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.
…wife cries out over injustice, pleads for release of husband …”this is a case of reckless abuse of human right”—Lawyer In a move that is akin to official abuse of office and clear injustice, a member of the Delta State Security and Waterways Committee, Hon. Simeon Bebenimibo and his younger brother are still been held up
The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, has disbursed a total of N45 million to about 90 youths and women in the region, who have successfully undergone its training programme to enable them to start their own trading. The released of the funds to the beneficiaries was part of the ministry’s commitment towards reducing unemployment and
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig. Gen Paul Boroh, has alleged his refusal to divert monies meant for the programme into the pockets of some officials of the Buhari administration led to his sack. However, he said he had no regret working under the Buhari
…commends take-off of academic activities at Maritime University …calls for end to FG cases against Tompolo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has hailed Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) on the occasion of his 47th birthday, tomorrow Thursday. As High Chief Ekpemupolo clocks 47 and heads towards the golden age of
Nigerian lawmakers have come under fire for a barrage of reasons lately. From their gargantuan salaries to unproductive and dissatisfactory representation, especially in the implementation of constituency projects, the national assembly has had a tumultuous journey so far. In addition to the above, lawmakers who own false academic certificates from questionable institutions are now being
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has thrown its weight behind plans by Friends of the Earth Netherlands to take Shell to court, if it does not act on demands to stop its destruction of the climate, adding that this will help Niger Delta communities take similar action and save their environment
The Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) ponzi scheme has announced that it is shutting down — for good. The scheme said on its website that the closure is as a result of the death of its founder, Sergei Mavrodi. Mavrodi died in March after suffering from heart attack. “After much deliberation, we have made the conclusion that continuing the system
Former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan should be docked if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insists that prosecution of suspected looters is selective. According to Oshiomhole, Jonathan should be docked for approving money beyond his powers and spending same in a way that was not accounted for.
…successor raises alarm over shoddy handover note; ”that is a maze of words and figures that left many questions unanswered”. Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been released on bail by officials of the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC. Gen. Boroh, who
Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has promised to focus on the reintegration of beneficiaries into the society. Dokubo made the pledge while speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, stating that there would be no new entrants into the programme during his tenure. He said that many persons from the
Some former militant leaders, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-Agitators Association (NDREA), have urged the new Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Co-ordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, to weed out corrupt elements in the amnesty office or face the same disgrace as his predecessor, Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd). The ex-militant leaders
The Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network of the Social Science Research Council, New York, Dr. Cyril Obi, says coastal communities in Nigeria may soon experience violent conflicts due to the rise in the ocean level that could lead to flooding. He said this during an interview with our correspondent shortly after a conference
Niger Delta ex-militant leaders on Tuesday warned the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, against saboteurs and corrupt employees in the Amnesty Office. The ex-agitators under the auspices of the Niger Delta Reformed Ex-agitators Association (NDREA) told Dokubo that such corrupt and selfish elements were behind the downfall of his predecessor, Brig.
