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The city of Warri, yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 witnessed a heart warming Service of Songs to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Akapu-Ere Akpodubakaye (Nee Ekponimi), the beloved mother of High Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, the immediate past vice chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area.  The event took place at 17 Etuwewe Street, near Lily Clinic Junction off Deco Road, drawing a significant gathering of dignitaries, family, and friends. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of sorrow and celebration as attendees shared heartfelt tributes and memories of Mrs. Akpodubakaye, who was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. The service featured a series of musical performances, prayers, and reflections that encapsulated the profound impact she had on the lives of those around her. Among the notable attendees were local government officials, community leaders, and friends of the Akpodubakay's family, al...

The city of Warri, yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 witnessed a heart warming Service of Songs to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Akapu-Ere Akpodubakaye (Nee Ekponimi), the beloved mother of High Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, the immediate past vice chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area.  The event took place at 17 Etuwewe Street, near Lily Clinic Junction off Deco Road, drawing a significant gathering of dignitaries, family, and friends. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of sorrow and celebration as attendees shared heartfelt tributes and memories of Mrs. Akpodubakaye, who was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. The service featured a series of musical performances, prayers, and reflections that encapsulated the profound impact she had on the lives of those around her. Among the notable attendees were local government officials, community leaders, and friends of the Akpodubakay's family, al...

A prominent investigative journalist from Delta State Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered elder statesman and a towering figure in the Niger Delta region. In a heartfelt tribute, Kagbala described Chief Clark as a "great mentor, leader, and role model" whose impact on the lives of many will be felt for generations to come. Ezekiel Kagbala in a statement on Monday in Warri said, Chief Clark who passed away recently, was known for his unwavering commitment to the rights and welfare of the Niger Delta people. He was a national leader, a freedom fighter, an educationist, and an author whose works chronicled the struggles and aspirations of his people. Kagbala recalled how Chief Clark's candidness and brutal frankness made him a respected voice in Nigerian politics and society. "Whenever I greeted him with his appellation, 'GOGOROGO,' he would always pray for me," Kagbala reminisced. ...