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.
NDDC: Senate screens Lauretta Onochie, 14 others The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Niger Delta on Thursday screened Lauretta Onochie as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board. Onochie, a Special Assistant on Social Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, was screened by the joint committees alongside 13 others for NDDC board
THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF WARRI: A typical day at the popular Enerhen junction as captured by GbaramatuVoice on Thursday, December 15, 2022. With just ten days to Christmas, one can feel the heightened commercial activities in the famous Enerhen junction in Warri, Delta state, Nigeria. For the commuters, petty traders and street urchins popularly
Nigeria’s crude oil production hits 1.18mbpd, highest in seven months Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.185 million barrels per day in November 2022, representing the highest output by the country in the past seven months. Latest oil production figures obtained from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Sunday showed that the country’s output
GBARAMATU: I remain authentic chairman of Azama community, Christopher Ike insists …Says he has done nothing wrong to warrant removal The embattled Chairman of Azama community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta state, Mr. Christopher Ike aka Colonel, has insisted that he remains the authentic chairman of the community. Ike, made this known in a statement dated
Publish how you spent N625bn derivation paid by the federal government – SERAP tells Niger Delta governors …Says nine states also received N4.7 billion each as refunds on withdrawals for subsidy and SURE-P The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the nine oil-producing states in Nigeria to “provide and widely publish details of spending
Ijaw born Ebimaye makes history, bags PhD from top U.S University at 31 The world on Friday, December 9, 2022, stood in awe for Ijaw born but USA based Praise Ebimaye Tangbe, as she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from Jackson State University, in Mississippi, United States of America, at the age of
Infrastructural decay under Go.vernor Okowa’s leadership continues: The current state of Kokodiagbene Primary School (PHOTOS) Below is the state of dilapidation recorded by GbaramatuVoice crew at Ebiabo Primary School, Kokodiagbene Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state. The media group was in the community in continuation of its fact finding mission
Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Federal lawmakers visit Tompolo, praise him for curbing oil theft in Niger Delta …We are impressed with Tompolo’s performance so – Deputy minority leaders …I will not disappoint you people – Tompolo No fewer than 24 members of the House Of Representatives, on Wednesday stormed Gbaramatu Kingdom in the creeks of the
FLOOD DISASTER: Ijaws in diaspora writes Buhari, urges president to address general hardship in Ijaw land Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC), a socio-culural organization has called on President Muhammadu Buhri to take urgent steps to address before it gets out of hands, underdevelopment, poverty and general hardship in Ijaw lands resulting from the divesting flood which
Delta youths chase Elumelu from community over fake political promises …Drag visiting politicians to community shrine for an oath of commitment The Ward-to-Ward campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta North Senatorial District on Tuesday was prevented by angry youths of Oko Community who said the politicians only make fake political promises. The
FUEL CRISIS: Give KPO-FIRE operators license to establish local refineries, and petrol will sell for as low as N60 – NDYC tells FG …Says Niger Deltans have the capacity to reduce prices of petroleum products if given the opportunity …. Commends GabramatuVoice for Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series The National Coordinator, Niger Delta Youth Council
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY: Dennis Otuaro congratulates Matthew Tonlagha’s wife, describes her as iconic personality Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has joined the list of well-known dignitaries that have felicitated with Madam Esther Tonlagha, wife of the Executive Director, Fenog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on the occasion of birthday anniversary celebration. In a
PDP Crisis: Nigerian witches and wizards back Wike, say governor fighting a just battle A group under the umbrella of White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria (WWAWAN) has said that the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be resolved in favour of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state and his G-5
Monogamous lifestyle of Southerners, responsible for high rate of prostitution – Ned Nwoko …charges Southerners to emulate Northern counterparts by having more than one wife …says he’s serving Nigeria by marrying multiple wives A Nigerian lawyer and politician, Prince Chinedu Munir Nwoko, popularly known as Ned Nwoko, has accused men who do not marry more
DELTA 2023: Governor Okowa’s top aide, Promise Lawuru, resigns appointment In what appears more as a gale of resignation, Alaowei Promise Lawuru, Special Assistant on Security to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, has joined the very long list of aides that recently resigned their appointments with the governor. Lawuru, who hails from Egbema kingdom
Why Presidential Amnesty Programme failed to address fundamentals of the Niger Delta struggle – INC Vice President …Calls for resource control and ownership Alabo Nengi James, the 2nd National Vice President, Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, during the Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series organized by the GbaramatuVoice Newspaper in Warri, Delta
President Buhari accuses governors of stealing LGAs’ allocation, describes it’s a terrible thing …Says governors remit half allocation to LGA chairpersons and pocket others President Muhammadu Buhari has accused governors of stealing the allocations of LGAs in their states. The president on Thursday said the governors treat the local government level unfairly. Buhari made the
