MALTA GUINNESS ANNOUNCES THE TAKE OFF OF MALTA GUINNESS STREET DANCE AFRICA SEASON 3 IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

 By Niyi Tabiti
 
 Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season 3 was formally announced to the media this afternoon at PROTEA Hotel, GRA,Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking today (Friday 9 April 2010) on the innovations and achievements of the Street Dance contest so far, Adenike Adebola Marketing manager of Malta Guinness hinted the press that this particular edition would be loaded with new things that would make it more exciting to the audience and lovers of Malta Guinness.
 Adebola noted that Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa has made so much impact in the area youth development in Africa, and Nigeria in particular. That is one of the reasons people look up to it every year.
She also stated that unlike previous editions where the judges had the final say, this edition would also have the viewers having a say in who wins. she disclosed that viewers would vote and the whole process would be audited by a reputable firm."Every vote count", said Adebola.
  The brand Support Manager for Malta Guinness, Mr. Onibonoje also told the reporters that Guinness is discovering Nigeria's best talent to represent the country anywhere in the world.He also added that the whole process would be shown on television.It's a reality show with a difference in Nigeria.
 Ibrahim, one of the dancers in the first edition of the street dance was also present and he moderated the media session.

MALTA GUINNESS ANNOUNCES THE TAKE OFF OF MALTA GUINNESS STREET DANCE AFRICA SEASON 3 IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

 By Niyi Tabiti
 
 Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season 3 was formally announced to the media this afternoon at PROTEA Hotel, GRA,Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking today (Friday 9 April 2010) on the innovations and achievements of the Street Dance contest so far, Adenike Adebola Marketing manager of Malta Guinness hinted the press that this particular edition would be loaded with new things that would make it more exciting to the audience and lovers of Malta Guinness.
 Adebola noted that Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa has made so much impact in the area youth development in Africa, and Nigeria in particular. That is one of the reasons people look up to it every year.
She also stated that unlike previous editions where the judges had the final say, this edition would also have the viewers having a say in who wins. she disclosed that viewers would vote and the whole process would be audited by a reputable firm."Every vote count", said Adebola.
  The brand Support Manager for Malta Guinness, Mr. Onibonoje also told the reporters that Guinness is discovering Nigeria's best talent to represent the country anywhere in the world.He also added that the whole process would be shown on television.It's a reality show with a difference in Nigeria.
 Ibrahim, one of the dancers in the first edition of the street dance was also present and he moderated the media session.

FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE WARDROBE!

by oyin 'honey' sanni.

Double Take!!
'HAUTE' from the runway to the wardrobe of this fashionista with a taste for urban and trendy, classic and edgy. I'M bugging because i can't wait to get my own ALTER EGO dresses. what do you think??

ZAIN NIGERIA PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNERS OF WAKE UP MILLIONAIRE

gistmaster
Zain Nigeria yesterday in Lagos presented prizes to some of the winners of the ongoing SMS interactive programme, Wake Up A Millionaire.The event was witnessed by the media, family and friends of the winners and several others.
Photo 1:(L-R) Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo; one of the winners of N2,000,000.00 prize, Oluwaseun Okunola; and Director, Legal Services, Zain Nigeria, Ibirobo Adekola, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos.

Photo 2:L-R) Head, Products & Services, Zain Nigeria, Izu Maduneme; Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo (L) and Chief Executive Officer, TC-QA Associates, a renowned systems, processes and applications auditing firm, Wale Akingbade, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos

Photo 3:Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo (L) and Chief Executive Officer, TC-QA Associates, a renowned systems, processes and applications auditing firm, Wale Akingbade, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos

ZAIN NIGERIA PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNERS OF WAKE UP MILLIONAIRE

gistmaster
Zain Nigeria yesterday in Lagos presented prizes to some of the winners of the ongoing SMS interactive programme, Wake Up A Millionaire.The event was witnessed by the media, family and friends of the winners and several others.
Photo 1:(L-R) Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo; one of the winners of N2,000,000.00 prize, Oluwaseun Okunola; and Director, Legal Services, Zain Nigeria, Ibirobo Adekola, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos.

