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.
Banks will accept old naira notes after February 10 deadline – Emefiele The Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has said commercial banks must accept the old Naira notes even after the expiration of the 10 February deadline. Mr Emefiele announced this on Tuesday while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee
DELTA 2023: Omo-Agege widens winning spree, floors Oborevwori, Ogboru, Gbagi in a fresh poll …Deltans may witness a leadership change in the state A fresh poll has revealed that Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, the flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress Party, APC, in Delta state, is still projected to win the 2023 governorship election
Four months to end of tenure, Okowa’s N100 billion loan request gets Delta Assembly’s approval The Delta State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s request for an N100 billion credit facility. The N100 billion loan approval which is coming barely 4 months to the tenure of the current administration, is part of the
ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING: Supreme Court rejects bail request of Senator Nwaoboshi The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for post-conviction bail brought by a serving senator representing Delta North, Peter Nwaoboshi, who was jailed for seven years on money laundering charges. While dismissing his application, a five-member panel of the apex court, noted that Nwaoboshi’s
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Abuja-Kaduna service The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the Abuja-Kaduna rail services after a train derailed on the corridor. A train said to be a few minutes from its destination in Abuja derailed on Friday afternoon. The incident was said to have occurred in the Kubwa area of the federal
[PHOTOS] Fuel scarcity worsens in Warri as filling stations shutdown Many motorists, both private and commercial operators, in Warri, Udu and Effurun in Delta state, have decried the shutdown of major filling stations across the state, which has worsened the protracted fuel scarcity. ALSO READ: Tinubu blows hot, says fuel scarcity, Naira redesign are plans
PHOTO STORY: Obasanjo, Fayemi visit Wike in Port Harcourt Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday, visited the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Photos from the visit showed Wike welcoming Obasanjo and Fayemi upon arrival and later in his living room. ALSO READ: Obasanjo, Wike,
Edo modular refinery commences operation The Edo modular refinery has commenced operation at its 6,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha local government area of the state. The modular refinery is a fully funded project undertaken by AIPCC Energy Limited in a joint venture between AFCOM Oil & Gas and Peiyang Chemical
How suspected Fulani herders hacked an Ijaw man, son to death in Patani The good people of Toru-Angiama community in Patani Local Government Area of Delta State now live in fear as suspected herdsmen on Monday January 23, 2023, hacked an Ijaw man and his son to death. The victims were gruesomely murdered in their
Tems makes history with Oscar nomination The nomination list for the 2023 Oscar awards has been released and Nigerian international sensation Tems has made history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to earn an Oscar nomination. Tems was nominated for her contribution as a songwriter on ‘Lift Me Up’ one of the soundtracks on Marvel’s
OLD NAIRA NOTES: No going back on January 31 deadline, CBN Governor insists …Says 90 days enough to deposit old currency to banks The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday said that the 31 January deadline it announced for the validity of the old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes
Excessive fasting destroys kidneys, NAFDAC warns Nigerians The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has advised Nigerians against subjecting themselves to long-hour fasting, saying it was risky to their kidneys. Prof. Adeyeye, who attributed the high rate of kidney problems in Nigeria to prolonged
Dignitaries flood Youbebe community as Ogulagha chief celebrates 8th annual thanksgiving service It was a roll call of very respected clergymen from the Cherubim and Seraphim Church at the 8th edition of the special thanksgiving service of Apostle Tomone Godspower, held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the oil-rich Youbebe community, Ogulagha kingdom, Burutu Local
[PHOTO STORY] Pondi, Bebenimibo, Asupa, others attend final burial ceremony of late Mrs Timiebi Ekanpou in Delta Oyangbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Saturday January 21, 2023, played host to some of the political bigwigs in Delta South Senatorial district, prominent Ijaw sons and daughters and other distinguished personalities within
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Warri-Itakpe service as train derails The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service indefinitely. The suspension is due to the derailment of the train on Sunday in Kogi State. One hundred and forty eight passengers and 30 crew members on board were stranded for some hours owing to
ONLINE POLL: Who will be the next Governor of Delta State 2023? Out of the sixteen (16) contenders jostling for the Dennis Osadebe House in Asaba in the forthcoming March 11, 2023 Delta State governorship election, who will be your most preferred candidate? VOTING ENDS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023. [socialpoll id=”2887521″] You can follow up
BREAKING: Tantita Security raises alarm as EFCC arrests director of operations …says that arrest is to strangulate ongoing onslaught against crude oil thieves The management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has said that the Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday January 19, 2023 invited and detained its Executive Director, Operations and Technical,
