Delta News

[BREAKING] Governor Okowa set to visit Gbaramatu kingdom

Information reaching the GbaramatuVoice is that the Delta state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, is scheduled to pay an official visit to Gbaramatu kingdom on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. According to an impeccable source, Okowa will be commissioning some road projects, among other things. ALSO READ: Gbaramatu Kingdom announces date for Gbaraun-Egbesu, Ibolomobo-ere and Amaseikumor festivals  He

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OBITUARY: Jude Ukori’s father for burial on Friday

Immediate past chairman of the Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori, is set to bury his father, Late High Chief Richard Kuroiye Ukori, the Amaokosuwei of Jamagie town in Egbema Kingdom, Ovia South/West LGA of Edo State, on the 25th day of March, 2022. He died at the age of 98. See

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Delta News

[PHOTOS] Special thanksgiving service held to celebrate Elder Donyegha’s diamond jubilee birthday

Effurun was agog on Sunday as a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Pius Donyegha, celebrated his diamond jubilee birthday anniversary thanksgiving service. GbaramatuVoice reports that it was a service dedicated to thanking God for his mercies upon the Ijaw leader. The event which was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God,

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[PHOTOS] Tompolo prays for Ijaw nation as Bini-ebi Madinorbo festival comes to an end

Tompolo prays for Ijaw nation as Bini-ebi Madinorbo festival comes to an end The three days annual Bini-Ebi Madinorbo festival has finally come to an end as the Chief Priest of the temple, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo aka Tompolo, offered prayers to the deity. GbaramtuVoice writes that the annual ritual took place in the

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National News

Nigerian Navy arrests ‘MT Queen of Peace’ with 14 crew members over crude oil theft 

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a Vessel; MT Queen of Peace over its involvement in maritime illegalities on Nigeria’s Maritime domain with naval authorities disclosing that the arrest is a fall out of operationalization of Exercise Obangame Express 2022, the multinational sea exercise currently ongoing. Director of Naval Information, Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan while confirming the

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I’ll score Wike zero in all areas, nothing is happening in Rivers state – Asari Dokubo

The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has said the performance of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, is nothing to write home about as no significant development is happening in the state. In a trending interview CapitalTV online, Dokubo said if asked to rate Governor Wike, he will score him

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Why I slapped Obiano’s wife – Bianca Ojukwu opens up

Bianca, the wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, has explained why she slapped Ebele Obiano at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo. Bianca in an interview with Arise TV on Friday said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent as the inauguration ceremony started but arrived an hour later. She said: “I did not pay any attention

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Gallery News

IN PICTURES: A peep into the secret temple of Bini-ebi in Ogulagha, where Tompolo is the chief priest

A peep into the secret temple of Bini-ebi in Ogulagha, where Tompolo is the chief priest See photos of the temple where Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka TOMPOLO is the Chief Priest.

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HushPuppi caught in $400k fraud case while in US jail, FBI agent alleges

An agent, who claims to be working under the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the national government of United States has alleged that Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has received fresh charges as US prosecutors submitted court documents showing that he committed fraud and laundered over $400k while in prison. The documents which were presented before the

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National News

[BREAKING] PDP Presidential nomination forms to sell at N40m, governorship N21m

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed N40 million for the nomination form of its presidential aspirants. While expression of interest form is put at N5m, the nomination form is put at N35m. The party approved this at the 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party held on Wednesday in Abuja. ALSO READ: PDP

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Delta News

Group calls on member representing Bomadi/Patani in the House of Representatives to recontest

A group, Bomadi and Patani Political Mandate, has called on the Member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, to re-contest for the federal constituency seat come 2023. The group made the call at a press briefing in Asaba, the Delta State capital, shortly after endorsing him as their

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Education News

Amaechi kicks against 12% allocation of NIMASA revenue to Maritime University in Okerenkoko

The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT) on Tuesday disagreed with the proposed amendment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act 2007 that states that the agency will provide 12 per cent of its revenue to the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) located in Okerenkoko, Delta State. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while

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Delta News

Delta state deputy governor says he has been chosen as next governor

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Tuesday, said he has been chosen as the next governor of the state come 2023. Otuaro also said he has the blessings of his boss, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to embark on the 2023 governorship project, insisting that nobody would ask him to step down.

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Business News

Only three more days, all airlines in Nigeria will shut down – Onyema, Airpeace chairman

Only three more days, all airlines in Nigeria will shut down – Onyema, Airpeace chairman Nigerian Airline operators are demanding operational licenses from the federal government to begin importation of fuel, following the recent fuel scarcity across the country. Airpeace Chairman, Allen Onyema, warned that Airlines in the country would shut down operations over the

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Delta News

PDP not your personal property, Obaseki fires back at Wike

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the personal attacks by his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike against his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu as “most unfortunate and totally uncalled for.” In a statement, the governor called on the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call to order, noting that the issues

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National News

We did not call for termination of Presidential Amnesty Programme — Ijaw People’s Association

...IPA refutes claims its president called for termination of Amnesty Programme

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Imo News

Host communities in Imo state protest alleged marginalisation by Shell

The people of four oil bearing communities; Assa, Obile, Ochia and Awarra in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, are protesting against alleged neglect by an oil giant company, Shell Petroleum, operating in the area. Spokesperson for Assa North cluster, an umbrella body of the communities —Duke-Bright Enyia, addressing newsmen in Owerri, regretted that

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National News

MOSIEND calls for scrapping of Niger Delta Ministry

The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called for the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, saying that the existence of the ministry has not impacted positively to the development of the Niger Delta region. MOSIEND President, Kennedy Tonjo West, made the call while speaking

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Business News

Nigerian government shuts down Okash, GoCash, EasyMoni, EasyCredit, other online banks

The Nigerian government on Friday, March 11, raided and shut down the operations of some online illegal banks. The Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), National Information Technology Development Agency, and the Nigerian Police Force, raided the offices of the financial institutions

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Gallery News

Rare and Classic Photos of TOMPOLO (Pt1)

TOMPOLO: An incredible life in pictures We take a look at the life of the Niger Delta freedom fighter and the General Officer Commanding (GOC), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo aka Tompolo in pictures. Photos below was captured by GbaramatuVoice team during the 2021 Amaseikumor Festival in Gbaramatu kingdom.

