FocalPoint Reports

Jude Ukori appreciates to Deltans, Ijaw, Gbaramatu, Egbema for support during wife's Funeral  The bereaved husband, Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP) has expressed gratitude to the Deltans, Ijaw nation, Gbaramatu and Egbema kingdoms for sympathising with him and his family over the sad death of his beloved wife, late Pastor Mrs Jane Ukori nee Orubebe. He further appreciated those who supported the family in kind and words of encouragement before and during the funeral of his late wife. This is according to a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen in Warri, Delta State on Sunday. The statement reads, "It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude for the many kindnesses you have shown us during this sad time. I am touched by the support and care extended by everyone during the time of my dearly beloved wife's funeral.  "Your presence, the prayers, phone calls, messages, comforting words and visits meant a great deal to us. Your acts of...

We Have Lost a Leader in Gbaramatu, Mulade Condoles Kokodiagbene Community, Families Over death of  J.G.B. Ari  According to a popular African adage, "When an old man dies a library burns." This is true of the death of our beloved and golden father, a renowned leader in Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Dr. J.G.B. Ari (JP), the Puwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom. His death is like a burning library whose fire cannot be put out, except by Almighty God. We have lost not just a man, we have also lost a rare gem, a historian, a father to all, a unifier and bridge builder, a peace ambassador, an excellent leader, a great influencer of community and kingdom growth cum development, a great man of unprecedented goodwill. The list is endless. Chief Dr. J.G.B Ari has played his part and slept. It is now our turn to pick up from where he stopped and try to beat his record by building on his legacies so that he will be proud where he is. May God grant the Ari family, the peace loving peo...