National News

Okowa, Zulum, Mulade, others bag Awards in Abuja

The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has bagged a national award as the best Governor for Peace and Conflict Resolution, while his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Zulum Babagana Umaru, got his award as All Round Best Governor in Nigeria. At the same event which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, the FCT,

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Church News

Members should have PVC before taking communion – Anglican bishop 

“Pastors should ensure their members get their PVCs before they take communion and do other worship services in the household of God.” The Anglican Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, has canvassed the acquisition of Permanent Voter Card as a precondition for church members before they could participate in Holy Communion in the

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Aviation News

Overland Airways commences Lagos-Warri, Abuja-Warri flights 

By Emmanuella Soroghaye  Overland Airways, one of Nigeria’s leading scheduled and charter airlines, has commenced scheduled flights from Lagos to Warri, and from Abuja to Warri on November 15, 2021. Overland Airways’ Lagos-Warri and Abuja-Warri flights will operate daily. The flights will depart Lagos to Warri at 12:20 pm, and depart Warri to Lagos at

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National News

70 signatories to sign proposed Niger Delta peoples’ charter 

No fewer than 70 signatories, including representatives of ethnic nationalities and pan Niger Delta groups, are expected to sign the proposed Niger Delta Peoples Charter. President of the Niger Delta Congress, Nubari Sataah, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri, shortly after the second imprimatur was done on Monday. According to

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News Sport

Nigeria Qualifies For 2022 FIFA World Cup Play-Off

The Super Eagles have qualified for the FIFA 2022 World Cup Play-off after a 1-1 against Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun International Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday. A 1-minute goal from Victor Osimhen gave the super eagle their only goal of the night. Five minutes after the opener, Stopira gave the Cape Verde side

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Delta News

Delta Ijaw President Generals Pay Courtesy Visit on Ogulagha Monarch

By Enaibo Asiayei  A group of eminent personalities from the Delta Forum of Kingdoms, Clans and Communities, and the President Generals Forum (Ijaw Chapter), on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, HRM, Agbonu, Torububor 1, at his palace in Obotobo community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. During

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News Oil & Gas

Heritage Energy appoints Adesola Adebawo as General Manager

Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), a subsidiary of Heritage Oil Limited (a Jersey-headquartered international oil and gas company) and operator of the OML 30 (NPDC/SNRL Joint Venture), has appointed Mr. Adesola Adebawo (Sola) as the General Manager – Government, Joint Venture and External Relations. His appointment becomes effective November 1, 2021. The oil major

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National News

[BREAKING] Vice President of Dangote Group is dead

Sani Dangote, the vice president of the Dangote Group and brother to Aliko Dangote, is dead. Mr. Dangote died in the United States Sunday after a protracted illness. Relatively less popular than his billionaire brother, Mr Dangote had investments in manufacturing, agriculture, banking and oil services. He sat on the boards of several companies including Dangote Cement,

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National News

IYC Abuja/Northern Chapter Marks One Year In Office, lists achievements

By Ebi Perekeme  The Ijaw Youth Congress, IYC, Abuja/Northern Nigeria Chapter, has marked one year since the inauguration of the present executives at the Old Chelsea Hotel, CBD, Abuja, on 14 November, 2021. GbaramatuVoice reports.  The event which had all the members of the council in attendance such as the chairman – Chief Diplomat Adam

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National News

2021 Entrepreneurship Programme: Tony Elumelu Foundation funds 4,949 African SMEs with $5,000 each

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has selected 4,949 entrepreneurs from across Africa for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. The 2021 beneficiaries were selected from a pool of over 400,000 applications, based on their innovation, performance, and growth potential to create jobs and eradicate poverty on

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News Sport

WCQ 2022: Super Eagles defeat Liberia 2-0

The Super Eagles maintained the top spot in their 2022 World Cup qualifying group after a 2-0 victory over Liberia on Saturday. Gernot Rohr made two changes from the win over the Central African Republic, as Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi returned to the squad. The Eagles looked comfortable in the opening exchanges and raced

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Delta News

DELTA: Man who raped, impregnated 2 sisters in police net

A 35-year-old man is in police net in Delta State for allegedly raping and impregnating two sisters. GbaramatuVoice gathered that the suspect, Jude Nduka, resident at Obi Onuwe Street, behind Kowen Plaza, Asaba, Delta State had raped and defiled the two sisters said to be within the age range of 13 and 16 years respectively.

