I HATE BANKS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

I am upset..very,very,very....upset!After all the plans that I made towards the Val Day, my date messed the whole thing up.She works with one of Nigeria's commercial banks.There was no way she could make it because they close late.The bombshell is that she has to be home early so that she can wake up at 5 a.m for tommorrow's work.I hate banks...no consideration for someone who wants to have a val day outing.It is work,work and work.
I was booking an alternative date with Wienna, even if she is in New York or London,we would still talk on the phone but http://www.omosewa.blogspot.com/ spoilt the whole thing with her comment.She allege that I was already cheating on my date.I am sure that omosewa girl has sharp tongue.People,help me beg her to stop 'poke-nosing' into my relationship.
I just pray that it is still going to be a sweet experience.My friend promised to come and pick me for 'point and kill'.What we call point and kill in Lagos is catfish.When you get to the restaurant,you see catfish swimming in a container.You point at the one that you prefer and they will cook it for you instantly.
Right now, I am not in the mood to write any gist.My date and her bank spoilt the whole thing.I knew she closes late but I had faith that things would work out.The bible says 'The just shall live by faith.I wish the National Assembly can sponsor a bill so that Val day would be declare a public holiday.
Don't think it is paining me o....!If you think so, you have a right to freedom of expression.

N.B-Following massive reports,mails and telephone calls,I want to inform the loyal readers of this blog that henceforth, I would not permit the use of vulgar words or comments found to be mischievious,malicious and frivolous on this blog.I found out that some people try to settle scores by posting comments that are not even relevant to issues at stake.People abuse personalities without facing issues at stake.If someone had wronged you,call the person on the phone and settle.You can even abuse the person,it is nobody's business.This is not the platform.
The purpose of this blog is to promote a proudly Nigerian vision, showcase Nigerian talents and also gist about Nigerian talents.I want to promote an information and friendship network.
Please, let comments be issue based and not abusive.
I beg you all!

NIKE OSHINOWO... MISSING IN ACTION

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Only God knows why Nike Oshinowo did not show up with her husband at the VIP stand of the Lagos polo club on Saturday 9 February 2008.Could it be that she was evading celebrity reporters or could it be that she is truly pregnant as speculated in the media?
Nike drove the car that brought her and her husband into the polo club. However; it was only her husband Dr.Tunde Soleye and Ene Lawani (The young lady that won the last Miss Nigeria beauty peagent) that stepped out. We waited for so long but Nike did not stepped out. Nike did not show up in the VIP lounge.Ene sat beside the highly connected medical doctor throughout. Why is 'aunty' Nike evading the VIP Lounge?
Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo, could easily pass as Nigeria’s most photographed celebrity woman. She is also one of the most glamorous. Everything she does caught attention and paparazzi would do anything just to get her photograph while men worship at her feet, even if it means giving a jeep in exchange for a handshake (Some men are so lustful to the point that they would give out a brand new car just to lick a lady's feet)
Perhaps, she was a bit confused with the array of suitors that kept ‘worshipping’ at her feet to the point that she married when she was already 41.She had the normal traditional do with Dr.Tunde Soleye on 1 January 2007.Now,the man’s legal wife has sued for divorce. The woman is not happy that all attention has been diverted to Nike.

Pix 1-Dr.Tunde Soleye

pix 2-Ene Lawani

VALENTINE FEVER GRIP NIGERIANS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

It is just 2 days to the much talked about Valentine’s Day. Lovers out there are getting prepared for a super date. To a lot of youth, they are very much concerned about what to say, what to write, where to go and what to wear. Some people believe that sex should top their agenda. Take it or leave it, more sexual activities tend to take place on that day than any other day. I once asked myself if February 14 is actually a Val day or Sex day? (Help me out here) .
I don’t believe sex is a do or die affair.A 29 year old 'macho' guy once collapsed in my area after having sex with a 'tiny' babe who is just 18.The guy was rushed to the hospital.Till now,people still make reference to that episode.All the guys have deserted the girl.
Believe me, it is a wonderful experience doing it with someone you truly love but it is not all that a relationship entails. Personally, I appreciate ‘just the two of us’ kind of a thing…you know, gisting and laughing without anyone there.Hmmm… I appreciate cards a lot. I still have cards that friends gave to me many years back. In Lagos, love is in the air. Everywhere you go, you will see the sign.
I went to eat at Tantalizers today and I overheard this guy. He was trying to impress this ‘chic’ but the babe kept going off target.
“Baby, you are ferociously sexy” the guy said with so much excitement
“What do you mean by that? Don’t you know that to be ferocious means very wicked or brutal?” the babe asked
“Yes, that is what I mean. You are wickedly sexy!”
“How do you dare say that? If I am wicked, that means I am bad.So, what are you doing with me?”, the girl asked again with spark in her eyes showing that she was not happy.
“Yes, you got it. Baby, you are baaaaaaad!”
“How do you mean?” the girl exclaimed
The young man who is now feeling like a Yankee returnee told the girl “In America, we usually say the opposite. When something is too good, we say, it is damn toooooo baaaaaad.So, baby, you are bad. I repeat you are baaaaad!”
Trust Lagos chic, she started feeling like one Agbani Darego or Halle Berry. I looked at the guy and I knew he was not sincere at all because the babe is so ugly that…
Now, I have solved the problem of what to tell my ‘date’ on Val day. I have retained everything in my brain starting from “Baby, you are ferociously sexy….!”
It is going to be our first date and I am already very naive. Should I ask for a kiss? (Is that not going to make the Val outing remarkable?)
I think omosewa and Linda Ikeji should be able to help me out here because they are the ones that love writing about all this ‘love, love stuff’
Trust me to give you gist on celebrities and their Val outings.

