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RSG Set To Partner Fine Artists

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9 years ago

September 1, 2017

Rivers State Government has restated its preparedness to partner with fine artists in the state to enable artworks become prominent and appreciative.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in the state, Mr Mike Ejiohuo said this when he declared open arts exhibition by Benjamin Ejiohuo, at Ediz Wine Bar, GRA, on Friday, in Port Harcourt.
According to him, the ministry will oblige the artist strategic stand to exhibit their artworks when the state organise CarniRiv or any art festival.
“I am overwhelmed with the quality and quantity of artworks I saw today, I never knew that a single artist can produce these magnitudes of artworks to his credit”, Ejiohuo said.
He further commended the artist for his motivational and inspirational artistic works, which has the capacity to change human lives positively.
“It is unfortunate that many Nigerians do not value and appreciate artworks. I believe if these works are exported they will be appreciated and valued”, he stated.
The Permanent Secretary equally urged artists in the state to carry out sensitisation programme so people will know what art is all about.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr Benjamin Ejiohuo said most of the artworks tell the true story of Niger Delta to the world.
“I used different kinds of materials such as sand, calabash, paper and others to send my messages and express myself.
Niger Delta people should not be discouraged and let us stop carrying arms, because there are a lot of good things happening in the area”, Ejiohuo said.
The Elele born artist explained that every human being can be an artist, but it required braveness to become a good artist.
“Everybody has talent and the moment you discover that, you go places”.
Also speaking, Angela Aniete, an author and poet commended the creativity of the artist and urged him to impact the knowledge to others.

Tonye Orabere

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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3 weeks 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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1 month 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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1 month 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.