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Church News

IPPC 2021: Christ Embassy’s Annual International Conference Underway

By Emmanuella Soroghaye  Preparations are in top gear for the 2021 edition of the International Pastors and Partners Conference with Pastor Chris. It will be a gathering of champions and eagles as the Believers’ LoveWorld aka Christ Embassy International Pastors’ and Partners’ Conference (IPPC) holds from Monday November 15th to Sunday 21st, 2021 at the

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Bayelsa News

10 road projects completed as Bayelsa govt engages local contractors 

The administration of Gov. Douye Diri has announced a policy of empowerment and engagement of 16  local contractors in the ongoing construction of internal roads in the state. According to the state government, 10 internal roads have so far been completed while six others are ongoing around Yenagoa, the state capital. The Commissioner for works

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National News

Niger Delta ex-militants protest in Abuja over stipends 

…Say PAP office was not created for politicians, their wives and girlfriends  A coalition of the third phase of ex-Niger Delta agitators numbering about 200, have called on the Federal Government to listen to their demands in the interest of justice. They made the demand while protesting in Abuja against the refusal of the Presidential

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National News

Reconstitution of NDDC Board: Akpabio denies buck passing responsibility

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has described as untrue the report in some sections of the media that he buck passed on his responsibility for the constitution of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The minister, in a statement he personally signed, attributed the report to those he described as falsehood

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Delta News

Otuaro salutes Ogulagha monarch on 16th coronation anniversary

By Emmanuella Soroghaye  The deputy governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Torububor 1, Agbonu JP, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, on the 16th anniversary of his accession to the throne. In a statement on Friday, Otuaro said: “It is an honor for me, Barr. (Dcn) Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor

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National News

COP26: Ijaw Diaspora Council calls for joint action on gushing gas explosion in Nembe

By Ebi Perekeme An Ijaw group – the Ijaw Diaspora Council, IDC, with global headquarters in Newark, NJ, has called on the international community’s conscience and the Nigerian government to act immediately on the still-gushing oil and gas explosion in the waterways and mangrove forests of the Nembe area of Ijaw land, Nigeria before the

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National News

Niger Delta coalition vows to resist moves to amend NDDC act

The Coalition of Rivers Oil and Gas host communities has vowed to resist alleged moves by the Senate to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act to include Lagos, Bauchi and Ogun States to the commission. The group said any attempt to shortchange the people of the Niger Delta Region would be vehemently opposed.

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News Rivers

Pastor who killed his wife arrested by police in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested the pastor of a new generation church identified as Onyebuchi Amadi who allegedly strangled his wife to death during an argument in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the arrest to our correspondent on

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News Politics

Omo-Agege to Okowa: You can’t rescue Nigeria after destroying Delta

Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has accused Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of destroying the State. Okowa, he said, has stunted growth in other parts of the State with the lopsided development of his hometown, Owa- Alero in Ika North East LGA. He said Okowa and the PDP have done damage to the State, urging Deltans to vote

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Delta News

Divers’ association chairman congratulates Ogulagha king

By Enaibo Asiayei The chairman of the Ogulagha Kingdom Professional Divers Association, OKPDA, Chief Francis Odibo-Satu, has, on behalf of the executive and entire members of the association, congratulated the king of Ogulagha kingdom – His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph I. Timiyan JP, Turububor 1, the Ebenanaowei and paramount ruler of Ogulagha kingdom,

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National News

Niger Delta senators kick against moves to include Ogun, Lagos, Bauchi in NDDC

Senators from the South-South geo-political zone have kicked against moves by the Senate to include Lagos, Ogun, Bauchi and others that have attained the status of oil producing states into Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The senators raised the objection, yesterday, during the consideration of a Bill for an Act to amend the NDDC Act

