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A’Ibom Hosts NAFEST 2016

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9 years ago

October 7, 2016

The Akwa-Ibom State
Government will host the “29th Edition of National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) scheduled for 2nd-9th October 2016 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (The State Capital). The 2016 edition of the event themed “Exploring the Goldmine Inherent (Investment diversification opportunities) in Nigeria’s creative industry, calls on participation from all 36 states of the federation, Local Government Councils, relevant tertiary institution, NGOs and the Market Women Association of the hosting state. The Festival is set to host between 35,000 and 60,000 people.
It would be recalled that over the last 29 years, NAFEST has consistently promoted national unity, craftsmanship, talent hunt, skills acquisition, amongst other things. The activities for NAFEST 2016 includes Traditional cuisine Exhibition Fair and competition, Traditional parade/charade of Dance; Introducing Arts and culture from the 36 states of the Federtion, FCT and Commonwealth Africa Nations, Arts and Craft Exhibition and competition, Traditional Wrestling competition (Junior Category), poetry citation and performance (school participation/children), indigenous NAFEST fashion exhibition fair, Moonlight Games/Essay Writing competition (Folklore and Tales), Drawing and painting Exhibition/competition, NAFEST Award Gala, Recognition for promoters and investors for the art and culture development in Nigeria, NAFEST variety night and music concert.
NAFEST as a national platform is designed to aggregate sectorial focus on wealth creation from the creative industry objective to investment diversification effort to grow the Nations GDP, this is achieved through economic patronage of international/rural artwork and crafts, artistes fashion designers, transport and logistic, food vendors, Hotel and Hospitality Providers and drinks and manufacturing vendors. Celebrating the 29th Anniversary in Nigeria, NAFEST remains a veritable platform for internally generated income for empowering SME and MSME Business, NAFEST is organised by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and duly endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Information, Culture, Tourism and National Orientation. The event is supported by the Akwa-Ibom State Government, Ministry of Information and Culture, FRCN VON; Brand and Media partners include Pulse NG, Plant TV, Ben TV, Amandia Consulting, Vox Africa, NTA, Noww Magazine, Joseftree concept ltd among others.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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7 days ago

March 9, 2026

The Tide

Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.

Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.

Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.

He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.

According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.

He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.

Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.

He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.

He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.

The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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3 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

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

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3 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

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.