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Wike’s Victory: Fun Seekers, CAN’s LG Coalition Shake PH
It was celebration all the
way in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) local government coalition a joined other well meaning Nigerians to celebrate the Supreme Court judgement that upheld the electoral victory Governor of the state, Chief Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The celebration was marked by special prayers, thanksgiving service, gospel songs among others.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment, the chairman of the CAN coalition in the state and Vicar of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Nkpor, Rumuolumeni, Hon. Rev. Peter W. Georgewill noted that the governor’s victory was worth celebrating considering the political travails he was subjected to which led to the nullification of his mandate by both the Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
He attributed the Governor’s victory to God’s divine intervention to save the state from disintegration. Rev. Georgewill recalled that prior to the Supreme Court verdict, the Governor had taken the matter to God in prayers by hosting the first ever Rivers State Carol Night in December last year tagged “Hossana 2015” where Christians and Men of God from various denominations across the state gathered to praise God and pray for peace in the state and success of the Wike’s administration which God answered through the Supreme Court verdict.
He stressed that now that the battle has been lost and won, the coast is now clear for the Governor to give the good people of Rives State the desired democratic dividends of his administration without further distractions.
Rev. Georgewill who is also a member of the CAN, Rivers State and the Pilgrims Board appealed to the Governor to be magnanimous in victory and carry everybody along irrespective of party affiliations.
Apart from the religious celebrations, fun seekers and members of the Ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other residents of the state also had fun as they were seen in their favourite entertainment hangouts jubilating, drinking and dancing as a result of the landmark judgement, while the operators of the joints smiled to the banks as a result of the crowd of customers that patronised them within the period of the celebrations.
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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.’