Festus Keyamo declares governorship ambition

HUMAN rights activist and lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Monday, unveiled his interest to contest the 2015 governorship elections in Delta State, saying it was time to unshackle the state from the dynasty of thieves.

He spoke in Effurun at the maiden meeting of the Delta Forces United, a political platform, which he is using to mobilize Deltans for his ambition.

Contacted, Wednesday, Mr. Keyamo said, "My mission is to take Deltans out of the present state of underdevelopment."

A political activist, Monday Akpokene, who attended the meeting told Vanguard, "Keyamo did not mince words in condemning what he regarded as politics of cronyism, ethnicity and underdevelopment in the state and  declared that time has come for the citizens to be liberated from the dynasty of thieves that has been created over the years in Delta State.".

 "He pointed out that there has not been much to show for the 14 years of the People Democratic Party, PDP, governance in the state other than a legacy of primitive accumulation and godfatherism, while the masses continue to live in abject poverty with little infrastructural development of the state," my source said.

He said the activist vowed at the meeting to live the rest of his life for the betterment of Delta state, as Deltans, had been held hostage, over time,  by members of a cabal, which does not see any other candidate as having the right qualities to govern. -Vanguard

Desmond Elliot in traditional wear by Yomi Casual

Popular actor Desmond Elliot look deliciously handsome in this traditional wear by Yomi Casual.It is not only the dress that is appealing,the nollywood act is also wearing a powerful smile that is charming enough to make the star irresistible.
  
 Yomi Casual the celebrity designer office is located on Bode Thomas street,Surulere,Lagos.He is the younger brother of comedian, Ayo Makun of the popular AY Show.

Omotola:I have it,let me flaunt it

If one is told to write an essay on Omotola Jalade Ekehinde,Gistmaster is very sure everyone will say she is an actress, she tried to be a singer...hmmm...okay she is one,at least she is a good performer.I watched her perform for billionaires like Aliko Dangote,Jim Ovia,Femi Otedola and others when ex-stock exchange executive Nicholas Okoye was doing baby christening some years back.

Back to the gist of the day.Omotola has also done much to see herself to the top as one of Nigeria's top actresses.Take it or leave it, she is in the top 3 as far as packaging is concerned in Nollywood.
  
Omotola keep eyes roving anytime she steps into events.She is not afraid to roll it!Omotola is showing off what is now known as her famous behind.That exactly what she did at the last Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards in Lagos.Even Omotola is showing off the photographs for posterity.
Perhaps the lyrics playing on her mind is "I have it,Let me flaunt it"
-By Niyi Tabiti
  

Photo:Brandy the iconic style queen Nubian look

Brandy is always branded!American born singer and actress,Brandy look like iconic style queen with this Nubian look. She is one of my all time best of the best.Now if anyone has a question on how a woman can keep looking young without plastic surgery, Brandy is in a good position.
-Niyi Tabiti

Business Mogul,Ayo Animashaun 24 hour online radio and TV channel ready

   Young and dynamic business mogul, Ayo Animashaun is investing into 24 hour online radio and TV channel, niyitabiti blog gathered.

 A statement signed by Mojisola Saliu on behalf of Black House media, the media rep for smooth Productions, notes that the Executive producer of Nigeria’s most prestigious annual music Awards, The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, is back in 2013, set to

My Husband stature was not encouraging-Tope Alabi

I believe it was the plan of God for us to get married. Before he proposed, I never saw Soji as a man that had the standards I desired. Then, I was a ‘big girl’ in the movie industry. I have experiences of many things in life. So, imagine a man, who was staying in one studio and working at all times asking me out! He was too gentle for my liking and his stature was not encouraging either. But I discovered that God’s purpose for our life must come to pass. Then, I never knew that

Olivia Wilde the hottest woman alive never thought Jason would be interested in her

Olivia Wilde the young woman who has made her way to the top as the hottest woman alive told Marie Claire magazine that she does not think she was beautiful enough for Jason Sudeikis the host of the popular 'Saturday Night Live' show when they first met and started a relationship.According to her, she never thought Jason would even be interested in dating her in the first place.

 Aside making the number 1 position as maxim hot 100, Esquire and

Actress Eniola Badmus is not bad after all

Those who think that ladies who are fat are not beautiful would definately have a re-think with the wondrous look of popular actress Eniola Badmus at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award in Lagos.
 
Popularly known as Gbogbo big girlz in Yoruba movies,Eniola has been honoured by Nigerians abroad especially in America for the excellent interpretation of her role in the comedy 'Jenifa'.
Almost everyone who have seen Eniola Badmus pictures at AMVCA concluded that she is well packaged.-Niyi Tabiti

Funke Akindele Vs Jenifa at Africa Magic Viewers Choice award

  
Funke Akindele proved that she is a better dresser than 'jenifa' the outrageous character she played in her all time best movie.
 Actress,producer and wife of a politician,Funke was at the award ceremony hoping to grab another award for the best role in a comedy film at the Africa Magic Viewers

Justus Esiri burial arrangement out

The burial arrangement of veteran actor, Justus Esiri is already out.In a statement signed by George Esiri on behalf of the family,the 'village headmaster' will be buried in Abraka, Delta State on Friday April 12.
  
