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The Tide Felicitates With Senior Staff Members On Birthday
It was a happy coincidence when four senior staff members of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (The Tide) celebrated their birthday on September 19.
Among the celebrants are The Tide acting editor, Mr. Amieyeifori Ibim, Business editor, Boye Salau, deputy political editor, Opaka Dokubo and the secretary of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Rivers State chapter, Ike Wigodo.
They all expressed happiness and thanked God for his grace and mercies towards them.
The editor Mr. Ibim said, “There is nothing wrong with celebrating birthdays, although mine was on a low key. It reminds you of the day you came to the world and how far you have gone.
“Certainly, when you look back you will always recall that God has been faithful to you and life is a gift, not just a gift, it is a unique and divine gift and the power behind it is God”.
He also added that birthday is a time to take stock of one’s life, see how one has failed and make amends where necessary.
Similarly, former chairman of NUJ Rivers State Council and deputy political editor(The Tide), Opaka Dokubo, expressed happiness to see yet another anniversary of his birth.
“Birthday is a day you keep at heart and that determines how much you think you are older, it is another day in the calendar, but it is a special day because that is the day you made your advent into this place called earth.
“For me, it is usually a day of reflection that is the way I marked it.
“I do not feel like I have attained anything, but I am grateful that God permitted me to be here and spared my life so far”.
Also, the chief of staff, Rivers State NUJ and Business editor, Boye Salau said, It was a day of joy to me that I had the honours and favours of almighty God to mark another year in my life.
“I must say that the outpouring of love from family, friends, well wishers, and professional colleagues made the day memorable”.
When asked if he had any regrets, he said, “there is no cause for regrets in my life because everyone has his own destiny, I give glory to God for everything”.
In the same vein, the NUJ secretary, Rivers chapter Mr. Ike Wigodo said, “I thank God for giving me the opportunity to add another year to my age, I give God the glory.
“I was impressed with the turn out of friends, well wishers and NUJ members who came to celebrate with me.
“My greatest joy is that I am alive today, and birthday is a special day in one’s life,” he said.
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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.’
