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Expert Gives Tips On Harmattan Management

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A climatologist, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, has urged the public to put up protective and adaptive measures to reduce the effect of harmattan on them and their wards.

Ologunorisa told our correspondent in Lagos that more attention be given to children, old people and pregnant women during the period to avoid contact with wind-borne diseases.

“Though everybody needs protection, children, pregnant women and old people should be more protected this period, because they are the most vulnerable.

“They need to wear sweaters, overflowing clothes, eat warm food, stay indoors and out of dusty areas, rub cream on their bodies and wet their lips to avoid cracks of skin and lips,’’ he said.

Ologunrisa who is the Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Studies at the Osun State University, Osogbo said the period would result in high prevalence of respiratory, vocal and cold-induced diseases.

He also advised the public on the use of clean handkerchiefs and other protective materials in covering their mouths and noses against contact with dust.

Ologunorisa expressed the optimism that medical bills would be reduced when people know how best to conduct themselves during the period of harmattan season.

“A lot of people are presently exposing themselves to different diseases like cold, catarrh, cracked voices, pneumonia and nasal disorder because they failed to put protective measures in place.

“Before anybody leaves the confines of their rooms and houses, they should wear clothes that shield their skins, wet their lips and avoid dusty environment,’’ he said.

The climatologists appealed to motorist to within the period ensure the use of wipers, switch on their head lights early in the morning and evenings to avoid collision with people and other road users.

He, however, said the season would be favourable to the ripening of fruits and other agricultural produce, as well as being a natural panacea to healing of wounds and injuries.

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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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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.

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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests

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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.”

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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert

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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.’

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