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.
Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta, operating under the umbrella of the Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum in Delta State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd). Led by His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Dr. King Joseph I. Timiyan, Agbonu, Torububor 1, the Chairman
Oil-rich Benikrukru Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, convened an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The event marked the first general meeting since the inauguration of the community executive council. At this gathering, Comrade Joel Tonjoh, the Chairman of Benikrukru Community, presented a comprehensive account of the council’s first-year stewardship. Meeting Highlights:
The Court of Appeal in Lagos, on Wednesday morming has upheld the victory of Rt (Hon) Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive as the Honorable member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The ruling reaffirms his victory in the February 25th, 2023 elections. Honorable Waive, in a statement expressing
Chief Edwin Clark, an elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has raised concerns over a political plot allegedly orchestrated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to impeach Rivers State Governor, Sam Fubara. Clark on Monday in a statement suggests that Wike’s intentions revolve around pressuring
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The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly refuted any allegations of wrongdoing that would warrant an impeachment process by the Rivers State House of Assembly. “Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence I have committed to warrant any impeachment,” the governor declared while addressing his supporters at the Assembly
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has disclosed that crude oil thieves have resorted to a new tactic of installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on trees to evade security operatives. According to a statement from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja on Tuesday, there were 149 recorded incidents of crude theft across
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has extended its heartfelt appreciation to its devoted team for their ceaseless efforts in the ongoing battle against oil theft, a mission pivotal to Nigeria’s oil production and the environment’s welfare. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is a private company, founded by former Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta
The President of the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, Comrade Shadrach Ebikeme, has called for a general meeting to initiate the electoral process within the organization. This announcement follows recent discussions and concerns raised regarding the tenure of the current leadership. The general meeting is scheduled to take place in Kokodiagbene community on Tuesday, October
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. According to the amended list uploaded on the commission’s website on Tuesday, the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver of the All Progressives Congress were not included in the Bayelsa State election.
Stakeholders from Kurutie, Kunukunuma, Kantu, and Pepperama Zone in the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) have expressed strong opposition to the recent extension of Comrade Shadrach Ebikeme’s executive tenure. The decision to extend their term was made recently during an emergency meeting held at Casa De Pedro Annex, Warri, despite the official expiration of their term
Ms. Karinade Donyegha, a dedicated 400-level Mass Communication student at Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, has achieved a remarkable feat by being honored as the Most Outstanding Intern of 2023 by GbaramatuVoice. This prestigious recognition was unveiled during a heartwarming Send Forth Party for our outgoing interns on Friday, with Mr. Jacob Abai,
The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, under the leadership of Comrade Shadrach Onitsha Ebikeme, has been granted an 18-month tenure extension. This extension allows the current leadership to continue overseeing the youth affairs in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The decision came following an emergency meeting of stakeholders and youth
Day 2: Morning Session – A Journey to Healing and Restoration During the day two of the ongoing five days of Surrounding Waters Revival Programme with Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin at Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, also known as Mercy City in Effurun, Delta State, a profound display of miracles and transformative moments has captivated
The rent crisis in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, has reached a tipping point, and residents have taken to Facebook to voice their concerns about skyrocketing rental rates. Everyone seems to agree – housing costs have become a big problem. Preye John, a Facebook user, sparked a fiery debate about the high cost of housing. Preye John:
Miracles and divine power took center stage as Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin launched the 5-Day Surrounding Water Programme at Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries in Effurun, Delta State, on October 18, 2023. This highly anticipated event, spanning from October 18th to 23rd, 2023, commenced with a morning session that left attendees in awe with a
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have joined forces to bolster their operations in the Niger Delta region. This strategic partnership was solidified during a recent meeting at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, where the Acting Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, hosted the PAP Interim
“We demand without equivocation that an Ijaw person be appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority."
