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 Rivers State commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam -George has revealed that the state governor, Nyesom Wike survived five assassination attempts in eleven months, describing as callous and insensitive, recent denials by the Police that the governor's life was at risk.
A pan Niger Delta Civil Society Group under the aegis of the Foundation for Human Rights and Anti Corruption Crusade FHRACC, have called on the Executive Governor of Delta State to complete the Ayakoromo bridge project or face mass protest from the riverine communities.
The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the decision to seek a short-term loan of N30 billion to finance the completion of key projects in the critical sectors of education, housing, road and other Infrastructural development. The state commissioner for Finance, Maxwell Ebibai, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 75th meeting
Youths in Akwa Ibom State, weekend, continued their protest over alleged refusal by Exxon-Mobil to relocate its headquarters to the state, disrupting socio-economic activities at Ibeno, the operational base of the company. The youths, under the umbrella of Ibeno Youth Presidents’ Forum, Ulok Ulok People’s Assembly and Ibeno Chapter of Ijaw Youth Council, barricaded the
The Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged International Oil Companies and other corporate organisations that suspended their operations in the state in the heat of hostilities, to come back, saying that normalcy had since returned to the area. Okowa who stated this in Warri while addressing representatives of 17 cluster communities
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has discarded an ongoing convention by one of its factions in Okrika, Rivers state, as a gross violation of the law, admonishing all to disregard the process and its outcome. Spokesman of the IYC, Henry Iyalla, in a statement made available to journalists Saturday, said the apex Ijaw youth body
WARRI-Prince Ebimene Fetimi, a leader in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North local government area of Delta State, has commended Chief Michael Johnny, the out- going chairman of Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF, for conducting a peaceful and transparent election for the foundation, which produced Mr. Jude Ukori as chairman-elect. Fetimi, in a statement, said “the
GBARAMATU-Oil-rich Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has threatened to pull out of the Global Memorandum of Understanding, GMoU, with Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, following what appear to be a deteriorating relationship between the company and the riverside community over demand for electricity by the people. Gbaramatu Voice
...As Omare prays for more wisdom for Tompolo to lead N-Delta emancipation
THE management of the Benson Idahosa University has threatened to sanction beneficiaries of Federal Government Scholarship Programme under the Presidential Amnesty in the institution. The students had on Wednesday caused a lock down at the institution during a protest over non-payment of their monthly stipends by the presidency. They set-up bonfires within the university campus
The leadership of Ijaw Youth Council IYC worldwide, have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government’s policy on modular refinery, saying it will help address the environmental challenges posed by local refineries in the region. President of IYC worldwide, Eric Omare, stated this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while briefing newsmen on the state of the
A foremost leader of the Niger Delta region, Chief Edwin Clark has reiterated the need for Mobil Producing to relocate its headquarters to Eket in Akwa Ibom state, saying it is very cruel and unfair for the company to continue operating from Lagos. Clark who spoke at the General Assembly of Pan Niger Forum, PANDEF
Bayelsa State governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has explained reasons why his administration conceived the Education Development Levy with compulsory contribution by key stakeholders in the state. According to Governor Dickson, though the state has invested heavily in the provision of needed infrastructures in various parts of the state, the education development levy is expected to
A coalition of Itsekiri social groups; the Itsekiri Coalition Movement (ICM), has given the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) a 21-day ultimatum to commence attending to its list of demands, bordering on issues of development and marginalization, or face the wrath of Itsekiri nation.The group, which led a crowd of angry protesters to the Warri
Traditional Rulers and the authorities of the Bayelsa State Police Command have commended the Chairman of the Brass Local Government Council, Hon. Bello Bina over the decision to embark on the construction of a twin security tower to tackle sea piracy. The Police authorities through the State Commissioner, Asuquo Mba described the construction of the
Oil-rich Keyangbene community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta has announced April, 8, 2017 for the conduct of community election. Briefing newsmen, the Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Derick Ojogun, said, indigenes who are interested should obtain their forms from the Electoral Board starting from March 27th to April 3rd, 2017.
