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.
By Best Olowo & Faith Madogwe For generations, the children of Okosuama, a riverine community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, watched from afar as education remained out of reach. Their parents had grown up without schools, and they, too, faced a future where classrooms, teachers, and textbooks were nothing more than stories
Jeffrey Seigha Ogbudu, a 33-year-old Ijaw scholar from Ogbinbiri Community in Egbema Kingdom, Delta State, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology from Alabama State University, USA. Dr. Ogbudu began his academic journey at Benson Idahosa University in Edo State, where he earned his associate degree in applied microbiology
By Samuel Abai Oporoza, Delta State – In a bid to address the shortage of teachers in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC), under the leadership of Mr. Kingsley Gbejule, on Tuesday, November 19, deployed the Batch A set of 65 newly recruited teachers to
The management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has presented N5 million each to the two best graduating students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) for 2024. The presentation took place on Wednesday at the Tantita Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state. Additionally, the Godfrey
Dr. Ken Ike Okere, Rector of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA), is set to speak at Texas Southern University’s 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference in Houston, Texas, from April 8 to 12. This collaboration marks a significant partnership between WABMA and the university. According to an announcement by TSU’s School of Communication
The Bayelsa State Government has said it is working on plans to make the teaching and learning of the Ijaw, French and Chinese languages as well as science and mathematics a priority in public schools in the state. It stated that the essence of emphasising the teaching of the three languages, and the core science
Benson Idahosa University, BIU, located in Benin City, Edo State, has expressed its gratitude to GbaramatuVoice for its pivotal role in supporting Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). In a letter dated 12th September, 2023, and signed by the Acting Director of BIU SIWES, Dr. Matthew I. Omoruyi, the University expressed its appreciation to the
On October 11th, 2023, Chief Jeffrey Ojogun and Engr. Jimmy Ogida, CEOs of Jeffojo Nigeria Limited and Jimco Global Concepts Limited, embarked on a remarkable journey with the launch of the “J&J Project” at the heart of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State. This philanthropic endeavor symbolizes their unwavering commitment to community development, with a profound
Ernest Bebenimebo Foundation (EBF) has once again kindled the flame of education and opportunity. On the 12th of October, the foundation executed the second phase of its “Street 2 School Legacy Project 2023” in Sokebolou communities, nestled within the oil-rich Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The project aimed to provide
Kingsley Magbei, a graduate of Niger Delta University, has secured the prestigious title of Best Graduating Medical Student. During the induction ceremony on Tuesday into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday, Kingsley Magbei was among 60 students who were celebrated for their academic achievements. Magbei’s journey to excellence didn’t stop there.
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has announced the commencement of the application process for its 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate (Masters) Scholarship Programme. This marks a significant stride in the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering human resource development and empowerment of the youths in the Niger Delta region. Aiming to cultivate empowerment and specialization, this initiative
PTDF shortlists over 5000 Nigerians for 2023/2024 foreign scholarships The Petroleum Technology Development Fund said it has shortlisted over 5,000 applicants nationwide for the award of scholarships for the 2023/2024 academic session overseas scheme. The Head, Oversees Scholarship Scheme in the PTDF, Mrs Bolanle Kehinde-Agboola revealed this on Monday at a selected interview exercise for
Prince of Ogulagha kingdom earns another academic Laurel, bags PhD from US University at 30 In what could be described as sterling milestone, Prince of Ogulagha kingdom, Milonia Timiyan, on Friday May 26, 2023, bagged a doctor of philosophy (PhD) from the prestigious Alliant International University, San Diego, California, United States of America (USA) The
Young Ijaw girl breaks 48-year-old academic record at UNIPORT, emerges first pharmacy student to graduate with first class If the words high flyer were a person, it would be Manuella Oribim Dagogo-George. The young Ijaw lady made history at the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT where she recently finished from in grand style. The 23-year-old
According to the TETFund boss, the 2023 intervention cycle will see each university receiving N1,154,732,133.00 ; Polytechnic – N699,344,867.00, while each College of Education would get N800,862,602.
