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Mile One Market Fire: Livesstock Traders Count Losses
With the promise from the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to provide victims with support to cushion the loses incurred by traders in the recent fire incident that razed the Mile One market, victims in the livestock business are counting their loses.
Inestigations by our correspondent indicate that some of the livestock include, chicken and dogs among others.
Emeka, who sells chicken at the market said he replenished his stock a day before the incident in readiness for the yuletide.
According to him, just as he secured his birds the previous day hoping to go to the market the following day, the fire broke out.
He said he had about 500 birds ready for sale the next day only to be awakened by a phone call that the market has been gutted by fire.
He said his main worry was that he borrowed a substantial amount of money to buy the birds and now he was at a loss on how to repay his creditor.
For Udeme, who specialises in the selling of live dogs to operators of dog meat (404), the story was pathetic.
Udeme, who hails from Akwa Ibom State said sometimes he travels to his village to bring the animals to Port Harcourt which has recently gained prominence for the dog meat delicacy.
On the promise that the Rivers State governor would support those who lost their articles in the fire, Udeme said it was likely the government”, largesse would not include them.
He said he does not have a stall but that he only attaches himself to those who have stalls.
However, our correspondent who was at the scene reports that the burnt market has been cleared of debris and there were indications that make shift stalls would spring up in earnest for Christmas.
As at press time the cause of the fire have not been ascertained even as there was confusion as to the exact position of the stalls by the victims.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’