There will be service of songs for the late Esiri on April 9, followed by a commendation mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mafoluku, Lagos, on April 10.

Immediately after the service the body is expected to be flown to Warri in Delta State for the second and final phase of the burial arrangements.

According to the spokesman, the body will then proceed to Abraka where there will be another commendation mass/lying-in-state at the Polo Turf in Abraka on April 12.



The body will, thereafter, be moved to his residence in Abraka for interment and entertainment of guests.

Chief Esiri popularly known as the Village Headmaster, died on

49 year old woman drugs 80 year old lover boy in Lagos

Things dey happen for Lagos! Just imagine a 49 year old woman robbing her 80 year old lover boy.It is real and the case is now in court.Here is the full detail thanks to Uju Mbanusi and Vanguard newspaper

AN 80-year-old man, Godwin Faworinshe, who claims to be a pastor with a church in Shomolu, Lagos was allegedly drugged and robbed by his 49-year-old mistress, Funmilola Adesanya.

A distraught Faworinshe from Ago-Iwoye in OgunState, told a magistrate court in Yaba that his Ikorodu, Lagos-born mistress added sleeping pills to his medication and bolted with his money after he fell into a deep sleep.

In his testimony in the court, Faworinshe, stated that he had promised to give Funmilola some money to enable her start a new business but she was not patient enough.

According to him, "on that fateful day, I went out in the morning, Funmilola probably thought that I had gone to the bank to collect some huge amount of money. When I got back around 11am, I requested that she give me my medications. I have been on some prescribed medications due to ailments attributed to old age.

And one of the reasons I asked her to move in with me, was to help me with cooking and household chores; otherwise, I have a wife who is currently in my house at Ago-Iwoye, but she is old, so I had to engage Funmi to take care of me. She had always administered the medicines to me. Albeit, without my knowledge, she added some sleeping pills to my medicine that morning and immediately I took it, I slept off till she got the chance to take my bag and the money I had in the bag. The amount she took was N172,000. Thereafter, she ran out of the house."

The pastor further told the court that around 4pm, some of his tenants, who noticed that he had been sleeping for a longer period than he usually did during the day started banging on his door, calling "Baba! Baba!! Baba!!!" When they discovered that the door was not locked, they opened it and found him in deep sleep; they had to pour water on him before he woke. Not able to explain what happened to him, he asked for Funmi, his mistress, and one his of tenants told him that he saw her going out in the morning hours. He searched his room and discovered that the N172,000 he kept in his bag was missing; that was when he suspected that he must have been drugged and robbed by his mistress.

The matter was reported to the Bariga police station and Funmi was arrested 13 days later in Ikorodu.

However, Funmilola has denied adding any sleeping pills to Faworinshe's medicine that morning or stealing his money. She told the court that Godwin had given her the money to go to Ikorodu and take care of her ailing child. She added that their relationship had been having some challenges, one of which was Faworinshe's non-chalant attitude towards the upkeep of her children. A responsibility he did not want to carry.

In her words: "I had told Baba that one of my children was ill, but he did not want to do anything about it, he would always ask me, do you want to bring the responsibility of another man's children to me?' This is one of the reasons I want to opt out. Godwin is only accusing me because he must have felt bad with the thought of me leaving him".

Information provided by the police, however, showed that the accused had earlier in her statement after she was arrested, admitted committing the crime.

Her lawyer pleaded that the matter be resolved amicably out of court. The case was adjourned, while the accused was granted bail in the sum of N30,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Diamond Bank celebrates mothers day

 Diamond Bank did not let mother's day celebration go without a few words of interest to mother and child.The financial institution disclosed that mother who cares always have a long time financial plan.

Diamond Bank said parents can start saving for their children's future now with Diamond Kiddies Account. Earn interest and enjoy a host of benefits including a free gift pack and an opportunity to be invited to the Diamond kiddies annual events.

 Gistmaster gathered that Diamond Bank was incorporated in 1990 but became a private limited liability company in 1991. The bank's chief executive officer is Alex Otti, a former excutive director with First Bank of Nigeria Plc

Tuface Idibia,Annie Traditional wedding today in Eket

  Annie Macaulay and 2face Idibia will be having the traditional wedding in Eket, Akwa Ibom state today. It is the news of the day or what do you guys think. Ngozi Emedolibe of Mirror newspaper also deserves the reporter of the day award with the masterpiece.We know you cant wait to see the wedding pictures

Here is the latest news on the wedding

 What started with an engagement party on February 14, 2012 at Club 10, (then owned by ex-soccer star, Jay Jay Okocha) would supposedly today culminate in one of the entertainment industry’s biggest weddings of the year as Innocent Idibia, fondly

Big Brother Africa audition in Nigeria to take place March 11 to 14

   Big Brother Africa reality TV show have announced that auditions for shortlisted candidates in Nigeria will take place at Protea Hotel Leadway, Lagos from Monday, March 11 through Thursday 14.

