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.
A popular Urhobo music maestro, Joseph Odjewhedje popularly known as Okpan Arhibo, is dead. Okpan who hails from Agbarho Kingdom of Delta State, died Tuesday at 75 years. GbaramatuVoice recalls that the music star was diagnosed with a kidney ailment in October 2021 and needed a transplant which was confirmed by the mucisian’s son, Kesiena
Effurun was agog on Sunday as a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Pius Donyegha, celebrated his diamond jubilee birthday anniversary thanksgiving service. GbaramatuVoice reports that it was a service dedicated to thanking God for his mercies upon the Ijaw leader. The event which was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God,
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on Saturday, ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primaries to elect its governorship candidate, has sounded a note of warning to those plotting to undermine his influence in Delta politics, saying that anyone conspiring to disgrace him shall suffer shame. The former governor, who stated this
The Ekeremor Elders Stakeholders Forum (EESF) has urged the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the Bayelsa West Senatorial District ahead of the 2023 general elections. The group insisted that the zoning formula, which alternates the district’s Senate and House of Representatives seats in the
In a bid to assist and provide better study environment to less privileged pupils and students in rural areas, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Delta Pikin Initiative in conjunction with Hilary Neots Foundation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, donated some educational materials to assist over 500 pupils in Delta State. They distributed school uniforms, bags, exercise
THE MOMENT DELTA STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, BARR. KINGSLEY BURUTU OTUARO UNVEILED HIS CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN ASABA
A group, Bomadi and Patani Political Mandate, has called on the Member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, to re-contest for the federal constituency seat come 2023. The group made the call at a press briefing in Asaba, the Delta State capital, shortly after endorsing him as their
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Tuesday, said he has been chosen as the next governor of the state come 2023. Otuaro also said he has the blessings of his boss, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to embark on the 2023 governorship project, insisting that nobody would ask him to step down.
Delta 2023: Deputy Governor Otuaro visits PDP delegates, leaders in Aniocha south, calls for support ●Intimates them of plans to succeed Okowa ●Hopes to preserve Okowa’s Legacies As the 2023 general elections approach, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsely Otuaro, has paid a consultative visit to delegates and leaders of the Peoples Democratic
Delta state lawmaker, Guwor, gives account of stewardship ●Itemises over 22 projects he has built ●Provided Jamb forms for over 1000 students The lawmaker representing Warri South-West constituency, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has given an account of his stewardship to his constituents. Hon. Guwor, in a statement he
The Isoko political class said the Ijaw and Isoko were brothers and sisters, therefore, they cannot say no to governorship quest to occupy Dennis Osadebe House, Asaba in 2023. Leaders of Isoko political class led by Pioneer Speaker in the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Emmanuel Okoro and Odion Godspower, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party,
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the personal attacks by his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike against his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu as “most unfortunate and totally uncalled for.” In a statement, the governor called on the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call to order, noting that the issues
The Association of Crayfish and Fish Traders’ Union in Delta state has called on the state government to help support the trade so that they can make more sales and profit. The association made this call when they paid a visit to the Chairman of Burutu Local Security Outfit, Hon. Godday Smith, aka Bounana-owei at
Ogbe-Ijoh Market Fire: Market chairman calls for permanent fire service station The Chairman, Warri Market Road Traders’ Development Association, Justice Iroro, has enjoined the Warri South Local Government Council for a permanent fire fighters’ service station at the market adding that this development will go a long way in curtailing incessant fire outbreaks in Warri
Residents of Nembe in Bayelsa have reported fresh oil leak, months after the Nov. 5 spill at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. OML 29, which encompasses the 97km Nembe Creek Trunk Line connecting oilfields to the Bonny Export Terminal is operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company,
MOTHER TONGUE: Bayelsa adopts Kolokuma Ijaw as central language The importance of mother tongue in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized as it is used as an identity of a people. Like any part of the country or any part of the world, a mothers tongue or local dialect is used to differentiate a person from
The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Udu Local Government in Delta State have assured the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Deacon Kinsley Otuaro of their support come 2023. The PDP leaders made this known on Thursday when the deputy governor paid the party leaders a consultation visit ahead of the 2023
The Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (KBO), has stated that his mandate to become the next governor of the state come 2023 is divinely ordained. Otuaro made this known on Thursday when he inspected his campaign office in Asaba, the state capital. GbaramatuVoice writes that as plans for the 2023 election progresses,
