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Jubilation, As College Of Health Matriculates New Students
It was jubilation and entertainment extraganza at the Centenary College of Health Science and Technology, Emohua, Rivers State on Friday, April 5th 2019 at the college campus, as the management of the institution matriculated the second batch of students for the 2018/2019 academic session.
The Chairman and Founder of the college, Sir Napoleon I. Ewule who spoke in an interview with The Tide noted that the event was not only memorable, but also very impressive as the ceremony attracted a large crowd of students and their guests as well as notable members of the academic and cultural display.
He disclosed that within the short period of existence, the college had recorded laudable achievements in academics and students’ intake, which he attributed to strict academic policies of the college and commitment of the highly qualified and experienced lecturers drawn from various health institutions across the country.
Sir Ewule intimated that the Centenary College of Health Sciences and Technology was the first of its kind in the South-South region of Nigeria to be approved and registered as a private owned institution by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the College is affiliated to the Abia State College of Health Science and Management Technology Aba.
The founder explained that the college matriculated its first batch of students in 2017, since then, the college had been growing from strength to strength.
According to him, the college offers several primary health related courses aimed at complementing the efforts of government towards improved health care delivery in the state.
He said, “as a private owned college, the management is not in competition with government, rather we complement the government by training highly qualified health personnel to help sanitize the system and make healthcare delivery available and accessible to the public.
We also assist the government in reducing unemployment as the college had provided employment opportunities to both academic and non academic staff”.
The students were guaranteed opportunity to participate in the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as their counterparts who graduated from other recognized tertiary institutions in the country.
Also speaking the Director, School of Community Health of the Institution, Chief Lloyd Dan-Elebiga, stressed that students of the college were well groomed in character and learning, “Disicpline and learning are our watch words here in the college and our lecturers are among the best in the health profession in Nigeria”, he stated.
Highlights of the ceremony included group photographs, match pass by members of Man O War, cultural displays and other side attractions as well as wining, dining and dancing.
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.’