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Flood: Camp Records 40 Births
St. Paul’s Primary School, Ahoada which accommodates indigenes of Ahoada West Local
Government Area of the state has recorded 40 births so far.
The co-ordinator of the camp, Mr. Felix Ekiye who spoke to
our correspondent over the weekend said though there were stories making the
rounds, on the closure, his office has not officially been informed.
According to him, eleven ministries were involved at the initial
stages of setting up the camps but presently four ministries which include
those of Health, Water Resources, Power Environment and the LGA are permanently
on ground now.
He said so far, no ugly incident has been recorded in the
camp even as he thanked God for keeping everybody alive till date.
He also revealed that before everybody finally leaves the
camp, a thanksgiving service would be held.
Speaking to our correspondent, the father of one of the
infants, Mr. Confidence Dominic a native of Oyiba said he was among the first
persons to be camped at the St. Paul School Ahoada.
He said many women have delivered in the camp for the past
two months “and even my wife delivered yesterday (Friday, November 23)”.
He said she was taken to an hospital outside the camp where
she delivered safely and brought back to the camp for proper medical attention.
On welfare at the camp, Mr. Dominic said they were being
feed well even as he commended the government for the provision of basic
amenities to everybody.
Speaking on the challenges facing them as they leave the
camps, Dominic who is now a father of four said “we don’t know how to start as
most of us has lost our houses to the flood” he said.
It could be recalled that some of the residential houses
according to investigations were mud houses which have collapsed which has
created concern for the indigenes of the local communities.
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.’
