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.
POLICE TO TROUBLEMAKERS: We’re ready to kill, ready to die today The Police have issued a stern warning to individuals and groups intending to disrupt Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections held in 28 States across Nigeria. ALSO READ: March 18th Delta Governorship Election: Who will save PDP, APC, others from the Labour Party tsunami?
BREAKING: World oldest Monarch, Ohworode of Olomu joins his ancestors The Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM, DR, (OVIE) R. L. Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, Royal Canon, OON, Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers of Urhobo Nation has joined his ancestors aged 106 years. Accordong to Vanguard report, the World oldest monarch passage was announced on Thursday, March
Gbenekama salutes Oboro-Gbaraun II on 7th coronation anniversary The Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Godspower Gbenekama (JP), has joined the endless list of men and women of repute from all over the country that have congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, on the occasion of his 7th
RIVERS 2023: IYC tasks electorate on peaceful election, says Kalabaris will no more be known for wrong purpose …Calls on all eligible voters to peacefully go out enmasse and vote Ahead of the Saturday March 15, 2023, Governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections across the country, Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Kalabari Se-ikpangi,
Merry in palace as great Gbaramatu king, Oboro-Gbaraun II marks 7th coronation anniversary The 7th coronation anniversary celebration of the Pere of GbaramatuKingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, was originally planned to be a low key, but at the end became more elaborate than expected. The royal
7TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY: Ebikeme felicitates with Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom The Director General, Contacts and Mobilization, Ovie Omo-Agege Campaign Organization, Chief Bosin Ebikeme, has felicitated with the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on his 7th coronation anniversary, describing him as a man of achievements. ALSO READ: Omo-Agege hails Pere
Michael Johnny Congratulates Pere Of Gbaramatu Kingdom On His 7th Coronation Anniversary …Says the first class monarch has brought peace to the Kingdom, Ijaw Nation The Leader of Delta State Ijaw All Progressive Congress (APC) and Former Chairman, Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), High Chief Michael Jonny, has joined the list of prominent sons and
Omo-Agege hails Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom on 7th coronation anniversary The Deputy Senate President and Delta state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on the 7th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his fathers. Omo-Agege
Delta 2023: Respect sacred lines, Warri Catholic Diocese urges politicians …Says Omo-Agege a practicing catholic The Catholic Diocese of Warri on Saturday appealed to political actors in Delta to respect the sacred lines as they go about their campaigns. The Parish Priest of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta, the Very Rev. Fr. Mark Ikeke,
NAIRA CRISIS: Group slams Okowa over silence on Supreme Court ruling A Delta state-based Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Value Reorientation Initiative – VRI, has slammed the Governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, over his silence on the pronouncement of the Supreme Court on the reintroduction of the old notes. This was contained in a
DELTA 2023: I’ll scrap all levies on Keke operators, provide free healthcare services to pregnant women – Ofehe, YPP guber Candidate The Delta state governorship candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP), Comrade Sunny Ofehe, has said that if elected governor, his administration will be the first governor to pay social benefits to under privileged Deltans,
Nigeria earns N26trillion from crude oil sales in 2022 as exports increased by 46% Nigeria’s crude oil sales rose by 46.41 per cent to push Nigeria’s total export to N26.79tn in 2022. This is as total trade rose by 31.79 per cent from N39.75tn in 2021 to N52.39tn in 2022. In 2022, crude oil sales
DELTA 2023: CEPEJ, PIND task political parties on peaceful guber poll, as candidates sign peace accord As part of efforts to ensure peace at the forthcoming Governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Delta state, the Centre For Peace And Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) in conjunction with Foundation for Partnership Initiatives In The Niger Delta
Why we postponed March 11th Governorship, State Assembly elections – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given reasons it postponed the governorship election by one week. The exercise, which was initially scheduled for this Saturday, will now take place on March 18. INEC, in a statement late Wednesday signed by Festus Okoye, INEC
Tompolo distances self from viral video, says he made no comments about 2023 Presidential election outcome The former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo has denied making any comments about the outcome of the 2023 Presidential election in an alleged online viral video
APC Constitutes 13-man Presidential Election Legal Team The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 13-man legal team to defend the mandate of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The National Legal Adviser of the party, Ahmad El-Marzuq, in a statement Tuesday, said the team comprised legal luminaries with vast experience in election petition matters, constitutional
Be patient with NDDC, Onochie urges contractors Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs. Lauretta Onochie, has appealed to the Commission’s contractors to be patient as the Commission is addressing the challenges delaying their outstanding payments. Speaking during a courtesy call by a delegation from the NDDC Contractors’ Association
