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Jubilation As Community Receives Prof Orluwene, Lauds Wike
It was jubilation and celebration galore this Yuletide in Emohua Community as the good people of the area received Prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene on his appointment as the provost, college of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University Port Harcourt by the executive governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike,
In his welcome address at the well attended event, which took place yesterday at Late Wilson Orlu Obinna’s Compound Mgbuowhor Itanwo-Ehieke in Mgbuitanwo Emohua, the Head of Wilson Obinna’s dynasty, Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna lauded Governor Wike for the well deserved appointment of their grandson, Prof Orluwene.
Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna prayed God to continue to bless the governor for all his developmental projects and programmes which have given the state a face lift to the envy of other states and for his selfless services to God and humanity. He also commended the governor for finding their son worthy to serve his government and the state in such exalted position.
Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna, who is also the head of Welobi Men Council of Emohua noted that Prof Orluwene exemplifies the biblical book of Proverbs chapter 21 vs 29 which says “seeth thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings and not before ordinary men”.
He noted the fact that Prof Orluwene is a true reflection of the above mentioned biblical quote. From birth to his present candour forth righteousness, diligence, academic excellence and professional dexterity, little wonder then that His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo NyesomWike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa) the Executive Governor of Rivers State and the indefatigable Mr. quality project finds him worthy for the enviable position for which the Welobi Family is eternally grateful.
“The family therefore most heartily thank God for this special grace upon your life, it is also our hope and belief that as recorded in the scriptures, whom God calls, He equips for the service”, he said.
Also speaking, Head of Orluwene’s family, Chief Samuel T. Orluwene stated that from the beginning, the Orluwene’s family has been known to produce great men and women, therefore it is not a surprise that this great professor of medicine, the first in Emohua clan emerged from this great family.
Chief Orluwene disclosed that prof chituruOrluwene’s father, late elder Obe Orluwene was a renowned businessman and teacher in the Baptist Denomination. His industry and integrity recommended him to the illustrious Obinna’s family of Mgbuowhor-itanwo Ehieke of Mgbuitanwo Emohua, hence they promptly gave their daughter Rev. (Mrs) Edith NwerendaOrluwene to him in marriage.
“Rev. Edith Orluwene, the celebrants mother is a retired teacher and director in the Rivers State Ministry of Education. The union of these great families produced the genius that we are celebrating today in the person of Prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene, we therefore say a big congratulation to prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene for holding the families’ dream, thank you and may God continue to bless and guide you as you soar to a greater height,” he stated.
The event was graced by a mammoth crowd of friends, colleagues, relations and well wishers who were lavishly entertained amidst cultural display.
By: Jacob Obinna
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.’
