Entertainment & Lifestyle

… Felicitate With Him on 62th Birthday The executive committee of Travel Writers’ Corps of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, has applauded Bayelsa State governor’s urban renewal efforts, adding that “research findings indicate that investing 10% more in parks and recreation is associated with 2.3% increase in …

By Akpekwu Imbufe, Port Harcourt A one month art exhibition for less privileged children ends Thursday at the Alliance Franscaise, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.  The exhibition which opens with the theme, ‘Creativity in the Storm,’ features art works on painting, sculptures and graphics done by orphans of …

Federation all of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has hailed Rivers State travel journalists over the successful outcome of its inaugural meeting that produced the Mr. Akpekwu Christopher Imbufe-led protem executive committee, which has Mr. Bunmi Toki Durojaiye, as vice chairman, Kingsley Papamie, as secretary, Ken Fekumo, treasurer and Chijioke …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa In spite the absence of government presence, the people of Yenakan, hometown of ex-minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, witnessed the gathering of other Atissa communities as it played host to the Uge Adiafaa Atissa Yenakan 2019. The Uge Adiafaa Atissa cultural festival is an age long opportunity for …

Rivers State might likely emerge winner of the ‘Strongest State Nigeria’ (SSN) event, if all goes according to the expectations of members and handlers of SSN Team Rivers. Already, the state, represented by King Bob Friday and Queen Benedicta P. TomWest, is placed second on the chart, and shows promise …

The Port Harcourt Old Township was agog with the birthday celebration of Chief Tamunotonye Wenike Jim Tom Big Harry who clocked 78 recently. A cross section of well-wishers and guests described the septuagenarian as a humble and principle man with unblemished track record of discipline, adding that his caliber is …

  By Joel Anekwe   Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the state government will work with ace musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known as Dbanj, to create opportunities for young musicians in the state. Speaking during a condolence visit by Dbanj at the Government House, Port Harcourt on …

Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has described the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt, as Nigeria’s ‘Culture Capital,’ as he applauded Governor Nyesom Wike on preparations towards the hosting of the National Festival of Arts and Culture, tagged ‘NAFEST Rivers 2018,’ in the …

  By Joel Anekwe   Music star, David Adeleke popularly called Davido has announced a partnership with the Rivers State Government to develop music talents in the state. Announcing the partnership in Port Harcourt Thursday Davido lauded Governor Wike for being one of the best performing governors in the current …

Rivers-born movie producer, Maltida Lambert has advocated the need for government to come to the aid of independent producers in a bid to enable them attain great heights. Maltida who made this known while briefing newsmen, ahead of her new movie, ‘Insta Guru,’ which was premiered on June 29, 2018 …