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.
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has made bold statements regarding Nigeria’s ongoing struggles to meet its OPEC production quota, attributing the shortfall not to low investment, but to rampant oil theft. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu highlighted the stark contrast between Nigeria’s faltering oil sector and other oil-producing nations, whose
Gelegele-Gbene, July 3, 2024 – The people of oil-rich Gelegele-Gbene, an ancient Ijaw community in Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State, came alive with celebration on Saturday as Alaowei Benson Ogouyinbo was installed as the 47th Amaokosuwei, the oldest man in the community. The event was marked by a lively display of cultural
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has highlighted the youth-friendly policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing his dedication to the development of the Niger Delta. Otuaro stated this in his remarks at the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders and Selected Stakeholders themed, “Let Is Build
Niger Delta leaders have announced their decision not to participate in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. They have urged all citizens, especially the youth, to maintain calm and avoid escalating tensions both regionally and nationally. This resolution was made today at the Niger Delta Sensitization Conference for Ethnic Nationalities, Youths, and Women Groups
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has called on organizers of the proposed nationwide protest to reconsider their plans and listen to the pleas of well-meaning Nigerians to halt the action. In a statement on Friday, Tompolo emphasized that while citizens have the right to
Former Chairman of Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, Late Elder Capt. Samson Ederikumor Teide, is set to be buried on Friday, July 19, 2024. He passed away at the age of 64 after a brief illness. According to a poster obtained by our correspondent, the funeral proceedings will commence at 7am on Friday
The Polygamous Men Association of Delta/Bayelsa has announced its upcoming meeting, set to take place in Delta State. The meeting is scheduled for 25th July 2024 at 2 PM and will be held at the residence of High Chief Promise Lawuru. The notice was signed by the association’s Chairman, Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, a prominent
The Niger Delta Coalition Vision (NDCV) has strongly condemned the recent calls by the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) for the removal of Chief Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The NDCV, a group advocating for peace and development in the Niger Delta, criticized the statements
PORT HARCOURT – The President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke, has called for unity among the Ogoni people to form a common front for the development of their oil-rich kingdom. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Nsuke responded to circulating reports that the Ogoni ethnic group was not invited to
…Alerts INEC, Security Forces Over Itsekiri Moves The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) has issued a strong warning to the Itsekiri over encroachment on Gbaramatu lands during the ongoing fresh delineation process of electoral wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency. The areas in question are Sagharabubou, Ikantu, and Ijaghala. According to the GYC, in
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has promised that early approval of its 2024 budget will expedite the development and socio-economic transformation of the Niger Delta region. NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made this pledge while presenting the 2024 budget estimates of N1.9 trillion to the House of Representatives Committee on the NDDC at
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the sustainable development, stability, and peace of the Niger Delta. Speaking at the Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, themed “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta,” Otuaro highlighted the crucial role
Port Harcourt, July 10, 2024 – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called for the immediate arrest of individuals impersonating its leadership and undermining the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This comes in response to a viral video in which Bedford Berefa falsely claimed to represent the IYC while criticizing the NDDC’s management under
The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) has embarked on a tour of schools across the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, revealing alarming conditions and infrastructure challenges. Led by Comrade Kingsley Egbejule Aerebo, the council’s assessment highlighted critical issues affecting education in the region. At Kere Primary School in Egwa,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to forge ahead with the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the delineation of wards and polling units across Delta State’s Warri federal constituency, beginning this Wednesday. At a crucial stakeholders meeting convened at the Government House Annex in Warri on Monday, political leaders and representatives
Since its inception in 2017, the Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Foundation youth empowerment program has transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people, the founder, Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu, announced at the 2024 edition of the program. The event took place in Benin on Saturday, July 6, with the theme: “Advance.” Dr. Iyamu revealed that the
Abuja, the nation’s capital, welcomes its newest luxury destination, Trend’s Place Hotel and Suites. This state-of-the-art hotel, boasting an exceptional blend of craftsmanship and the finest human and material resources, promises to rival the best hotels in advanced cities. Trend’s Place and Suites, strategically located near the Dunamis Church Headquarters and the NNPC filling station
The Federal Government has issued a red alert warning to states and local government areas across Nigeria, urging them to prepare for heightened flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. During a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, emphasized the need for
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged to restore the failed sections of the East West Road between Ahoada and Ula-Okobo town in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, to provide urgent relief to motorists who are now forced to divert to community roads. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who
Nigeria has emerged as the winner of the bid to host the headquarters of the African Energy Bank (AEB). The AEB is a global multilateral institution aimed at financing Africa’s hydrocarbon resources and supporting energy transition and net-zero commitments. This development is expected to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas ecosystem and position the country as
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
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited disclosed on Monday at the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week Conference in Abuja that oil companies purchase refined Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) from illegal refineries in various Niger Delta communities. This revelation, made in the presence of international and domestic oil and gas companies, was not contested by
…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,
The Managing Director/Chairman of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, has felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Muslim Ummah as they join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant time for reflection, prayer, and community. As Muslims across
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
