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Resort Centre Boosts Tourism In Eleme
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The tourism sector in Eleme Local Government Area has received an unprecedented boost following the establishment of the Lizpa resort centre to cater for the needs of tourist, residents of the cosmopolitan town that host the Eleme Petrochemical Company and other multinational and Allied companies as well as indigenes.
The resort centre which is under the flagship of the Chief (Engr.) Paul Obelley group is situated at a choice area of the city close to the Local Government Council Secretariat as well as the police headquarter in Eleme to ensure easy access of visitors to the centre as well as protection of lives and properties of the guests.
Speaking with the Tide Entertainment recently the project manager, Arch Emmanuel Adole disclosed that the idea of establishing the resort centre is to provide an alternative venue for people to relax enjoy themselves, eat good and hygienic food and interact among themselves as well as other benefits the centre offers. He said the investment is aimed at developing the community instead of investing outside because they say charity begins at home.
The project manager also noted that the concept of the resort centre is to serve as a home away from home and offers different standard facilities at affordable costs to the delight of tourists as well as to serve as a haven for children and other categories of fun seekers.
According to him, the Afrocentic aspect of the resort centre talk about the cultural heritage of the Eleme people and to modernise it to a global market not only for the local populace but the international community. It is also aimed at showcasing the traditional beliefs, ethics, traditional structures, edifices, relics e.t.c which are the black heritage and pride of every African person.
The university of Jos trained architect and best corper in Rivers State 2003/2004 session enumerated some of the standard facilities in the center which include indoor games, children’s game hall, restaurant services, Continental/African dishes, lawn tennis court, A Gym, Cinema hall, karate kids clinic, exclusive lounge, bush bar, swimming pool, amusement park, conference hall, live band, administrative building, crèche, water fountain, parking space for 300 to 400 cars as well as 500KVA generator and 200 capacity hall among others.
He explained that the 2000 capacity hall will be used as the venue for the forthcoming Miss Eleme cultural/beauty pageant worldwide, and other events in the LGA. He stated that all these are geared towards developing the tourism sector in the LGA, generate revenue for the government and employment for youths.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’