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.
By Enaibo Asiayei Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday commended the qualities and competence of his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro as he turned 51 years on Tuesday 16th April, 2019. Okowa, who is currently on leave specifically praised the Acting Governor, Otuaro for the role he played on the ‘SMART AGENDA’ in
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro, were on Wednesday, presented their certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission at INEC office, Asaba, Delta State. The certificate was presented to Okowa and his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro, by the National Commissioner of INEC, Dr. Mohammed Lecky, at INEC office on Wednesday. INEC had, on Monday,
By Shina Badmus Youths of Okerenkoko federated community in Gbaramatu kingdom, have congratulated Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his re-election at the just concluded Delta state governorship election. This was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Ekpemupolo Ebikebina (President) and Comrade Daniel Ebimo (PRO) of Okerenkoko Development Youth Council (ODYC), which was made available to newsmen
…Charges INEC to give credibility, assurance to the process A Nigerian based human and environmental rights advocate and the National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Mulade Sheriff has raised concerned over the continued declaration of inconclusive elections in Nigeria that has raised several concerns and tension. According to the Activist, from
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the results for 21 out of 24 Bayelsa State House of Assembly seats contested for in last weekend’s election. Head, INEC Department of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Wilfred Ifogah, announced on Tuesday that the commission would conduct a supplementary election in the three constituencies that elections
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of the PDP has won in 23 of the 25 local government areas in Delta State leaving his closest rival, Chief Great Ogboru of the APC with wins in only two local governmentb in the Delta State Guber election. Official results from all 25 LGAs released by INEC shows that Okowa polled
By Shina Badmus The Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama (JP) has reacted to recent plan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to deploy troops to the riverine area during the forth coming governorship election on Saturday. He also accused the President and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai of
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Bayelsa State, has appealed to those in possession of its 63 missing card readers to return them before Saturday’s elections. The News Agency of Nigeria, recalls that INEC on Monday announced that 63 smart card readers used during the February 23 President and National Assembly elections were missing. Mr Wilfred
By Shina Badmus The State secretary, New Nigeria Democratic Evolution (NNDE), Engr. Olaye Messiah, has expressed joy over the victory at the just concluded general election that took place on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. He said that the candidates deserve the victory at the polls because the people love them Engr. Olaye, who is also
By Enaibo Asiayei The victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the recent presidential elections is a testimony to the overwhelming confidence of Nigerians in his capacity and commitment to rebuilding Nigeria and taking the country to the next level. The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Prof. Nelson Brambaifa, made this
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had been blamed over the postponement of the elections as it was initially scheduled to hold from the February 16, 2019, based on the timetable released two years ahead of the date by the commission. Reacting to the postponement, the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, in a statement by
The Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC, on Friday, besieged the Warri office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), protesting the inclusion of additional two wards in Warri South Local Government Area. The protesters said, INEC had decided unilaterally to add two Wards to the existing 10 Wards in the area. Legal Adviser to INYC, Mr.
