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FAMILY GREETS IJAW NATION AS BODY OF LATE CHIEF STANLEY ITURESUODE YANGABOY LAID TO REST IN ODIMODI AMIDST TEARS AND TRIBUTES
By: Divine Perezide
The Yangaboy Angalabiri family of Odimodi town in Iduwini Kingdom and Dr. Ase Asikor family of Okerenkoko town in Gbaramatu Kingdom appreciates Ijaw nation, Deltans, and all well-wishers over their tremendous support before, and during the burial ceremony of their grandfather, father, uncle, brother, and son, Late Chief Stanley Ituresuode Yangaboy, (Alagbabrakolokolo of Grand Iduwini Kingdom).
Chief Yangaboy, who passed at the age of 57, was celebrated for his community service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the peace and progress of not only Iduwini and Ijaw, but all Niger Deltans. His funeral rites began with a Service of Songs held on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at his residence, by Deeper Christian Life Church, Chinkely Road, Ekpan, where relatives, colleagues, and friends gathered for a solemn Worship.
The final Burial Ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at his family compound, Ifikorowei Quarters of Odimodi town, where tributes poured in from far and near. Attendees described Chief Yangaboy as humble, generous, and visionary leader whose legacy will continue to inspire younger generations in the Grand Iduwini Kingdom and beyond.
In an official statement issued after the burial, the Yangaboy and Asikor Families, expressed heartfelt appreciation to all who supported the family during their time of grief and need.
“We sincerely express our deep gratitude to everyone who stood by us before, during, and after the burial ceremony of our beloved father and son, Chief Stanley Ituresuode Yangaboy,” the statement read in part. “Your words of comfort, financial support, visits, and participation made the entire funeral a successful and a worthy farewell for our dear father.”
The family also extended special thanks to the Ifikorowei Quarters of Odimodi town, for their unity and hospitality throughout the burial period, as well as to the Okerenkoko people, friends, and associates for their solidarity and prayers.
Concluding, the Yangaboy Family prayed that the Almighty God would bless and reward everyone abundantly, adding that Chief Stanley Yangaboy’s legacy of love, humility, and service to humanity would forever remain in their hearts.
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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.