NIGERIA 2023: Full List of Members-Elect of the House of Representatives The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the full list of members-elect of the 10th House of Representatives. ALSO READ: 2023 Delta Guber: Fresh poll shows neck-and-neck race between APC, Labour Party, as PDP trails behind The National Assembly elections were held on
Labor Party dissolves State Executive Council in Rivers State The Labor Party has dissolved the party’s State Executive Council in Rivers State. The National Chairman of LP, Julius Abure said the decision followed alleged anti-party activities and corruption in the management of party funds in the state. ALSO READ: Rivers Labour Party dumps governorship candidate,
BREAKING: Rivers Labour Party dumps governorship candidate, endorses PDP Ahead of the March 11 elections, the Labour Party in Rivers State has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Sim Fubara, for governor. The state Chairman of the Labour Party, Deinye Pepple, stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, saying Fubara’s
PRESIDENTIAL POLL: Okowa, Ayu to lead PDP protest at INEC headquarters Monday The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu and the PDP vice presidential candidate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will lead other stalwarts and members of the party in a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in
2023 PRESIDENTIAL POLL: Gbaramatu Traditional Council congratulates Tinubu on victory The Gbaramatu Traditional Council in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has congratulated the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory in the February 25 presidential election. Tinubu was installed as the Iyelawei (Very Important Person) of Gbaramatu Kingdom, during his visit
Michael Tonlagha marks birthday with children in Benikrukru, donates learning materials, clothing items, others Gbaramatu kingdom-born humanitarian, Engr. Michael Tonlagha, on Friday as part of programmes lined up to mark his birthday, hosted children of Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta state, to an elaborate pre-birthday party at Oboro Ultra Modern Playground. Aside from making
Banks’ cash withdrawal limit is illegal – Supreme Court The Supreme Court has adjudged the cash withdrawal limits imposed by banks as a result of scarcity of currency notes in circulation as a violation of citizens’ rights. A seven-man panel of the court led by John Okoro made the declaration in a unanimous judgement delivered
Peter Obi did not win 2023 presidential election – Atiku The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said Thursday that he believes his former ally turned opponent, Mr. Peter Obi, could not have won Saturday’s presidential election. Atiku said Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party, could not have gotten
Why going to court is an absolute waste of time – Kenneth Okonkwo Veteran Nigerian actor and spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo has revealed why going to court to challenge the presidential election results is an absolute waste of time. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had tasked
I won 2023 presidential election, will prove it in court, says Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared that he actually won the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he was robbed of his mandate which he can only retrieve in a court of law. ALSO READ: US
US congratulates Tinubu on election win, calls for calm The United States on Wednesday congratulated Nigeria on the election of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, while calling for calm amid accusations of voter fraud and concerns over technical glitches. The US in a statement says the competitive election represents a new era
PHOTOS: Tinubu, Shettima receive Certificates of Return from INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, as the president and vice-president-elect. The event is currently taking place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. ALSO READ: I’ll be your servant – Read full text of Bola
I’ll be your servant – Read full text of Bola Tinubu’s acceptance speech “THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE“ By The President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, March 1, 2023 My fellow Nigerians, I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th president of our beloved
PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Goodluck Jonathan leads ECOWAS monitoring team to visit Tinubu in Abuja Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday led representatives of the ECOWAS Election Monitoring Team to visit Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the APC. Jonathan came with former President of Ghana, John Mahama during the visit in Abuja. The
APC’s Joel-Onowakpo Wins Delta South Senate Seat Former chairman of Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR), and candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta South Senatorial District, Hon. Joel Onowakpo Thomas, has emerged victorious in the just concluded election. Prof. Perekebina Anthony Bariweni, the Senatorial Returning Officer, announced Joel-Onowakpo as the winner
Call Tinubu now, SDP presidential candidate tells Atiku, Obi Barr. Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says Peter of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should concede to Bola Tinubu. LIVE UPDATES: Final results of presidential election as declared by INEC so far
Emulate Jonathan, concede defeat, Tinubu tells Atiku, Obi Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu has asked his closest opponents in last Saturday’s Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of Labour Party to emulate former President Goodluck Jonathan and concede defeat. Tinubu who made
2023 Elections: Akpoti-Uduaghan loses senatorial bid to APC candidate in Kogi central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lost her bid to represent Kogi central senatorial district in the national assembly. Akpoti-Uduaghan was defeated by Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the just concluded national assembly election.
