OBASANJO GIVES OUT DAUGHTER’s HAND IN MARRIAGE

By Gistmaster.com

Esther, one of the  daughters of former President Olusegun Obasanjo bidded godbye to spinsterhood last weekend as she was given out in Marriage to the love of her life, Rotimi.

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The wedding took place in November 2010 at the new cathedral located inside Obasanjo's Library.Though the wedding did not parade the usual huge list of billionaires and policy makers in the country,it was well arranged. Nigeria's Vice President, Mr. Namadi Sambo, Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo,former Federal Attoney General,Mr. Bayo Ojo and others were in attendance.

Esther is the product of the ex-Presient Obasanjo and his estranged wife, Taiwo Martins.

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My Style Factory 2010

From the couture house of Beauty and the Feast; Nigeria’s avant garde beauty, fashion and lifestyle exhibition, MORSI PR presents a one day exhibition tagged “My Style Factory”.

The couture board at MORSI PR is, once again, poised to create an electric ambience for designers and fashion vendors to display their exotic ranges and for fashion enthusiasts to bask in the aura of the latest trend in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

“My Style Factory” is targeted towards designers in search of that platform to illuminate their creative intellect and to network with key stakeholders in the industry.

“My Style Factory “is a most veritable platform for the exhibition of wares, outfits, accessories, hair pieces, make-up ranges, fabric and everything else in between .

MORSI PR is credited with extending the frontier of excellence in the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle PR industry and as such the level of media exposure that designers receive at any event couture by the Brand is “Key” in extending brand awareness and equity.



Venue – Coral Hall - 21B Idowu Martins. Victoria Island- lagos , Nigeria.

Date- 21st November 2010

Time- 12pm prompt.

PHOTOS FROM NLI DINNER 2010:DANGOTE,OTUDEKO OTHERS HONOUR AGANGA

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The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) recently held its annual fundraiser
dinner and induction of new associates into the NLI. Technocrats, public office
holders, captains of industry, media practitioners and young entrepreneurs, all
gathered at Landmark event Centre, Victoria Island on Saturday 23 October 2010
to be part of the vision of NLI founded by Mr. Olusegun Aganga, the nation’s
minister of finance.
Uche Eze of Bellanaija.com and on air personality, Tosyn Bucknor were part of the newly
inducted associates of NLI.

non-partisan organization with

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the mission to create a growing global network of credible and very accomplished
community-spirited Nigerian leaders who are committed to taking responsibility
for driving positive change in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Dr, Christopher
Kolade, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the U.K; serves as the founding
Patron of the organization.  NLI has a collaborative relationship with the Aspen
Institute, Washington, DC and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership
Network.

Tagged ‘Champions of Values’ dinner, those who graced the event included
Africa’s billionaire and industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of First
Bank PLC,Mr. Oba Otudeko,Amina Wali, Foluso Phillips of Phillips Consulting,
former FCT minister, Malam Nasir El Rufai,Professor Olu Akinyanju of Sickle Cell

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Foundation, former Managing Director of Zenith Bank plc, Jim Ovia,former
managing director of First Bank,Mr. Jacob Ajekeigbe, Special Adviser to Governor
Babtunde Raji Fashola on Budget and Planning, Mrs. Modupe Oguntuase and several
others.

Simi Idowu, the indefatigable Operations of Director of NLI gave everyone a great reception.
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) was established in January 2006 by Mr.

Jumi Ajibola

Ify Aniebo

Jimi Lawal,Oba Otudeko and Nazir el-Rufai

Olusegun Aganga as an international non-profit,

Oba Otudeko and Olusegun Aganga

Simi Idowu, the indefatigable Operations of Director of NLI gave everyone a great reception.
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) was established in January 2006 by Mr.

Jimi Lawal,Oba Otudeko and Nazir el-Rufai

Olusegun Aganga as an international non-profit,

non-partisan organization with

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the mission to create a growing global

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network of credible and very accomplished
community-spirited Nigerian leaders who are committed to taking responsibility
for driving positive change in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Dr, Christopher
Kolade, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the U.K; serves as the founding
Patron of the organization.  NLI has a collaborative relationship with the Aspen
Institute, Washington, DC and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership
Network.

SFW MODEL CASTING AT SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL

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60 female and 40 male models arrived at Southern Sun Hotel for the greatly anticipated model casting for Swahili Fashion Week 2010. All hopeful models were welcome to audition for the chance of being a part of the Swahili Fashion Week extravaganza.

The final selection included 16 female models and 8 male models who will open this years show on Thursday 4^th to 6^th November 2010 at Karimjee Garden .

