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Rivers In Festive Mood As CARNIRIV Tees-Off Sunday

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13 years ago

December 7, 2012

Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital is in a festive mood as the much awaited CARNIRIV 2012 is here. The historic cultural fiesta which coincides with the Centenary celebration of the city of Port Harcourt kicks-off on Sunday, December 9 with Kid’s Carnival from Elekahia Road to Civic Centre, Moscow Road and carnival praise jam

Other events slated for the celebration are as follows:

10th Monday

Unveiling of the CARNIRIV Monument Aggrey Road 8am

Nobel Lauret, Prof Wole Soyinka is expected to grace the occasion.

Colloquium R/S House of Assembly 11am

Official Opening Ceremony CARNIRIV Village 6pm

Dance of Fireflies (DOFF) CARNIRIV Village 7pm

11th Tuesday

Cultural Art Exhibition CARNIRIV Village 11am

Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PTI CARNIRIV Village 4pm

Highlife, Old School & Hiplife Jams (HOSH) CARNIRIV Village 7pm

12th Wednesday

International Aquatic Fiesta (IAF) Port Harcourt Tourist Beach

Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PT 2 CARNIRIV Village 4pm

Black African Music Festival (BAMFEST) CARNIRIV Village 7pm

13th Thursday

Cultural Art Exhibition CARNIRIV Village 11am

Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PT 3 CARNIRIV Village 4pm

Reggae 360 CARNIRIV Village 7pm Artistes expected include Oritz Williki, Rasky Mono, Majek Fashek among others.

14th Friday

International Heritage Parade Aba Road to Aggrey Road 10am

Old Port Harcourt Town Groove Aggrey Road 6pm

International music star, Shaggy is expected to perform at the event and

plans to visit the flood victims in Ahoada East and West.

15th Saturday

Garden City Freestyle Parade Aba Rd, Ikwerre Rd & Stadium Rd 10am

World Peace Concert

(Closing ceremony) CARNIRIV Village 7pm

Entertainment

Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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5 days ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.

The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’

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5 days ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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5 days ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.