquarters of
Deep in the heart of the Niger Delta, the town of Benikrukru is undergoing a compelling transformation. Playing host to numerous international oil companies, including Chevron Nigeria Limited, this community, once a passive observer in the ebb and flow of development, is now penning a resolute narrative. Freed from the shadows of neglect, Benikrukru is
Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to grace the Season 16 of the Benikrukru Christmas Carnival in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State on December 25. Anticipation is building for this star-studded event, promising a spectacular celebration featuring carnival parades, children’s games, the Miss Benikrukru
BOMADI—Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has been called upon to intervene, without any further delay, in the brewing inter-communal crisis between Ijaw-speaking Okoloba federated community in Bomadi council area and Urhobo-speaking Okuama community in Ughelli South council area in the riverine enclave of the state. Addressing newsmen at Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi local government
We do not yet know what pact, Satanic or Godly that Sim Fubara entered into with his Godfather. Was he also taken to a shrine? Did he sell his soul to become Governor? What agreements did he reach with Wike? What code of honour did they both agree to which is now causing trouble?
After weeks of tumultuous political upheaval in Rivers State, a breakthrough was achieved on Monday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, sealed a historic truce following deliberations with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The meeting, attended by notable figures such as Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of
For inside Effurun, Delta State today, the electrifying vibes for Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry International set the stage for one ogbonge Thanksgiving Paro. Believers show ground with joy and thanksgiving, carry better gifts like goats, yams, rice, plantains, noodles, fishes, chairs, wheelbarrows, and other plenty gifts as dem hail God for the plenty blessings wey
By Jacob Brakere Abai In the dynamic landscape of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara stands at the helm, steering the ship of progress with a vision deeply rooted in service, resilience, and transformative leadership. As the incumbent Governor, his journey unfolds as a testament to the unwavering commitment to the well-being and prosperity of the
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
