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Ogu/Bolo Eyes Golden Jabilee Boat Regatta Prize
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogu/ Bolo Local Government Area, Mrs Daisy Tamunoene, has said that the local government will win the forthcoming Rivers State Golden Jubilee Boat Regatta event.
Tamunoene made the assertion when she led sub –committee of the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Committee to the palace of the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, His Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo, Loko Ix, on a sensitization visit, Wednesday.
The Ogu/Bolo local government boss assured that the area would not be left behind in the anniversary celebration as they have already kicked off the football training session in preparation for the event proper.
According to her, “we are prepared for the boat regatta called “Omuaru’, and we will make sure we beat other local government area and come out tops”. She thanked the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for appointing focused and dedicated committee members that took pains and time to interact with the people at the grassroot on their plans for a way forward.
Also speaking, the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, His Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo, Loko IX also, thanked Governor Wike, for a job well done in the state especially the preparations for the 50 years Rivers Golden Jubilee, and reiterated that Ogu/Bolo that had never lacked behind in such water displays in the past will maintain its pride of place at the Golden Jubilee celebration as they are even planning to introduce traditional rulers and chiefs cultural dance on that day.
Earlier, the chairman of the sub-committee, Dr Ngozi Ordu, highlighted some events for the anniversary which include Boat regatta, wrestling, Beauty contest, variety night, cultural parade to display Rivers heritage among others, and opined that their mission was to sensitise the stakeholders in the local government on their participation in the celebration.
Collins Barasimeye
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.’