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 Ebi Perekeme Renowned environmental expert, Engr. Olaye Messiah Doupade, has described the legal Victory of Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo at the Lagos High Court as the handiwork of God. Doupade disclosed this to newsmen in Warri, Delta state. In his congratulatory message, he expressed joy to God Almighty even as he thanked the
Governorship aspirants in the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state have expressed concern over the continued silence of the national Secretariat of the party on the mode of primary to be adopted, 48 hours to the election. Addressing newsmen in Akure, one of the aspirants, lfe Oyedele said the eleven aspirants are disturbed about the
Dismissed acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joy Nunieh, on Thursday, vowed that Nigerians would hear more from the can of worms she’s been opening over her face-off with Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, on National Assembly probe on NDDC. Nunieh spoke at the Government House Port Harcourt, Rivers
Blessing David, a 19-year-old girl, a member of Marine Girls cult group in Edo State, on Thursday said she slept with 10 men after cult initiation. David, who was initiated into the cult group in 2019, also disclosed that sleeping with men was part of the initiation rituals. The teenager made the disclosure at the
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Wednesday disclosed that the Federal Government and Delta State government had far-reaching discussions towards setting table for dialogue on demands of oil bearing communities and tasked them to be patient. Ijaw of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Itsekiri and Urhobo bodies, who spoke via their respective spokesmen, Chiefs Godspower Gbenekama, Mike
The people of Ilaje, under the aegis of Concerned Ilaje Coastal Communities Trustees (CICCT) in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, have advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to politicize or divert the Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project (GRIP) also known as EPZ from their land. In a communique signed by Prince Abayomi Ogunfemi,
Armed security operatives have surrounded the home of former managing director of the NDDC, Joy Nunieh, in Port Harcourt. Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike is reportedly moving to intervene in the stand-off. It was gathered that the former NDDC boss is due to appear before a House of Representatives Committee in Abuja today. More
By Ebi Perekeme Again, the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Gbaramatu Kingdom, Itsekiri and Urhobo bodies to embrace peaceful dialogue. Okowa also stated that the constant disagreements and threats across the region had chased away companies and some of the projects they are demanding for now. The governor’s advice is coming
By Ebi Perekeme The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Election Committee, has released the final list of candidates eligible to participate in the forthcoming triennial elective convention slated for Saturday 18-19 July, 2020 at Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State. The list signed by the IYC Eleco Chairman, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa and Secretary, Amb. Winston Amain, released
Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa state, has condemned those opposed to the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate Nimi Akinkugbe as the non-career ambassador nominee from Ondo state. Akinkugbe’s nomination elicited debate because she is from Rivers state. Some persons have argued that the president should not have nominated her because of her
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife, Edith and daughter have tested negative to COVID-19. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, who disclosed this in a statement in Asaba, Tuesday, said other members of the First Family also tested negative to the virus. Recall that the governor and his wife tested positive
Foremost Ijaw historian and the Ama-okosuwei of Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Pa John A. Ogio Okirika has been confirmed dead. He died at the aged of 91. The Chairman of Benikrukru Community, Mr. Solomon Eris Odu, disclosed this to GbaramatuVoice on Monday evening. Odu, stated that the Ama-okosuwei of the community gave up the
By Our Reporter The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has accused the national assembly of “bullying” the Niger Delta Development Commission (NCDC). Frank Akiefa, chairman, IYC western zone, and secretary, IYC national transition implementation committee, made the group’s position known in a statement issued on Sunday. In October 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a three-man committee
…Demand probe over deaths of fishes on waterways …Say, continuous negligence will lead to hostility in the region By Enaibo Asiayei & Ebi Perekeme The Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs, and the Movement for Itsekiri Oil/Gas producing Communities, MDIOGPC, on Sunday threatened to disrupt the $2.8 billion 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) if the Federal Government fails
High Chief Wellington Bobo the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom yesterday declared that the ultimatum given by the Gbaramatu Kingdom is long overdue and is very much in order. Chief Wellington Bobo the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom who spoke in Warri Delta State while addressing a group of selected journalists asserted that the best thing for
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has given a boost to agriculture in the Niger Delta region by reviving its six tonnes per hour rice mill at Elele-Alimini, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking after inspecting the multi-million-naira mill, the NDDC Acting Managing Director, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, said that the facility, which
The Dodo River Communities Development Association in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa on Thursday, July 9, 2020 inaugurated projects worth over N141.65 million funded by the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture. NAN reports that the beneficiary communities are Amatu I, Amatu II, Biabiri I, Bilabiri II and Bisangbene. The projects include Dodo River Secretariat
THE Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu, has rejected the move by the state House of Assembly to impeach the defected deputy governor. Justice Akeredolu rejection was contained in a letter she wrote to the House of Assembly in response to a directive that she should constitute a seven-man impeachment panel to probe
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has on Wednesday, called on the aggrieved Gbaramatu Kingdom and Itsekiri in the Escravos area of Warri South-West LGA to sustain dialogue to achieve a win-win outcome with the Federal Government (FG), over pending demands. This call is coming against the backdrop of the 10 days ultimatum given to
By Loveth Ojogun No fewer than 108 youths have been empowered by Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), with starter packs worth N69 million in Delta State. This empowerment programme came under EGCDF skills acquisition program in the state. GbaramatuVoice gathered that the program which started February 2019 was to build the capacity of community youths
The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the state’s 2020 revised Appropriation Bill of N282 billion. The passage of the bill followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation during plenary in Asaba. Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa had on Tuesday sent the Appropriation Bill to the House for approval.
