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JOY AND PRIDE EXPRESSED AS RT. HON. ALUBEZE’S DAUGHTER, MISS PREYE GLORY JOSEPH ALUBEZE, IS CALLED TO THE NIGERIAN BAR
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja, Nigeria – It was a moment of heartfelt celebration and deep gratitude as the first daughter of Rt. Hon. Joseph Asiaye Alubeze, Miss Preye Glory Joseph Alubeze, was officially called to the Nigerian Bar on Monday, July 8, 2025, in a historic ceremony held at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja.
Miss Preye, who graduated with a First-Class degree in Law from the prestigious Abti-American University, Abuja, was lauded by family, frieds and well-wishers for her outstanding performance, not only during her undergraduate studies but also during Law School programme, where she once again, distinguished herself as a shinning academic star.
In a glowing message of appreciation and pride, Rt. Hon. Joseph Asiayei Alubeze, former Leader of the Burutu Legislative House, expressed very deep and profound gratitude to God Almighty, acknowledging divine favour and guidance throughout his daughter’s academic journey.
“To God Almighty, the Giver of life, wisdom, strength, and all good things, I return all glory, honour, and praise for this crowning moment,” he stated.
He described Glory as a golden daughter whose life have brought nothingbut all round pride and fulfilment to his family, describing her accomplishment as more than a personal achievement, adding that it “a testimony of God’s unfailing grace and divine favour towards him and the entire Alubeze dynasty.”
Rt. Hon. Alubeze praised his daughter’s resilience, discipline, and humility, which he said have served as key pillars of her statling academic success. He further describes her as a beacon of excellence and inspiration to young women across the country.
“Today, you stand not just as a lawyer, but as a trailblazer called, qualified, and favoured,” he said. “Continue to shine your light brighter as you lead the way for more Ijaw girls to follow, my darling daughter.” Alubeze added.
The proud father of a brand new “Barrister-at-the-Law” also used the moment to charge his daughter to uphold truth, justice, and professional integrity in her legal career, praying that her journey ahead be blessed with wisdom, purpose, and lasting impact.
Alubeze seized the moment to also expressed how pleased he was to see the daughter of the Burutu Local Government Council, Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme, for being among those called to Bar along with his daughter. He congratulated Takeme, the performing Burutu Chairman, who also a proud father of a brand new Lawyer.
Alubeze also thanked High Chief (Barr.) Mike Loyibo, the Traditional Prime Minister of Esuku (Tuomo) Kingdom, a respected political leader of Burutu and a Senior Lawyer who shared the joyous moment with the Takeme and Alubeze families, adding that God Almighty will bless him for blessing the young Lawyers whom he called “his Junior Professional Colleagues.”
Miss Preye Glory Joseph Alubeze now joins the distinguished ranks of Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and her name has quickly risen among young legal minds to watch. Her journey, from academic excellence to professional triumph, stands as an inspiring story for a new generation of Niger Deltan youths determined to rise through diligence, determination, and the grace of God.
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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.