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has said that himself, his followers and those of Governor Godwin Obaseki do not feel accepted in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Shaibu said that they joined the PDP not because they wanted to do so but because they fell out with their erstwhile political godfather and
The lawmaker representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius Pondi, has stated that there is nothing like zoning in Delta state. GbaramatuVoice recalls that as the 2023 election approaches, there have been claims and counterclaims concerning the issue of zoning. It was earlier rumored that since the three senatorial zones have had a shot at the government
The member representing Warri South West in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has declared his intention to seek for re-election from members of his constituency in the 2023 election as a member of the state assembly and he is asking for their support. Guwor made this announcement on Friday in Warri
Ahead of the general elections, Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Delta state, has endorsed the speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for governor of Delta State come 2023. The group disclosed this in a statement issued to GbaramatuVoice saying that the experienced lawmaker has everything it takes to navigate
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. Governor Douye Diri has hailed the infrastructure drive in the Niger Delta and believes the oil-rich region will soon match Dubai’s developmental feat. He said this during the commissioning of the Mgbuoshimini-Nkpor Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Bayelsa governor praised his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike,
The Ijaw traditional rulers in Delta state have stated that there is nothing like power rotation or zoning agreement regarding gubernatorial election in the state as whenever the time for an election arises, politicians from all divides, contest and participate in the exercise. The Ijaw monarchs made their reservations known on Tuesday when they paid
Fear gripped students of Novena University, Ogume, in the Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, after a python invaded a female hostel in the school. Our correspondent gathered that the python was found early Monday, creating panic among students. A source in the university said students woke up around 5.30pm and found the
Delta 2023 Governorship: Otuaro declares intention to succeed Okowa …Expresses confidence people’s goodwill will help him prevail As the 2023 political calendar is gradually approaching in the country, politicians and contenders for political positions are already declaring their intentions to create the necessary awareness. Before now, GbaramtuVoice had reported that the Ijaws are clamouring for
Warri Ownership: Ogbe-Ijoh kingdom writes open letter to Okowa over Itsekiri monarch’s claims …Cautions Itsekiri monarch, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to avoid another round of crisis in Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Traditional Council has called on the governor of Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to call the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwase III,
The Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, has restated his resolve to encourage synergy between Isoko and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities that would engender growth and development of their people. The monarch who stated this when Professor Chris Akpotu, President General of Isoko Development Union, IDU, led his executive members, including women and youth leaders
Delta State Police Command, yesterday, said it has commenced investigation into the petition by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Futeyin, the General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, Effurun. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this development, said investigations are ongoing in the petition by Prophet Futeyin to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Ali
The Management of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has declared “No bra, no entry, no pants, no entry” policy into the school campus, especially for female students. Our correspondent gathered that some of the students, who did not wear bras and pants, were denied entry by security guards, who mounted the school gate to checkmate indecent
Ifiekporo community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, in the early hours of this morning, mobilised to shut down the portion of Ode Itsekiri Road leading to the depot of Matrix, Pinnacle Oil and Gas, AYM Shaffa and several companies in the area over alleged failure by the companies to sign a Memorandum
The Bayelsa State Vigilante Service has been vindicated over the Monday evening arrest of a 46years old man over suspicious attempt to lure three minors for ritual purposes. The minors rescued by the men of the State Vigilante Service, are between the ages of 11years and 12years. At the State Police Command, he claimed he
The National Coordinator, Centre For Peace And Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has urged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to use his remaining days in office to invest more in Warri to enable it regain its lost glory as the commercial nerve of the state. Chief Mulade made this remark on Monday, 21st February, 2022 during
Help save my father from dying, Shuun Bebe appeals to Deltans, Nigerians
The Managing Director of Brikari Nigeria Limited, waste management contractor of Bayelsa State Government, Bright Ayebakari, has disclosed that no week passes without officials discovering corpses of little children, severed body parts, arms and ammunition in refuse receptacles in the state. Ayebakari, who spoke to NDV in Yenagoa, on refuse disposal and challenges in the