…says; ”it is a mystery to us. challenges Minister to publish names of beneficiaries The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, in a statement released by its President, worldwide, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, has challenged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to substantiate a statement credited to him over an alleged youths training programme, he was quoted to have
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, Oba Adbulrasheed Akanbi Saturday made history when he dropped the title of Oba and declared his resolve to adopt the Emir title popularly known with Northern traditional rulers. Speaking at the installation and turbarning ceremony of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahquub Abdul-Baaqi Mohammed as first Waziri of Yoruba
No fewer than 730 youths from the Niger Delta region would be trained in various skill acquisition programme of the Federal Government in 2018. The effort is said to be in the government bid to increase the human capital development in the country as well as check agitations and unrest in the country. The Minister
The Nigerian Navy has raised the alarm over the security of the nation’s maritime environment. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas, spoke at the Navy Headquarters in Abuja yesterday during the decoration of the coordinator of the Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Rear Admiral YEM Musa. Also
…pro-chancellor tasks stakeholders on making institution world class …Gbaramatu monarch pledges support and loyalty “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked me to tell you that the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko has come to stay. We have come; we have looked at the facilities available; the university is taking
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, South-South governors and other Niger Delta leaders will on Saturday lead a mega rally to call for restructuring. The rally organised by Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has been scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. It was learnt that PANDEF with the rally tagged, “Restructuring the Nigerian
…says; ”route your grievances through PANDEF” Coordinator of Ijaw Monitoring Group, Comr. Joseph Evah on behalf of the group and Ijaw elders, has cautioned Ijaw youths, over the ultimatum given the Federal Government to recall the sacked Co-ordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major.Gen Paul Boroh (retd). He enjoined the youths to withdraw their threat and
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has asked the Igbo to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid. But he says they should first “go for confession, seek forgiveness” and join the All Progressives Congress (APC) where they will have a chance of producing Buhari’s successor. Amaechi said this on Wednesday while delivering a lecture on
Former Education Minister #BringBackOurGirls (#BBOG) advocacy leader Dr. Oby Ezekwesili yesterday said that the Presidency has a lot to tell Nigerians about the release of the Dapchi girls. Dr. Ezekwesili expressed her joy at the release of the girls by Boko Haram in a number of tweets. She insisted that the 14 questions demanded by
…calls for commission of inquiry The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide, in a release on Wednesday, said it received with mixed feelings the release of the Dapchi kidnapped school girls in Yobe State. It questioned the speed with which the girls were released by the Muslim fundamentalists, who have been holding over two hundred Chibok girls
…says; “we are equal opportunities employers” Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has denied discriminating against its host communities while considering people for employment in its operations. The company in a statement issued by its General Manager, Policy, Government and public Affairs, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, said its employment practices is based on the availability of space and
The newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof Charles Quaker Dokubo reported for duty today at the Maitama Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. See photos below:
According to reports emanating from the Office of the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the two federal agencies have swung into action and are both set to begin the probe of the embattled ex-coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier-General Boroh, who is to face probes by both agencies, on
…as Federal Govt increases grant to N6bn, Delta donates two 500KVA generators to varsity …2 modular refineries arrive, ready for installation in Delta, Rivers states …Federal govt. insists that communities must benefit directly from oil refineries ….NDDC claims completion of 372 projects in 2017, sets up Job Placement Centres to engage 200,000 youths in Niger Delta
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 28, 590 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected by their owners in Bayelsa. Clement Oha, INEC Administrative Secretary in the state, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Yenagoa. Mr. Oha, however, said that the commission in the state
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it is now subsidising the supply of petrol to the tune of N774 million every day in view of the landing cost of the imported fuel and the regulated pump price in the domestic market. The development came few days after the NNPC refused a Freedom
…says new refinery is at Pate, not Katsina The Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru has indicated the resolve of the corporation to go back to Lake Chad basin and continue oil exploration. Speaking at the NNPC Day at the ongoing 39th Kaduna International Trade Fair in Kaduna on Wednesday,
…”we support location of Maritime University, Okerenkoko” The people of Ugborodo Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, have told President Muhammadu Buhari that the recent visit of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli to him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja was nothing but a sham just as they reinstated their
A former Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Calistus Obi, yesterday admitted that part of the N331million belonging to the agency which he was alleged to have diverted was used in building a hotel. He made the revelation under cross-examination at his on-going trial over the alleged offence before
…endorses deputy for Imo East Senatorial seat Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday declared his intention to contest for the Imo West Senatorial seat in 2019. The Imo governor said his participation in the senatorial race will brighten the chances of President Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates of All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in
Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta state, says Nigerians should be more concerned with whether the youth are ready to lead, rather than a mere generational shift at the nation’s helm of affairs. According to him, what the nation needs is courage and vision as “age has nothing to do with good leadership”.
Delta Sate Deputy Governor, Barr. (Deacon) Kingsley Otuaro has pronounced the Kwale Industrial Park (KIP) project as a model for aggressive industrialization of Delta State by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who has created an enabling environment in Delta State for investors to leverage on. Otuaro, who represented Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and led a Delta State delegates to the