By Shina Badmus The Ijaw Rebirth National Congress, IRNC, an Ijaw group committed to the peace and progress of the Ijaw nation, has urged the Ijaw people to shun violence and sustain the existing peace in the area as elections commence. Speaking through the facilitator of the group, Comrade Luke Owei, they said: “We are calling on the
By Loveth Ojogun The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, has called on all and sundry in Ijaw land to sustain the peace currently being enjoyed in the area as elections commence. Speaking through the spokesman of the kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama (JP), he said: “As we barely have one day left before the Presidential elections,
Few days to the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly general elections, Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has entered into an agreement with the Urhobos from the Delta Central Senatorial District of the state to produce the next Governor in 2023 after his eight years tenure. At a meeting of all the traditional rulers of
Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has distanced himself from the reports that he has endorsed the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari. There had been reports that he had endorsed Buhari’s candidature earlier on Wednesday. Tompolo was said to have been part of five ex-militant leaders set to endorse President Muhammadu Buhari
By Brakere Birinimighan A former militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has denied the news story in an online platform, that he is among five ex-militant leaders who are set to endorse President Muhammadu Buhari as their preferred candidate for the February 16 Presidential election, in Port Harcourt. Speaking through his media adviser
No fewer than 14 persons died on Tuesday during a stampede at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally in Port-Harcourt. Many others were injured in the sad incident, which occurred at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium near Port-Harcourt International Airport. Most of the injured were rushed to the nearby University of Port -Harcourt Teaching Hospital
By Shina Badmus Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress (APC) 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has debunked online reports that an Abuja High Court has nullified his candidature and ordered the APC to conduct fresh primaries for Delta South Senatorial District. The purported court order, the report had
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, of influencing a high court judgment against the All Progressives Congress in the state. Amaechi, who spoke at the River State presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, alleged that the governor had betrayed him after being recommended for
The Federal Government is mustering the political will to coerce revenue generation through high-profile individuals, Ministerial Departments and Agencies and others to fittingly submit to the federation account what is due to government. ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE unearths that millions of Dollars have been lost to tax defaulters and the private sector is dogged to say that businesses provide
By Shina Badmus The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has said he wants to represent Delta South at the Senate in 2019 because of his desire to pursue quality legislation that will lead to the development of the district and the Niger Delta region. Releasing his manifesto
By Shina Badmus As part of the ongoing Okowa/Otuaro campaign in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Bosin Ebikeme, Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Petroleum Matters and former Commissioner of Transport has hinted that the people of the region do not have an alternative party but would only vote
With less than a fortnight to the 2019 general elections, palpable fear has continued to grip residents of Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State as sporadic gunshots have continued unabated for hours. The gunshots were heard around Jakpa Road, Warri Sapele Road, Sokoh Estate Road and the PTI Road -where three persons
…House also grants governor’s request for funding of construction of Beneku/ Kwale bridge By Enaibo Asiayei The Delta State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after adjourning on December 20, 2018 for the Christmas and new year festivities. At plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the House approved two
His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio, Ayamabulo 1, the Pere of Iduwini kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area, has endorsed former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, to represent Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The monarch also endorsed Delta State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru.
Chief Great Ogboru, Delta State All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship candidate, yesterday, said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s greatest mistake that would lead to his defeat at the polls was to allow Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to leave Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ogboru, speaking at his campaign tour to Burutu, Burutu Local Government Area of the state, noted
By Loveth Ojogun Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has revealed why he decided to team up with Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, the state APC governorship candidate to ensure all-round victory for the party in the coming elections. Speaking at the APC Delta mega
Hundreds of All Progressives Congress members and its supporters took to the streets of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, in protest over the alleged killings of its party faithful in the state by the opposition. Led by the Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and former Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, the
Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has urged the Urhobo of Delta Central senatorial district to shelve the idea of seeking to govern the state now and allow Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, by extension Delta North senatorial district, to complete a second term bid and wait for 2023, when it would be their turn.
Itsekiri elders and leaders under the auspices of Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILT, has dissociated themselves from the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF. This may not be unconnected with reported plans to endorse former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as sole candidate for people of Niger Delta region.
Ahead of February 16 general election, the Ijaw communities in Edo State have forbidden the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from campaigning in their area. This is coming on the hill of defection where many members of the opposition dumped their respective parties for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ovia South West Local Government Area.
By Loveth Ojogun An Ijaw community leader in Delta State, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has joined his voice with others to welcome Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to Burutu Local Government Council, calls on Deltans to come out en-mass to receive the dynamic Governor to Ijaw land of Burutu. Comrade Mulade Sheriff made who made the call in
The immediate past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta South Senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has said he left the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, as his successor, Senator Arthur lfeanyi Okowa is not a listening governor. Uduaghan made this statement at Koko, Warri North local government area of Delta
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has prayed God to grant Senator James Manager (Delta South) his “heart desires and victory” as he continues his campaign for re-election. The monarch prayed at his palace when the senator, accompanied by other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, visited him to solicit royal blessings ahead of
