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.
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries for the State Civil Service and the State Hospital Management Board. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Engr. Fred Edafioghor; Mr. S.E.O. Dietake; Mr. F.N Anuku; Mr. U.M. Aloba and Mr. L.O. Kekema. Others are Mrs. A. Arthur-Prest Umukoro; Mr. C.N.
…as Seigbein festival witness thrills, frills The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Shedrach Peremobowei Erebulu, Aduo III, has restated his commitment to promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Kabo people. The Pere who stated this himself, during the Kabowei Seigbein Festival, enjoined the people to hold on to the traditions and norms of
The crisis bugging the largest oil block in the Niger Delta, OML 30, seemed to escalate further yesterday as 24 host communities threatened to shut operations down at the flow stations within cluster 10 any moment soon. This was part of resolutions reached at the end of a meeting of the Forum of Pipelines and
…Donate mosquito nets to riverine dwellers …It is a welcome development – community leader In a bid to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, which is aimed at eradicating the deadly disease from Nigeria and the rest of the world, the Izon-Ibe and Miss Benikrukru Carnival Queen, Barr. Elizabeth Tonghan and Victory Mike, yesterday, embarked on
Nigeria’s oil production output suffered a setback yesterday as members of the host communities to Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30 in Delta state took over two flow stations in protest of alleged lack of faith by the operators of the lease. While men, women and youths from Orogun and Kokori, under Cluster 4 of OML
The member representing Burutu Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Julius Pond, has initiated the training programme involving 60 youths in the Federal Government Agricultural Scheme. The training project, which was held at Teebilos Hotel, Ekpan, Warri in Delta state, was conducted in modern fish farming Techniques and it was in conjunction with
The revered Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba) in company of his chiefs, on Sunday, paid a condolence visit to the Obi of Owa and the Chairman, Delta State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Dr. E. O. Efeizomor II (JP) over the death of his beloved wife, the Alasi-Obi of Owa
…advises community to cultivate maintenance culture …says all hands must be on deck to achieve further glory As part of the celebration of his first one hundred days in office, Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Godknows Angele celebrated and commissioned several projects to commemorate his first 100 days in office with a thanksgiving.
...about 200 women benefit from largesse …we were moved by GbaramatuVoice story that exposed their sufferings–Miss Africa World The Cultural Beauty Queen of Izon-Ibe and Miss Africa World, Her Majesty, Elizabeth Peremobo-ere Tonghan and the Benikrukru Carnival Queen, Victory Mike on Wednesday, visited the women of Sand Fill Two popularly known as ‘Warri Corner’ community to distribute
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Evang. (Mrs) Dorris Warri Aboh alongside her group, Successful Christian Global Outreach” on Monday, visited and donated gift items to some health facilities in the city, which included an orphanage, and the Warri and Ekpan General Hospitals, all in Delta State. The visit
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Deputy Governor and Coordinator of Successful Christian Global Outreach, Evang. (Mrs) Doris Warri Aboh, on Saturday took the message of hope and love to the inmates of Warri Prison, after a football match organized between the inmates and a local football club, as part of the
Delta State Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has restated that his choice of deputy, Barr. (Deacon) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, was revealed to him by God, adding that the nation beyond Delta State was benefiting from Otuaro’s adventures for peace. Okowa gave his goodwill message at a public lecture on the theme “Governance, Security and Peacebuilding
….warns communities against oil facilities vandalism The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on his 50th birthday , has called for peace and tranquility in the Niger Delta communities, while also calling on communities to eschew any form of uncomely behaviours, especially oil vandalism, as he said, it hurts the communities more
…Ijaw leaders, 10 year old lass eulogizes celebrant …as women leader rejects, warns against marginalization of Ijaws The entire streets of Warri were in a lock down on Thursday in an unprecedented celebratory mood for the iconic Niger Delta ex-warlord, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo at the posh KFT Place, Warri, Delta State. The
Immediate-past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has received yet another boost which will help reinforce his senatorial ambition as the tempo of political activities increases ahead of the 2019 general elections. This time around, one of the three ethnic groups making up the Delta South Senatorial District of Delta State, the Itsekiri,
Niger Delta Activist and House of Assembly aspirant for Warri South-West Constituency, in the forthcoming general elections, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has endorsed the Delta State Governor, Senator ( Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa for second term in office. The Warri South-West House of Assembly hopeful, who is also an environmentalist called on Deltans to give maximum support
A former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Pastor Power Ziakede Aginighan, has hailed the recent directive issued by President Muhammed Buhari, which has led to the take-off of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. In a statement he issued in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, Aginighan, who is a member of
