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.
The ancient city of Patani, Patani Local Area of Delta State at the weekend witnessed some political heavyweights from the Niger Delta region of the country. The state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, played host to his counterpart from Bayelsa State, Alaowei Seriake Dickson and former Delta State governor, James Ibori. While the Bayelsa governor bagged Izon-Okuta
…warns kinsmen over warring against fellow Ijaws The people of Ogulagha Kingdom, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has regretted the death of one, Reuben Ololo, who was killed in the latest violent clash between the Oge-Ijoh and Aladja communities in Udu and Warri South Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement
The Warri South West Political Alliance (WSWPA), a socio-political group, has endorsed the Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, on the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izoukumor, as the representative of the Warri South West Constituency, in the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), for the 2019 general elections. The group disclosed
…as Governor Okowa, congratulates Uvwie monarch As part of his resolve to build peace across the length and breadth of the Niger Delta, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba) will on Saturday February 24, 2018, visit Uvwie Kingdom in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, ahead of the Ovie of
A group, Isoko Brains Initiative, has frowned at the alleged gross marginalisation and deliberate shortchange of the oil-producing ethnic nationality in the Delta State 2018 budget recently signed into law by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The group also alleged under-performance by the three lawmakers representing the area in the state House of Assembly, Mr. Tim Owhefere
National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, to commence undergraduate degree programmes effective from 2017/2018 academic session. Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande on Wednesday in Abuja said the gesture was in line with the Buhari administration’s new
The Gbararmatu Political Youth Vanguard has called on the immediate past Chairman of Kokodiagbene community, Gbararmatu Kingdom, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Sheriff Mulade to join the House of Assembly race to represent Warri South West Local Government Constituency. According to the group, Comrade Mulade is a tested and
…begs FG to probe massacre with immediate dispatch The people of Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the Federal Government to hold the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami responsible for the alleged killing of three indigenes of the community and burning of houses during Saturday’s invasion of
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan The Niger Delta region in Nigeria has a vast area of its land mass covered by water but the inhabitants barely have access to drinking water. Pollution as a result of oil exploration, curious toileting attitude and indiscriminate waste disposal has made it pretty difficult for this vital resource to come by.
The entire people of the Isaba Kingdom, which comprises of the Traditional Council of Chiefs of the kingdom, leaders, women leaders and youths leaders of kingdom, had unanimously consented to the appointment of High Chief John Ibowei Ekpenzu JP, as the Regent of Isaba Kingdom. This was contained in an announcement made by Chief Julius Takeme,
The people of Ekakpamre community, in Delta state has accused some perceived agents of the state government, of complicity in the harassment and indiscriminate arrest of the people of the community. The community had in a petition, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police, Idris Muhammed, and all relevant authorities to save
…Warns state govt of undue interference The National Coordinator, Niger Delta Scholars, Chief Keme Monday, yesterday, stated that for about two years now, since 2016, residents of Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, have been prevented from passing the only link road to their community by neighboring Aladja community in Udu Local Government Area of
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has urged the Federal Government to put an end to gas flaring in the Niger Delta. CEPEJ in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, said the appeal became necessary following the Government’s plans to charge those who flout gas flaring law that cost
The Delta State Government has said three out of the seven confirmed cases of Lassa fever have resulted in mortality since the outbreak of the disease in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, who disclosed this, said 24 persons have been placed under surveillance. Ononye, in a statement on Sunday, however,
…tasks state govt over ensuring peace in Aladja, Ogbe-Ijoh areas ….plans summit for peace with major stakeholders In an unprecedented move in the Niger Delta region, youth groups from two different ethnic groups buried their differences to work together, towards the restoration of peace in the state. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide and the
…Chairman pledges to support Okowa government to deliver ”SMART” initiative ….we will protect oil installations, follow predecessors’ footsteps – new executives …run all-inclusive government – Comr. Sheriff The executive chairman of the newly-inaugurated Kokodiagbene community, Hon. Uyadonghan Powede, has said that, his executives will as a matter of necessity, take an active part in Gbaramatu
The people of Ugborodo Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state have once again reiterated that they have never been under the lordship of the Olu of Warri Kingdom, calling on President Muhammadu Bahuri to disregard any claim by ‘those who call themselves Leaders of Thought in the Community’. The community
A socio-political group, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has warned that all efforts geared towards intimidating the Ijaws in Edo state would be an exercise in futility, as it added that they (Ijaw) cannot be cowered into submission, despite repeated attempts to do so. IYC, in a statement signed and released by its President, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, on Wednesday said
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro has vehemently denied having a hand in the ongoing crisis in the Ugborodo Community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state. Otuaro further denied media reports that suggested that he has been surreptitiously planning to install the monarch of the community as a superior ”King”.
