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Otuaro Meets Niger Delta Monarchs, Seeks Continued Support for Peace Efforts
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Chief Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro PhD., the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), held a meeting on Monday with traditional rulers from the Niger Delta in Warri, Delta State. The gathering, which included key stakeholders, aimed to provide updates on ongoing reforms within the amnesty program and express appreciation for the support extended to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
During the meeting, Otuaro emphasized the importance of engaging traditional rulers as vital stakeholders in the amnesty program and peacebuilding efforts within the Niger Delta. He conveyed greetings from President Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, acknowledging the support the region’s leaders have provided to the current government.
Royal Handshakes by the Presidential Amnesty Administrator
Otuaro highlighted that the expanded stakeholders’ meeting included not only traditional rulers but also opinion leaders, women’s groups, youth organizations, community heads, elders, and camp leaders. The objective was to ensure continued peace in the region and sustain the progress achieved.
He particularly praised the traditional rulers for their ongoing backing of the amnesty program and urged them to maintain their support moving forward. The PAP chief underscored the broad scope of the program, which includes educational scholarships, vocational training, and grants/loans aimed at benefiting the people of the Niger Delta.
Royal Handshakes by the Presidential Amnesty Administrator
In addition, Otuaro outlined plans to expand the amnesty program to include more participants beyond the 30,000 delegates already involved, with a focus on integrating traditional leaders, women, elders, and youth from the region. He also mentioned government efforts to disarm militia youths and include them in the program to further stabilize peace in the Niger Delta and across Nigeria.
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In response, the Pere of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom, Ogisme! Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, praised Otuaro’s reform initiatives, describing them as commendable. He expressed confidence in Otuaro’s leadership and prayed for his continued success.
Early Arrival of the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum President and his Vice
Similarly, the Ibenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Agbonu! HRM Pere Joseph I. Timiyan, who chairs the Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council, lauded Otuaro as one of the most effective administrators appointed to lead the amnesty program since its inception. Meanwhile, HRM Pere Justice F. F. Tabai, the Ibenanaowei of Tuomo Kingdom, encouraged Otuaro to prioritize educational reforms, particularly the scholarship scheme, to help reintegrate former agitators into society.
Cross-Section of Nigeria Delta Chiefs
The meeting coincided with Otuaro’s birthday, and in a heartwarming gesture, the traditional rulers in attendance sang a birthday song to celebrate the occasion.
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Late High Chief (Boanerge) Lawrence Orukemezuogha for Burial at Agge Town, on February 13, 2026.
By Derick Peretengboro
The burial of Late High Chief (Boanerge) Lawrence Orukemezuogha of Opu-Ituere quarters of Agge Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Ogiriye 1 quarters of Ojobo and Bomuzuwei and Imbeware quarters of Odimodi, both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, who died at the age of 77 years (1948 – 2025) on the 5th of October, 2025, after a protracted illness, has been announced by family.
Funeral activities of the deceased who is survived by wife, 20 children, and 21 grandchildren will commence on Friday, 13th of February, 2026. The body is billed to leave Ame Specialist Hospital, Okumagba Avenue,Warri, by 8.00 a.m., to his hometown, Agge Community, via Miller Waterside Jetty.
The family further disclosed that at 11:00 am the body is expected to have arrived his compound to be received by Chiefs, Elders, and family members, to depart to Holy Ghost City Zion Church field for funeral service by 11:30AM.
A private interment at his final resting place will follow at 4:00 p.m., after which a social wake-keeping will commence by 7:00 p.m. till dawn, with music supplied by John Ekpesebo.
A thanksgiving service scheduled to hold on Sunday 15th February, 2026, by 8:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost City Zion Church, Agge Community, to mark the conclusion of the burial activities.
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Chief Evans Etimigba (JP), Invites All to the Burial of 101-Year-Old Grandmother, Mama Bomor Etimigba
By Divine Perezide
Chief Evans Etimigba JP (FICMC) has called onl family, friends, and well-wishers to the burial ceremony of his Grandmother, Mama Bomor Etimigba (née Ekerekeme Ikodo), billed to hold on February 13, 2026, at Ayakoromo Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
Mama Bomor who hails from the Gogi family of Diamo Idumu and the Ogula family of Aziboware of Karebi Egede, both in Akubiri Quarters, alongside the Fiyai family of Yeyeware of Assesaghabiri, all in Ayakoromo Town, as well as the Ikodo family of Orugbene in Burutu Local Government Area and the Zikena family of Akpanika-Ibodo of Akugbene Town in Bomadi Local Government Area, passed on at the age of 101 years, on June 7, 2025. She is survived by two children, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, which includes Apst. Stephen Makirifegha Etimigba and Dcn. Johnbull Etimigba Okunwei (sons), Chief (Amb.) Evans E. Etimigba (JP) and Mr. Collins T. Etimigba (grandsons), as well as Faith Etimigba, her senior granddaughter.
In a burial announcement jointly signed by Mr. Ezaigba Paymaster for the Gogi family of Diamo Idumu of Ayakoromo; Capt. Augustine Ogula for the Ogula family of Aziboware of Ayakoromo; Rev. John Epideiprekumor Ogofa for the Zikena family of Akpanika-Ibodo of Akugbene; and Apostle Stephen Makirifegha Etimigba for the children, the burial activities will commence at 12 noon, with the body leaving Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary to Izon-Oborotu through Miller Waterside for a brief stop-over at her husband’s compound, before proceeding to her hometown, Ayakoromo for funeral service and interment at her family compound (Diamo Idumu).
Reception follows shortly with music supplied by John Ekpesebo at Ngbelebiri Primary School field, Ayakoromo, and wake-keep will continue till dawn with musical display by Chief Allen Alabo.
By: Divine Perezide
A towering Burutu APC leader, Comrade Isaiah Tam Ingo, has announce arrangements for his upcoming 50th birthday (Golden Jubilee) celebrations, inviting family, friends, associates, and well-wishers to join him in thanking God for reaching the milestone age of 50.
Sharing the news with a note of gratitude, Comrade Ingo stated that “by His grace and mercies upon my life, I, Comrade Isaiah Tam Ingo, will be 50 on Thursday 22nd Jan. 2026.” He appealed for massive attendance at the thanksgiving service, adding, “By this notice, I plead with you all to honour me with your esteemed presence as I give thanks to God Almighty on the occasion of my 50th Birth Anniversary.”
According to details released, the Thanksgiving Service is scheduled as follows:
Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Venue: “Sunrise Mega Parish, 6 Onoja Street Opposite Kenwood Hotel Ekpan – Warri”
Time: 10 a.m. prompt
The celebrant emphasized that the anniversary is dedicated to divine grace, concluding his notice with the words, “To God be the glory.”
The event is expected to attract family members, colleagues, friends, political associates and leaders, and members of the wider public.