Lagos, July 4, 2024: Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), the operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL, known as the NNPCL/CNL JV, has been honored with the Best Exhibitor award at the 2024 Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week held in Abuja. In a statement to GbaramatuVoice

Benin City, Edo State – A non-government organization, the Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Foundation, is set to host its highly anticipated Youth Empowerment Program, themed “Advance,” on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The event will commence at 9am at the Cathelea Event Center in GRA, Benin City, Edo state. In a statement to GbaramatuVoice, the host and

…Announces Partnership with Chevron for Warri-Omadino-Escravos Road The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the upcoming Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit, scheduled for July 10-13, 2024, will formulate strategies to drive economic growth and development in the region. Dr. Ogbuku also stated that the NDDC is in

…Says Tantita Has Restored Aquatic Life to Niger Delta Waters Former Bayelsa Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, on Friday visited Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, where he praised High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, for his efforts in combating crude oil theft and environmental degradation. During his visit

By Chairman Ojumiri Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), announced a significant step forward in youth empowerment through education during a stakeholders’ meeting in Effurun, Delta State over the weekend. At the gathering themed “Fostering, Consolidating, and Collaborating for

By Chairman Ojumiri President Bola Tinubu is prioritizing peace, security, and development in the Niger Delta, according to Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Otuaro made these remarks during a consultative meeting with ex-agitators in Effurun, Delta State over the

By Chairman Ojumiri Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), addressed Niger Delta ex-agitators during a crucial meeting in Effurun over the weekend. He reassured the attendees of his commitment, stating, “I’m here to serve and protect your interests.” The meeting,

By Enaibo Asiayei Chief Dennis Burutu Otuaro, PhD, Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, received a vote of confidence from Niger Delta ex-agitators and stakeholders during their meeting in Warri on Saturday. The meeting, held at KFt Event Centre, Warri, focused on revitalizing the Presidential Amnesty

…700 Receive Treated Mosquito Nets, Sanitary Pads, Diapers in Gbaramatu On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Legionnaire for Mankind’s Health, a non-governmental organization based in Amsterdam, made substantial strides in tackling community challenges in Oporoza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Their initiative, themed “How to Help Prevent Insecurity, Violence,

Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, has completed a new mini pitch in Torugbene community, Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. The mini pitch, equipped with modern facilities, a well-maintained playing surface, and seating areas for spectators, is specifically designed to host various sporting activities, with a focus on football. This

Abuja, Nigeria – Just a day after the presentation of the budget, the Senate has passed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) budget of N1.9 trillion on Tuesday, adding an additional N44 million to the proposed amount. This adjustment brings the total budget from N1,911,800,000,000 to N1,911,844,833,046. The Senate committee considered increases in personnel costs,

The family of High Chief Godspower Gbenekama (JP), the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, has announced the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Blessing Gbenekama. She passed away at the age of 40 on Friday, June 7, following a brief illness. The announcement of her passing was made on Monday, June 10, at

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has presented its budget proposals of N1.911 Trillion for 2024 to the Senate Committee on the NDDC at the National Assembly. Presenting the proposals to the Senate Committee, chaired by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said that the 2024 appropriation was anchored on the

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has re-stated the commitment of the Commission to complete all its ongoing development projects, including the Amassoma shoreline protection project in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Speaking during the celebration of the 20th Coronation Anniversary of King Oweipa Jones-Ere

A 40-year-old man, Benalayefa Asiayei, was fatally shot by a policeman along Azikoro Road in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Asiayei, an electrician from the Bobougbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, was returning from work in his Toyota Sienna around 8 pm on Tuesday when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that

Shell Companies in Nigeria, comprising Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), have paid a total of $142.5 million to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2023. The SPDC Director and Country Head, Corporate Relations, Igo Weli, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, that

Former commander with the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, in Bayelsa State, Paul Eris, known as General Ogunbos, has revealed that he is not the biological father of his son, Raymond, after 22 years. In a Facebook post on Sunday, May 26, 2024, Ogunbos recounted the confession made by Raymond’s biological

Yenagoa, Nigeria – Outrage and protests have erupted in Bayelsa following the brutal killing of 40-year-old electrician Benalayefa Bako Asiayei on Monday. Protesters carried the victim’s corpse to the gate of the Government House in Yenagoa, demanding justice. Asiayei, who hailed from Ayakoromo and Akugbene in Delta State, was allegedly shot dead by a police

Senior High Chief Felix Idowu Asonja, the Ondo State Coordinator of Tantita Security Services (TSS), has expressed profound gratitude to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government of Nigeria for the successful delivery of the Okitipupa Power Substation in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State. The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Niger Delta

High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has expressed deep sorrow and disbelief over the passing of Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, a former Minister of State for Education and former Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections in Delta State. Speaking through his aide, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo,

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the umbrella body for the Engineering Profession in Nigeria, has conferred its prestigious distinguished fellowship on High Chief (Engr) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. The conferment ceremony, held today in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, recognizes Engr. Pondi’s exceptional dedication and expertise

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, revealed that numerous projects undertaken during the tenure of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, remain unpaid, accumulating debts in billions. Fubara disclosed this on Tuesday during the unveiling of the 10.98km Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local Government Area of the state by Abia State Governor,

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Chief Dennis Otuaro PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), embarked on a tour of universities across Nigeria, where delegates of the programme are currently pursuing their studies. Starting on Wednesday, May 8, Chief Otuaro’s tour began with visits to Igbenedion University in Okada and Benson

GbaramatuVoice, a renowned and multi-award-winning media organization in the Niger Delta, has announced the appointment of Ojumiri Chairman as its new Production Manager. Ojumiri, a Mass Communication graduate from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, has been an esteemed member of the GbaramatuVoice team since 2022. During his tenure, Ojumiri has consistently displayed unwavering dedication

LAGOS: Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, on Saturday received the prestigious Daily Independent newspapers Security Company Award for 2023, lauded for its relentless fight against oil theft in Nigeria. Tantita, under the leadership of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, commonly known as Tompolo, has been instrumental in the fight against illegal oil bunkering, contributing to the

In a notable convergence of key figures in the Niger Delta region, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD., on Monday welcomed the Emeritus President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Chief Dr. Chris Ekiyor, to his office in Abuja. The meeting, held against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to

Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and Chief Dennis Otuaro PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, were among the distinguished personalities who attended the Annual Izon Thanksgiving Celebration at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Beautiful Gate Mega Parish in Warri, Delta State. Accompanied by their

Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Ilaje graduate representatives have issued a stern ultimatum to Chevron Nigeria Limited, demanding an end to perceived marginalization or face a complete shutdown of operations. The coalition, consisting of the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), KOMBOT – Egbema and Gbaramatu Graduates Employment Front, and the National Association of Ilaje Graduates (NAIG),

By Enaibo Asiayei Beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), under the leadership of the 3 phases generals, have enthusiastically endorsed Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, PhD, as the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Program. They express unwavering confidence in his ability to advance President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and uphold the current peace in the