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Rivers Celebrates A Rare Gem
Monday was all fun as Rivers people witnessed the celebration of an Icon at the Rivers State Government House Banquet Hall, Port Harcourt.
The event which was flavoured with different colourful cultural displays, masquerades and beautiful performances by comedians recorded the presence of Royal Fathers’ and dignitaries from all walks of life in celebration of a retired Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Justice Mary Ukaego Peter- Odili.
The celebration which began last Thursday in honour of retired Justice Odili as she celebrated her retirement as Justice of Nigeria and 70th birthday.
Justice Mary Odili was described as a jewel of inexstimable value, role model to the girl child and a virtuous woman by friends, associates, colleagues and family.
In his welcome address, the chief host and Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike commended her passion for the job and her attitude towards the discharge of her duty.
According to him, she was always fair in her judgement, saying that no one would say that she has been unfair at one point in her career as a judge.” She always passed a fair and balanced judgement, ‘equity and fairness’ was her watchwords, he said.
Governor, Wike, noted that it was worth celebrating, hence the occasion was put in place to honour a mother, role model and a Jewel of inexstimable value.
In his vote of thanks, her husband and former Governor of the State, Sir, Dr, Peter Odili thanked Bar. Wike for his magnimity and generosity for making the celebration worthwhile and remarkable,
Praying that the Lord grant his heart desires.
Sir, Odili also thanked all and sundry who took time out of their busy schedule to come and celebrate with his family and prayed for God’s blessings in their lives.
By: Nancy Briggs
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.’