…2 secondary school students receive gunshot There are reports of heavy shooting ongoing in Warri, Delta State, between two warring communities, Aladja in Udu Local Government Area and Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South West Local Government. More than two students were said to have received various degrees of gunshot injuries. They have been admitted to the Sage Clinic
…”He should resign, go back to Itsekiri activism” The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Gbaramatu chapter, have lashed out at the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Mofe Pirah, over his comment on the ownership of Okerenkoko, the host community of the Maritime University. In a statement, titled “Re: Ugborodo can’t speak for
…3 confirmed dead, several injured …we are being humiliated for toeing the line of peace-Youth leader …whereabout of our king, unknown There was palpable fear and pandemonium at the Ugborodo community area of Delta state on Sunday, after some policemen were said to have stormed the community, leaving three dead, with several injured. Sunday’s incident has brought
…Ask president to call Delta Gov to order The Itsekiri people of Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the state government of initiating actions that might jeopardize the peace being enjoyed by the communities in the state. According to the
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has dropped the Commissioner for health, Dr Nicholas Azinge and Dr Dan Okenyi of Arts and culture in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The Governor has already sent the name of one Dr Mordi Ononye to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation perhaps to replace Dr Nicholas
…”we shall not condone further attacks” Following yesterday’s shooting at its former President, the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, have expressed shock over the alleged attack, by suspected Fulani Herdsmen. A statement by the President of the group, Oweilaemi Pereotubo, through its Spokesman, Daniel Dasimaka claimed that the vehicle of its former President, Dr. Chris
…Decries FG inability to disarm herdsmen Delta State, Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has declared that the state does not have land for cattle colonies. The Governor made this declaration on Tuesday in Asaba while addressing stakeholders at a meeting involving herdsmen, farmers, community leaders and heads of security agencies. He decried what he described as
•Warned Federal Government over planned termination of programme “The people would fight against plan to end it” A group that describes itself as the mouth piece of the people of Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Integrity Watch (NDIW) has lauded the Buhari government for appointing one Major H. K. Mowarin as the Head of Education/Logistics and
Ijaw and Itsekiri under the Warri South West Political Alliance have urged the Commissioner representing Ijaw on the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izoukumor, to run for the 2019 Warri South West constituency seat in Delta State House of Assembly. The group, led by Mr Solomon Eyione, noted
The Pere of Gbararmatu Kingdom, His Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun 11, Aketekpe, Agadagba, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State and His Royal Majesty, Suo Vi, the Olaja-Orori of Ugborodo Clan, at the weekend, urged the Federal Government to kick-start the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko without further delay. They both spoke at the palace of
…destruction of oil facilities, not in our best interest A peace-seeking group, Warri Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group, (WIPMG), has admonished agitated groups in the Niger Delta region to discontinue the destruction of oil facilities and instead seek other non-violent means of seeking redress in their agitation. The group in a press statement signed by its
The Police in Delta has warned residents against employing jungle justice on suspected criminals in the state. The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Andrew Aniamaka, gave the warning on Sunday while confirming the alleged burnt to death of a woman suspected to be a ritualist in Ekete-Inland to Newsmen in Warri. The deceased, whose name could not
Deltans living in the coastal communities will soon heave a sigh of relief, following the construction of road networks in the area. The state commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye, who disclosed this while inspecting the 2.193 km Rigid concrete pavement road project in Obitobun, Elolo, Ajakruogbo, Urubu road in Ogidigben Community, Warri South West,
…frowned at continued neglect of region …tasks NDDC, Niger Delta ministry to ensure better accountability …expressed solidarity with Benue people …says, Amnesty program necessary for peace in region The Leaders, elders, traditional rulers and political leadership of the Niger Delta region, rose from a meeting on Thursday and came out with some conclusions after their far-reaching deliberations
The Delta State Government on Sunday berated the immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, over his alleged comment that the All Progressives Congress would extend its coast in the South-South by installing an APC governor in Delta State. Oshiomhole had during a mega rally of the APC held at the Samuel Ogbemudia
Three persons were, yesterday, attacked by herdsmen at Ovwor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, while another lady was reportedly raped in what was described as reprisal attacks by the herdsmen. The attack is coming less than a month after a herdsman was killed while another was maimed during an alleged
