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.
Polobubo community of Egbema kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, has reaffirmed their threat to shutdown Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) operations in the area. Tsekelewu community who is a host community to the Opuama Flow Station within the Oil Mining Lease – OML 40, operated by NPDC asserted that the issues
The governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the reconstitution of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council. According to an official memo signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Patrick Ukah, on Monday, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperiuo (rtd.) will function as the chairman. ALSO READ: Okowa Dissolves
Ex-Niger Delta militants have urged companies and businesses that left the region following the era of militancy to return because they have resolved to ensure uninterrupted peace in the region, henceforth. The former militant warlords, who also called on interventionist agencies to work together with them to sustain the peace and ensure the development of
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has, on Saturday, stated that the present administration will not fail the people of the state. He affirmed that Governor Okowa- led administration is determined to ensure that it finishes strong and enthrones a better and secured Delta for future generations. Barrister Otuaro made this
...Okowa says it is sign PDP will takeover centre in 2023
A mammoth crowd attended the Delta State Mega Rally of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Asaba, capital of the state, on Saturday. The Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, former governors of the state, Chief James Ibori and Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, state chairman of the party,
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the dissolution of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council. This is sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the Council. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Patrick Ukah, on Friday. ALSO READ: 2023: Okowa asks Deltans to
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The Oneh Eh Eta Onne, Paramount ruler of Onne Clan in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers state, HRH Emere J.D Osaronu, has joined his ancestors. His death was announced by one of his daughters — Princess Dorathy Osaronu, on her Facebook wall. She said her heart was broken in several places and lamented she
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, said yesterday, his government has received the list of illegal refineries from local council chairmen. He promised to provide financial support to the chairmen to hire bulldozers and swamp buggies to destroy the sites. The governor also asked the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Eboka Friday, to provide adequate
...Dikio urges ex-agitators to be law abiding
...Cites negative impact of dredging activities
Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Delta State, renowned ljaw born environmentalist and leader, Engr. Messiah Olaye, has opined that Governor lfeanyi Okowa, is free to choose his successor. Olaye made this call during a media parley in Warri on Monday. He lamented that too many political stakeholders have expressed their views forgetting to
In commemoration of the World’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2022, Shedrack Agediga Foundation, SAF along with other sister foundations have disclosed their readiness to collaborate with various Local Government Areas across Delta state in enhancing cleanliness of the state and also sensitized traders of Effurun market to desist from dumping
Niger Delta stakeholders from the four local government areas of Rivers State along the abandoned portion of the East-West Road, have issued 48 days ultimatum to the Federal Government to reconstruct the road or they will ensure its total shutdown in protest. The chairman of Eleme Local Governnment Area , Hon Obarilomate Ollor, announced the
The people of Gelegelegbene, an Ijaw community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo state, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, celebrated their annual Owu (masquerade) festival with several dignitaries present. GbaramatuVoice gathered that the festival started with masquerades displaying with traditional songs round the community. There were cultural dance performance from different groups and
In line with its commitment towards enhancing academic performance of pupils, Ernest Bebenimibo Foundation, EBF, on Tuesday, equipped Local Authority Primary SchooL, Bolowoghu in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State with educational materials such as schoolbags, notebooks and writing materials. The foundation presented the materials to the school authority, stressing that this is
The Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, has raised the alarm over the damaged Tombia Bridge across the River Nun in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state built by the Federal Government 20 years ago. Diri said the damage was caused by erosion due to illegal dredging activities that had affected the edges of the
The Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, has warned operators of illegal refineries who are planning to relocate to the state as a result of the ongoing clampdown in neighbouring Rivers State, to steer clear of Bayelsa. According to him, the state cannot afford to also be polluted by soot as it is the situation in
There was breakdown of law and order in the Ugbuwangue area of Warri as Hausa traders and Itsekiri youths clashed. A resident told newsmen there was shooting all through the night, which made many residents flee the area. The clash was allegedly caused by misunderstanding resulting from collection of levies in the market. ALSO READ:
The Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, said that, against the report in the section of the media, no person reportedly died from the Salvation Ministries church collapsed building in Okpanam Road, Asaba, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. Chief Ukah, while speaking to a team of journalists at the scene
As the race for Delta state 2023 governorship gets hotter, Senator James Manager has paid a visit to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo in his private residence. Details of their discussion were not made available to newsmen but analysts say it may not be unconnected to the 2023 aspirations of James Manager to
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the manhunt for 19 persons over alleged involvement in the operation of local crude oil refining in the state. Wike gave the directive in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday. He also revealed the steps being undertaken by the government to redress the soot epidemic in the state.
