Coded Buku releases new album in memory of late Joseph Ekeremieye

Coded Buku releases new album in memory of late Joseph Ekeremieye

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Oyinbi Onduku 

The multi-talented ljaw owigiri highlife music taliban from Ekogbene/Ndoro Community's in Delta/Bayelsa States, Sir. Code M. Buku popularly known as the Technical Guitarist has dropped a single debut music album titled: 'WHAT A BIG BLOW', a song dedicated in honour of the blessed memory of his big boss in the ljaw traditional music entertainment industry, late Chief. Joseph Ekeremieye who died in a ghastly motor accident alongside four members of Barrister Smooth musical band on Sunday 11th June, 2023 in Lokoja-Abuja high way.

Coded Buku disclosed this on Tuesday through his social media handle (Facebook), noted that the song talks about the sorrowful tragic end and misfortune that befalled his boss Joseph Ekeremieye, asking the world a rhetorical question whether untimely death could be also referred to as one's destiny in life ?

In the beautifully composed piece of music blended with ljaw language, pidgin english as well as slow and steady captivating highlife  beats at the background, Coded Buku described the untimely death of Ekeremieye as very painful and a big blow to ljaw nation, saying if the nature of his early departure to the other world is tagged as  destiny, that is a very bad one.   

Coded Buku with tears in his heart passionately pleaded with God to bring back Joseph Ekeremieye for the sake of his family and loved ones he left behind, exclaming the kind of wicked world and dirty life we are living.

Buku went further to note that for the fear of God, one cannot question His actions because the Bible clearly stated that in every situation in life, good or bad, we should give thanks to God Almighty because He is the creator and giver of life.

The former Joseph Ekeremieye back up artist, Coded Buku briefly captured some of Ekeremieye's beautiful artistic works where he lamented and Pray to God to bless him and his loved ones so that life would be meaningful and enjoyable to everyone because he was tired of poverty and life challenges.

But with all his prayers and heart desires he wishes for himself and friends through that song, at the end he suddenly died struggling in accident without reaping the fruits of his labour.

In the concluding part, the young talented instrumentalist pray God to accept the humble spirit of Joseph Ekeremieye at His heavenly kingdom, wishing his gentle soul to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord.

Currently, you can have a feel of the touching piece of music through Audiomack by clicking the link https://audiomack.com/sir-coded-m-buku/song/what-a-big-blow

Meanwhile, It is sad to notify the general public that within the interval of six years, Sir. Joseph Ekeremieye lost his wife, band manager and himself to the cold hand of death. They all departed this sinful world one after the other in between three years interval to the reason best known to Almighty God, the creator and giver of life to humanity.

His wife, late Mrs. Ebiere Joseph Ekeremieye (Nee) Gomeromor of Agbodobiri Community in Ogbolubiri Kingdom Burutu LGA of Delta State died in August 2017, at age 38 in a misterious circumstances relating to poisonous attack without fallen sick.

While his band manager, Comr. Famous Belief Wonikiri-ebi of Polobubo Community in Egbema kingdom, Warri North LGA of Delta State was assassinated by unknown gunmen at Udu in May 2020, at age 35.

Then the big one Joseph Ekeremieye himself finally join them in Duwe-amabou on Sunday June 11th, 2023 at age 41 in a ghastly motor accident alongside four members of the Smooth musical organization band in Lokoja-Abuja high way on their way to perform at Abuja (FCT) during the inauguration of ljaw origin of National Assembly members elects.

Sen. Aguariavwodo invite friends for Thanksgiving on 30 July, at Ughelli

Sen. Aguariavwodo invite friends for Thanksgiving on 30 July, at Ughelli 

Charles Onduku

Warri ______ The Senior Political Adviser (SPA) to the Executive Governor of Delta State, distinguished Senator Sir. Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo has specially extended invitation to his friends, business partners, political associates and well wishers to join him and family to thank God for his recent appointment by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at Ughelli.

In a statement released on Monday in Asaba and signed by the duo, Senator Sir. Emmanuel and Lady Susan Aguariavwodo, stated that the Thanksgiving Service would take place on Sunday 30th at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Ughelli, Delta State, starting by 10AM.

Reception follows immediately thereafter at Etako Primary School, Okpare-Olomu in Ughelli South LGA.

According to the statement, read below:

" With great joy and gratitude to God, we are pleased to invite you to our Thanksgiving Service to Honour God Almighty on our appointment as the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta State.

Date: Sunday, July 30th, 2023.

Venue: All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Ughelli, Delta 

Time: 10 am.

Reception takes place immediately after after at Etako Primary School, Okpare-Olomu, Ughelli South."

Senator Sir Emmanuel and Lady Susan Aguariavwodo.

NNPCL discovers another illegal pipelines, 162 refineries in N/Delta

NNPCL discovers another illegal pipelines, 162 refineries in N/Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it discovered 162 illegal pipeline connections and illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, mostly in Bayelsa in the past week.

In a documentary by the oil company shared via its social media ‘X’ handle on Wednesday,  NNPCL said 93 illegal pipeline connections and 69 illegal refineries were discovered from Aboa and Gbokoda between July 15 and 21, and had been destroyed.

