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 Governor of Delta state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has advocated a review of surveillance contracts on oil facilities to involve host communities in order to check the high rate of oil theft in the country. He said that reviewing oil surveillance contracts based on performance of the contractors and engagement of host communities would ensure
Six persons, including two expatriates and two police inspectors were killed by gunmen on Friday during an attack on their convoy in Kogi State. Also killed in the attack were two drivers of the expatriates working with the West Africa Ceramics Company Ajaokuta, in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the state
Prominent Ijaw monarch in Bayelsa, Oboro VII, joins ancestors after 21 years on the throne The Amananaowei of Amassoma kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, His Royal Majesty, Major Graham Pele-ebimo Naigba (Rtd), Oboro VII, has journeyed yonder. The monarch passed on to join his ancestors on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
INSECURITY: Ijaw youths raise alarm over rising cases of kidnapping in Bayelsa The apex youth body of the Nine Niger Delta States, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, has expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. The youth group said despite the efforts of the present administration
Shell shuts floating crude oil storage vessel over leakage A Shell Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel operating off the Bayelsa coastline, has been shut down due to water leakage, an official has said SPDC Spokesman, Mr Michael Adande who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the vessel has been safely anchored
Nigeria is relying on natural gas to achieve energy transition to cleaner – Timipre Sylva Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday said Nigeria is relying on its natural gas to achieve energy transition to cleaner energy and reduced carbon emission. Sylva revealed this while speaking as a Special Guest of Honour
$8 billion is saved annually as a result of Nigerian Local Content Law – Engr. Wabote The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote, has said that over $8billion is saved annually as a result of the Nigerian Local Content law. Wabote revealed this in his speech at the 5th
Shell to acquire drones to monitor pipelines, wellheads in Niger Delta The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it will acquire drones to monitor its pipelines and wellheads in the Niger Delta region. Igo Weli, SPDC’s general manager, external relations, made this known at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Weli said the
OKOWA TO PETER OBI: Your experience not enough to lead Nigeria The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, is not experienced enough to lead Nigeria, Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said. Okowa, who is the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also said Obi does not have the needed
Niger Delta ministry set to publish list of NDDC uncompleted projects for public scrutiny The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Umana Okon Umana, has promised to publish a list of completed and uncompleted projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission for public scrutiny, as part of efforts to pay contractors and usher in a new
Egbema communities write Okowa, threaten to stop operations of Elcrest E&P, NPDC Sidioama Communities in Egbema kingdom, on Monday, threatened to stop the operations of Elcrest Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Operator of the OML 40 JV, Gbetiokunn Oil Field in Benin River, Warri North Local Government Area
Seplat commences commercial injection of 35,000bpd crude oil through Amukpe-Escravos pipeline Seplat Energy Plc has commenced the commercial injection of crude oil through the new Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline. The leading Nigerian energy company listed on the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange said the 67km mostly underground pipeline is expected to provide a more reliable
Today in Nigeria and around the world: A roundup of the big news on Monday, August 1, 2022 These are the big news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Monday, August 1, 2022. 1. Delta traditional rulers demand urgent military action over insecurity The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers
Abuloma monarch presents land to INC in Rivers By Usman Adamu The Amayanambo of Abuloma kingdom, HRH Brig. Gen. Bright Ateke Fiboinumama (rtd) JP, Etum IV, on behalf of the Abuloma people, has presented a parcel of land in a choice area of the kingdom to the Ijaw National Congress, INC, Eastern Zone, for the
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has lamented increasing incidents of crude theft and vandalisation of its facilities in the Niger Delta region. Igo Weli, country head/director of corporate relations, SPDC, said this during a press briefing at the weekend in Imo. The meeting was organised to create awareness on crude theft, pipeline vandalisation and illegal
Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), operators of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/CNL Joint Venture, had described, as false, the purported advertising of job positions doing the rounds in several media and online channels. CNL General Manager, Policy, Government & Public Affairs (PGPA), Esimaje Brikinn, in a statement made available to GbaramatuVoice on Saturday, July 30,
Today in Nigeria and around the world: A roundup of the big news on Saturday These are the big news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Saturday, July 30, 2022. 1. 2023: Okowa meets Ortom behind closed doors, begs Wike The vice presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Governor
