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.
Bayelsa State governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has explained reasons why his administration conceived the Education Development Levy with compulsory contribution by key stakeholders in the state. According to Governor Dickson, though the state has invested heavily in the provision of needed infrastructures in various parts of the state, the education development levy is expected to
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, has thrown light on the modular refineries the Federal Government is planning for the Niger Delta region. Mr. Maikanti, at the 53rd International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, NMGS, in Abuja, said that the government will organize the
Executive director, African Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ,, Benin City, Edo State, Rev David Ugolor, has lashed out at the leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, over his recent statement that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, should stop his bridge-building visits to the Niger Delta, saying he should
The oil belongs to us; it does not belong to Nigeria. Ijaw oil belongs to us. If Itsekiri say their oil belongs to Nigeria, that is their business and if Urhobo say same of their oil, that is also their business and same applies to others. But we, Ijaw, are saying that Ijaw oil belongs
Preparations are at top gear to mark the 46th birthday of High Chief Govermemt Oweizide Ekpemepolo alias Tompolo, as official T-shirt for the event was unveiled yesterday 31st March, 2017 in Warri by Chief God’spower Gbenekama, the Ibe-Benemowei of Gbaramatu kingdom. The event scheduled to commence 12th April, 2017 with an inaugural lecture, with the
The Federal Government’s Amnesty Programme was introduced by the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua for the Niger Delta militants who were in the creeks, disrupting and vandalizing oil installations. Although some of them have benefited and are still benefiting from the programme which the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has equally embraced, some of
Ijaw Monitoring Group has described Pa GKJ Amachree, the lawyer of late Ijaw hero, Isaac Boro, during his treasonable felony trial, as a Nigerian patriot and an African giant who was the first Nigerian Under Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) during the early days of the United Nations. In a tribute by Mr. Joseph
Details of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Vision for oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta, is emerging as an idea is now being worked out to explore how some of the local refiners and the local communities in the region can become shareholders in the proposed Modular refineries concept of the Federal Government, presidency sources
In a rare gesture to vindicate the correct perspective, a group known as South South Believers Forum – a non denominational religious body, March 24th, 2017 held a one day Prayer Summit at Phoenix Hotel Abuja, recording over 167 Pastors drawn from different ethnic groups and Churches. According to organizers of the Event, the continuing
The Ijaws of Edo State have condemned the exclusion of their communities from the 2017 list of projects to be executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), added that this act of exclusion is a confirmation of the marginalization, deprivation, denials and total neglect the Ijaws of Edo State have been suffering. Over 35
…Says conspiracy by some ethnic groups Chairman, Egbema/Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State, Chief Michael Johnny has alleged plan by some appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari and top officials of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration NIMASA to relocate the approved Gbaramatu Deep Sea
The Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs have expressed displeasure over the failed appeals, efforts geared toward retrieving the stolen golden sword, the traditional symbol of authority of the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, stressing that the time frame for the return of the stolen golden sword has elapsed, adding that no compensation, monetary or otherwise would
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, yesterday gave his blessing to ongoing efforts by Itsekiri academia to establish an Itsekiri-owned University of Warri, UNIWARRI. The Olu gave his support at his palace, when Professor Nesin Omatseye led a delegation of university lecturers on the umbrella of Concerned Iwere People for Higher Education, to
Delta govt to revive abandoned hospital The abandoned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) built ultra modern Okerenkoko Cottage Hospital in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State to bounce back to life, courtesy of the State Government as revelation came of how ex-militant Leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) rescued the Hospital
Dr Ralph Onyemekeiha, a nephrologist at the Central Hospital, Warri, in Delta, says people living close to oil explorations are prone to kidney disorders. Onyemekeiha made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) He said that there were documents to show that gas flaring and other hydrocarbon emissions contribute to
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State and ex-Chief of Staff to former Governor Timipre Sylva, Chief Samuel Ogboku has tackled his fellow party man, Perekeme Richard Kpodo over his recent attack on some Ogbia sons, describing it as an affront on the peace-loving people of Ogbia land, by a mischief-maker.
