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CAN Branches Hail Wike Over Yuletide …Empowers 1,200 Youth
The Christian Association
of Nigeria (CAN) Local Government branches coalition Rivers State has empowered over 1,200 Christian youths in its skills acquisition programmes in the state while more youths are expected to benefit in the ongoing programme which kicked off at St Philip’s Anglican Church, Nkpor Obilo/Akpor Local Government, Rivers State.
The chairman of CAN LGA branches coalition in the state Rev. Peter W. Georgewill who disclosed this at a press briefing in his office in Port Harcourt recently, said the coalition resolved to key into Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s empowerment programme because of its usefulness in providing skill for the youths, and self employment opportunities which will help to curtail youth restiveness and criminality in the state.
The chairman called on Christians to embrace and work with the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) which he said is the umbrella body of all Christian in Nigeria, instead of forming splinter groups for personal aggrandizement, they should also support Governor Wike led administration in the state by embarking on youth empowerment programmes and projects.
The minister of God, who is also the Vicar of St Philips Anglican Church Nkpor-Obio/Akpor local government, pleaded with the Governor to remember his promise to establish a bureau to empower Christians and the ministers of God at the grassroots level.
He therefore pleaded with the Governor to support the coalition with a befitting state secretariat and provide vehicles to the body to help in the propagation of the Christian faith and other religious activities at the grassroots level, and urged the local government caretaker committee chairman to do same in their local government.
The CAN branches coalition also joined the good people of Rivers State and well meaning Nigerians in congratulating Governor Wike over the bitch free yuletide celebrations which the body attributed to the goners’ trust in God in all his actions, his deep love for the people of the state. The 2016 Christmas Carol (Hossana 2016) which ushered in the peaceful yuletide season, laying the foundation for a Christian centre in the state to the glory of God.
Rev. Georgewill lauded the Governor’s empowerment programmes, roads construction and other infrastructural development projects, the victory of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State re-run election and his assurance to the good people of Rivers State that they will never suffer economic recession or victimization in the country, amongst other people orientated programmes.
He prayed God to give the Governor the grace, courage and wisdom to continue with his God inspired works to reposition Rivers State to an enviable position in the country.
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.’