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CHIEF ETIMIGBA EXPRESSES DEEP GRATITUDE OVER SUCCESS OF MOTHER’S BURIAL
– Issues open message of appreciation to all who stood by the family
By: Favour Bibaikefie
In a heartfelt public statement, Chief Evans E. Etimigba, JP, (FICMC), has extended profound appreciation on behalf of the Etimigba Family to all individuals, friends, traditional rulers, and communities who supported them before and during the burial of their beloved matriarch, Late Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Leileitugha Etimigba, (nee Bibaikefie).
In an open message titled “Message of Appreciation,” Chief Etimigba wrote:
“On behalf of the Etimigba Family I, Chief Evans Etimigba, wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to all who stood by us during the burial of our beloved mother, Late Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Leileitugha Etimigba.
Your overwhelming show of love, presence, prayers, and financial support brought comfort to our hearts and strength to our spirits during this moment of grief. We remain profoundly grateful for every gesture of kindness and honour shown to our family.”
Chief Etimigba, who also holds the title of Justice of the Peace (JP), expressed particular appreciation to a wide array of dignitaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, and community figures for their role in comforting and standing by the family during the mourning period.
He continued:
“In a special way but in no particular other, we extend our sincere appreciation to: High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), High Chief Kestin Ebimobowei Pondi, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabojor Pondi, Ph.D., Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Chief Moses Bebenimibo, Chief Boro Opudu, HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, HRM. Pere Luke, Kalanama VIII, HRH. Stella Dio, Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme (Ph.D.), Sir Victor Tonlagha, Hon. Asupa Forteta, Mr. George Ekpemupolo, Chief Tare Godfrey Pondi, Chief Samuel Okrika, Engr. Danny Nelson Abadebeinghan, Ebi Clem, Capt. Alex Yelemu, Comrade Newworld Endoro, Comrade Solomon Gbegha, Chief Paul Ogoun (Ph.D.), Comrade Emmanuel Gesikeme Akpule, Chief Dr. Colins Oturubo, Ebi Shakara Tubotu, Amb. Shedrack Agediga, Amb. Tom Ebiakpo Willy, Lacodin Ltd., Mr. Emeka Ojie, Chief Matthew Pudie, High Chief Isaiah Ukulor, Iduwini Traditional Council of Chiefs, Barr. Prefugha Karawei, Chief Matthew Binbin (B.M.) Chief Charles Biniwei, Engr. Akin Benikurukuru, Committee of Friends, Warri Club, Committee of Friends, NNPC Junior Staff Club, Dcn. Johnbull Etimigba Okunwei, Chief (Mrs.) Esther Bibiwei (Warri Mama), Chief Sunday Oruware (JP), Chief Fred Orumiene, Azina-3 Family, Ofougbene, Ikeleware Family, Odimodi, Odimodi Community, Ofougbene Community, Burutu Community, Forcados Community, Agge Community, Ogbotobo Community Letugbene Community, Chief Samuel Pafiegbegha, Johnny Obas, Dude Tonlagha, Tuwapre Tubotu, Dr. Doubra Okotete, Chief Prince Onaro, Chief Peter Fianka, Kenerekedi Family, Chief Combolous K. Ikisa, Chief (Mrs.) Timi Okrika, Chief Ebimiere Daki, Chief Jeremiah Iyepade, Mr. Dennis Kpaidia, Patrick Tubotu, Humphrey Oluku, Ebiororotonogbo, Dr. Amb. Dr. Princewill Binebai, Sir. Jonatus Ogodobiri, Odu Pere, Chief Capt. Komi, Chief Barr. David Otutufegha, New Layout Ijaw Landlords, Tonbra Ekemiefa, Colins Idika Okorie, Capt. Benard Fejofawei, Engr. Raphael Otutufegha, Capt. Luis Kerefie, 2K Smooth, High Chief Bibaikefie Family, Etimigba Family, and Apala Family.
While noting that it was impossible to name everyone who rendered assistance, the Etimigba Family emphasized that every gesture – from prayers of financial and moral support – deeply touched their hearts.
“We are humbled by your outpouring of love and support – too numerous to mention all. Every prayer, visit, condolence, and contribution left a mark of kindness that our family will never forget.
From the depths of our hearts, we say thank you. May the Almighty God reward each of you abundantly, bless your families, and grant you peace, health, and prosperity.”
The message, signed by Chief Evans Etimigba, concluded with a touching note of gratitude:
“Your love gave us strength. Your presence gave us comfort, and your kindness will remain forever in our hearts.”
The statement serves as a formal acknowledgement of the immense support shown to the Etimigba Family and stands as a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship, solidarity, and comradery that define the Ijaw nation and the wider Niger Delta.
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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.