For applicants who were unable to enter online or submit the entry at the nearest MultiChoice office, the good news is that there is still an opportunity for them to enter through the open auditions on the same dates, venue and time.

Managing Director of M-net, Biola Alabi says, the

Justin Bieber faints after London concert

Justin Bieber the award winning teenager who is making so much money entertaining people shocked many people when he fainted shortly after his concert in London. Biebers performance was exhilarating to the London crowd as if they have just won the FIFA world cup. However, none of them thought that the singer who pivoted the stage could would slump after a great gig
 Rep for 19 years old Bieber confirmed the news of his

Kanu Nwankwo: Ayo Gam-Ikon stole over one billion naira from me

The clash between Kanu Nwankwo and his business partner,Ayo Gam-Ikon seems to be more than what friends can handle. Kanu and his brother has finally dragged the former banker to court over alleged fraud running to N1.4 billion (Naira)

Here is the news

Ex-Nigeria star Nwankwo Kanu has lost N1.4bn (about $104m) and a top executive of his hotel has been arrested and charged to court.

Managing director of Hardley Suites Hotel in Lagos, Ayoola Gam Ikon, 49, has been arrested and charged to court for the alleged fraud, according to a PM News report.

Operatives of the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit arrested Ikon, the managing director of Hardley Suites Limited situated at Waziri Ibrahim Crescent, off Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos,  for allegedly stealing the N1.4bn belonging to the hotel owned by Kanu.

Also arrested along with him over the alleged fraud is

Romance: Monalisa Chinda and Lanre Nzeribe steps out

  

 Three years after packing out of her husband's house, Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda seems to be comfortable in the hand of businessman, Lanre Nzeribe. Friends have been talking about the closeness of the two celebs but it seems they just tired of being subject of rumour mongers, they have started stepping out together.

Lanre is known to have dated some actresses and high society women including

Laide Bakare's daughter is sweet

I have been lucky enough to escape the Lagos traffic today.That not what has made my day. Simi did! She is the beautiful daughter of actress Laide Bakare. I watched the clips of Laide Bakare's movie premiere on television.I missed the event but many thanks to ONTV for bringing it to viewers like me.

Simi was introduced to the audience by Channel O VJ,Derele Edun. Simi was so hilarious that most people around were rolling on the floor. I also

Actress Chika Ike confirms marriage breakup,says no divorce yet

Stunning and sexy nollywood actress, Chika Ike has confirmed her marriage break up but disclosed that she is only separated for now.Chika made this known in an interview monitored by Gistmaster blog today. The actress was the guest of Labi on Entertainment splash on  TVC.  Labi had earlier told her that she should be prepared to answer questions on air and there is nothing like "No comment".    

A caller simply known as Bimpe called in and asked if she

42 private jets land in Lagos airport daily- Punch investigation

No fewer than 42 private jets land at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos daily, findings by our correspondent have revealed.

A statement obtained by our correspondent from Nigeria's first commercial private jet hangar, Evergreen Apple Nigeria, on Friday indicated that it received 15 private jet fights everyday.

But further findings on Friday from two aviation agencies, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority showed that a total of 1,200 private jet flights landed at the Lagos airport every month.

And by implication, it means at least 300 of the flights are recorded every week and 42 every day.

Of the 1,200 private flight jets, it was learnt that 450 arrived at Evergreen Apple hanger, while the remaining 750 jets landed at Execujets hangar and other private hangars at the Lagos airport.

Private aircraft movements have been on the rise in Nigeria lately due to the increase in ownership of luxury planes.

Other airports where there is a boom in private jet flights are Abuja, Kano and Kaduna.

Evergreen, which recently stated that it was monitoring the upward trends in the aviation business, said its daily private jet movements were running to an average of 15 flights.

The firm said its "business aviation movements have increased by over 100 per cent year-on-year, and daily movements are running at an average of 15 daily."

According to the firm, flights are arriving into the FBO predominantly from Europe with London, Ireland, Germany, Spain, France and Austria, all featuring as regular starting points as they bring business executives into Nigeria.

It said, "Flight arrivals from the Middle East are also growing with Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Aman rating highest in terms of originating destinations.

"Within the continent of Africa, the movements mirror comments operators and charter brokers are making in terms of most active destinations. National flights within Nigeria and from further afield including Gambia, Cameroon, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea all reflect the increase in African business aviation activity driven by the continent's continued expansion of energy, mineral, agricultural and telecom sectors."

The statement quoted the Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen, Mr. Segun Demuren, as saying, "Owing to the size of the continent, the mid to heavy jets are proving most popular at the EAN Hangar Jet Centre. Gulfstream 400/450 models, the Bombardier Global Express family and the full range of the Bombardier Challenger types from 601s to 850s are regularly parking up at the hangar.

"The range of the aircraft enables business executives and government officials travelling around Africa and further afield to the Middle East and Europe to travel in the most convenient and efficient way."

It was learnt that charter operators provided the main body of traffic through the airport but increasingly, privately owned aircraft belonging to local entrepreneurs were also contributing to the movement figures.

In addition, the increased movements had led to a greater demand for premium services, Evergreen said.