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Mothers’ Day: Cleric Urges Women To Emulate Christ
Mothers, especially those in Catholic and Anglican Churches were at their best colours last Sunday during this year’s Mothers’ Day celebration; even as their spouses showed their love to their wives openly to the admiration of all.
St. Augustine Catholic Parish, Umuebele I, Oyigbo in Rivers State was a beehive of activities to mark the Mothers’ Day celebration.
In his goodwill message, the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Msgr, Dr. Emma Njoku advised mothers to emulate the virtues of Holy Mary through whom salvation came to the world as a result of the birth of her son, Jesus Christ.
The Priest reminded the women of the qualities of holiness, of life, virtues of humility, patience, obedience and sacrifice which our Lady Mary, and her son Jesus Christ exhibited to mankind and urged them to emulate same.
The President of Catholic Women organised (C.W.O), St. Augustine Parish, Mrs. Josephine Anah in a chat with The Tide, said that the Mothers Day Celebration was decided to their role model, the blessed Virgin Mary. She added that the essence of the celebration was for Catholics to identify with the mother of Jesus Christ.
She advised mothers to emulate the lifestyle of the blessed virgin Mary, adding that the work of mothers was to ensure that the kids are trained in the right path.
According to her “the celebration was not for us, it was for our role model (Mother of God). We join her to rejoice on this day for being a great mother to our Lord Jesus Christ”.
In her remark, secretary of the planning committee, Veronica Etetegroung expressed happiness that to the glory of God, the committee was able to meet up with the women’s expectations despite the time constrains.
She further said the celebration was full of activities including football match which was between the C.W.O and Catholic Men Organis ation (C.M.O) and the crowning of Queen of the year, amongst others.
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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.’