Jubilation as Delta State Govt presents Staff of Office to new Agadagba of Egbema kingdom …Traditional rulers must give attention to security in their areas – Okowa …A new era has begun in Egbema kingdom – Binipere IV The new Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Pere Meshach
Niger Delta literary icon, Ekanpou, releases burial plans for his late mother A renowned Niger Delta literary icon and author of so many award winning novels, Ekanpou Enewaridideke, of Oyangbene community, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has rolled out burial plans for his late mother, Mrs Timiebi Maika Ekanpou, who departed this
NDDC board, management begin inaugural retreat in Uyo The Governing Board and the Management of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have kicked off a brain-storming session with experts in different fields to chart a new trajectory for the interventionist agency in the Niger Delta region. According to a press release signed by the Commission’s Director
FEC approves N1.9 trillion for NNPCL to reconstruct 44 roads across Nigeria The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday gave the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited the approval to invest N1.9 trillion on the reconstruction of 44 federal roads across the country. The council gave the approval at its meeting presided over by Vice
Dignitaries converged at Bolowou Zion as C&S Church Headquarters dedicates ultra modern church auditorium in Ondo For the people of Bolowou christian community in Ese-Odo Local Gorvernment Area of Ondo state, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, will remain a memorable day. It was a day that high profiled dignitaries from far and near, made up of
Tell Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor to come and take possession of his child — woman prays Delta high court —Says she met Sanw-Olu at Ubogo community in Udu LGA in 1995 at age 19 A forty-seven-year-old woman, Grace Moses today appeared at the Delta State High Court 2 sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of
Onslaught against crude oil theft gathers steam as Ajube, joint special forces nabs a syndicate in Ondo high sea The national resolve to end crude oil theft in Nigeria appears to be gathering momentum as Joint Special Forces in Ondo state, on Monday January 17, 2023, nabbed a syndicate that specializes in siphoning crude from
Governor Diri swears in acting chief judge for Bayelsa state The Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in Justice Matilda Ayemieye as the acting chief judge of the state. Ayemieye took the oath in an acting capacity at a brief ceremony conducted in the Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Yenagoa,
2023 PRESIDENCY: National Rescue Movement drags Peter Obi to court over dual citizenship The National Rescue Movement has dragged the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to court over alleged possession of dual citizenship. In the fresh disqualification suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1842/2022 at the Federal High Court, the plaintiff accused Peter Obi of acquiring citizenship of
Three persons in Nigeria wealthier than 83m Nigerians – Oxfam reveals Oxfam in Nigeria has said three of the richest Nigerian citizens are wealthier than 83 million others put together. This is contained in a report titled ‘Davos 2023 Inequality Report’ unveiled at a media briefing on Monday in Abuja. Ahead of the global conference
Nigeria makes progress in oil revenue, earns additional N363b in three months …Improved security in Niger Delta responsible for increase – Timipre Sylva Latest figures from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources sighted by GbaramatuVoice Newspaper on Monday, January 16, 2023, has shown that Nigeria is making progress in oil earnings following improvements in security
DELTA SOUTH: Hope rises for Timinimi as Ijaw, Itsekiri, Isoko youths declare total support for his senatorial ambition …set for ward to ward, and house to house campaigns …Vow to chase PDP, APC out of Delta Ahead of the 2023 Senatorial election, Ijaw, Itsekiri/Isoko Political Youth Force, a Delta state based political pressure group, has
Horrible memories of Warri crisis came alive as Comrade Timiyan holds memorial lecture for his war victim mother 24 years after …Preaches peace and peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups in Warri The ugly memories of the 1999 Warri crisis which occurred about 24 years ago in Warri , Delta state, came flooding on Friday, 13th
[PHOTOS] Oni of Ife visits Ayiri in Warri The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, on Saturday, paid a surprise visit to the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, at his residence in Ubeji, Warri, Delta state. (PHOTOS) Festus Keyamo, Ayiri Emami finally meet with Tompolo in Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom The
[UPDATED] Papa Ajasco stand-in actor, Femi Ogunrombi, is Dead Veteran actor and former Music Instructor with the National Troupe Of Nigeria, Femi Ogunronmbi, is dead. The former music instructor, who once played the role of ‘Papa Ajasco’ in the Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) comic series, was said to have died on Saturday evening. His death
DELTA 2023: I’ll make education free from basic to secondary levels, if elected – Ogboru …We’ve what it takes to win the election – Timinimi, Omaruaye The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Delta State, Great Ovedje Ogboru, has promised to provide free education from the basic level to the secondary
Nigeria records highest oil production in December 2022, after 8months of low production The latest survey result by S&P Global Commodity Insights has revealed that the Federal Government in December 2022 recorded her highest oil production since April 2022. The country’s oil production has been faced with oil theft that has hampered exports and resulted
BREAKING: NNPCL announces discovery of crude oil in Nasarawa Says drilling of first oil well in Nasarawa to commence March 2023 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Friday announced the discovery of oil in Nasarawa State and said it was set to drill the first foot of an oil well in the Northern state.