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Delta News

Okowa urges Nigerian Navy to strengthen operations 

By Ebi Perekeme The Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, called on the Nigerian Navy to strenghten its operational efficiency in ensuring that piracy and other unwholesome activities were nipped in the bud in the maritime sector of the nation’s economy. Okowa made the call when he received the Chief of Naval Staff,

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National News

Amnesty International pays tribute to Ken Saro-Wiwa, others

Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria, on Wednesday, remembered the late writer and human rights activist – Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel and seven others. Collectively known as Ogoni Nine, the then military government of the late General Sani Abacha executed them. Saro-Wiwa, Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) co-founder, fought the government over environmental

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National News

[PHOTOS] Kogi Governor hosts GbaramatuVoice team in Abuja, assures of partnership

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, received the Publisher/CEO and editorial board chairman of the GbaramatuVoice Media Group at the governor’s lodge in Abuja. The GbaramatuVoice management led by Jacob Abai, Publisher/CEO and Prof. Tosan Harriman, Chairman, Editorial Board paid a courtesy visit on the governor ahead of the planned

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National News

Nigerian senate moves to include Kogi, Anambra, Lagos, others amongst NDDC

The Amendment of a bill to include Kogi, Lagos, Anambra, Gombe and others among the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) scaled second reading at the Senate on Wednesday. The bill titled: “A bill for an Act to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Act No 6, 2000 and for other related matters connected therewith,

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National News

Maritime university strike assumes dangerous dimension 

The strike embarked upon,Tuesday, by academic and non-academic staff of the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State took a new twist on Wednesday as the infuriated staff incapacitated the management boat as well as shut the school power plant. GbaramatuVoice had reported the indefinite strike,

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Imo News

Five killed in fresh Imo state attack 

At least five people have been killed in Anara, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Gunmen were said to have attacked the community on Tuesday night. A resident simply identified as Damian told our correspondent that many people could not sleep in the community as sounds of gunshot rent the air for a

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National News

Many feared killed as gunmen launch house-to-house attack in President Buhari’s state

Many people are feared killed and properties burnt down in fresh attacks on communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which reportedly began Tuesday evening and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday, saw dozens of houses including government structures and vehicles set ablaze. Witnesses said no fewer than five communities

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National News

Nnamdi Kanu to spend Xmas in DSS custody 

By Emmanuella Soroghaye  Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will spend Christmas in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu has been in DSS custody since his re-arrest in July. When he was rearraigned on Wednesday, Kanu complained that some members of his legal team were

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Bayelsa News Oil & Gas

Tension in Bayelsa as Opu-Nembe residents flee community over oil leakage 

Fresh massive crude oil fire caused by a massive crude oil spill from the wellhead of Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company in its Santa Barbara South Field is currently ravaging Opu-Nembe community in Bayelsa State. The fire, which is still raging from the wellhead, according to community sources, has left many of the people

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Delta News Oil & Gas

REFUSAL TO HOLD FMOU MEETING: OML 42 host communities issue 14-Day ultimatum to NPDC

By Enaibo Asiayei  Following the refusal of the NPDC/Neconde, AMT JV in Oil Mining Lease – OML 42 to commence Field Memorandum of Understanding, FMOU, meeting with its host communities in Delta state, the company has been given a 14-day ultimatum by the communities. The host communities warned that failure to address the issues itemized

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National News Politics

INEC Declares APGA’s Charles Soludo Winner Of Anambra Governorship Election

By Emmanuella Soroghaye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. The returning officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi announced the final result at about

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Delta News

[PHOTOS] Tompolo offers sacrifice to Sarabubouwei deity, king of the river

By Enaibo Asiayei The former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and the chief priest of the Egbesu deity, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, on Monday, November 8 offered a sacrifice to Sarabubouwei deity, the king of the river. In photos captured by GbaramatuVoice, Tompolo alongside other

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