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Rivers Community Ushers In Progressive New Year As Ohna Awuse Restores Peace, Cultural Values
Emohua clan in Rivers state was agog with activities recently as the people celebrated an unprecedented, fun filled Yuletide as a result of the restoration of peace, unity, progress as well as the revival of the abandoned cultural values.
These events which were truncated as a result of disunity among the people, youth restiveness, cultism and other social vices have now been revived by Ohna Sergent Awuse and showcased during the week long activities which started on the eve of Christmas and climaxed during the new year celebrations.
The events attracted a humongous crowd of youths and elders within and outside Emohua community.
Among the events that marked this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations in the eight villages of Emohua town most of which were sponsored by Ohna Awuse were: undiluted fun, winning, dining and dancing, cultural and masquerade displays, carnivals, street and beach parties, Ohna Awuse Soccer tournament and distribution of wrappers, food items and cash gifts to the widows by Ohna Awuse and his family as well as Thanksgiving services in all the churches in Emohua to usher in a prosperous new year.
In his address at the closing ceremony of ‘Elima-lenma’ cultural dance held on Tuesday, January 5th 2021 at Rumuche playground. Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse commended the youths for their massive turnout, unity and peaceful conduct during the Christmas and new year celebrations.
The seasoned grassroot politician and business Mogul expressed joy that peace and harmony have finally returned to the community. He noted that the massive turnout and participation in the various events was unprecedented and a harbinger of a dawn of peace, unity and progress in the community.
Ohna Awuse who is also the spokesman of Ohna Emohua in council urged the people to embrace and sustain the new found peace and crime free society for a better future.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide at one of the events, a member of Emohua traditional Chiefs council, Chief Samuel Nyejunwo Jp lauded Ohna Awuse for restoring peace in the communities and for reviving the age long cultural heritage of the people.
According to Chief Nyejunwo, Ohna Awuse has done what Napoleon could not do as he championed the return of peace to the communities and single handedly sponsored the Christmas and new year celebrations.
Also speaking, a youth and opinion leader in the community, comrade Ezebunwo, Nnebuchi Enyi noted that the Elimalenma cultural dance which literally means “the land is good and peace has returned” that was sponsored by Ohna Awuse was the climax of all the events as it solidified the peace and unity in the community. He described Ohna Awuse as “a selfless philanthropist and a cheerful giver”.
He stressed that the events had not only given the people a sence of belonging despite the covid- 19 pandemic, but had also ushered in a progressive and prosperous new year.
Some of the illustrious sons of the community who graced the events were Ohna Sergeant Awuse, Engr Emeka Woke, Hon Sam Oge, Prof Okey Onuchukwu, and Prof Chitiru Orluwene among others.
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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.