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“BRIGHT SUNRISE INTO DARKNESS:” HON. BERRY NEGERESE MOURNS LOSS OF ELDER BROTHER, HRH IBE JONATHAN
By Favour
Bisangbene Community, Bayelsa State – July 17, 2025,
The Bisangbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, and the entire Ijaw nation have been thrown into mourning following the passing of one of their revered traditional rulers, His Royal Highness Ibe Jonathan, Amanawei of Bisangbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The sad news, which broke on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, has left many in shock, especially his younger brother very close ally, Hon. Berry Negerese, who shared an emotional tribute to the late monarch, describing the loss as a personal and irreplaceable tragedy in a statement shared on his Facebook handle and released to the press, Hon. Berry Negerese wrote:
“With a heavy heart and utmost sadness, I shared the profound grief that enveloped me yesterday July 16, 2025, when I lost my dependable ELDER brother, HRH Ibe Jonathan, Amanoawei of Bisangbene Community.”
He continued by expressing the devastating impacts of the loss:
“Your sudden departure has cast a shadow over my life, turning what should have been a bright sunrise into a darkness of grief.”
Reflecting on the bond they shared, Hon. Berry paid a deeply heartfelt tribute to the man who he said played multiple roles in his life:
“You were more than just a brother to me: you became my father figure, my steadfast ally in trying times, a confidant and my closest gist mate. No matter the storms I faced, you have stood tall by my side, offering undying and undeniable support and love.”
Struggling with the depth of grief, he further wrote:
“The pain of losing you today is deep like a mighty ocean, and it feels as though a part of me has been taken away. Death has indeed created a large vacuum in me.”
“Saying ‘rest in peace’ fewls so difficult right now, my dependable confidant, but i know your spirit will always remain with me. Thank you for everything, you’ll forever be in my heart, my greatest ally and father figure.”
The death of HRH Ibe Jonathan marks a great loss to Bisangbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, and the entire Ijaw nation, where he was known as a voice of wisdom, peace, and leadership.
The funeral arrangements will be announced by the family and community in due course.
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By: Favour Bibaikefie
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has intensified preparations for the end-of-year period with a strategic review session held on Min Warri, Delta State, aimed at strengthening security vigilance across the Niger Delta.
The session, presided over by the company’s GM Operations, High Chief Tare Godfrey Pondi, drew the participation of corridor heads, field supervisors, subcontracting partners, and officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The gathering focused on tightening coordination mechanisms and improving on-ground response as security demands traditionally rise during the yuletide.
Discussions centred on refining operational structures, reinforcing discipline among field teams, and ensuring that every unit remains aligned with the company’s core mandate of safeguarding national oil infrastructure.
Structures, reinforceing discipline among field teams, and ensuring that every unit remains aligned with the company’s core mandate of Safeguarding national oil infrastructure. The leadership commended the western corridor for consistently exceeding performance benchmarks while urging all units to redouble their effort in volatile zones such as Omadino, Amukpe, Elume, Ogbokodo and the Escravos axis.
Stakeholders reiterated the need for unity of purpose and strict adherence to operational standards to sustain Tantita’s group reputation as a leading security outfit within the region. The meeting also acknowledged the dedication of personnel deployed across difficult terrains and affirmed management’s commitment to improving synergy across all corridors as the festival season approaches.
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Jubilation As Farmer Reunites With Family After Surviving 24 Hours Alone In The Forest
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi, Delta State – Relief and jubilation filled the air in Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area today, as a missing farmer, Mama Kuluma Iyorakpo (Nee Bekewei), was reunited with her family after missing her way on her return trip from the farm yesterday. Mama Kuluma reportedly passed the night in the middle of nowhere in the deep Odimodi rain forest.
According to community sources, Mama Iyorakpo had gone to her farm on Tuesday morning but lost her way while attempting to return home after work. Her non-return at dusk sparked concerns and anxiety among family and neighbours who alerted the community leaders. Her overnight absence triggered the dispatch of search parties by the community hierarchy, which found her after many hours of tireless search, the morning hours of Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Mama Kuluma was visibly exhausted from endless efforts made trying to find her way, lack of proper rest, food, or water to drink.
Speaking to newsmen on behalf of the family, her son, Comrade Friday Millions Iyorakpo expressed gratitude to God for sparing his mothers life and commended the Odimodi Community for swiftly dispatching search parties who made tireless efforts to securely rescue his mother alive.
The incident has been described as a testament to God’s guiding and protective hands and the resolve of a people’s determination to save life with an enduring communal spirit.
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Just In: Gov. Oborevwori’s Aide, Chief Etimigba to Burry Mother on October 31
By: Divine Perezide
The remains of Chief Mrs. Leleitugha Etimigba (Nee Bibaikefie), mother of Chief Evans E. Etimigba (JP), FICMC, FABEN, the Osuopelekarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA, is set to be laid to rest in Ofougbene town, come October 31, 2025.
This is according to a statement released by the family and signed by Chief Evans Egbesekumor Etimigba, JP, FCIMC, FABEN (for the Children); Hon Dennis Yinbri Bibaikefie (for the Bibaikefie family); Dcn. Okunwei Etimigba Johnbull (for the Husband Family); and Capt. Benard B. Fejofawei (for Azina-ware Quarters, Ofougbene).
“The families of Late Chief Bibaikefie Ikiere of Ikile-ware Quarters, Odimodi, and Late Apala Ekeye of Azina-ware 3 Quarters, Ofougbene-both of Iduwini Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State cordially invites you to the funeral ceremony of Late Chief Mrs. Agnes Leleitugha Etimigba (nee Bibaikefie), who died on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67.”
According to the statement, the body is billed to leave Veenel Mortuary for Ofougbene by 10am on October 31, to stopover at her husband’s house, Liomoni Quarters briefly, before moving over to her compound, Azina-3 Quarters, for another stopover. Body will Lie-in-state at Ela Primary School field, Ofougbene for funeral service, before interment by 4p.m. at her family compound, Azina-ware Quarters. An All-night Wakekeeping is scheduled to commence from 7p.m. till dawn as JKing Alfred Izon-ebi.
She’s survived by her husband, three children, seventeen grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and many relatives.
However, Chief Etimigba has called on family, friends, and well-wishers across Ijaw nation and beyond to join him and family as they pay their last respect to Late Chief Mrs. Etimigba.
May her soul rest in peace.