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Bayelsa Man Flees Marriage Ceremony Over Incessant Demands in Imo State
By Divine Perezide
A wedding engagement ceremony in Imo State took a dramatic turn when a Bayelsa man, Biobelemoye David, absconded from the event after being subjected to a series of unexpected financial demands by the bride’s family.
David had already paid a substantial sum of N1,500,000 to cover expenses for food, tents, chairs, and a public address system. Additionally, he set aside N100,000 as the agreed bride price. However, tensions began to rise when he was asked to pay an extra N50,000 to the bride’s family because he had impregnated his fiancée before the marriage.
Things worsened when David was fined N10,000 for taking a wrong turn and arriving at the wrong homestead, followed by another N15,000 charge to “appease the elders” who had grown tired of waiting for him to arrive.
The turning point of the ceremony came when twelve women, all covered in loose robes from head to toe, were paraded before David. He was asked to identify his fiancée from the group. When he pointed at the wrong woman, he was hit with another fine of N15,000.
The decisive blow, however, was when the elders demanded a refund of N850,000 for the bride’s school fees and upkeep since her primary school days.
Furious but attempting to maintain composure, David excused himself by saying he needed to visit a nearby latrine. Instead, he made a swift exit from the scene, switched off his phone, and was last seen boarding a bus headed to Bayelsa State.
Witnesses at the event were left stunned by his sudden disappearance. One elder remarked, “The young man just vanished. We never expected such drama.”
As news of the incident spread, social media users expressed mixed reactions, with many criticizing the excessive financial demands placed on prospective grooms in some traditional marriage customs.
The bride’s family has yet to make an official statement, while David remains unreachable.
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Ambassador Tom Ebiakpo Willy has extended warm Yuletide greetings to his family, friends, and the entire Ijaw Nation, urging unity, peace, and renewed commitment to shared values as the year draws to a close.
In his Christmas message, Amb. Willy expressed gratitude to God for life, preservation, and the bonds that hold families and communities together. He described the Yuletide as a season that reflects love, sacrifice, and togetherness, calling on everyone to uphold these virtues in their daily lives.
He also commended the Ijaw people for their resilience and cultural pride, encouraging them to remain united and peaceful in the pursuit of progress and development. Amb. Willy concluded by wishing all a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and greater opportunities.
By: Divine Perezide
Amatu-1&2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will come alive on December 29, 2025, as top entertainer Chief Kingsley A. Takemebo (DJ Leader Marrow) headlines the Amatu Unit end-of-year party organised by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
The event, according to the programme sighted by Iduwini Ibe Reporters, will be coordinated by Comrade Ebi O. Rames, former Chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Iduwini Clan Central Zone, who chairs the Planning Committee.
Renowned Niger Delta philanthropist Chief (Hon.) Berry Negerese will serve as Chairman of the Occasion, while the Royal Fathers of the Day are HRH Dr. Decca E. Keredei, Amananawei of Amatu 1 Community, and HRH Eric Ebifiegbenne, representing Amatu 2 Community as Special Guest of Honour.
The celebration will feature rich side attractions, including inter-quarters canoe races, female football clashes-Agge vs. Ezetu and Ogbotobo vs. Ekeremor-and cultural dance competitions for both male and female groups. Chief hosts of the occasion are the Amatu Unit coordinators of Tantita, Mr. Man Job and Mr. Firstboy Job.
This is coming in the wake of many other events to mark the yuletide as Amatu will also play host National Union of Ekeremor Local Government Students Worldwide (NUES) holds its 22nd Annual Elective Convention from December 28-30, 2025, themed “Empowering Minds Through Education, Shaping the Future.”
Organisers are using this medium to invite the general public to join both celebrations, with activities peaking on December 29.
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The Indorowei family of Liomoni Quarters, Okunwei family of Ewodeware Quarters, Donye of Azina-ware Quarters, all of Ofougbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA announce the burial ceremony of their illustrious son and father, Late Capt. Edward Olayerinmene Forcados, who passed at the age of 84.
Service of Songs:
4pm, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence, Efosa Street, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun
Funeral Rites:
10am, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, body leaves Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary for his hometown, Ofougbene via MillarJetty, for funeral rites and Interment.
An All-night Social Wake-keeping follows from 7pm till dawn.
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