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WED: Minister Wants Journalists To Shape National Agenda
Ahead of the World
Environment Day (WED) celebration on Thursday, the Minister of Environment, Mrs Laurentia Mallam, on Tuesday tasked journalists to use the media to shape national agenda on sustainable environment.
Mallan told newsmen in Abuja that the role of the media was crucial in transmitting to the public critical issues of environmental concern.
World Environment Day is a day set aside by the UN for the entire world to reflect on and draw global attention to issues of the environment.
It is celebrated yearly on June 5 and the 2014 edition has the theme ‘Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level’.
She said that the theme was targeted at addressing climate change and the impact of sea level rise on the environment.
“There can be no better channel for us to raise our voices than the media, Mallam noted.
She further said that it was the responsibility of the media to let the people know that the world was indivisible as far as issues of the environment were concerned.
Mallam underscored the importance of intensified sensitisation campaign programmes on issues of bush burning, clearing of gutters, cutting down trees, use of generators and refuse management.
Others are use of candles and lanterns, vehicular emission and use of dangerous chemicals.
The minister also urged Nigerians to make extensive use of the social media to create the desired awareness on challenges to the environment.
“Especially, the need to refrain from critical actions and activities that will or likely lead to the ozone layer depletion, melting of the arctic region, increased rainfall and rising sea levels.
“Help enlighten Nigerians that it is important to develop environmental consciousness, to think globally and act locally.
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.’