On Friday, the 13th of October, the 7th coronation anniversary of HRM Eseimokumor Ogonikara I, Okrimini, Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom in Ondo State, was celebrated with grandeur, rich tradition, and profound cultural expressions. This significant event took place at Furupa Egbesu Temple in Taribor community, the headquarters of the kingdom, and brought together an array
The Federal Government, on Friday, announced that Nigeria’s oil production has increased to about 1.7 million barrels per day, up from the 1.1mbpd recorded in August 2023. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this in a session with journalists at his office in Abuja on Friday. He said, “We have
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has ended the crude oil swap deal for petrol and started using cash tenders for the purchase of fuel for the first time in a decade, according to reports from Reuters. This transition, which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s reform efforts initiated in May, aims to
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, a Chevron team led by Clay Neff, President, Chevron International Exploration and Production and Rick Kennedy, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Nigerian government officials including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources
Renowned cleric and Senior Pastor of God’s Delight Gospel Assembly aka Free Indeed, JohnMark Ighosotu, is preparing to honor his late father in a benefiting burial. In a heartfelt invitation signed by the clergyman, Pastor John Mark Ighosotu, the Kikiri family of Ekakamre town in Ughelli South L.G.A, Delta State, warmly welcomes the public. They
Several members of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in Egbema Kingdom, Edo state, are urging the Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to disregard opposition to the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the company. Tantita Security Services Limited is owned by renowned former leader of the defunct Movement
Mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni, testified at a coroner’s inquest to unravel the circumstances of her son’s death on November 30, 2021. She stated that her late son had no health challenges before the complaints he made a few days before his death. During
In a heartwarming display of bravery and heroism, Mrs. Loretta Idemudia took center stage on Sunday, October 8, at the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, also known as Mercy City, located in Effurun, Delta State. The event took place at Mercy City, where the Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation, led by Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin,
The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has voiced deep concerns regarding the deteriorating state of roads in the Niger Delta Region, categorizing them as an urgent emergency that demands immediate intervention. Engr. Momoh articulated these concerns during a recent courtesy visit to his office in Abuja by members of the Akoko Edo
Former militants, now organized under the banner of the Coalition of Ex-Agitators of Niger Delta (CEND), have issued a stern warning of potential unrest in the Niger Delta region if the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) fails to include local companies from the region in its recent pipeline maintenance contract awards. The ex-militants expressed deep
Engr. Faith Mamamu, a chairmanship aspirant, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, has promised to commit all his leadership experience and influence to develop the area. He also promised to liaise with all the traditional leaders, leaders of thought, political leaders and
Nigerian music megastar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has reacted to a claim by Amaju Pinnick, former President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), that he failed to honour a contract after collecting $94,000. GbaramatuVoice had reported how Amaju Pinnick, while speaking at the 19th edition of Warri Again, expressed displeasure that Davido failed
…Akwa-Ibom N130bn, Bayelsa N92bn, Rivers N92bn Nine oil producing states shared N544.9 billion from the federation account, through the 13 percent derivation formula, in the first half of 2023. National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed that Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers were states that received the funds. The
Those nominated into the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were yesterday confirmed by the Senate. They were confirmed after their screening by the Committee of the Whole. The NDDC board members are: Chiedu Ebie (Chairman, Delta); Dr. Samuel Ogbuku (Managing Director/CEO, Bayelsa); Boma Iyaye (Executive
Pastor Enoch Adeboye has prayed to God to heal Nigeria, asking citizens to also pray for the betterment of the nation. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) said this on Sunday during the church’s October Thanksgiving Service and Nigeria’s 63rd Independent Day celebration. Pastor Adeboye spoke on the topic ‘Freedom
…Says existing constitutional framework no longer addresses challenges facing Nigeria The Niger Delta Congress (NDC), a socio-political organisation representing all the ethnic nationalities of the Niger Delta region, has demanded for the immediate convening of a constitutional conference. NDC stated that the existing constitutional framework no longer adequately addresses the challenges facing the country. Stressing
Niger Delta leaders and stake holders are set to partner with Oxytane Africa Investments Limited to forge a synergy that will help reduce consumption of fuel and reduce air pollution that is killing over 68,000 Nigerians every year. Oxytane Africa Investments Limited, a global brand currently present in 27 countries is an affiliate of Oxytane
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has announced the commencement of the application process for its 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate (Masters) Scholarship Programme. This marks a significant stride in the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering human resource development and empowerment of the youths in the Niger Delta region. Aiming to cultivate empowerment and specialization, this initiative
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