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Monarch Sues For Peace In Ogbakiri …Congratulates Nigerian Baptist Convention
The Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom in Emohua Local Government Area (EMOLGA), Rivers State, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Eze V.C.B. Okor, JP (Mgbo XII) has called for peace and unity in Ogbakiri community in EMOLGA following the recent communal disturbances in the area.
The Peace Ambassador who sent palm frond (the traditional symbol of peace in Ikwerre ethnic nationality) to Ogbakiri community, appealed to the warring groups to sheathe their swords and embrace peace and love before the disturbances escalate to full blown communal crisis. He prayed God to touch their hearts to avoid the repeat of the unfortunate bloody crisis that engulfed the community in the past.
Eze V.C.B. Okor assured the people of Ogbakiri that the matter would be discussed at the forthcoming meeting of the supreme council of Ikwerre traditional rulers to ensure that peace, love and unity was restored. He said all hands must be on deck because what affects one community affects all.
The paramount ruler disclosed that the police and other security agencies in the state have been alerted about the situation in the community for them to intervene and restore peace, law and other in the area.
It was gathered that a pregnant woman and her husband were killed in the community recently which has triggered off other killings, raping of innocent women, destruction of properties among other social vices.
Meanwhile, the Emohua monarch has congratulated the organisers of the Nigerian Baptist Convention held recently at Ndele in EMOLGA, Rivers State for the success recorded at the event. He said the convention was huge success and spiritual blessings to the good people of the area and the state.
Eze Okor noted that the huge success recorded at the well attended event was a clear testimony that EMOLGA is not only peaceful but hospitable to strangers and visitors. He lauded the state government for proving a conducive and enabling environment.
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.’