The Ijaws of Edo State have condemned the exclusion of their communities from the 2017 list of projects to be executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), added that this act of exclusion is a confirmation of the marginalization, deprivation, denials and total neglect the Ijaws of Edo State have been suffering. Over 35
The people of Ogbinbiri and Ogbudugbudu community of Dibi field, Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, have appealed to the state government to prevail on the leadership of the Ijaw Regional Development Council, IRDC to allow equity in the chairmanship position of the body. The people, in a statement by their chairman, Mr Ebi
Itsekiri ethnic nationality in Delta State is poised for war with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, over alleged marginalization in the allocation of 375 projects for which tenders were invited last week Wednesday. Leaders of the ethnic group and the monarch, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, are seething over their zero share of
The Ijaw National Congress, INC, Eastern Zone has condemned the harassment of a right activist, Ms. Ann-Kio Briggs who led a peaceful rally recently in Yenagoa, the state capital condemning the allocation of land to the Fulani herdsmen for grazing. Briggs who was physically assault by hoodlums at the venue of the rally told a
The Federal Government has commissioned a project to check crude oil theft, illegal transfer at sea and piracy. The National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, while commissioning the project called Nigerian Security Element Project 2 (NICEP) yesterday in Calabar, Cross River State said: “It is an attestation that the Federal Government is determined to
Humbled by the uncommon kindness of the Almighty God and an unequivocal expression of preference by the good people of Ondo State, exemplified by the victory of our great party at the last gubernatorial election, I am extremely delighted to share with you all the joy of this day of glory.We are grateful to Almighty
Toru-Orua, the hometown of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, was agog with activities marking the presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition to the Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom, King Richardford Orukarebai Koroye, following his coronation in 2012. The ceremony attracted eminent personalities from within and outside the state including, the state Deputy
*Urges Buhari to quickly constitute a dialogue team *Calls for the immediate commencement of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
•As he calls on the Federal Government to prioritize the development of Niger Delta. •Canvasses for partnership OGULAGHA—In pursuance of a hitch free Niger Delta imbued with uninterrupted peace, the founder of One Love Community Development and Promotion of Peace Initiative, OLCDPPI, a Non Governmental Organization in Delta State, Apostle (Dr.) Godspower Tomone have continued
Two days after, whereabout of Chairman still unknown As community shut down over protest OGULAGHA-There have been reported case of tension in Ogulagha Community, the headquarters of Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State following the whisking away of the community chairman, Capt. Solomon Prebor on Monday by the Nigerian Army. Confirming
Report reaching Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper reveals that, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta State has been released from prison in the United Kingdom. According to his media aide, he was released few minutes past noon upon a court order. His media aide, Mr. Tony Elumenor confirmed the release to newsmen today as the
Barr. Alabh speaking after a friendly match between the George Turnah FC and the Julius Pondi FC organised by the George Turnah Foundation at the Kolo Township Stadium in Kolo Town, Bayelsa State on Sunday penultimate week has tasked leaders to support the development of young talents. In reiterating his commitment for the development of
A Niger Delta based Students Union Body, the National Association of Ogulagha Students, NAOCS , in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State have yesterday organised a mega students convention to learn its voice on the position of the Niger Delta in the Nigerian State. Speaking on the topic “Is the Niger-Delta duly Treated in
As Ogbe-Ijoh Warri monarch calls for calm
Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper have gathered that as the presentation of staff of office ceremony draws near, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, emmiseries of the United States, British Government with the host of others will be flooding Oporoza for the occasion. Sources within the Kingdom disclosed to our correspondent that preparations are on top
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. (Deacon) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has congratulated HRM Major-General Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on his 10th anniversary on the throne billed for Saturday 26 November 2016, saying he remains a shining example of promoting inter-ethnic harmony in the state. Otuaro, in a letter to the
*Hails Udu Youth Council for resolutions while maintaining that they are brothers *Says we are not joking
5 injured in Sandfield two, Warri corner as residents cries out
Vows to deal with instigators of war WARRI–Urhobo Youths Operating under the auspices of Udu Youth Council, UYC an umbrella body covering all youths in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have today condemned calls for war with their alleged Ijaw brothers. The youth group however, appeals to Ijaws not to vacate their land,