13% DERIVATION FUNDS: We’ve disbursed N1.98 trillion to oil-producing states in 7 years – FG reveals The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N1.98 trillion as share of the 13% oil derivation backlog paid to oil-producing states. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National budget Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday at
CRUDE OIL THEFT: There’s no bunkerer that Nigerian Navy does not know – Omatseye …Calls on FG to establish modular refinery regulatory agency …Calls for employment creation for Niger Delta youths Navy Commodore Nesiama Omatseye (Rtd), the NNPP Delta South Senatorial Candidate, has said that there is no bunkerer involved in crude oil theft in
PHOTOS: NDDC boss, Harriman, Omatseye, Nengi James, others at GbaramatuVoice Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series The Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series organized by the GbaramatuVoice Newspaper with the theme: Presidential Amnesty Programme and Modular Refineries: Towards sustainable human capital relations, was held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at BON Hotel, Effurun, Delta state. ALSO READ:
Participants proffer solution to Niger Delta challenge as GbaramatuVoice holds economic discourse series The well publicized Niger Delta Economic Discourse Series, put together by the management of GbaramatuVoice Newspaper was on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, held at BON Hotel, Effurun, Delta state. The event which had as a theme: Presidential Amnesty Programme and proposed Modular
AGADAGBA STOOL: Egbema youths send strong warning to Coalition of Benin Socio-Cultural Organization, tell Edo govt to call them to order …Say they owe no allegiance to Oba of Benin Following a recent sacrilegiously description of the Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, Bini Pere IV, His Royal Majesty, Amb. Meshach Eseighotiegha Ubabiri, the Egbema Youth Council
Solomon bows out, Tonjoh takes over as Benikrukru community inaugurates new executive council (PHOTOS) Oil-rich Benikrukru community, major host to Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has inaugurated its executive council members that will pilot the affairs of the community for the next three years.
(PHOTOS) Festus Keyamo, Ayiri Emami finally meet with Tompolo in Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom The Nigerian Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Chief Festus Keyamo and Chief Ayiri Emami, in a warm embrace with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, at Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta state. ALSO SEE: The moment Tinubu met
PICTORIAL: The moment Tinubu met Tompolo in Gbaramatu The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, met with the former leader of the defunct Movement for their Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo. Tinubu paid a visit to Tompolo in Oporoza, traditional
NDDC Board Nomination: Chief Idowu congratulates Ogunmola, Edema, describes Buhari’s decision as deserving A prominent stakeholder and frontline youth Ambassador in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Chief Asonja Idowu, has congratulated Engr Charles Ogunmola and Hon. Gbenga Edema, for their recent nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
BREAKING: President Buhari nominates Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chairman President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent the name of Lauretta Onochie as the substantive chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Wednesday, at the plenary read the nomination letters sent to the senate by the president naming 14 others as
PHOTOS: President Buhari unveils redesigned naira notes President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the new naira notes. Buhari unveiled the new currency notes on Wednesday morning before the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the state house, Abuja. ALSO READ: CBN to redesign N200, N500 and N1,000 notes Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of
Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Senate throws weight behind Tompolo …says nothing wrong engaging non-state actors The Senate yesterday expressed support for the N48 billion pipeline surveillance contract awarded to a firm owned by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo. Sen. Albert Akpan, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) said this on Tuesday in Abuja,
Nigerian Senate reveals how the country lost $2billion to oil theft within eight months The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday November 23, 2022, disclosed that the country had lost $2 billion to oil theft within eight months. The red chamber’s ad-hoc committee revealed this following its investigations on oil theft covering January to August this year.
Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja Crisis: Group lifts embargo on political campaigns in Ogbe-Ijoh …Decision followed swift intervention by well meaning indigenes, others – Mamamu A political pressure group, Independent GrassRoots Liberators, has lifted the ban placed a few days ago on political campaigns in Ogbe-Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state. Recall that
Tompolo Foundation donates N150m relief materials to flood victims in Niger Delta …Tompolo has been on this mission for about 10 years – Bebenimibo, Executive Secretary, Tompolo Foundation The Tompolo Foundation on Monday, November 22, 2022, donated relief materials worth N150 million to victims affected by the recent flood in Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta states
NDDC boss to officials: Don’t collude with enemies of Niger Delta Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, has called on members of staff not to collude with those working against the progress and development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a staff work ethics/organisational behaviour advocacy programme at the
Benikrukru community rolls out plans for new exco inauguration …Otuaro, Oborevwori, Pondi, among dignitaries expected at the event Oil-rich Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has said that it will on Friday, November 25, 2022, by 10:00am in the Oboro Ultra Modern Playground, Benikrukru, inaugurates its newly
President Buhari to flag-off crude oil drilling in Bauchi, Gombe states Tuesday President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, November 22, officially flag off the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kolmani OPLs 809 and 810 at the Kolmani field site in Bauchi and Gombe States. The groundbreaking ceremony is coming three years after the Nigerian National Petroleum