Swahili Fashion week is a platform for designers – both fashion and accessory – from Swahili speaking countries to showcase their creativity, market their art and network with their clientele. This is all aimed at promoting fashion as an income generating, job creating industry while emphasizing a “Made in East Africa ” concept.

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Swahili Fashion Week 2010 has been sponsored by the home of Swahili Fashion Week - Southern Sun, Origin Africa, USAID Compete, MALARIA HAIKUBALIKI , BASATA (Baraza La Sanaa Taifa), Ultimate Security, Monier 2000, Colour Print Ltd, Global Outdoor Ltd, Amarula, Vayle Springs Ltd, ZG Films, Darling Hair, Danish make up designs, Nipashe, Bilicanas, Perfect Machinery Ltd, 1&1 Internet Solutions, Sengi Tours, Ifashion, 361 Degrees and EATV & East Africa Radio.

SHONEKAN, DOZIE OTHERS SET TO BUY STAKE IN UNION BANK

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By Folake Alu/Assistant News Editor

Union Bank Nigeria Plc  is up for grabs. Latest news from the Nigerian banking industry indicate that African Capital Alliance is ready to buy into Union Bank Plc. Union Bank is one of the banks that was rescued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) due what it called mismanagement of funds.

The former Chief Executive of the bank,Mr. Batholomew Ebong was amongst those sacked by Sanusi Lamido led CBN.He is currently facing civil and criminal charges leveled against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Gistmaster.com gathered that Africa Capital Alliance is the brain child of board room gurus.It has on it board of Directors, Mr. Pascal Dozie, a rich and experienced board room chief who holds sway as the Chairman of Diamond Bank and MTN Nigeria. He has business interests in oil and gas, property etc.

The Africa Alliance also has a former Head of Interim National Government in Nigeria, Chief Ernest Shonekan on board. Shonekan is also a former Chairman of UAC plc.Okechukwu Ekenamah, the CEO of Africa Capital Alliance is has worked with top equity companies in South Africa, United States and other places.

Union Bank under Mrs. Funke Osibodu has not issued a statement yet on the issue but we gathered that it would come soon if everything scale through.

SARAKI FIGHTS DANIEL OVER GOVERNORS FORUM CHAIRMANSHIP

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By Folake Alu/Gistmaster.com

Dr.Bukola Saraki,a presidential aspirant and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum is very bitter at the moment with Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State. Trouble started when Daniel was reportedly announced as the new Chairman of the powerful forum.The announcement, we gathered was done by Govenor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State.

Feelers show that  Governor Saraki is ready to trade words with Governor Daniel because he viewed his (Saraki) purported removal as nothing but a political machinery set up against him by President Goodluck Jonathan, who is also aspiring to contest next presidential election.

Saraki said today that it is a politics of bitterness and its unwarranted. He noted that for anyone to become the Chairman of Governors Forum, it has to be a consensus issue.Governors must be well represented.

Some Governors such as comrade Adams Oshiomole of Edo State and Governor Shekarau of Kano State have dissociated themselves from the 'declaration' of Daniel as new Chairman of the forum. They have both issued a statement to the effect.

Political observers in Nigeria believe that Daniel, who is the South West co-ordinator of the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organization is being positioned as a true 'eye' of President Jonathan in the Governors Forum.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OKOCHA's NUMBER 10 HANGOUT?

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By Niyi Tabiti

Almost everyone would agree with us that Austin Jay Jay Okocha is one of the best soccer stars ever produced in Africa. The handsome and skillful football player thrilled us anytime he plays for Nigeria and his club side too. Yes, he told us in 2008 that he was retiring and gistmaster.com was part of those who witnessed the flamboyant party thrown by Tracia Eseigbe of Bold Faces TV show to celebrate Okocha's exit from the national team.

Now, he is  big time into business, making money from his wise investments and endorsements from multinational companies in Nigeria.

However, some people think  that Okocha's hangout, known as Number 10 on Saka Tinubu street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was not a wise investment. At a time, the club was enjoying patronage because of the perceived connection of Okocha to bring his friends to the place.

Soon, the club was closed down and Okocha spent some cool millions to renovate the place. gistmaster.com gathered that Okocha and his wife, Nkechi are doing all within reach to ensure that they get enough patronage. Gistmaster.com visits to the club in recent times show that the place is not getting much patronage. We noticed that only few cars are parked outside the club. The last two times that visited the place the place in October, we counted less than 10 cars.

Okocha needs to do something fast."I bet he needs someone to help him get the place up and running" said a club attendant.