The senate has called for the resignation of Hameed Ali, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The senate also declared Ali unfit to hold public office and condemned a letter written by Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Malami in the letter told the lawmakers that the comptroller-general could not appear the lawmakers
To register illegal refineries’ operators PTDF to facilitate Maritime Varsity take-off The protracted crisis in the Niger Delta region may soon come to an end. The Federal Government has overhauled its approach to quelling the crisis and restoring lasting peace in the region. Instead of the present combatant approach where the military and other security
VICE President Yemi Osinbajo has asked contractors handling various projects in the Niger Delta region to return to site within 30 days or face prosecution. Also included were contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Osinbajo specifically directed that the list of all contractors who did not comply with the directive within
…Dakuku’s Campaign Coordinator Dumps APC It is now obvious that Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wiek is not leaving anything to chance as he continues to consolidate on his hold on the politics of Rivers State. His latest onslaught was on Okrika Local Government Area where supporters of the All Progressive Congress, APC, decamped in their numbers
…The Ijaw nation is bigger than anyone-Omare With a view to resolving the crisis rocking the Ijaw Youth Council IYC, stakeholders, Ijaw Youth leaders/Elders met, 16th March, with the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro in Asaba, with advice to All litigants to withdraw litigations with respect to the ongoing crisis. A communique
The Ijaw Professionals Association (IPA) has called on the Federal Government to extend the relocation directive issued to oil companies, to the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) and other subsidiaries of the national oil company. The group made the call in a statement by the president of the Lagos chapter, Elaye Otrofanowei and his Homeland
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday reaffirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to offer a better deal to the people of Niger Delta. He made the assertion while presiding over an inter-ministerial follow-up meeting with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies involved in rebuilding the Niger Delta. Osinbajo was reflecting on the past leadership and governance
…Advises subjects to promote Ijaw culture OPOROZA-His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State has described restructuring as the solution to the plethora of problems facing the country, adding that this can be achieved through implementation of the 2014 National Conference Report. According to
His Royal Highness, Rufus Olarewaju Ajayi Ogidi Olu, Obagbaja Arolagbade II, the Oba of Gbomina-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has on behalf of his subjects felicitated and Rejoiced with His Royal Majesty, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom as he (Pere) marks his one year anniversary on March 15th, describing the Pere as a quintessential, and perspicacious king.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to head a special presidential delegation charged with the task of resolving the crisis in the Niger Delta region. The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Paul Boroh, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Abuja. Mr. Boroh said the choice of Mr.
•As Kunukunuma community gives NPDC 21-day ultimatum to address issue of neglect THE traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, at the weekend averted plan by aggrieved protesters from Kunukunuma Federated community in Warri South-West Local Council of Delta State to shut down the Odidi flow-station, one of the few functioning oil
The controversy surrounding exclusion of Kunukunuma community, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, by NPDC as host community, OML 42, took another dimension, Friday, as neighboring community, Odidi affirmed Kunukunuma as non-host community, OML 42, stressing that Kunukunuma has no stake in the said oil field from time immemorial. A statement signed
The Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun 11, Aketekpe, Agadagba has appealed to the people of Kunukunuma federated community to suspend its planned shutdown of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) operation. The protest had been scheduled to hold this Friday, March 10, 2017 at Odidi field, Warri South West Local Government Area of
A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Wednesday threatened to blow up Multichoice (DSTV), MTN, Shoprite and 16 other major South African investments in Nigeria if the Federal Government failed to close them down within one month. The militant groups, who were reacting to the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and their businesses, gave one
Dr. Tosan Harriman is a Professor of Comparative Dialectics and in this interview with GBARAMATU VOICE NEWSPAPER, ventured into a topic that many people in the country today will be too scared to talk about; the issue of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo aka Tompolo. He wants government to ensure the take-off of the Maritime
The successful tour of some Niger Delta states by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was achieved due to former president Goodluck Jonathan’s earlier visit to Gbaramatu kingdom. A coalition of Niger Delta militant groups, the Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC) said this in a statement issued to newsmen yesterday. The JRC spokesperson, Cynthia Whyte, said: “In the
If eventually approved the operation of the proposed moduler refinery will position oil bearing community to drive local economy. The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd) has assured the people of the region that the proposed modular refineries in oil producing
The Ijaw National Congress, INC, Eastern Zone has condemned the harassment of a right activist, Ms. Ann-Kio Briggs who led a peaceful rally recently in Yenagoa, the state capital condemning the allocation of land to the Fulani herdsmen for grazing. Briggs who was physically assault by hoodlums at the venue of the rally told a
The Federal Government has commissioned a project to check crude oil theft, illegal transfer at sea and piracy. The National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, while commissioning the project called Nigerian Security Element Project 2 (NICEP) yesterday in Calabar, Cross River State said: “It is an attestation that the Federal Government is determined to