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Church News

Anglican church sacks priest for impregnating help-seeking woman …Priest accuses church of taking his wife

Anglican church sacks priest for impregnating help-seeking woman …Priest accuses church of taking his wife War of words is raging between authorities of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger and one of its priests, Rev Canon Lumenkriti Ebo, who was recently sacked for alleged immoral acts. While the church accused Ebo of impregnating a lady

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National News

More pressure groups step up lobbying for Goodluck Jonathan to join 2023 presidential race

More pressure groups have stepped up their lobbying for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the Presidential race. The group, under the auspices of the Coalition of Nigerian Professionals in Politics (CNPP) said it joined in the agitation for Jonathan’s Presidency because of the antecedents of the former President. According to them, the calls are

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Delta News

Delta crayfish traders call for security assistance from government 

The Association of Crayfish and Fish Traders’ Union in Delta state has called on the state government to help support the trade so that they can make more sales and profit. The association made this call when they paid a visit to the Chairman of Burutu Local Security Outfit, Hon. Godday Smith, aka Bounana-owei at

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Delta News

Ogbe-Ijoh Market Fire: Market chairman calls for permanent fire service station

Ogbe-Ijoh Market Fire: Market chairman calls for permanent fire service station The Chairman, Warri Market Road Traders’ Development Association, Justice Iroro, has enjoined the Warri South Local Government Council for a permanent fire fighters’ service station at the market adding that this development will go a long way in curtailing incessant fire outbreaks in Warri

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News Oil & Gas

Oil companies must restore Niger Delta environment before divesting – HOMEF tells FG

"It is a big insult for oil companies to divest after destroying the Niger Delta environment for over six decades, to think of moving away without discussing with the communities. Most communities are not aware of the moves; we are hearing from those who are buying off from them. We believe that they are doing

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My doctor told me I have five years to live, Nollywood Actress, Kemi Afolabi opens up

Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, has opened up on her ‘incurable’ ailment, revealing that she was diagnosed with lupus. In a recent interview with show host, Chude Jideonwo, published on Friday, the actress also disclosed that the doctor said she had five years to live. According to her, she had lived just one year after the

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Bayelsa News

Nembe residents report fresh oil spill from Aiteo’s OML 29 in Bayelsa

Residents of Nembe in Bayelsa have reported fresh oil leak, months after the Nov. 5 spill at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. OML 29, which encompasses the 97km Nembe Creek Trunk Line connecting oilfields to the Bonny Export Terminal is operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company,

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Bayelsa News

MOTHER TONGUE: Bayelsa adopts Kolokuma Ijaw as central language

MOTHER TONGUE: Bayelsa adopts Kolokuma Ijaw as central language The importance of mother tongue in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized as it is used as an identity of a people. Like any part of the country or any part of the world, a mothers tongue or local dialect is used to differentiate a person from

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Delta News

DELTA 2023: We are solidly behind you, Udu PDP leaders tell Deputy Governor Otuaro

The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Udu Local Government in Delta State have assured the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Deacon Kinsley Otuaro of their support come 2023. The PDP leaders made this known on Thursday when the deputy governor paid the party leaders a consultation visit ahead of the 2023

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Delta News

2023: Delta Deputy Governor, Otuaro, inspects campaign office in Asaba, says his mandate is from God

The Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (KBO), has stated that his mandate to become the next governor of the state come 2023 is divinely ordained. Otuaro made this known on Thursday when he inspected his campaign office in Asaba, the state capital. GbaramatuVoice writes that as plans for the 2023 election progresses,

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‘Runs Girl Threatening To Leak My Sex Video’ – Harrysong Cries Out

Popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has raised an alarm that a ‘runs girl’ he had an affair with is threatening to release his sex tape. Harrysong, in a post on his Instagram page, said he had a sex tape with the lady six years ago and she has been blackmailing him. ALSO READ: Popular singer, Harrysong

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National News

Dikio reveals plans to avert new agitators in Niger Delta

The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has revealed plans to roll out a special project to avert a new generation of agitators in the Niger Delta region. Dikio explained that the project tagged, the Niger Delta Stabilisation Programme, would involve a massive reorientation programme targeting youths between the ages

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How I worked with Otuaro to bring peace to Niger Delta – Vice President Osinbajo

According to him, he and the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, in synergy, crisis cross the riverine communities to ensure peace in the state noting that the royal fathers were at the front and centre of the efforts that returned peace to the state.

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News Oil & Gas

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT: Host communities present critical areas to senate for amendment

As the Senate prepares to amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has tabled areas affecting the communities in the Act, which they want amended. They also expressed concern over their exclusion from the scheme of things after the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill into law. Senate

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TRUE STORY: How I slept with my 16-year-old son to give my husband a child

TRUE STORY: How I slept with my 16-year-old son to give my husband a child It sounds abominable in every sense of the word that a woman would sleep with her own biological son just to test her fertility after failing to get pregnant for her husband in her second marriage. But that was exactly

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