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Rivers Community Installs New Monarch
There was celebration in the air amid pomp and pageantry as newly installed Paramount ruler of Rumuwokeada community of Ogbogoro town, in Obio/ Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Chief Sampson I. Wichegbule, took the centre stage recently, with a promise that his administration would be all inclusive.
He stated that he will place priority on security, education and economic development, adding that welfare of members of the community would take front burner of his reign.
Chief Wichegbule said this shortly after he was installed, last Saturday, at Rumuwokeada, community hall,
According to him, his administration will ensure that everybody is equal in all ramifications.
“I want to say that equality, justice, equity social welfare and fear of God shall be my watch word. Apart from that I will be gender friendly” Chief Wichegbule said.
He used the forum to commend, Mr Ezebunwo Omuna, on his appointment as the spokesman of the Rumuwokeada Administrative Council, saying that the position is well deserved.
Speaking, the head of liaison community of Rumuwokeada Administrative Council, Emmanuel I. Chuku, also stated that the coronation and installation of Chief Wichegbule, as the paramount ruler of Rumuwokeada community is worthy commendation.
“We are happy that our chief has been formally presented to Ogbogoro Council of Chiefs and elders precisely on the 5th of March 2019, after his coronation on the 2nd of March, 2019. We also want to say that his installation was meritorious” Chuku said.
According to him, he has no doubt that the paramount ruler will bring his wealth of experience to bear and move the community forward. He thanked the community of the confidence reposed in him and promised never to let them.
Tonye Orabere
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.’