Below are unbelievable photos of the deplorable state of Omotimipere primary school in Akparemogbene community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as captured by GbaramatuVoice Correspondent. Only three dilapidated buildings serve as classrooms for the pupils such that the majority of them take lessons in the open despite the cold weather. See images below…
30 students are to be awarded scholarships as part of the activities set to mark this year’s birthday celebration of Niger Delta iconic living legend, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo on April 12, 2018. This information gathered by GbaramatuVoice, from multi-reliable sources, albeit, on the condition of anonymity, because they were not authorised to
•expresses loyalty, appreciation to Gbaramatu monarch A newly installed chief in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Engr) George Timiyan, who was recently conferred with the traditional title of Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba), has said that the Nigerian Maritime University will be made safe for everyone, who is interested
IMMEDIATE past Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for second term, and urged political office holders to unflinchingly support the Governor to succeed. Uduaghan spoke on Saturday at a grand reception organised in honour of Hon. Joan Mrakpor, member representing Aniocha/Oshimili in the Federal House of Representatives at Ubulu-Uku,
The Delta State Government has approved the construction, rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of four roads in the state capital territory. This was part of the decisions taken during the State Executive Council meeting, held inside the Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who spoke after the meeting, listed the
They say love is timeless and this is clearly reflected in the love life of the current Amadiwei of Opuedebubor community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State, Chief Ebimobowei Oguma. The Amadiwei, Ebimobowei Oguma, has definitely got cause to celebrate. The Amadiwei and his wife yesterday celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in grand style. The
A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta state, Hon. (Dr.) Cairo Ojougboh, on Wednesday, promised that his party will bring a lot of infrastructural development to the coastal communities, if the people of the area would join hands to support it. Ojougboh, made the statement during a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty,
…honours 21 indigenes with chieftaincy titles The second coronation anniversary of the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe Agadagba), took place on Tuesday, at Oporoza community, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The colourful event attracted a lot of dignitaries and men of
The Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC ) says it will proffer immediate solution to the recent landslide that occurred in Tuomo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Mr Ogaga Ifowodo, the Commissioner, Warri Office of NDDC, made the assertion on Wednesday in Warri when he led a delegation on an inspection visit to
Niger Delta philanthropist, High Chief Mike Loyibo, on Friday, March 23 showered some indigent people of the state, with cash awards, totally about N15 million. The event which took place at Tuomo community, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, was to empower both youths and elders from various communities in the Niger Delta.
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ on Thursday March 22nd, opened its new permanent center, at Ugolo road near Osubi Airport, Ugolo, in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta state. The event which attracted the crème de la crème in the political and business sphere from different parts of the country and in the
Activist and aspiring House of Assembly candidate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, in the company of a large number of delegates, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Hon. Michael Tidi yesterday. The courtesy visit was to congratulate the new chairman on his newly elected office and to formally inform and invite him to
The daily toiling of the Ijaw women that flocks to the ocean front area called Sand Fill Two, popularly called ‘Warri Corner’ in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, where they eke out agonizing living, aptly underscores the over-used cliché, “What a man can do, a woman can do even better”. The
At least four farmers who were on fishing expedition have been reportedly shot dead by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Their bodies were found in a bush in Uwheru community, in the Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State. The incident, which was said to have occurred over the weekend, has resulted in palpable tension in the area,
…bags Honorary PhD from University of Ghana To mark his 49th birthday, Niger Delta leader and philanthropist, High Chief Mike Loyibo, will on Friday, support a group of youths and elders with a princely sum of N25 million naira, through his Foundation. The founder of Mike Loyibo Foundation and a co-founder, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF),
Youth activists under the aegis of Niger Delta Gbaramatu Youth Activists has cried out over the continued marginalisation of riverine communities by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, over series of abandoned projects and non-mobilisation of contractors, while appealing to NDDC for the execution of such projects. In a chat with GbaramatuVoice recently, the youth
The Ibe-Benemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Godspower T.D. Gbenekama, has felicitated with the 26th Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba) on the 2nd anniversary of his ascension to the ancient throne. Gbenekama said Gbaramatu Kingdom has remained peaceful since His Royal Majesty ascended the ancient throne of his forefathers. The
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Wednesday, raised alarm that the state is under siege as a result of attacks by suspected herdsmen. Governor Okowa made the disclosure at Isiokolo, Ethiope East in continuation of the town hall meetings across the state. The Governor, equally said that the state would not cede land to the
