GbaramatuVoice, the leading media organization in the Niger Delta region, is proud to announce the establishment of the GbaramatuVoice Media Skill Academy, the first of its kind in the region. Scheduled to commence operations in the first quarter of 2025, this pioneering initiative is set to redefine media training and capacity development in the region.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. Okowa was arrested on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when he reported at the Port

The First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, has passed away. She died on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at an undisclosed hospital, surrounded by her family, following an illness. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ini Ememobong, the family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss

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

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

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private pipeline security surveillance company operated by High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, has been awarded the Security Company of the Year at the 2023 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, currently taking place today (Friday) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The award, which recognizes

In a recent development, Justice I. M. Sani of the Federal High Court, Warri Division, has dismissed an interim application brought forth by the Itsekiri ethnic nationality to halt the implementation of a Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of electoral wards and units in Warri Federal Constituency. This constituency encompasses Warri North, Warri South, and Warri

Renowned industrialist and former Minister of Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has tragically passed away at the age of 62. Gbagi, who contested as the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Delta State’s last election, breathed his last on Saturday, May 4, 2024. His family confirmed his demise in a heartfelt statement released by

Gunmen clad in military attire stormed the residence of High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, the Rivers State governorship candidate for the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, in Usokun, Degema Local Government Area. During the raid in the early hours of Monday morning, two of Jackrich’s loyalists were fatally shot, and Jackrich himself was

After spending over a week in police custody, Internet personality Very Dark Man (VDM) has been released. VDM, known for his online presence, was arrested on Friday, March 22nd, on charges of cyberbullying. More ro follow…

President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). FULL STATEMENT BELOW: STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS ADMINISTRATOR OF PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Dr.

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

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,

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…

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

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

Hope Uzodimma, the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of the Imo State governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer for Imo State, Prof Abayomi Fashina, made the official announcement. According to Prof Abayomi Fasina, the INEC’s state collation and returning officer, Hope

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, running under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won all 27 Local Government Areas of the state during the ongoing governorship election. The announcement was made at the state collation centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, where Uzodimma’s success in every LGA was officially

Early indications suggest that Governor Douye Diri is leading the governorship race in Bayelsa State as collation of results progresses. Governor Diri, seeking re-election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has garnered 13,396 votes in 131 random polling units, while his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured 4,802 votes. As

The Nigeria Police Force reports that the deployment of officials ahead of the Bayelsa governorship election is yielding positive results. The Force assures the public that protests are being appropriately managed, emphasizing the right to peaceful protest. Stay tuned for more updates on the Bayelsa governorship election.

In a major legal twist, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the earlier nullification of Chief Timipre Sylva’s candidacy within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Binta Zubairu strongly held that Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court was incorrect in ordering the removal of Sylva as an

The ongoing crisis in Rivers State has taken a new and significant turn, as GbaramatuVoice has learned that 24 out of the 32 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have signed a notice to initiate the impeachment of Governor Sim Fubara. Earlier this morning, the House of Assembly complex was set ablaze by

In a shocking turn of events, the hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly were set ablaze by suspected political thugs. This is following a move by the house to commence an impeachment process on the Leader of the House, Hon. Edison Ehie, and the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Monday. The

Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 election. The three-member tribunal headed by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The tribunal held

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, has announced the arrest of controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry. He was arrested over an ongoing investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. (VIDEO) THE STORY SO FAR ON THE DEAD OF MOHBAD – His death and the heartbreaking story behind it

[BREAKING] MINISTERIAL NOMINEES: Tinubu picks Festus Keyamo, withdraws Shetty’s nomination President Bola Tinubu has replaced a ministerial nominee, Maryam Shetty, choosing two others, including Festus Keyamo and Dr Maigari Mahmud. This was revealed when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out a letter by the President at Friday’s plenary session. Details later…

BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts another vessel escorted by Naval officials with stolen crude oil in Delta creek Operatives of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have intercepted a vessel loaded with crude oil suspected to be stolen. The vessel, MT PRAISEL, was being escorted

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Lokpobiri, 18 others in fresh Ministerial list President Bola Tinubu has appointed Henieken Lokpobiri, who served as Minister in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also appointed former Governors Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe) and Isiaka Oyetola (Osun). In all, there are

Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees (FULL LIST) The Senate has unveiled President Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees. The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the

BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts massive vessel carrying illegal crude oil in Delta The operatives of Tantita Security Services Limited, working with security agencies, has again intercepted a massive vessel carrying barrels of illegally sourced crude oil in Escravos sea in Delta state. The ship was caught last week in the Niger Delta creeks while on

BREAKING: President Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman President Bola Tinubu emerged as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States. Tinubu was elected chairman at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held on Sunday afternoon in Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau. “We will take

ALLEGED FRAUD: Supreme Court frees Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, quashes his 7 years jail sentence The Supreme Court has quashed the conviction of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) and his sentencing to seven years imprisonment for offences of fraud and money laundering. The apex court ordered his immediate release from Ikoyi prisons in Lagos, where he

BREAKING: Oil production in Nigeria may face disruption as new militant group emerges in Niger Delta …sends strong warning to SPDC  …Threatens to attack, cripple Shell production and facilities over sacked workers A new militant group, Creek Reform Warriors, has sprung up in the oil rich Niger Delta region, on Tuesday with a threat to