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PAP Begins Laptop Distribution as 64 Final Year and Postgraduate Scholarship Students Benefits
By Favour Bibaikefie
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), under the leadership of High Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has commenced the distribution of free laptops to 64 beneficiaries of its scholarship initiative. These recipients include both final-year and postgraduate students enrolled in various partner universities across Nigeria, Penglobal reported.
This first phase of the distribution took place on Friday, April 4, and Monday, April 7, with 25 students from Nile University and 39 from Baze University receiving the devices. The initiative fulfills a commitment made earlier by Dr. Otuaro during his visit to institutions participating in the programme.
An official release by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, detailed that the beneficiaries consist of 60 final-year undergraduates, one PhD candidate, and three master’s degree students.
During the presentations, which were conducted on behalf of Dr. Otuaro by the PAP’s Acting Head of Administration, Ebikpolade Zorab, and the Administrator’s Secretary, Ebimene Jackson, the importance of the laptops was highlighted. Otuaro emphasized the relevance of these tools in supporting students as they prepare to complete their academic projects, theses, and dissertations.
In his message, Dr. Otuaro urged the scholars “to make good use of the laptops and justify the objective behind the gesture,” adding that the move was part of his promise made earlier this year during his engagement with scholarship recipients. He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening human capital development in the Niger Delta while fostering lasting peace, security, and regional progress.
He also extended his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the PAP’s initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of education, vocational training, and empowerment.
Speaking earlier, the Head of Education at PAP, Dr. Charles Ariye, disclosed that it had been six years since scholarship students last received laptops. He emphasized the importance of improving the digital skills of beneficiaries to meet modern academic and professional demands.
Meanwhile, during courtesy visits by PAP officials, the Registrar of Nile University, David Olowola, and Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar of Baze University, praised the PAP for the laptop distribution, which they said would significantly support the academic development of the students. They also reiterated their institutions’ commitment to ongoing collaboration with PAP to nurture skilled manpower for national progress.
Several student beneficiaries, including Eperetun Gboroteiye (Nile), Pedro Timotubo (Baze), Oyinlayefa Ogiriki, Mina Ikiba, Friday Dunu, and Martha Tuwabere, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the laptops. They acknowledged the devices would greatly enhance their ability to complete their academic work effectively.
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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.