Entertainment

Movie Stars Storm PH For RIVINFO ’Morrow

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13 years ago

October 12, 2012

Movie stars across the country have indicated interest to
storm Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, for the maiden Edition of
RIVINFO competition award night to be held tomorrow at the Silverbird Gallery,
former Obi-Wali cultural centre along Abonnema Wharf road in the state capital.

The chairman of the organizing committee Mr. Paulinus Nsirim
who disclosed this in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, said all is now
set to ensure the success of the event. He stressed that the event which is
organised by the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communication to
revive the creative industry in Rivers State and engage the youths meaningfully
in order to check unemployment and youth restiveness in the state.

He reiterated that the theme of the event “Dangers of
Illegal Bunkering” was to draw the attention of the Non-governmental
Organisations (NGO), communities and oil companies to the dangers of illegal
bunkering. He expressed hope that subsequent editions would address other
social problems.

The chairman recalled that two films from the competition
namely “Dark Quest” and ‘Red line’ were screened at the Zuma International Film
Festival Abuja, while 13 entries were received in this maiden competition.

Highlights of the award night include, presentation of
prizes and Red carpet event to showcase the glitz and glamour of the event as
well as parade the stars in attendance.

The Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
is expected to be the special guest of honour while Dr Elechi Amadi will be the
chairman of the occasion.

Members of the State Executive Council, speaker and members
of the State House of Assembly, captains of industries among other dignitaries
are also expcted to attend.

The judges include veterans of the entertainment industry
namely,Adiele Onyedibia as chairman, while others include Prof Leopold Belgam,
Nolly Wood actress, Maureen Ihua, veteran actor Sam Dede and Paulinus Nsirim,
chairman, Organizing Committee RIVINFO.

Entertainment

NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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2 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.

Entertainment

They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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4 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.

Entertainment

Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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4 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.