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.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved that action be taken on the Technical Audit Report on all projects awarded between 2009 to 2015 by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. This is to ensure that there is value for the over N450 billion so far released for projects in the nine oil producing states. Minister of
With 7days left for the expiration of the 21 days ultimatum issued on the 7th of December, 2017 by the Ijaw Freedom Fighter to the Edo State Government and the Oba of Benin,the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday met with the leaders of Edo-Ijaws who made a commitment to peaceful co-existence,
•GbaramatuVoice has become the voice of the voiceless in Ijaw Land -Ijaw Leader A renowned Ijaw socio-cultural organization, Proudly Ijaw Indigenes of Nigeria (PIIN) has released the names of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, His Excellency, Henry Seriake Dickson; his Rivers State counterpart, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Niger Delta most read Newspaper
•To make Okerenkoko the ICT Hub is our concern-Sokoto The Executive Committee of Okerenkoko Federated Community, OFC, has declared that they are set to transform the community through massive deployment of infrastructural development. The Executive Committee stated this in their Annual Report signed by Engr. Ebikonde Victor Sokoto (General Secretary) of the community which a copy was made
•The oppression of Edo Ijaws is getting to a boiling point – IYC •Ijaws are not even allowed to produce councilors in Edo State – Omare As a way of finding a lasting solution to the incessant tribal challenge between the Ijaws and the Binis in Edo state, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called for the
The people of Ijaw-Apoi Land in Ese Odo local government of Ondo state, have raised the alarm over the impending tension between the Ijaws and Binis in Edo state and called the Federal government to urgently intervene before it escalate into a serious crisis. According to the people, the Ijaw communities in the Okomu Kingdom,
•Power packed crusade to be anchored by Apostle Bebenimibo All is now set for the annual Amasuo-Uge Festival by the Kunukunuma Federated Community (KFC) in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state. The festival is billed for 18th, 21st and 22nd December, 2017. This was contained in a release signed by the
He Is Now Fortified To Face The Administrative Cum Spiritual Challenge – Chief Gbenekama We Are Happy To Have Him Back – Council of Chiefs It was originally planned to be a solemn reception of the sort, but considering the influence he commands in the state/region, the organizers were neither able to keep it low
The Amananawei of Odimodi community and Binikarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, His Highness, High Chief Yangaboy Angalabiri JP, has been translated to join his ancestors, it was announced today. He passed on at the age of 125. Chief Yangaboy, who is also the Ama-okosuwei of Odimodi, in his lifetime, was an educationist and community leader, who
Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, who contested the PDP National Chairmanship position and lost, has congratulated the winner, Prince Uche Secondus. Dokpesi, who had earlier faulted the process of the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday, declared that “the delegates have spoken”. “Ì appreciate the delegates for voting at the convention
"We are ready to defend with the last drop of our blood for our kingdoms and kings."
SHILOH 2017 – President , Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo on Wednesday urged Christians to invest more in the word of God, the unequalled guarantee for the security of the saints, to enable them overcome the evil ones. Speaking at the opening service of the church’s annual Shiloh convention tagged: “New Dawn,” at
The Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged to clear the backlog of fees and all issues surrounding its post graduate foreign scholarship programme. The Chairman of the Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, gave the assurance while briefing the press after a meeting of the board in Abuja, yesterday. He stated
•At the expiration of this ultimatum, we shall storm the Edo State Government House – Commander Boudiwei •Directs oil companies operating within the Ijaw kingdoms to stop dealing with the Oba and the Govt •Calls on President Buhari to call Obaseki and the Oba to order The Ijaw Freedom Fighters (IFF) has given the Edo State
The Nigerian Navy has called on the Department of State Security ( DSS ) to go after the sponsors of notorious sea pirate network believed to be terrorising costal waterways in Rivers and environs. Capt. Victor Choji, the Executive Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship ( NNS ) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt made the call when
For the fifth time, Zimbabwean man, William Masvinu, has won the title of Mr. Ugly. He had lost last year to Maison Sere in controversial circumstances. However, he won this year’s edition of the competition held over the weekend in Ruwa area of Zimbabwe. The “Ugliest Man in the Land” walked away with $500, and a
Mrs Ogechi Ololo, Imo State Commissioner for Happiness and Couple’s Fulfillment, on Tuesday, advised those critical of her appointment, to `keep quiet.’ Ololo, who is also Gov Rochas Okorocha‘s sister, was among the 28 commissioners sworn in on Monday. Ololo, on her twitter handle @MrsOgechiOlolo in response to series of criticism on her appointment expressed
To contain activities of militants and sea pirates in Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy has deployed 80 boats, 13 ships and two helicopters to the region. While the 80 boats were deployed over the weekend to various creeks and back waters to flush out militants and illegal refineries, the capital ships on Tuesday commenced navigation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. Accompanied by a large crowd of supporters and praise singers, Atiku was received by the Spokesman for the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye. Atiku is currently meeting members of the National Caretaker Committe of the party led by Senator
In fulfillment of his administration’s pledge to make Gbaramatu Kingdom the preferred tourism destination in Riverine communities, Chairman of Benikrukru community, Hon. Godwin Olufemi has lent his weight behind the hosting of this year’s Benikrukru Street Carnival, which will hold at the community ultra modern cultural event centre on December 25 as private sponsors-driven event. Hon. Olufemi
Governor Rochas Okorocha has sworn-in 28 new commissioners, amongst who is his younger sister, Ogechi Ololo, as commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. Ololo, who is married to Chuks, an engineer, was the All Progressives Congress’ candidate into the House of Representatives for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in 2015 and she has served in various
A militant group in Ondo State, the United Sea Wolf Avengers, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for incorporating militants in the state into the Federal Government Amnesty programme. The group, in a statement by its leaders, General Deji Ehinmowo and General Secretary, Akinfemi Raymond, appealed to the Federal Government not to extend its Amnesty programmes.
The Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeria Army, Brigadier-General James Ataguba on Monday advised the militant youths in the Niger Delta area of Ondo State to surrender their arms and embrace the amnesty programme of the Ondo State and the Federal Governments. The state governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, had given the militants
•He was a rallying point for the kingdom- Barr. Otuaro •He has left a very big shoe for me – Eldest Son •We shall all miss him – Gbaramatu Kingdom To the people of Okerenkoko community and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Saturday 2nd December will remain
The people of Gbaramatu Kingdom has called on the Federal Government and all the relevant agencies to urgently save the kingdom from pollution occasioned by a fresh gas explosion along the Escravos to Warri Gas Pipeline owned by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Limited. This call was made today 4th December 2017 by Mr. Edwin
•The award will act as a tonic for us to render more selfless service — Jacob Abai Mr. Jacob Abai, the publisher of GbaramatuVoice and twenty-four others were on Saturday 2nd December 2017 honoured with awards of excellence by the body of Ijaw Pastors and Ministers Fellowship (IPMF). Bishop Dr. Samson Amajene JP+ conferred these awards
•Calls On Government, Oil Companies For Support As a way of supporting the socioeconomic well-being of the girl-child in Gelegele community, the National Association of Ijaw Female Students (NAIFS), University of Benin Chapter have recently empowered thirty girls of Gelegele Community in Olodiama Kingdom, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. This was contained in a
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, has called on the people of the Niger Delta region to give credit to President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the execution of development projects in the region. Speaking at the commissioning of the Otuoke Internal Road and Atubu Road Network, in Ogbia Local
Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi, the Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta Operation Delta Safe, on Friday decorated four newly promoted officers under his command with their new ranks. The ceremony, which took place at the Headquarters of JTF in Yenagoa, three officers namely – Thomas Otuji, Roy Nweke and Obiora
Today, all roads will lead to Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta as Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs lead Ijaw nation as well as Nigerians to bid their Fiyewei, the late Chief Alfred Makaraba Bubor, a final farewell. The late Chief Bubor, popularly known as OLOGBO, died on June
•Pa. Thompson Seiwei lacks the power to speak for us – community •The caveat emptor he issued should be disregarded – Elders A call has gone to Chevron Nigeria Limited, the general public and all corporate organizations operating within Kokodiagbene community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state to disregard the caveat
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa says his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, who he held out as “reliable since inception in 2015, remains my running mate in my 2019 re-election bid”. Governor Okowa disclosed this, Wednesday, at Ogbe-Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area (LGA), when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagged off
SENATOR (DR.) ARTHUR IFEANYI OKOWA, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ASABA, DELTA STATE. RECOGNISING, RESPECTING AND PROTECTING FREE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND THE LEGITIMATE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE IN THE FORTHCOMING COUNCILLORSHIP AND CHAIRMANSHIP ELECTION. It is a glaring fact that all the persons who have held the chairmanship position in
By Loveth Ojogun In a colourful but spirit-filled celebration, Reveverend Emmanuel O. Onofurho, the General Overseer of Souls Harvesters Ministries (SHM) on Saturday November 25th, 2017 dedicated the newly built branch of the church at Opuedebobor community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. At the occasion, Rev. Onofurho admonished
Some members of a community in Bayelsa on Wednesday disrupted oil production at Adibawa Oil field operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, shutting two oil wells. A reliable source, who pleaded anonymity, said that the protesters were from Tanbiri II, Biseni in Yenagoa who were demanding power supply from the nearby oil facility. The