Report reaching GbaramatuVoice has it that, a popular pastor and the founder of Shammah Divine Zion Ministry, with headquarters on Apala road, in Warri, Delta State, Pastor Simeon Andafa, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 63, on Sunday. Details shortly.. For publication of your news content, articles, live event
The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Akwa, at the weekend, said that the board will do everything possible to retrieve all its equipment abandoned at the port for many years. Speaking during a zoom meeting with stakeholders from the nine states of the Niger Delta and the diaspora, Akwa called
Preparations for the 2022 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture have commenced in earnest, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Secretary to Maris Trust Council, organisers of the event, has said. Speaking at the weekend in Asaba, Delta State, Comrade Egugbo noted that the public service lecture remains unique being conceptualised to dissect issues affecting the society
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has charged the state Commissioner of Police to collaborate with other security agencies, council chairmen and traditional rulers to fish out all those involved in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for prosecution. The governor accused those engaged in the illicit acts of being responsible for the environmental pollution endangering
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, has commended the management and staff of the GbaramatuVoice Newspaper for the Niger Delta Annual Media Dinner/Workshop held on 6th January, 2022, at the Bon Hotel, Warri. Speaking at the occasion through one of his Senior Special Advisers — Hon. Arex Akemotubo, he said: “I want
A renowned environmental rights activist of Niger Delta extraction, Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff, has charged stakeholders in the region, especially those in the oil and gas bearing communities, not to compromise by palm greasing from oil companies which do not operate in line with environmental best practices. Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator/CEO of a foremost
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has placed an immediate ban on street prostitution and night club activities in parts of Port Harcourt. Wike, who made this known in a New Year broadcast on Saturday, said the move is to curtail open display and solicitation of sexual services, drug abuse and public intoxication that takes
The Delta State Government said it would no longer tolerate street begging and child hawking during school hours. The state said it would embark on a raid to apprehend culprits in the New Year. The chairman of the State Child’s Rights Implementation Committee, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Kevwe
Traders, seafarers and marine workers who ply the Bakassi waters for their livelihoods have allegedly been blocked from entering Cameroon since last week. Before the blockade, both Nigerians and other nationals regularly move palm oil, petroleum products, bags of rice effortlessly in and out of Cameroon using illegal means and routes. ALSO READ: DG, NIMASA
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five persons as unknown gunmen who attacked Morfor Motor Park in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, and engaged police operatives in a gun battle. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Bright Edafe, who confirmed the attacks in a statement, said two of
Tragedy has truck in Bayelsa State following the death of eight persons in a boat accident. The victims were said to include a pastor and a sick woman, who was being taken to a health centre. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday evening between Ogboinbiri and Amassoma in the Southern Ijaw Local
The Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor and on Political Matters, Prince Austin Ozobo, has urged politicians to fight crimes in the Niger Delta region by building the youth through skill and vocational training, employment as well as education and moral development. Ozobo made the call on Wednesday at the Kiagbodo annual convention in
Effurun market women in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, wrote to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State over alleged plans by the Uvwie council to eject or domolish their 40 lock-up stores, with a demand of N500,000 when the case is still in court. The market women had also planned to embarked
