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.
March 20, 2025 – Tinubu’s appointment of a Sole Administrator in Rivers sparks controversy, while security forces intensify operations against terrorists and criminals. Economic concerns rise as Dangote Refinery halts naira transactions, a meningitis outbreak in Kebbi raises health alarms, and Edo LG chairmen defect to APC. In sports, Cameroon faces a shock setback in
Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a retired Vice Admiral and former Chief of Naval Staff, as the administrator of the state. Tinubu made the announcement during his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, citing the continued political crisis in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing ongoing political instability and crisis in the region. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial
A massive explosion has hit an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, marking the second major incident within 12 hours. The blast, which occurred Tuesday morning at a manifold connecting a federal pipeline in Okwawriwa, sent flames and thick smoke into the sky, raising fresh concerns over the safety of
A massive explosion late Monday night engulfed a section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers State, sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was an act of sabotage or equipment failure. This incident comes at a
Breaking Stories from Nigeria and Beyond | March 14, 2025 From power moves in politics to cultural celebrations and economic shifts, these are the top stories making waves today. Stay informed with the latest headlines shaping the nation and beyond! 1. Tompolo Leads Three-Day Biniebi Madinorbo Festival in Ogulagha The Biniebi Madinorbo Festival, a revered
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
In a frightening incident, a train traveling from Itakpe in Kogi State to Ujevwu derailed on Thursday, causing panic among passengers. Among the travelers was popular media personality Taribio Walson Oweifawari, who shared her harrowing ordeal on Facebook. Oweifawari recounted, “My flight to Yenagoa from Abuja on United Nigeria was cancelled even before I left
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
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a press statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday evening, Cardoso will serve for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation
![[BREAKING] MINISTERIAL NOMINEES: Tinubu picks Festus Keyamo, withdraws Shetty’s nomination](https://gbaramatuvoicenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jpg_20230804_123355_0000.jpg)
[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