Photo 2:L-R) Head, Products & Services, Zain Nigeria, Izu Maduneme; Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo (L) and Chief Executive Officer, TC-QA Associates, a renowned systems, processes and applications auditing firm, Wale Akingbade, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos

Photo 3:Director, Commercial Planning & Decision Support, Zain Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo (L) and Chief Executive Officer, TC-QA Associates, a renowned systems, processes and applications auditing firm, Wale Akingbade, during the presentation of prizes to some of the winners of Zain’s Wake Up A Millionaire, an SMS Interactive programme, in Lagos

JONATHAN SWEAR IN NEW MINISTERS:ALISON-MADUEKWE IS NEW PETROLEUM MINISTER, AGAGA IS NEW FINANCE MINISTER

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster

 Olusegun Agaga has been sworn in as the new Finance minister in Nigeria. A former senior executive with Goldman Sach, Agaga's road to becoming a ministerial nominee almost met a brickwall when members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State accused former President Oluseegun Obasanjo of imposing his nominee on them.However, Agaga was well applauded when he answered questions durning screening at the Senate (Upper arm of Nigeria's legislative chamber).He proved himself as a thorough bred professional with something to offer the government of Nigeria.

 Diezani Allison-Maduekwe was made Nigeria's new minister of Petroleum. The former minister of transportation who clinched the petroleum ministry once worked with Shell Petroleum Development Company.Alison-Madueke hails from Yenogoa in Bayelsa state, one of the biggest oil producing states in Nigeria.Despite stiff opposition, she got the appointment.According to information, the former minister was a product of acting president Goodluck Jonathan's nomination.
 Meanwhile the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo  has been sacked by acting President Jonathan Goodluck. He was replaced by Alhaji Sheu Ladan.

At the time of filing this report, gistmaster gathered that Professor Dora Akuyili retained her position as the minister of information.Former minister of state for Finance, Alhaji Jubril Martins-Kuye was appointed the minsiter for commerce and industry,Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed is to handle Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Henry Odein Ajumogobia is the new Minister of Foreign Affairs,Adetokunbo Kayode was appointed new Minister of Defense.Senator Daggash is minister of Works,Shamusideen Usman is minister of National Planning,Sulaiman Bello is Minister of Health.


Photo show new petroleum minister:Diezani Alison- Madueke

JONATHAN SWEAR IN NEW MINISTERS:ALISON-MADUEKWE IS NEW PETROLEUM MINISTER, AGAGA IS NEW FINANCE MINISTER

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster

 Olusegun Agaga has been sworn in as the new Finance minister in Nigeria. A former senior executive with Goldman Sach, Agaga's road to becoming a ministerial nominee almost met a brickwall when members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State accused former President Oluseegun Obasanjo of imposing his nominee on them.However, Agaga was well applauded when he answered questions durning screening at the Senate (Upper arm of Nigeria's legislative chamber).He proved himself as a thorough bred professional with something to offer the government of Nigeria.

 Diezani Allison-Maduekwe was made Nigeria's new minister of Petroleum. The former minister of transportation who clinched the petroleum ministry once worked with Shell Petroleum Development Company.Alison-Madueke hails from Yenogoa in Bayelsa state, one of the biggest oil producing states in Nigeria.Despite stiff opposition, she got the appointment.According to information, the former minister was a product of acting president Goodluck Jonathan's nomination.
 Meanwhile the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo  has been sacked by acting President Jonathan Goodluck. He was replaced by Alhaji Sheu Ladan.

At the time of filing this report, gistmaster gathered that Professor Dora Akuyili retained her position as the minister of information.Former minister of state for Finance, Alhaji Jubril Martins-Kuye was appointed the minsiter for commerce and industry,Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed is to handle Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Henry Odein Ajumogobia is the new Minister of Foreign Affairs,Adetokunbo Kayode was appointed new Minister of Defense.Senator Daggash is minister of Works,Shamusideen Usman is minister of National Planning,Sulaiman Bello is Minister of Health.


Photo show new petroleum minister:Diezani Alison- Madueke

EX-MISS WORLD AGBANI DAREGO STEPS OUT WITH 'STYLOGENIC' A NEW STYLE REALITY SHOW

New style-focused Pan-African Reality TV Show hosted by former Miss World, Agbani Darego set to air this summer

“You better go and think of a real career!” That was the response that most African parents would give when their children suggested that they wanted to enter the world of fashion. Perhaps as a model, fashion stylist, fashion designer, photographer, makeup artist or even a fashion photographer.

An exciting new Pan-African Reality TV show – STYLOGENIC is set to propel African fashion and those that aspire to join the industry to greater heights.

STYLOGENIC is a show like no other. Rather than being based on the search for a top model or designer or stylist, the show is based around the concept of a style team! So contestants are going to be grouped in teams consisting of the various ‘style elements’. That is a model, designer, stylist, makeup artist, photographer and model. They will compete as a team and will battle it out with fellow teams for the grand prize!

