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Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs in exercising his traditional obligation as paramount head of the Oruwari Briggs group of War Canoe House of Abonnema, joined the Amayanabo of Abonnema, HRM, King Disrael Gbobo Bobmanuel II, Ekine Gbobo, Owukori IX and the Abonnema council of Chiefs, to add to its tradional Leadership in Abonnema, two Chieftaincy installations. One on the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Chief Dr Wenike Tammy Danagogo and Chief Kombosiya Obene Sokari Danagogo.  Without any doubt, it is an agreeable fact that the progress and success of a people lies greatly in the quality or foundation of its leadership. This is because, leadership is about guiding and encouraging people to succeed. It simply means that, if a people are not well directed, there is every tendency that they will surely fail and be unfruitful.  It is for this reason Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the Paramount Head of the Oruwari Briggs group of War Canoe House of Abonnema, the Iniikeiroari the VI of Kala...

President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race for the United States White House. He made the pronouncement on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office with the election just four months away.  The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate, in which the 81-year-old president trailed off, often gave nonsensical answers and failed to call out the former president’s many falsehoods.  “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," Biden wrote  Nearly 30 minutes later, Biden in a letter posted to his X accoun...

  Hajiya Bilikisu Ishaqu, Proprietress of Homadil Reality,a real estate firm in Abuja has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT),Nigeria is detaining her husband,Mr Isaac Ishaku Yusuf and some staff of the organization  unjustly over a landed property case which is in court awaiting judgement. Mrs Ishaqu made the allegation in an audio speech which was made available to Journalists on Saturday,20th July,2024. She said  "I received numerous messages while I was abroad from family and friends  about a libelous story published across various media platforms. "The responses suggest that the story was sponsored and clearly intend to tarnish my good image,that of my company homadil reality. "I bought the land and have all the necessary documents,i will forward to you for further investigation. "As a business woman with integrity,I have never defrauded anyone in Nigeria or abroad. "I am a law abiding citi...

Prominent Rivers statesman and Corporate  industry titan, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, on Saturday, July 20, was in Abonnema, in Akukutoru LGA of Rivers State to attended the funeral ceremony of a dear sister, Late Madam Johnba John Mio Kelly Jack, JP. Late Madam Johnba John Mio Kelly Jack will be greatly missed, according to family and loved ones, especially because she was a wise counselor, a God fearing mother, a burden bearer, a peace maker and only 66 years of age, when she departed to the great beyond. For them, this is when she is needed most, a time that the world seems perilous.  In performing his Traditional obligation as the Paramount Head of the Oruwari Briggs  War Canoe group of Houses in Abonnema, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs led other Oruwari Briggs family Chiefs to bid the late Madam Johnba John Mio Kelly Jack JP, farewell, while lying in state.  In his speech, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs stated: "Dear sister, your departure is a sad one, but we console ourselves in ...

Mrs. Patricia Ekwemdu Erikpume has joined her ancestors. She transited  Monday, July 15, after a brief illness. She was aged 77 years old. She was the mother of a respected community leader in Agbor, Mr Jude Erikpume. Her burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, emeritus Catholic Arch-Bishop  of Abuja, has celebrated Rivers born Oil Industry mogul and prominent statesman Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs on the auspicious occasion of his 60th birthday, with a Christian Mass  at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria conference hall, Durumi 1, Abuja. It would be recalled that the multidimensional philanthropist, the divine gift of Niger Delta and extraordinary politician, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, celebrated his birth anniversary, June 13th, 2024, in an extraordinary style, in Abonnema his home Town.  The event which gathered multitude of lives in appreciation to God for what He has been using the Vessel unto honour to do in the lives of men here on Earth was indeed glamorous and indicated so much of organic love for him from all and sundry; dignitaries, political associates, business associates,  friends and well-wishers alike. In particular were mostly children, elders, widows and the physically c...

President Bola Tinubu has given Nigerian workers a significant boost by approving a N70,000 minimum wage, with a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. This move is aimed at ensuring that workers' salaries keep pace with the country's economic growth. In a meeting with leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu also pledged to support the private sector and sub-nationals in paying the new minimum wage. This is the second meeting between the parties in just seven days, indicating the President's commitment to addressing workers' concerns. The labour leaders praised President Tinubu for his "fatherly gesture", which is seen as a major victory for workers. Additionally, the President promised to use his discretionary powers to meet the demands of university unions, who have been seeking payment of unpaid salaries for four months. This move is expected to bring reli...