It noted this as part of its fight against crude oil theft in the country.

“War on crude oil theft: 93 illegal pipeline connections discovered and 69 illegal refineries destroyed in the Niger Delta in the past week,” the company wrote.

According to NNPCL, the illegalities were discovered using its maritime intelligence system.

“30 wooden boats used in carrying stolen crude oil were confiscated in the past week, with some in Gbokodo, and five cases of oil spill recorded in the deep blue waters,” it said.

The PUNCH had reported how a militant group, a self-acclaimed Niger Delta militant group, Creek Reform Warriors threatened to resume attacks on major oil facilities in the region.

In a statement, the group particularly threatened to attack facilities operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, over alleged unjust sacking of some workers in Forcados terminal.

Leader of the group, General Igbokuro Tinowei had demanded reinstatement of all workers from Ogulagha and Odimodi communities, who according to him, were sacked unjustly by SPDC in 2019.

He claimed that the IOC had promised to recall the sacked workers immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic, but serially defaulted; while warning the management of SPDC to reinstate the said workers within two weeks or face dire consequences of brutal attacks.

Amidst the uproar, the NNPCL said the Federal Government would renegotiate the country’s production quota in the ongoing OPEC+ cuts by November.

The Man Duncan Wene Mighty, His Background, Life and Music Career

The Man Duncan Wene Mighty, His Background, Life and Music Career 

Born on the 28th of October 1983 in Obio Akpor, Rivers, to Mr and Mrs Okechukwu, as the only child.

Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu, simply known as Duncan Mighty, is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer from Eligbam in Rumueme obio apkor LGA Rivers state.

He is the founder of JamBase Cable Tv station in Port Harcourt. Wene also has a construction company . His song genre is Reggae, African R&B, and hip hop.

He had his primary and secondary education at  Army Children school G.R.A port Harcourt, and Army day secondary school Boring camp port Harcourt. Afterwards, he went to study Civil Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt. To date, he still works as an engineer in his construction company, whenever he is not working on his music.

Currently, he is married to Vivien Mighty, and they are blessed with three lovely children.

As a young boy Duncan Mighty was an instrumentalist that usually played the drums in church, he was also the choir director and a vocal coach.

Duncan’s love for music, made him go abroad to study audio engineering at Basel University, Switzerland. After his graduation, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted him to work as a sound instructor at Benson and Hedges, Lagos, Nigeria. There was also a time he worked as a sound engineer with Dolphin Studios at the Muson Centre, Lagos.

After his service year, he didn’t leave Lagos. Instead, he stayed behind so that he could work with sound production companies in Lagos, in order to learn and master practical recording and sound production techniques. Duncan eventually left Lagos in 2006, after 6 years of acquiring the knowledge he needed.

He left Lagos for Port Harcourt. Thereafter, he got a job as a sound engineer at D Large Records and 360 Records. Subsequently, he went on to partner with Chris Aire, celebrity jeweler to form the AireMighty Records in 2006.

Duncan Mighty decided to release his first album after his father’s death in 1997. So, in 2008, he released his first studio album – Koliwater. The album contains twenty-two songs including Ijeoma, Scatter My Dada, Dance For Me and Ako Na Uche.

Because of the success of his first album, he started working on the release of his second album Ahamefuna (Legacy) almost immediately. Eventually, he released the album in the second quarter of 2010. Duncan Mighty produced the album alone without any featured artist or guest appearances. 

Till date his biggest hit will be a collaboration with Mr Raw. Unu Ge Gbum Madu Ft Nigga Raw, the track details recurrent societal ills which we face in Nigeria. A tune which instills consciousness of the continuous lackadaisical attitude of the government towards the masses.

 On his interview with BBC news Igbo on 23 september 2021, he said that, he is a proud Igbo son, right from his childhood. That his parents are always proud to be Igbo From Ikwerre .

Source: BBC News Igbo...

IYC Spokesman, Binebai appreciate ljaw leaders, delegates, on his victory

IYC Spokesman, Binebai appreciate ljaw leaders, delegates, on his victory 

Warri ______ Spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb.  Binebai Yerin Princewill has appreciated leaders, delegates, supporters and his friends on his victory in the just concluded IYC national election.

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill issued the appreciation message to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday after returning from Central Zone. 

Binebai particularly noted that the appreciation message will be incomplete without mentioning names of people that massively supported him morally and financially. 

"I want to specially appreciate Chief Promise Lawuru, the one and only Ozigizaga of the universe, my leader and elder brother, High Chief Kestin Pondi, MD Tantita Security Services, my mentor and leader, Rt.  Hon. Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Barr. Pereotubo Roland Oweilaemi, former President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Sir Godfrey Pondi, GM Tantita Security Services, leader Amb. Shedrack Agediga, CEO Velas Apartment and Lodge, My own Amb.  John Dekawei, Mrs Caro Dokubo, popularly known as mama-aluta, Mr. Ejiro Bakumor, Hon. Boma Ekiyor,  Hon. Frank Pukon, immediate past secretary, IYC  Worldwide, Barr. Obiri Ebilade, immediate past  legal adviser of council, Sir Victor Tonlagha, Dr. Julius Takeme, Hon. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, member representing Burutu North, Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Clement Ebi. Comr. Doubra Wuruyai, Principal Secretary to the MD, Tantita Security Services. 