The show recently held a media presentation in Lagos which was attended by the host, one of the most famous women in Africa – Former Miss World, Agbani Darego. Agbani won the Miss World crown in 2001, making her the first and only black African to ever win the title. She went on to have a successful modeling career which included a stint as a L'Oreal International “Face” and Spokesperson, numerous commercial ad campaigns and features in US Vogue and Essence magazine.

Entries for the show will open soon and entries will be accepted from all eligible Africans based on the continent and in Diaspora. The show will begin airing in September 2010.

Prizes are yet to be revealed but from what we hear, it’s MAJOR!

It promises to be an immensely exciting show!

EX-MISS WORLD AGBANI DAREGO STEPS OUT WITH 'STYLOGENIC' A NEW STYLE REALITY SHOW

New style-focused Pan-African Reality TV Show hosted by former Miss World, Agbani Darego set to air this summer

“You better go and think of a real career!” That was the response that most African parents would give when their children suggested that they wanted to enter the world of fashion. Perhaps as a model, fashion stylist, fashion designer, photographer, makeup artist or even a fashion photographer.

An exciting new Pan-African Reality TV show – STYLOGENIC is set to propel African fashion and those that aspire to join the industry to greater heights.

STYLOGENIC is a show like no other. Rather than being based on the search for a top model or designer or stylist, the show is based around the concept of a style team! So contestants are going to be grouped in teams consisting of the various ‘style elements’. That is a model, designer, stylist, makeup artist, photographer and model. They will compete as a team and will battle it out with fellow teams for the grand prize!

The show recently held a media presentation in Lagos which was attended by the host, one of the most famous women in Africa – Former Miss World, Agbani Darego. Agbani won the Miss World crown in 2001, making her the first and only black African to ever win the title. She went on to have a successful modeling career which included a stint as a L'Oreal International “Face” and Spokesperson, numerous commercial ad campaigns and features in US Vogue and Essence magazine.

Entries for the show will open soon and entries will be accepted from all eligible Africans based on the continent and in Diaspora. The show will begin airing in September 2010.

Prizes are yet to be revealed but from what we hear, it’s MAJOR!

It promises to be an immensely exciting show!

DANNY GLOVER , OTHERS GROOVE AT LAGOS CARNIVAL 2010

By Folake Alu/Gistmaster
Assistant News Editor
Danny Glover, the actor fondly described as Dean of African American character actors is live in Nigeria, attending the Lagos Carnival. At the time of sending this report, the American star is having fun at the Tafawa Balewa,Onikan, Lagos where he is seated alongside Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola and his predecessor in office, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other important personalities.
The carnival, which coincides with the Black Heritage Festival is the first of its kind in Lagos and it is seen as a huge success by many.There is a massive turnout and good organization. Just like the Eyo Festival, which took place last year and super headed by the Fashola led government, no cases of violence has been reported except for some minor issues.
Morayo,one of the attendees of the Lagos Festival told  gistmaster at the festival ground that it is a great plus to the Lagos State tourism potentials.  "I am very happy that something like this is happening in Nigeria. I am sure that there would be a huge turn out of Nigerians in diaspora in subsequent editions. It would also attract foreigners to the country. The security management is also wonderful" she said.
At the time of filing this report, Lagos Island is still in frenzy. What a grand way of celebrating the Easter Monday.

DANNY GLOVER , OTHERS GROOVE AT LAGOS CARNIVAL 2010

By Folake Alu/Gistmaster
Assistant News Editor
Danny Glover, the actor fondly described as Dean of African American character actors is live in Nigeria, attending the Lagos Carnival. At the time of sending this report, the American star is having fun at the Tafawa Balewa,Onikan, Lagos where he is seated alongside Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola and his predecessor in office, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other important personalities.
The carnival, which coincides with the Black Heritage Festival is the first of its kind in Lagos and it is seen as a huge success by many.There is a massive turnout and good organization. Just like the Eyo Festival, which took place last year and super headed by the Fashola led government, no cases of violence has been reported except for some minor issues.
Morayo,one of the attendees of the Lagos Festival told  gistmaster at the festival ground that it is a great plus to the Lagos State tourism potentials.  "I am very happy that something like this is happening in Nigeria. I am sure that there would be a huge turn out of Nigerians in diaspora in subsequent editions. It would also attract foreigners to the country. The security management is also wonderful" she said.
At the time of filing this report, Lagos Island is still in frenzy. What a grand way of celebrating the Easter Monday.