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.
•Threatens to shutdown NGC operation in Gbaramatu Gbaramatu communities affected by August 25, 2017 gas explosion along the Escravos to Warri gas pipeline has given two weeks ultimatum to the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) to carry out an assessment of the extent of damage done to the people and communities. The ultimatum as issued demands also
•Igoba community has just one government teacher, two community teachers By Loveth Ojogun As part of their effort to encourage learning culture among youths, the National Association of Gbaramatu Students, NAGS, recently paid an official visit to selected schools in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. NAGS, while on its official
•GYC backs welders protest •Chevron must adhere to the long established sharing formula-GYC President •All we are asking for is justice As part of their resolve to continue with their demand for justice and protection of the nascent peace in the area, the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, has again called on the Federal Government
•We are ready to play host to the Institution — Clan Chairman •Calls on FG to release the promised N2billion take-off grant As part of their efforts to ensure a smooth take-off of the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Gbaramatu Chapter, between Tuesday October 31 and Wednesday November 1, went
•We spent N278.4million on these projects – Chevron •We commend the sole sponsor of the projects – Comr. Ukori •More needs to be done – Community •DTSG is committed to developing coastal areas of the state – Chief of Staff •EGCDF has spent over N3billion on 116 infrastructural projects – Esimaje As an organization that is
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to involve experts in the destruction of illegal refineries in the country in order to avoid environmental degradation, adverse impact on humans and economic losses to the nation. The House resolution followed a motion sponsored by Honourable Owodigighe Ekpoattai and adopted at the plenary. While
•FG only interested in the oil revenue from Niger Delta A Niger Delta-based group, Coalition of Niger Delta Voices (CNDV) has described the Federal Government’s promise to see the Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko kick-off this October, as yet another symbol of failure and lies emanating from them. The group stated this in a release signed by Comr. Frank Ekpemupolo
•Engaging our welders, a precondition for peace – Wuruyai •Attempts to circumvent this demand will meet stiff resistance The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide in Delta state has called on both the Federal and State Government to prevail on Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, to get them involved in their ongoing project. The project, the group
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani, has stated that the development initiatives of Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF, complement the efforts of the states and Federal Government in developing the Niger Delta region. The Minister who stated this during the commissioning of Azama Zion community concrete jetty and Egbema Heritage Guest
•Use The Media To Attract Development •It Is Good To Serve God -Pastor Kesiye A former member of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, General Reuben Wilson has called on Niger Delta youths to eschew violence and seek the region’s peaceful development using the media as a vehicle. He made this
•Gbenekama Calls on JTF to provide security along that axis Daredevil armed men suspected to be pirates attacked a speedboat belonging to Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs which was on official assignment, dispossessing them of their money and other personal effects. Narrating the incident to our correspondent in Oporoza, Mr. Ebi Friday who witnessed the incident explained
•We Have Notified The Military Authority – NWA As part of the effort to press their demands home, the Nigerian Welders Association (NWA) Gbaramatu Unit, an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has set aside Monday, October 30, 2017 as a day for peaceful protest against Chevron Nigeria Limited’s obnoxious policies of exclusion. This was
Deputy Governor too civil to be involved in such shenanigan – Aide They are the handwork of mischief makers The Delta Ijaw Youths Movement for Political Advancement, DIYMPA, has called on the Executive Governor Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa to call his deputy to order over his high handedness in hand picking and the imposition of candidates
•We appreciate your conduct — EGCDF •We are ready to collaborate with you —Ukori In an effort to foster peace as well as achieve a uniform and accelerated development in their kingdom, the executives of Gbaramatu Youths Council (GYC) Worldwide, led by their President, Comr. Christopher E. Wuruyai yesterday visited the Chevron-sponsored Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development
…You must work to sustain peace – Otuaro …We are aware of the enormous task – Erebulu, Aduo III The people of Patani community were thrown into joyous celebration on Monday, following the successful presentation of Staff of Office to the new Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Barr. Peremobowei Shadrack Erebulu, Aduo III.