I will announce new NDDC Board soon, says Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to announce a new board to oversee the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) without further delay. President Buhari made this commitment while presenting a keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day top management retreat of the
NIMASA raises alarm over possible sinking of FPSO Sea Eagle The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has raised an alarm of the possible sinking of a Nigerian flagged Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO) Sea Eagle, sinking offshore Nigerian waters. Director General of NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh, raised the alarm through his official
Horrible state of popular Enerhen junction in Effurun, Warri, Delta state: A nightmare for motorists and pedestrians ALSO READ: Deplorable State Of Udu Road/Enerhen Junction: Why Delta State Government Must Act Watch the deplorable state of the popular Enerhen below:
ASUU STRIKE: Nigerian workers, NLC protest grounds activities in Abuja By Gbenga Ojo Daniel The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has grounded Activities in Central Area of FCT in continuation of its two-day nationwide protest in solidarity with the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. ALSO READ: Nigerian senators move to impeach Buhari
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had once again appealed to his supporters to exercise restraints in reacting to comments made about him by other candidates. The former Anambra State Governor made this appeal via his official Twitter page on Monday. ALSO READ: There is dignity in labour, Peter Obi replies Tinubu In his
What you don’t know about Tobi Amusan, the world-class sprinter and new world record holder Nigerians woke up on Monday to the news of Oluwatobi Amusan making history by becoming Nigeria’s first-ever gold winner at the World Athletics Championships. Her performance came 90 minutes after she set a record time in the semi-finals with 12.12
Today in Nigeria and around the world: A roundup of the big news on Monday These are the big news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Monday, July 25, 2022. 1. Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva, emerges 2022 Niger Delta Man of the Year The Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited, owners and
Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said he would soon speak on recent happenings in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. ALSO READ: VP Slot: If you drop Okowa and choose Wike, just forget our votes – Igbo youths warn Atiku The governor, in a statement by his Special Assistant Media, Kelvin Ebiri, Saturday in
Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva, emerges 2022 Niger Delta Man of the Year …To deliver keynote address at GbaramatuVoice 7th Anniversary Lectures The Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited, owners and operators of the popular GbaramatuVoice Newspaper, has presented a letter of notification of conferment of Award to the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre
EU delegation, NNPC officials, JTF visit illegal refining sites in Niger Delta The European Union, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Delta Safe, on Friday visited an illegal refining site in Rivers, to inspect the impacts on the environment. The refinery, already destroyed by the JTF is
The Nigerian online prayer platform, “New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD)” led by Pastor Jerry Eze has emerged as the number one online prayer platform and number one “Daily Most Super Chatted Gospel Channel” in the world with a record 313,768,909 or 889,627 chats per day. With just over 800,000 subscribers, the NSPPD platform
DELTA 2023: Omo-Agege in trouble as APGA goes to court to seek disqualification The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Delta State has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to court for violating the provisions of the Electoral Act in the conduct of the primary election
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, officially unveiled former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate. This is as Tinubu, who is a former Lagos State governor, promised to work with his vice presidential candidate, alongside his team, to change the country for the better. ALSO READ:
VIDEO: Mentally challenged persons evacuated from the streets of Warri and Effurun https://youtu.be/7f70ZqcwCRQ The Delta State Government has commenced the evacuation of persons living with mental disorder from roads in Warri, Effurun and other parts of State to rehabilitation centre. Mrs Florence Alatan, State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development led a team
These are the big news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. 1. Buhari orders education minister, Adamu, to resolve dispute with ASUU in 14 days President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to resolve the dispute with the Academic Staff Union
Niger Delta minister, Umana Okon, issues fresh directives to NDDC, ministry Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Umana Okon Umana, has said his leadership would reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to deliver on its core mandate. Umana said the rebranding of the commission would enable it to serve as a vehicle to drive
RCCG denies Pastor Adeboye, Tinubu meeting over muslim-muslim ticket The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) denied the reported meeting between its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ALSO READ: Tinubu announces Kashim Shettima as running mate RCCG said contrary to the report, Pastor
These are the big news across Nigeria and around the world that might interest you today, Tuesday, July, 19, 2022. 1. Buhari to unveil metamorphosed NNPC today Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Limited) is to be unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari today, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. 2. Rivers to award contract for 2 more flyovers