ANKARA VIBES

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nigerian women are making beautiful designs out of Ankara.Yeah! It’s cheap but Nigerians are proud to associate with it. Check out the pictures and you will understand what I mean by Ankara vibes.
Let us also appreciate our tailors for their creativity. Some of them are at per with world class fashion designs in New York, London, Paris, Italy and other fashion capitals in the world. The only problem is that they don’t have the resources to withstand the challenges.
There are some ‘fashion designers’ in Nigeria today that cannot handle a pin let alone work on the machine. What they do is hire a ‘street’ tailor who is got the magic!

When the gistmaster gets to the printing stage,trust me to give you hundreds of designs that would make the likes of D & G,DKNY,VERSACE etc be envious of what is coming out of this part of the world.I believe that one day,International designers like this will showcase ankara at their fashion shows.

PICTURES FROM ADEBOYE OBASANJO’S WEDDING

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

I promised on Sunday that I would publish pictures from the wedding of Major Adeboye, one of the sons of President Olusegun Obasanjo.The young man, who is a replica of his father, married former Miss Daisy Nyada on Saturday 9 February 2008.There was a party at Obasanjo’s new hilltop mansion in Abeokuta,Ogun State.

pix 1-Adeboye Obasanjo & Daisy

Pix 2- Olumuyiwa Obasanjo (The son of late Stella Obasanjo) and his wife.She is a black beauty from Trinidad and Tobago.

pix 3- former president of Federal Republic of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and political associate,Chief Olabode George.

TOSIN DEKALU THE PAPARAZZO

Tosin Dekalu and friend, Jennifer

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Tosin Dekalu,the Lagos chic behind Lady Cobbler is trying to compete with the gistmaster as a paparazzo here.She enjoyed herself at the grand finale of the Lagos Polo tournament on Saturday.Don't let me forget to tell you that she was also at the King Sunny Ade's gig.I never knew that she was quite close to Olu,the handsome son of Chief Harry Akande,the wealthy businessman and politician fondly called 'Chicago billionaire'.We are not insinuating anything.They are just friends!If there is anything to the contrary,don't let Dakore Egbuson, the star actress who is madly in love with Olu Akande be aware.They are just friends, I repeat!

On the side,Tosin is respected by alot of people because she is focused as an enterprenuer.Remember, she 'woke' up Lady Cobbler, her mother's shoe repair business that was long forgotten before now.

ADEBOYE OBASANJO MARRIES DAISY NYADA

Story by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo,Major Adeboye Obasanjo got married on Saturday 9 February 2008 in Abeokuta,Ogun State.The military officer married former Miss Daisy Nyada at a talk of the town wedding.It took place inside the new hilltop mansion,said to have cost Obasanjo about a billion Naira to construct.

A friend that called me from the party hinted that Gbenga Obasanjo was absent,obviously because he has been declared a persona non grata in the house.Important dignitaries such as Governor Gbenga Daniel,Oba Adekunle Aromolaran,Senator David Mark and Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola were in attendance.

Once I get accross to my friend,I will post some pictures (Click here to see wedding pictures of Adeboye and Daisy Nyada).I was actually busy at Ikoyi Polo Club.Oh!I have some interesting gist and pictures from the event too.I promise to post it on Monday.
 

ECOBANK MD, SOVEREIGN INSURANCE BOSS, OTHERS APPLY FOR BOAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

By the time you are reading this piece the managing director of Ecobank Plc,Mr. Ambah Offong would be warming up to integrate himself into the elitist Lagos Boat Club on Awolowo Road,Ikoyi.Other prominent people that have also applied for membership of the club include Olasupo Shasore, a notable legal practitioner and Ajayi Oluwaseun,the suave managing director of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc.
Members of the club comprises of the movers and shakers of the Nigeria economy, society and politics.In Nigeria,you have to belong to the club,where the right people belong.

Clubs where you have such 'heavy weights' include Ikoyi Club,Boat Club,Lagos Island Club,Lagos Country Club,Polo Club,Golf Club and Yoruba Tennis Club.

Jim Ovia,the Managing Director of Zenith Bank also has a special boat caucus alongside his friends, Femi Otedola (People call him Ote-dollar) and Alhaji Aliko Dangote.Their boats is right at the civic centre 'jetty',Ozumba Mbadiwe,Victoria Island. There are other nameless billionaire clubs scattred accross Nigeria.