Meet Simon Douye, the newly elected president, National Association of Gbaramatu Students A civil engineering student in the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Okerenkoko, Comrade Simon Douye, is the president of the National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS) at the just concluded 2023 mega/elective convention of the student body. The election was held on Saturday, April
Pay more attention to rural education, Delta Pikin Initiative tasks Governor Okowa The Founder of Delta Pikin Initiative, a Non-Government Organization (NGO), Blessing Enyamuke, has enjoined Governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa to pay more attention to education in the deprived and remote communities in the state as the educational system is dying in
DELTA: INSIDE EGBEMA SCHOOLS WHERE STUDENTS LEARN IN POOR CONDITIONS GbaramatuVoice recently visited Egbema kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, on a fact finding mission. Some of the communities visited include: Opuama, Polobubo, Ogbudugbudu, and Ogbinbiri communities. Below are the pictures of Oloduwa Primary and Secondary Schools in Opuama community. The
Sorry state of Ologbo primary/secondary schools signpost Obaseki failure as Edo governor The ugly commentary of bad leadership in Niger Delta continues Reports coming in from Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria Primary and Secondary school, Ologbo, Obarentin community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo state, again dispatches yet another gory tale of poor leadership,
Western Delta University appoints Professor Osaghae as new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Professor Eghosa Emmanuel Osaghae has been appointed has the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Western Delta University in Delta State. Eghosa is a distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University Ibadan and current Director-General of Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA),
NDA, NMU to sign MoU to boost institutional standards …Institutions seek collaborative engagement, partnership The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, and the management of Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko in Warri South- West Local Government Area of Delta State, are set to jointly sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost institutional
The Pan-Atlantic University is mourning the Dean of the School of Media and Communication of the university, Dr. Micheal Okolo. In a release to newsmen signed by Professor Enase Okonedo, the Vice-Chancellor, it said: “With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing away of Dr. Michael Okolo,
UK to grant visas to graduates from world’s best universities Britain on Monday said it would offer work visas to graduates from the world’s best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the “best and brightest” workers. Since leaving the European Union, Britain has ended the priority given
Lecturers in public polytechnics across the country will resume on May 30, 2022, following a directive from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). The union had, on May 16, 2022, commenced a two-week warning strike over the failure of the government to meet some lingering demands. Some of the demands which the union listed
As part of efforts to boost the capacity of Nigerians to work in the oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 8,800 candidates from over 26,000 applicants for this year’s overseas scholarship scheme, OSS. The PTDF OSS is an annual programme that awards scholarships to Nigerians for MSc and PhD
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has approved a university for the Niger Delta. The Archbishop, Province of Niger Delta, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Blessing Enyindah, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at Abam-Ama, Okrika in Rivers State, during the 1st session of the 7th Synod of the Diocese of Okrika,
Bayelsan author calls on Nigerians to join her to build thriving educational system The Author of “Easy Guide To Better English,” Idimie George, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has urged Nigerians to join her in building a thriving educational system in the country. George who called for partnership from well-meaning individuals and organizations, stated this on
DELSU CONVOCATION: Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science The Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, HRM, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1, been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science by the prestigious Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, putting him among the top most
In a bid to assist and provide better study environment to less privileged pupils and students in rural areas, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Delta Pikin Initiative in conjunction with Hilary Neots Foundation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, donated some educational materials to assist over 500 pupils in Delta State. They distributed school uniforms, bags, exercise
The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT) on Tuesday disagreed with the proposed amendment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act 2007 that states that the agency will provide 12 per cent of its revenue to the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) located in Okerenkoko, Delta State. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while
The Management of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has declared “No bra, no entry, no pants, no entry” policy into the school campus, especially for female students. Our correspondent gathered that some of the students, who did not wear bras and pants, were denied entry by security guards, who mounted the school gate to checkmate indecent
The 6th edition of Comrade Sheriff Mulade inter-LGA Quiz & Essay competition organized by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ in collaboration with Chief Sheriff Mulade Foundation has been concluded with winners emerging in each category. Love Afodus Standard School in Igbide which is located in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta
Delta State Government, on Tuesday, approved the recruitment of 1,500 teachers for its secondary schools as part of the plans to boost education in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, told newsmen in Asaba that it was part of the decisions reached at a recent State Executive Council (EXCO). The News
Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU is heading for another strike over the re-negotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government, it was learnt at the weekend. There are indications that the National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities -ASUU will meet on February 14 to review the implementation of some components of the
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has adjusted its examination timelines in respect of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) 2022. The board disclosed this in its weekly bulletin, released by its Director of Public Relations, Dr Fabian Benjamin, and made available to newsmen on Monday. According to the Board, the 2022 UTME would
