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Rivers Bureau Of Public Procurement Holds Birthday Bash For DG.
It was a fun filled day as the Management and staff of the Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement threw a surprise Birthday the Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement had a surprise birthday bash for the Director- General, Mr Igonibo Emmanuel Thompson at its premises in Port Harcourt recently.
Thompson who was tactically tricked into the well Birthday hall by some staff, said he has never had a similar experience before.
“I have never had a Birthday like this. I never knew what I have done. This day should cancel all wrongs”, he said.
Thompson who described the organisers as wonderful, said It such a memorable moment to take some time off work and celebrate and enjoy with each other.
Though he hinted that he had a similar treat at home earlier on the said day, but ranked that of his staff special due to the high level display of love and care.
He also hinted that there will be a proper arrangement to ensure that every body in the the Bureau will be celebrated.
“ I thank all of them for their concern. I think, everyone deserved this kind of treatment. So, I will workout modalities on how to ensure that everyone’s birthday is celebrated”, he.
About the progress of the organisation, he said that it has fared well under his watch.
According to him, the agency was a creation of the law and has so, pitched all its dealings within the confines of the law.
Though, a baby agency, he hinted that it has operated above its target given the level of achievement recorded in a short distance.
Local Governments, and others he revealed, are in a nice transaction agreement with the agency and linked it to part of its success story.
By: King Onunwor
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.’
