DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

FCT MINISTER WIKE ANNOUNCES END OF RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY ON SEPTEMBER 18.(PHOTO).


 FCT Minister Wike Announces End of Rivers State Emergency on September 18


Nyesom Wike, former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, announced that the state of emergency in Rivers will be lifted on September 18, 2025. Wike made the statement on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after casting his vote during the ongoing local government elections across the state.


Speaking to journalists at his polling booth, Wike explained that the emergency measures, implemented earlier this year to stabilize the state, would be lifted following a comprehensive review of the security situation. He described the development as a positive step toward restoring normalcy in Rivers State.


Wike highlighted that the current elections mark the first legitimate grassroots polls in years, referencing a Supreme Court ruling that declared the previous local government election under Governor Siminalayi Fubara illegal. “What we are doing now is a proper democratic exercise, and that is why you can see the enthusiasm, particularly in the rural areas,” he said.


Commenting on voter turnout, Wike noted strong participation in rural communities but lower engagement in commercial centers, attributing this to traders prioritizing economic activities over voting. He emphasized that the electoral process reflects the will of the people and demonstrates Rivers State’s commitment to deepening democracy.


The presidency has yet to comment on Wike’s announcement regarding the lifting of the state of emergency on September 18.

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