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 Enaibo Asiayei The National Assembly has been tasked to restructure the policy framework governing the operations of agencies and structures established for the development of the Niger Delta region. This was part of the demands of the Niger Delta Amnesty Vendors Association (NDAV), contained in a communique issued in Warri Delta state on Wednesday
…I started life as a poor fisherman – Fiyewei …Dad taught us to be honest – Barr. Gideon, first son A prominent chieftain in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, whose 55th birthday held yesterday at his residence in Warri, has disclosed in a brief chat
The Federal Government has approved $64.2m for the power project in Escravos communities in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The approval was granted at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House yesterday. Speaking with journalists on some of the outcomes of the
…another 5,000 bpd modular refinery to be ready, October ..vision, part of implementation of FG 16-point agenda The first modular refinery owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources, in the Niger Delta region, located in Ogbele, Rivers State, is expected to refine 10,000 barrel of crude oil daily, after its upgrade from 1,000bpd capacity come November.
The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Benin River Port, on completion, would significantly improve the state’s economy through international linkage with actors in the global shipping business. Obaseki who gave the assurance in commemoration of the World Maritime Day marked on September 27 each year, explained that “the Benin River
By Shina Badmus An ex-agitator, General Preye Alamene, has said that the recent protest by ex-militants in Bayelsa state, calling for the removal of the coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, over the nonpayment of their monthly stipends, can ruin the amnesty programme. The ex-agitator made this remark during an interview with GbaramatuVoice
The 10th traditional ruler of Arogbo Ijaw community, in Ese Odo council area of Ondo State, the Agadagba of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom, Pere Zaccheaus Egbunu, wants constitutional roles for monarchs to enable them contribute to the development of the country. “Apart from the statutory advisory role stipulated for the Council of Chiefs as contained in
By Shina Badmus Yet again, Ofonigeinghan a community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has been struck by the unending activities of flood that is ravaging the communities. The rise in water level of the river has caused a complete takeover of their community, hence leaving the people homeless. Since there is no
…248 Justices of the Peace sworn-in …It is part of the peace building process By Shina Badmus Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, has said the Justice of the Peace (JP) honour is not a chieftaincy title but a call to duty and responsibility. He made this remark during the swearing-in
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will lead a train of global icons, including business and political leaders, activists, academics, and civil society groups, to Ekpoma, in Edo Central Senatorial district, for the 29th Memorial Day Celebration of former governor of old Bendel State (now Edo and Delta states), Prof. Ambrose Alli. In a
By Enaibo Asiayei The people of Uvwie in Delta state, after waiting patiently for so long without getting justice from the Judiciary, the National Assembly and even the presidency, have decided to beat the drums of war as they are now ready to damn any consequence to resist the continued illegal acquisition and occupation of
By Loveth Ojogun Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA) has accused the Delta State Governor, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa of socially discriminating against the Ijaws citing as an example his refusal to visit the flooded Ijaw communities. In a statement signed jointly by its national coordinator, Arerebo Salaco and Obiri Jonathan, the national spokesman, IIA said: “While he has placed emphasis
Amaju Pinnick on Thursday won the presidential election Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to retain his seat as the federation’s president. “Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF President. He scored a total of 34 votes, Maigari 8 votes, Ogunjobi 2 votes, and Okoye 0 votes,” NFF confirmed his victory in a tweet. Details later Share your story with
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. Governor Wike said though some of the Presidential aspirants seeking his support have offered him the position of Vice President in
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has stated that he is glad that the choice of His Majesty, Pere Doubra Egbunu as the Agadagba of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state is a free choice of the people through their revered kingmakers and in line with extant Chieftaincy Laws
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan The member representing Warri Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, has appealed to the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), its Delta state counterpart including relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) to urgently visit Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the Warri North Local Government Council axis of the Warri Federal Constituency
By Enaibo Asiayei The duo of Jeremi Ombebe and Ayaware Oroupade have instituted a case against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In the suit no: FHR/WR/CS/69/18, which the duo instituted at the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, they are asking the court among others to compel the respondent to file an audited report of
By Loveth Ojogun Graduation ceremony of the Itsekiri Regional Development Committee (IRDC) Skill Acquisition Program took place recently at its Secretariat in Warri, Delta State. There were 438 beneficiaries of the programme sponsored by NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). In his speech, Mr Sam Daibo,Area Manager, PGPA Field Operation, who representated Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Fishermen of the oil-rich Ogoni ethnic nationality, Rivers state, have raised the alarm that oil has taken over their rivers, causing fishes and crabs to run away. The anglers spoke at Ogoni Freedom Centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state, when Health of Mother Earth Foundation and other Non-Governmental
By Abai Francis Chief Micheal Johnny, one of the leading contenders for the Delta South Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asserted that he is the most reliable and tested of all the contenders. “I am more reliable, more transparent, more tested and trusted. Among other contenders. I am
By Loveth Ojogun Mr. Jacob Abai, the publisher of GbaramatuVoice, has reiterated that the newspaper is a brand that has come to stay. He made the assertion when presented with an award of Excellence Performance in Reporting and Intellectualism by the Progressive Youths of New Jerusalem Zion, Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri
Niger Delta creek warlords under the auspices of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) on Monday backed the second term ambition of President Muhammadu Buhari . The militants declared that Buhari is the only Nigerian President that has shown practical commitment to peace and willingness to develop the Niger Delta region. The Leader, RNDA, ‘Maj.-Gen’.
