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Coordinator Hails Wike On Culture, Tourism Promotion
The South-South Zonal Coordinator for Abuja Carnival 2016, Mr. Victor Thomas, has applauded the Rivers State Governor, his Excellency Chief Nyesom Wike, for his strong support to the promotion of culture and tourism in the state.
He gave the commendation on Friday while delivering a press statement on the Abuja Carnival 2016 at the Rivers State ministry of Culture and Tourism.
He calls on the Governor to once again demonstrate his love and commitment to the development of art and culture by mobilizing Rivers State Contingent to the flag-off of the state in the Carnival.
He recounted, that the South-South States have always been in the frontline of excellent performance over the years in the carnival and that Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States stood out in the last edition with several awards.
He therefore appeals to Government and Stakeholders in culture and tourism sector, cooperate organizations, professional groups and well-meaning individuals to support the zone in ensuring effective participation at the event slated for 19th through 22nd of November in Abuja.
According to him, the 2016 edition of the carnival has the theme “The Creative Industries: Pivote to Economic growth” and that it aims at celebrating Nigeria as an hospitable country and united in diversity.
According to him, the event which started in 2005 has remained a significant tool for harnessing the numerous heritage and diversity of the nation.
He said the carnival which has recorded more than 40,000 participants, 35 million local spectators and over five million tourists, is engineered by the Nigerian Creative Spirit, hospitality and passion for festivity.
He adds that the innovation which would characterise this year’s edition of the event is the inclusion of six national slaote, representing the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Present at the briefing was the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs Oniyide represented by the Director of Culture, Mr. Fredy Ndigbara, who thanked the National Organising Committee for the Abuja Carnival 2016 for finding it worthy for Rivers State to be the host of the 2016 edition of the Zonal Secretariat for the Carnival.
He assured that the Ministry in its own little way would do its bit to ensure effective hosting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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