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Burutu LGA Chairmanship Hopeful, Humphrey Oluku Congratulates Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi on Appeal Court Victory.
Burutu LGA Chairmanship Hopeful, Humphrey Oluku Congratulates Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi on Appeal Court Victory.
IduwiniVoice Newspaper.
November 8, 2023.
By Anthony Beauty,
Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 Leader, and blazing aspire for the office of Chairman, Burutu Local Government Area, come 2024, Humphrey Oluku, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, on his resounding victory at the Appeal Court. This victory comes as a strong affirmation of Pondi’s leadership and the faith the people of Burutu have in him.
The congratulations follow the dismissal of the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and it’s candidate, who had sort a reversal of the judgement made by the National and State Assembly Elections Tribunal. The tribunal had previously dismissed APC’s suit against Pondi’s victory in the February 25 elections.
The Appeal Court, which convened in Lagos, emphatically upheld the earlier judgment, declaring Agbeotu’s appeal to lack merit, after pointing that the evidence presented by the Appellant had not been tendered during the initial tribunal proceedings.
Oluku who is very optimistic about his quest to govern Burutu Local Government Area penned a heartfelt message of congratulation, wherein he commended Julius Gbabozor Pondi for his dedication to the welfare of the people of Burutu Federal Constituency. He stated, “Your Appeal Court victory is nothing but an affirmation of your forthrightness, as stamped by the good people of Burutu Federal Constituency at the 2023 polls. Indeed, you have been a worthy messenger of the Burutu people and a son of pride to the Ward-11 people, across all party lines.”
He concluded by emphasizing Pondi’s commitment to the interests of Burutu Federal Constituency, saying, “Once again, congratulations, as you continue to do that which only you know how to do best for the interest of Burutu Federal Constituency.”
The Burutu Chairmanship Hopeful call on the opposition party to accept the court verdict in good fate and join hands with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, and Hon. Chief Combolous Ikisa to move Burutu forward.
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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.