By Enaibo Asiayei  Majority leader of the Delta House of Assembly, Tim Kome Owhefere (Esq.) is dead. Owhefere, a four- time member of the House, died around 11pm on Wednesday at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, after being hospitalised for about two weeks. The deceased lawmaker, who represented Isoko North Constituency until his death, hailed

By Our Correspondent The father of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Chief Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa is dead. He died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 88. The Governor’s father who hails from Owa-Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area of the State, reportedly died at Asaba. Until his death,

By Our Correspondent  Late Mama Edah Buobenghan Daunimighan, who died nine years ago, will be finally laid to rest today, Friday, January 22, 2021. According to an announcement by the Daunimighan Family of Kurutie and Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Madam Edah died at age of 91.

By Ebi Perekeme Engr. Fetimi Balogun Bebetebe, the best graduating student and first class graduate of University of Cebu, Philippines, is starting his year on a very good foot as he was awarded scholarship to study PhD Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering in University of Strathclyde Glassgow, Scotland in UK without Master’s Degree. The

By Enaibo Asiayei Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro led other dignitaries on Saturday to pay a condolence visit to Hon. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Commissioner for Oil & Gas, over the demise of his mother, Mrs Anna Idama Amgbaduba, at his residence in Kotokoto layout, Orhuwhorun road, Udu local government council. Late Mrs Anna

By Our Correspondent Unidentified gunmen have assassinated a yet to be identified man in Warri, Delta State. The incident happened around 1:00pm at Mofor Junction in Udu Local Government Area with the gunmen making away with an undisclosed sum of money. It was gathered that the victim, said to be a lawyer, was attacked in

By Ebi Oboko The funeral rites of a foremost Ijaw historian and Amaokusuwei of Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Pa John Akunojuya Ogio-Okirika, have been fixed for January 29 and 30. A statement by the family and community, signed by Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika (CON), Bolouwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom/Pioneer Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing

By Ebi Perekeme There is pandemonium in Tebujor community, Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State, following the invasion of the community by armed men believed to be personnel of the Nigerian Army. It was gathered that security personnel alleged to be operatives of the Joint Military Task Force, JTF, stormed

By Ebi Perekeme The Speaker of the  Delta  State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has narrated his Covid -19 experience and expressed gratitude to God, the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa,  the first family and Deltans for their support and prayers, saying Covid-19 is real and advised that people should not

By Our Correspondent  His Royal Highness, Henry Ekebilegha Binidodogha, the Ojuaga 1 of Egbema Clan in Ovia South West Local Gov­ernment Area of Edo State, has appealed for peaceful co­existence in his domain. He made the appeal while reacting to alleged plans by some elements from Delta State to instigate the peace loving people of

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By Our Correspondent Over 1000 Youths of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the Delta State Government House in Asaba, protesting against the new electoral wards created by Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC). Details shortly…

By Our Correspondent A 17-year-old boy, Stephen Itima, has drowned Wednesday while swimming with friends in Oporoza creek in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased, a Junior Secondary School 2 student of Gbaraun Secondary School, Oporoza, left his grandmother’s home, Wednesday morning in company of his friends. His

By Our Correspondent Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it has contributed over N7 billion, under NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, to the Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) since its creation in 2005. Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) of CNL, made this known on Tuesday at the 10th Annual

By Ebi Perekeme The Chairman of the Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Perez Omoun, has been arrested by men of the state police command. He was said to be in custody at the GRA Police Division in Asaba, the state capital. GbaramatuVoice gathered on Sunday that the council boss was nabbed for

A mobile policeman was on Friday afternoon, shot dead in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state. His rifle was also carted away by the arms-wielding hoodlums. It learnt that the incident occurred at about 2:30p.m along the popular Jakpa Road. Details surrounding the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing

By Ebi Perekeme Selected Ijaw and Itsekiri Stakeholders of Delta State December 10, 2020) held one-day dialogue on Peaceful Coexistence for Sustainable Livelihood at Charles David Lot Hotel in Warri. The dialogue session was facilitated by the Warri Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Peaceful Coexistence of Ijaws and Itsekiris (Warri MSP) and supported by the Partnership Initiative

…They’re misinformed – Tidi, council chair  By Our Correspondent There is palpable tension in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta state, following the newly created ward in the council by the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC). Hundreds of women and youths of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Urban community in the council area on Monday marched

By Ebi Perekeme  High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has decried the continued occupation of his business concern, Mieka Dive Ltd, in Warri, Delta state, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) despite being vindicated by a Lagos Federal High Court of criminal dealings and trump up charges preferred against him

…Okowa, Uduaghan, Otuaro, others expected at reception for Ibori By Enaibo Asiayei All is set for the grand reception being packaged by Ijaw People in Delta State (IPDS) in honour of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007, as a mark of appreciation for opening up the riverine Ijaw

By Ebi Perekeme Late Ijaw christian leader and businessman, Rev. Ikem Cleaver Tolar, has been laid to rest in Kokodiagbene town, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta state on Friday. At exactly 2:24pm, the body of the Ijaw christian leader was lowered into the luxurious grave. Rev. Tolar was buried at his Kokodiagbene’s residence in a luxury grave.

Amid dearth of police presence due to the recent #EndSARS protest that turned awry, Deltans, especially those living in riverine communities, have been assured of adequate security and safety ahead the Yuletide. The Commander, 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Jallo, gave the assurances during the flag-off of Operation Crocodile Smile Six

By Loveth Ojogun  The Police and vigilante group in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, have caught two boys with a coffin of female pants and brassieres. The suspects, who were apprehended in Agidiehe quarters of the community at about 9.30p.m. on Wednesday night, a dependable source told newsmen, were intercepted by the

By Ebi Perekeme All is now set for the burial of popular Ijaw clergyman, Rev. Ikem Clever Tolar, known for his gospel missions throughout Niger Delta riverine communities. The family of the late grand patron of Ijaw Christian Fellowship (ICF) and pioneer chairman, Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities  Development Foundation (EGCDF), Rev. (Dr.) Ikem Clever Tolar on Thursday

By Our Correspondent The visit of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1 with his chiefs and various dignitaries from the great Ogulagha Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on Wednesday 4th November, 2020, can only be

By Our Correspondent There is anxiety in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the mysterious death of over 15 persons. According to the state government, no fewer than fifteen persons have died following the outbreak of suspected hemorrhagic fever in Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities in the Ika North East LGA

By Our Correspondent In appreciation of his numerous contributions to peace, development, conflicts resolution and humanitarian service in Ijawland and Niger Delta as a whole, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1, has been conferred with the GbaramatuVoice Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to

By Ebi Perekeme The Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) has announced the postponement of its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for October 29. Chief Sheriff Mulade, the Foundation’s General Secretary, stated this on Monday in a notice to the public, stakeholders and communities. “Due to the Security challenges in the Nation’s EndSARS Protest and

—We have been on this for over 25 days – Residents —Let govt sandfill our communities – Community leader —Over 5,000 displaced after weeks of flooding  By Enaibo Asiayei and Loveth Ojogun Heavy flooding has submerged over 14 communities and displaced over 5,000 people from their houses in Gbekebor Federated Communities, Burutu Local Government Area