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 second coronation anniversary of the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe Agadagba), took place on Tuesday, at Oporoza community, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The colourful event attracted a lot of dignitaries and men of varied means from far and near,
…says; ”implement El-Rufai’s committee recommendations Following his declaration for a second term in office, earlier in the week, the Ijaw Women Connect, IWC, a socio-political group that protects the interest of Women of the Ijaw ethnic stock, has told President Buhari, not to pull the cart before the horse. The group advised President Buhari to first,
In a moving birthday tribute, that draws tears from those who read it, a 10 year old girl from Delta State, in the heart of the Niger Delta, epitomizes the virtues of the ex-freedom fighter that is regarded as a hero of his people. The girl, Merylynn Pondi aptly reflected the feelings of the people of
…commends take-off of academic activities at Maritime University …calls for end to FG cases against Tompolo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has hailed Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) on the occasion of his 47th birthday, tomorrow Thursday. As High Chief Ekpemupolo clocks 47 and heads towards the golden age of
A total of 11 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at Lagos ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday. The NPA disclosed in its daily “Shipping Position” in Lagos that nine of the vessels were waiting to berth with petrol. The publication noted that another four ships would berth
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has thrown its weight behind plans by Friends of the Earth Netherlands to take Shell to court, if it does not act on demands to stop its destruction of the climate, adding that this will help Niger Delta communities take similar action and save their environment
The protest over hike in tuition fees embarked upon by students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, entered the second day on Tuesday in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students have been protesting since Monday against hike in their tuition fees ranging from N25,000 to N35,000, to
Senior Pastor of the Christ Chosen Church of God, Oranmiyan branch, Pastor Benson Iyobosa Isibor, has been killed by yet to be identified gunmen. This is coming one week after one Pastor Pius Eromosele was abducted and killed by suspected herdsmen at his farm. Late Pastor Isibor was killed on Monday evening at about 7pm while he was returning
…we adhered strictly to the tenets of our engagement with our hosts – Company A brewing disagreement between the operators of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30; Heritage Energy Operational Services (HEOS) and its 111 host communities is threatening production in the nation’s largest oil field. Expressing their dissatisfaction with alleged breach of agreements by
Is there any name you have always wanted to bear? You have less than 24 hours to do that. Why? It is Name Yourself Day. This means that you can choose whatever name you want as a form of self-expression. Names are a major form of identity that is mostly given when a baby is
The Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) ponzi scheme has announced that it is shutting down — for good. The scheme said on its website that the closure is as a result of the death of its founder, Sergei Mavrodi. Mavrodi died in March after suffering from heart attack. “After much deliberation, we have made the conclusion that continuing the system
Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has said that he did not mandate anybody to hold meetings with the Ijaws on behalf of the palace, adding that Col. Paul Ogbebor (retd), who claimed he held meetings with the Ijaws on behalf of the palace was on his own. The monarch who made the clarification when members
Some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have given reasons why many of them nag in relationships than their male counterparts. Many males assume that women have inclination for nagging if they want something done for them, an attitude that annoys or irritates the targeted person. However, some women, who spoke with the News Agency
The wife of the governor of Akwa Ibom, Mrs Martha Emmanuel, has built and furnished 24 bungalow houses for widows and widowers in the state since 2015. Mrs Emmanuel disclosed this during the maiden edition of Eket Women’s Day Celebration in Eket Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. She said that the houses
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has promised to execute more development projects at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, made the pledge at the 30th convocation ceremony of FUTO, where he was given an honorary doctorate degree in Management Technology (D. M.Tech) honoris causa. At the same
A former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Pastor Power Ziakede Aginighan, has hailed the recent directive issued by President Muhammed Buhari, which has led to the take-off of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. In a statement he issued in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, Aginighan, who is a member of
After 11 years of interregnum, a new traditional ruler has emerged in the Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom. A community leader, High Chief Z. D. Egbunu, was yesyester (April 7th) chosen to mount the throne of his forefathers. At a well-attended general meeting of the Perebiyenmo Ruling House in Arogbo Kingdom, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State,
Below are unbelievable photos of the deplorable state of Omotimipere primary school in Akparemogbene community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as captured by GbaramatuVoice Correspondent. Only three dilapidated buildings serve as classrooms for the pupils such that the majority of them take lessons in the open despite the cold weather. See images below…