Pix shows Mr.Offong of Ecobank Plc

TOP SOCIALITES STORM LAGOS POLO GALA NIGHT

Story & pictures by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

As earlier predicted by http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/, the king of juju music, King Sunny Ade indeed dazzled a lot of wealthy Nigerians and silver spoons when he played at the Gala night of Lagos Polo Club yesterday.The party was sponsored by Kolawole Ogunbajo led Avis Nigeria Limited.
The social secretary of the club, Prince Kunle Tejuosho ensured that all the invited guests had the best of time.Expectedly, there were showers of money on the musician of the day as all the big boys and babes came prepared.
Abayomi Folawiyo, the son of wealthy Baba Adinni of Nigeria, Alhaji Iyanda Wahab Folawiyo showed that he is a socialite per excellence. He sprayed KSA to the extent that we lost count of the amount. Prince Ade Adetona, the first son of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona ensured that the Ijebu people are not naïve when it comes to ‘clash of currency’. He danced and sprayed the musician with N1, 000 Naira notes.Muyiwa Ige was also praised by the musician.Muyiwa,a close pal of Ade Adetona is the son of Nigeria’s former Attonery General, Late Chief Bola Ige.Taiwo and Kehinde Adebowale also enjoyed the praises of KSA.
Those who made the party a night to remember included Olu,son of billionaire businessman,Chief Harry Akande.I didn’t see his lover, star actress,Dakore Egbuson.Man about town,Wole Aboderin was also there. He was one of the best dressed that night.Dayo Onabolu,the socialite popularly known as Jomoto of Canada was also in attendace.Others are Saheed Kekere-Ekun (Saheeto),Bola Adegoke,owner of Da Grotto,Yetunde Tejumola,Bayo Amusan,Muka Amusan,Bode Makanjuola,Ronke Ademiluyi (Rukkies),Francis Ogboro and wife,Tonia.Muhammed Babangida was also at the night party.I must not forget to mention 'fine boy' Abe Ibrahim.I didn't see Bashir Yar'dua at night.Probably,we went to relax after a fatal fall from the horse back that afternoon.He once had the same fatal experience at Ibadan Polo Club.Ismaila Yar'dua was in attendace

Pix 1 -Prince Ade Adetona on the dance floor with King Sunny Ade.

pix 2-Babes enjoying themselves.

pix 3-Yomi Folawiyo spraying King Sunny Ade

Pix 4-Yetunde Tejumola (right) and friend

pix 5-Olu Akande (middle) having a nice time

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW POINTS SYSTEM BEGINS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Details of Britain’s new Australian-style points based immigration system (PBS) were announced yesterday (6 February 2008) as the Government published the rules for highly skilled foreign workers applying to come to the UK.
In a statement signed by Dele Oladokun,the media & public affairs officer of the British High Commission, Abuja and made available to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com today (7 February 2008),the regulations will start coming into force on 29 February when any highly skilled foreign nationals currently working in Britain who want to extend their stay will need to apply under the new system.
In April, the new system will begin to be rolled out overseas when anyone from India who wants to work in the UK as a highly skilled migrant will need to apply under PBS. By the summer the new highly skilled system will operate worldwide.
Speaking from Delhi during a visit to discuss how PBS will work with the Indian Government, Borders and Immigration Minister Liam Byrne said:
"Our points system is starting on time and on plan. I’ve no problem with taking the best systems in the world, like Australia’s points system, and bringing them to the UK. This is a key part of the huge shake-up to our border security this year."
"The points system means only those migrants Britain needs can come to the UK. We know that migrants contributed to our economy to the tune of £6 billion to GDP in 2006. A strong system for highly skilled migrants is vital to Britain winning these benefits because these migrants are well-educated and pay lots of tax."
"We want India to come first because India is Britain’s most important market for highly skilled migrants."
The Highly Skilled tier 1 will build upon the success of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme by continuing to attract the most talented people with the skills the UK needs to remain a global leader in the fields of finance, business, and technological innovation.
The announcement follows the completion in January of the Border and Immigration Agency’s global rollout of fingerprinting for all visas three months early. Now every person in the world coming to the UK on a visa has their fingerprints taken and their details checked against watch-lists – if they’re on the list for the wrong reason they can’t come in and could be banned from applying to come again for up to 10 years.

KING SUNNY ADE SET FOR POLO GALA NIGHT

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

King Sunny Ade would be on the bandstand now tommorrow ( 7 February 2008) as members of the Lagos Polo Club treats their themselves and their guests to an exciting time.The event is their gala night for this year's tournament.Expectedly, king Sunny Ade would be 'blessed' with all kind of currency bills available in the world.

I told earlier that membership registration at the polo club cost half a million Naira (about $4,200).The club also comprises some of Nigeria's super rich guys.Ladies such as Toyin Fagbayi and Dudun,wife of Peterside Atedo,Managing Director of IBTC, also play polo ( female category).