By Isaac Olamikan Sampson Funpuwei, ex-Niger Delta agitator, has appealed to his colleagues, who hitherto were planning to go on a massive protest march in parts of the Niger Delta region on the basis of what they described as the high handedness of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and coordinator
…We have not benefited anything from Okowa’s government, say residents By Shina Badmus & Enaibo Asiayei Gbekebor, a community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, an Ijaw community known for fishing, have for a very long time been suffering from land erosion. The community is gradually going into extinction as its boundary has been
Isreal Sunny-Goli, the only lawmaker in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said the state Governor, Seriake Dickson, was after him following his refusal to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson in a damning statement accused Sunny-Goli of cultism and masterminding all
…As children study under stressful environmental condition By Shina Badmus & Godbless Motiola Polobubou, is a community in Warri North Local Area of Delta State. It is an Ijaw community known for fishing and farming. It has for a very long time been suffering from flooding. The community is gradually going into extinction as the
By Isaac Olamikan For a long time to come, the memories of the GbaramatuVoice third anniversary celebration which climaxed on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, at the prestigious KFT Place in Warri, Delta State with lectures, awards presentations and entertainment among others, will linger. As early as the first crow of the cock, that eventful day
The Federal High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to pay the sum of N10.5 million as compensation to journalist, Jones Abiri, over his illegal detention for two years by the security agency. At the resumed hearing on Thursday, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba stated that the DSS did not deny arresting and detaining
…Admonish him to call security agencies to order By David Owei Representative groups and leaders of the Ijaw indigenous nationality have written a strongly worded letter to President Muhammadu Buhari in which they called on “the Federal Government to urgently address the continuous harassment of its citizens, especially elder statesmen and women that have contributed to
By Enaibo Asiayei The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has conducted Computer-Based Tests for 2,835 candidates out of the over 4,000 that applied for the Commission’s Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Scheme for 2018. Speaking at the Rivers State University, ICT Centre, venue of the aptitude test, the Director, Education, Health and Social Services, Mr. Goshua Okejoto, explained that the choice
All is now set for the GbaramatuVoice third anniversary award/induction into the hall of fame scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th at the prestigious KFT Event Place located near the NNPC Housing Complex off Airport Road, Warri, Delta State. As you are reading this over 800 beautifully designed invitation cards for the showstopper event have been
By Isaac Olamikan The publisher of GbaramatuVoice Newspaper, the acclaimed Most Influential Newspaper in the Niger Delta region, Mr. Jacob Abai, has said that this year’s 3rd Anniversary and Award Dinner of the publication is geared towards fostering unity amongst Niger Deltans within and beyond Nigeria. Addressing the media today at GbaramatuVoice Media House, Warri,
Eight Greek maritime experts billed to facilitate the training of 2,500 beneficiaries of the Amnesty Programme, have arrived in the country. The training programme initiated by the Presidential Amnesty Office will soon be inaugurated. Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, expressed optimism that the project, which
…Gives FG 48hours ultimatum to explain By Enaibo Asiayei PAN Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed its total condemnation of “the action of heavily armed men of the Nigerian Police Force’s unwarranted invasion and takeover of the Abuja residence of national elderstateman, Chief Edwin Clark, OFR, CON, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, under the unfounded allegation of stockpiling of weapons from the
The board, management and staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic death of former Acting Managing Director of the Commission, Pastor Power Aginighan, in a motor accident at Mbiama, Rivers State, on Friday, August 31, 2018. He died with his son, Tammy Aginighan, and a
