Tag: Olu of Warri
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Olu of Warri: Do not rubbish the throne – Ibori appeals to Itsekiri people
Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has appealed to the people of Itsekiri not to rubbish the ancient and prestine throne of the Olu of Warri. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ibori sent out the passionate appeal to the sharply divided Itsekiri people over the succession process to the coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri.…
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Ologbotsere of Warri: Ayiri vows to challenge suspension in court
Chief Ayiri Emami will challenge his suspension as Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom in court, spokesman of the Ologbotsere Descendants worldwide, Mr Alex Eyengho has said. Mr Eyengho, who disclosed this on Friday while speaking with newsmen in Warri, said plans to challenge the suspension in court had already been concluded. According to Eyengho, Chief Emami…
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Olu of Warri throne: Ologbotsere descendants issue Iyatsere Atserunleghe 7 days ultimatum
…sues for calm over invasion of court by suspected thugs The Ologbotsere Eyinmisanren Descendants of Warri Kingdom have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe to withdraw his unguarded statement with an unreserved apology to the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom and Chairman of the Olu Advisory Council, Chief Ayirimi Emami…
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Final burial rites of late Olu of Warri commences
The final burial rites of the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has commenced with a commendation and funeral service at the Aghofen, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta. The ceremony which kicked-off on Friday, is expected to last for 14 days. Delivering a brief sermon during the service, Bishop Curtis Fianu of…
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Funeral rites for late Olu of Warri begins June 18 – Iyatsere
The Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe, on Thursday announced June 18 as the commencement of the burial rites fof the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli. Amatserunleghe made the announcement alongside other chiefs in the kingdom at a news conference at the Olu Palace in Warri. He also said that Omoba Tsola Emiko…
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JUST IN: Olu of Warri designate, Emiko proceeds on compulsory seclusion
The Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tsola Emiko, son of Atuwatse II has proceeded on a 90-day compulsory seclusion. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the 90-day compulsory seclusion of Prince Emiko started on Monday. The 90-day compulsory seclusion is part of the traditional rites for Emiko’s installation as the 21st Olu of the Itsekiri people. During the…
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Olu of Warri: Hundreds of Itsekiri people storm Police command in protest
Hundreds of Itsekiri people on Friday stormed the Zone 5 Police command in Benin to protest continued police involvement in the crisis rocking the Olu of Warri stool. Armed with placards with various inscriptions, the people requested that the police should allow all the chiefs go back to Warri and resolve the issues amicably. The…
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Okowa congratulates Olu of Warri-designate, mourns late monarch
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday advised the Olu of Warri Advisory Council to do its best to unite the Itsekiri people and ensure peace in Warri kingdom. Okowa gave the advice in Asaba when he received members of the council, led by the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe. The governor condoled with…
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Olu of Warri: Violence should not be an option – Keyamo tells Itsekiris
The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Olorogun Festus Keyamo has advised Itsekiri people not to take the path of violence in addressing issues arising from the selection of Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as Olu of Warri designate. Olorogun Keyamo, who is the representative of Delta State in the Federal Executive Council, stated this while commiserating…
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Emergence of Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as Olu of Warri designate well deserved – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described the emergence of the Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, as well-deserved. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message on Wednesday, expressed joy over the announcement of the new Olu-designate. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Emiko, 37, was unveiled as the 21st Olu-elect of Warri,…