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Melaye’s Saga: Mrs Tinubu Denies Championing Women’s Cause
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tions of Senator Tinubu’s witty battle with her Kogi-West counterpart, Senator Dino Melaye recently, the representative of the Lagos-Central Senatorial District, Oluremi Tinubu, last week equivocally stated that her actions did not in any way mean setting a pace for women nor championing any cause for women. Addressing members of the Lagos State House of Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the APC caucus as well as some party leaders during a solidarity visit on her at the National Assembly Complex Abuja, Senator Tinubu explained that she only stood in her place with every right to defend it in the event of any encroachment.
She also denied sponsoring women groups to protest on her behalf against Melaye, stating that she had given her best to her constituency in five years, a reason she alleged, inspired the protest that have trailed the verbal assault on her.
In her words, “I didn’t give any body any money, I don’t have N80m in my personal salary account in the Senate and I don’t think if I have any other savings I would want to use it to mobilise women to protest. What about the investment we have put into politics? How much has that done for this country?” Tinubu noted.
Tinubu had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive session of the Senate last week Tuesday, an allegation Melaya had however, denied, claiming instead that Tinubu insulted him.
Meanwhile, Senator Tinubu who had already petitioned the IGP claiming that her life was under threat, by Dino Melaye has also announced her resolve to set behind her whatever transpired between her and her Kogi-West counterpart at the floor of the Senate house courtesy of her personality as a Christian. Hear her, “as a Christian, I’ve forgiven Melaye”.
She therefore, expressed her appreciation to all the Nigerian women who rose up; the women rights group who were calling, showing concerns and conducting press conferences.
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.’