The National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS) has inaugurated its first parliament. The ceremony which held at the EGCDF Hall in Warri, Delta State, was graced by the Pioneer President, Egnr. Kestin Pondi among other past leaders. Addressing the Parliamentarians and those present, the chairman of the occasion, Engr. Kestin Pondi who was represented by
…We must get to the root of the matter-Omare …Calls for collaboration with traditional leaders, others Reacting to the news of the recent kidnap of the four foreign missionaries at Enekorogha community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the suspected militants or whosoever to
Aketekpe, Dickson, Otuaro, others to attend ceremony Following the selection and subsequent coronation of His Royal Majesty, Peremobowei Shedrack Erebulu, Aduo III, in August 2017 by the Kabowei Council of Chiefs as the new Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, all is now set for the presentation of his staff of office. The memorable ceremony is to
About nine persons have been allegedly hospitalised as the dreaded monkeypox disease hit Delta State. Sources told our correspondent on Thursday that six of the affected persons were from Agbor, where the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, hails from. A doctor at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba, who confirmed the development to newsmen said the
Ogbe-Ijoh Warri kingdom has urged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and security agencies to call Aladja community, their neighbour to order over an alleged unprovoked attacks. The attacks on Ogbe-Ijoh Community allegedly by Aladja community, took place last Sunday and in the early hours of Monday. An Ogbe-Ijoh leader and title holder, Chief Monday
…There is no single trace of Itsekiri in Okerenkoko High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo’s media Consultant and Niger Delta Development Advocate, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo, Thursday, faulted the claim by the Omadino Management Committee that the Nigerian Maritime University was illegally and wrongfully sited at Okerenkoko rather than Okerenghigho, Delta State. He insisted that
…We Have Suffered Exclusion from Job Placements …We understand your plights –EGCDF The women of Egbema communities, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on Chevron Nigeria Limited and Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) to save them from marginalization. They made this known during the EGCDF familiarization tour/community town hall meetings with
…Calls on NDDC to Complete the Sand filling project …Seeks Provision of Relief Materials For Flood Victims A call has gone to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa and other interventionist agencies to come to the rescue of Ayakoromo and other riverine communities that are being threatened by flood. This call was made
…To Offer Prayers for Peace, Harmony …He Is A Pace Setter-Ozobo, IPDI President In his quest to establish a peaceful coexistence among the villages and towns of Ijaw origin, the first class traditional ruler of Gbaramatu kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe, Agadagba) will tour the Tubutoru Ijaw Kingdom in Odigbo Local Government Area of
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request of N1.9 billion for the completion of Asaba township stadium brought to it by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The request of the governor was contained in a letter read during the plenary of the Assembly in Asaba by the Speaker of the House, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori.
The youths of Opuede community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has expressed their appreciation to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The appreciation is in recognition of the party zoning of the Oporoza Ward Councillorship position to their community in the forthcoming local council polls in the state. This
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Monday that all it required to award a contract was the approval of the tender board and not the minister’s endorsement. The Corporation said in statement that the clarification followed the publication of alleged lack of adherence to due process in the award of contracts by the
…Reiterate commitment to developing the kingdom …Urged the people to join hands in protecting oil facilities …We need infrastructural development–Communities In its bid to get acquainted with the people at the grassroots, the Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) on Saturday 7th October, 2019 embarked on a familiarization tour of some communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local
One of the Councillorship aspirants under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Okerenkoko Ward, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Dennis Bolei, has stepped down for Comr. James Dekawei, ahead of the primary election. In a statement made available to newsmen in Warri yesterday. In his words, “I,
…We Have Come To Bury PDP – State V/C, APC …APC cannot bring curse or trouble to you–Michael Johnny As part of the political realignment in preparation for the January 2018 local council polls in the state and the 2019 general election in the country, Delta State has been witnessing gale of defections.. The latest of such occurred on
The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has made nomination forms for female politicians who would be running for elective position in the forthcoming 2018 local government elections in the state free. However, the party pegged nomination forms for male chairmanship aspirants at N1 million and N200, 000 for councillorship aspirants. The party
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide on Saturday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the multinational oil companies doing business in the Niger Delta to set up special funds for the region’s development. IYC said the call became necessary following recent directive by the Federal Government, asking multinational oil companies to send funds to the
—2014 Agreement Must Be Implemented –Hon. Agbaibor —Calls on Governor Okowa To Intervene Following the refusal of the Itsekiris in Warri North Area of Delta State to allow an Egbema Ijaw indigene to occupy the office of Warri North Local Government Area Chairman since creation 26 years ago, the Egbema people are now set for
The alleged impeachment notice sent to the Delta State House Assembly seeking the removal of the Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, Hon. Ebikeme Clark, has been described as illegal and lacking in merit for failing to follow due process. Some councillors from Burutu Legislative Arm including the Wards 13 and 14 councillors; Hon. Joseph
As the Local Government Council Chairmen in Delta State held a valedictory Joint Account Allocation Committee [JAAC] meeting on Wednesday in Asaba, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has assured deltans that the state government will not set up any caretaker committee for the local government councils. Senator Okowa who spoke during the valedictory session stated that the