…we are committed to fulfilling our obligations – Chevron Local Content Contractors (LCC) across Ijaw communities in Delta State on Thursday, shut down the premises of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Warri as they protest against what they termed the marginalization of their members by the American oil giants. Meanwhile, the management of the oil company
The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP leaders in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as well as, endorsed him for a second tenure, for his service delivery in the Council area. This took place at an enlarged meeting held in Warri, where the member representing the
…successor raises alarm over shoddy handover note; ”that is a maze of words and figures that left many questions unanswered”. Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been released on bail by officials of the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC. Gen. Boroh, who
Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has promised to focus on the reintegration of beneficiaries into the society. Dokubo made the pledge while speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, stating that there would be no new entrants into the programme during his tenure. He said that many persons from the
It was drama on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo state capital as pregnant women with their protruding stomachs march on the State Specialist Hospital protesting outrageous medical fees introduced by the present administration in the state. For hours, medical activities were disrupted by the expectant women who lamented the 300 percent increase. Numbering about 200
30 students are to be awarded scholarships as part of the activities set to mark this year’s birthday celebration of Niger Delta iconic living legend, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo on April 12, 2018. This information gathered by GbaramatuVoice, from multi-reliable sources, albeit, on the condition of anonymity, because they were not authorised to
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured officials of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, of partnership in setting up a youth development centre in the university. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, gave the assurance when the Founder of the university, Senator Ibok Essien and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Celestine Ntuen
Some former militant leaders, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-Agitators Association (NDREA), have urged the new Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Co-ordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, to weed out corrupt elements in the amnesty office or face the same disgrace as his predecessor, Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd). The ex-militant leaders
Niger Delta philanthropist, High Chief Mike Loyibo, on Friday, March 23 showered some indigent people of the state, with cash awards, totally about N15 million. The event which took place at Tuomo community, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, was to empower both youths and elders from various communities in the Niger Delta.
The Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network of the Social Science Research Council, New York, Dr. Cyril Obi, says coastal communities in Nigeria may soon experience violent conflicts due to the rise in the ocean level that could lead to flooding. He said this during an interview with our correspondent shortly after a conference
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved the caretaker committees in the 18 local government areas of the state. The House Speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun, announced the dissolution on Tuesday at a plenary, following the expiration of additional six months tenure of the caretaker committees. The News men reports that the assembly had earlier
Niger Delta ex-militant leaders on Tuesday warned the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, against saboteurs and corrupt employees in the Amnesty Office. The ex-agitators under the auspices of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-agitators Association (NDREA) told Dokubo that such corrupt and selfish elements were behind the downfall of his predecessor, Brig.
•expresses loyalty, appreciation to Gbaramatu monarch A newly installed chief in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Engr) George Timiyan, who was recently conferred with the traditional title of Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba), has said that the Nigerian Maritime University will be made safe for everyone, who is interested
AFTER several months of intrigues, former Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), has taken over as National Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, an umbrella body of the people of the South-South geo-political zone. Nkanga, in a statement, yesterday, confirmed that the National Executive Council, NEC, was inaugurated by the National
The Ijaw women, under the auspices of Ijaw Women Connect (worldwide) has declared their support for the appointment of woman activist, Hilda Dokubo, as a Personal Assistant to the new Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof Charles Dokubo. In a statement titled; ‘Hilda Dokubo is qualified to
…says; ”it is a mystery to us. challenges Minister to publish names of beneficiaries The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, in a statement released by its President, worldwide, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, has challenged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to substantiate a statement credited to him over an alleged youths training programme, he was quoted to have
The Amanyanabo of Okochiri Community in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Tom, said on Sunday that the era of the use of arms as an instrument of seeking government attention was over. Ateke, who is a former Niger Delta agitator, described as criminals those using arms to draw