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended its Deputy Speaker, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, for alleged gross misconduct while Mr Jamiu Maito, the Majority Leader, voluntarily resigned his position. Ogundeji and Maito are representing Odigbo Constituency 1 and Akoko Northwest Constituency 1 respectively. The house also suspended two other members–Mr Adewale Adewinle representing Ondo
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has directed members of the state executive council and his appointees to embark on compulsory COVID-19 test as part of measures to contain the spread of the virus, it was learnt yesterday. The directive, which was contained in an internal memo, also affected civil servants working within the Government House
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says development projects are executed in every local government area of the state to improve the socioeconomic life of the people. The governor stated that such holistic commitment to development is in keeping with the promise made to the people to serve them efficiently and leave the state better
By Ebi Perekeme The Gbaramatu Traditional Council, various communities’ leaders, youths and women of Gbaramatu kingdom are currently addressing a world press conference at the Pere Pavilion in Oporoza community over the 10-days ultimatum given to the Federal Government over marginalisation, relocation of NIMASA Floating Dockyard to Lagos, and other issues. Details shortly…
By Ebi Perekeme The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party,( PDP) has approved the application of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Alfred Agboola Ajayi requesting for the party’s waiver to enable him participate in the primary election of the party slated for 22nd July, 2020. In a press release by
The immediate family of the Late King of Akpor Kingdom, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Anele Orlu Oriebe, who was alleged to have died of Covid-19 has pleaded with the government of the state to release bones of the late king for proper burial in his kingdom. It
A Niger Delta development activist and scholar, who holds the traditional title of the Ibe-Uyadonwei (patriot) of oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Dennis Otuaro has congratulated Prof. Munakurogha Adigio on his appointment as the Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko. President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife, Edith Okowa, also tested positive. The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers
By Ebi Perekeme The triennial Elective Convention of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has been slated for Friday 10th of July, 2020 at Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the electoral committee, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa. According to him, “This is to inform the Zones, Chapters, Elders, Aspirants, Delegates and
By Our Correspondent The Ibe-soremowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade has condoled with the Tolar’s family and the peace loving people of Kokodiagbene Community over the death of Rev. Dr. I.C Tolar which occured on Sunday June 28, 2020. Chief Mulade said he received
By Ebi Perekeme Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Delta deputy governor has paid a condolence visit to the family of Ijaw elder statesman, Dr. I. C. Tolar, who died at the age of 75 on Sunday. Otuaro advised the family to be consoled by the fact that Tolar lived a fulfilled life while praying God to grant
…Ask FG to halt bidding of 57 Marginal fields By Ebi Perekeme Gbaramatu Kingdom on Sunday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the marginalisation been meted on them by the oil companies in the region. This is coming even as the kingdom threatens to shutdown petroleum operations in the Niger Delta region in the
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has deplored the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the state, saying it had become obvious that community transmission of the virus had reached an alarming and frightening proportion. In a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, the governor said that it was regrettable that many persons still think that the
A journalist, Mr. Theophilus Onojeghen, has tested positive for coronavirus in Warri, Delta state. Onojeghen, whose samples were taken at the treatment centre located in Central Hospital, Warri days ago, got his test result on Friday. He had contact with two patients, who are already receiving treatments, about three weeks ago. Onojeghen is Managing Editor
