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Rivers To Be Tourism Hub Of Nigeria, Soon – Amachree
A stakeholder in the
tourism industry in Nigeria, Chief Mike Amachree says Rivers State would soon be a tourism hub in Nigeria.
Amachree, who is also known as Mr. Tourism of Nigeria made the assertion while addressing some tourists from South Africa at his Brooklyn Tourist Centre, East/West Road, Rumuosi, Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
According to him, the present government in Rivers State under Governor Nyesom Wike has given tourism priority attention as they it is building more tourist centres.
The stakeholder opined that Rivers State is a tourism state because of its potentials and geographical terrain, and assured that South African tourists would be invited during the inauguration of the new Amusement Parks and Museums in the state.
He thanked them for the visit and urged them to continue such visitations among countries in order to share experience and cultural values.
Speaking with our correspondent after the visit, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Nigeria Travels and Tour Agency, Mr. Steve Isokariari highlighted the socio-economic and political benefits of tourism and commended the Rivers State Government for the bold steps taken so far in promoting the industry in the state.
Isokariari, who is also the Chairman, National Association of Travelling Agencies, noted that Rivers State would soon be transformed to a tourist centre like Dubai, and further called for Public Private Partnership to invest in in the industry.
According to him, tourism brings back old memories and boosts the economy, stressing that the visit of the South Africa tourists would also tell the story better that Rivers State is indeed peaceful, contrary to what they were told.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
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