"Others are Rt. Hon. Bob Collins  Igetei, Speaker of Parliament IYC Worldwide, Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, Chairman IYC Western Zone, Comr. Clever Inodu, Chairman IYC Central Zone, Sir Marbo, Chairman IYC Abuja Chapter, Comr. Tikima Arighan, Chairman Lagos Chapter, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Irene Kaladapa, Prince Okenema, Clerk of the 5th Mobile Parliament of IYC Worldwide, Eastern Zone Clan Chairmen Forum led by my own Comr. Edward Asikitams, Comr. Ebolo Samuel and the entire Western Zone Clan Chairmen, Comr. Victor Isereke ,Comr. Olu Deremo, Barr. Joshua Ebi, Prince Igbiriki, Amb.  Arerebo Salaco Jnr, with the host of others too numerous to mention 

"I am replete with barrels of gratitude to our dear and wonderful delegates that voted for me, this piece of appreciation wouldn't have been complete without appreciating you people. I will forever be indebted to you all.

"I want to use this medium to commend my team members for working hard in ensuring my victory and I call it our victory because a single tree cannot make a forest. The sleepless nights, the social media campaigns, calls, concerns and what have you, you guys are the best. I also thank the Eleco members for conducting the most peaceful and free election in the history of council. 

"It is my promise this day that I will join our one and only President of Council, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri and other members of the 9th NEC to build a united Council that will speak in one voice against the multifaceted challenges bedeviling us as a people. 

"I am aware that the expectations are high and as such, much is expected from the 9th NEC of Council and the assurance is that we will do all within our powers to negotiate a better deal for our people, never again shall the Ijaws be relegated to the lowest background, we shall rise and speak against all forms of injustice metted out on our people. 

"In unity we shall stand as 9th NEC members. We will do that which we are elected to do" 

"I want to at this juncture give the Lord Almighty all the glory for using men to facilitate my emergence as Spokesman of council. 

"To my fellow contestants, I extend my hands of fellowship to you all, we are brothers and nothing can change that, it is 'no victor no vanquish'. Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill, Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC ) Worldwide.

Delta Govt sets to demolish structures built on natural waterways

Delta Govt sets to demolish structures built on natural waterways 

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ The newly appointed Director General (DG) on Special Duties to the Delta State Government, High Chief. Frank Omare has resumed work with on the spot inspection of flashpoints, flood prone areas within Warri and Uvwie local government areas of the state.

Omare with his team alongside the press turn round the city of Warri and its environ on Saturday to various locations of the natural water channels in order to identify the root causes of incessant perennial flooding that affects many homes as result of any slight rain drop.

During the on the spot inspection tour, Chief Omare discovered that most residential buildings and business premises are built on major natural waterways, thereby impeding free flow of water to the bigger river whenever it rains.

As result of that, the waters fight back and flooding our homes and environment, making life unbearable for residents across the state. 

While addressing traders at Ekpan roundabout wood market, Chief Omare urged the market women who trade on structures built on natural water channels to begin evacuation of their properties within the shortest possible time or risk forceful demolition by the state government with swamp buggy.

He explained to Warri residents that Delta State Government under His. Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori led administration is coming up with master plan to salvage Deltans from perennial flood disaster.

To achieve the vision, all hands must be on deck and the people must support the government by doing the right thing in removing their buildings obstructing the free flow of waters at the newly constructed drainage systems across the state.

Meanwhile, Omare give a saving grace to landlords and shop owners who built on major natural waterways to evacuate their valuables from now to nextweek, adding that swamp buggy has no friend and it will come like a thief to commence operation, he stated.

However, areas visited include Ogboroke, Edjeba link road canals, Uti, Alegbo major natural water channels, Heaven Estate canal Ogboroke, Ekpan Wood market among others.

PS Kokole Congratulates Angele on Nomination as Delta Commissioner Designate

PS Kokole Congratulates Angele on Nomination as Delta Commissioner Designate

....... Salutes Gov. Oborevwori for appointing him

Warri ______ The Assistant Director Administration and Recorder to Burutu Local Government Executive Committee (EXCO), Mr. Patrick Selekeye Kokole has felicitated with the Council Chairman, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele on his recent nomination as Commissioner designate by the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

In a congratulatory message released on Sunday at Warri, PS Kokole described Angele appointment as a well deserved one, and a true reflection of his hard work and achievements at the local government council in terms of infrastructural development, transparency, women and youth empowerment among others over the years.

He said Hon. Angele with his wealth of leadership experience will replicate his good works at the local level in the state when eventually assigned to a portfolio by the governor of the state.

Kokole further appreciated the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for taken a right decision in appointing Angele as Commissioner, saying it shows that the M.O.R.E. Agenda of this administration shall be fully implemented when the State Executive Council is fully constituted to work.

He however, pray God to bless Angele and grant him more wisdom, knowledge and understanding while discharging his duties as Commissioner and member of the state Executive Council, the statement added.