STARCOMMS ‘THE LISTENING NETWORK’ ENDORSES NNEKA FOR THEIR “HEAR FOR YOU” CAMPAIGN

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Nigerian born artist NNEKA is now the new face and brand ambassador of
Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading
“triple-play” (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)
Starcomms.

In a press conference on the 31st of January, 2011, Starcomms revealed
the soulful singer as its first ever brand ambassador.

Starcomms has stated that the brand endorsement is not a re-branding
of Starcomms but an affirmation of what Starcomms is really all about.

Starcomms fresh new campaign comes with a new payoff line “Hear for
you” emphasizing that Starcomms is truly a listener of its users and
clients.

Starcomms described NNEKA as one of the most talented Nigerian singers
and also described her as an artist that aptly represents a listening
ear which is true to the new Starcomms tag line.

Artist NNEKA who recently won “Young Person of the Year” at this
year’s Future Awards is truly an artist on the rise and is the first
woman to be chosen solely as an ambassador for a telecoms company in
Nigeria.

NNEKA’s music range from deep soulful ballads like her “Confession”
tune to modern reinventions of the UK sound to funk-driven Hip Hop.

Even though she sings more than she raps, she claims Hip Hop as her
primary musical roots and an important source of her inspiration.

NNEKA’s accomplishments in 2010 ranged from television performances on
the David Letterman Show, to Performances at the Lilith Tour, to
touring with Nas and Damian Marley to performing all over Europe and
Africa. She was also nominated Best Female at the MAMA Awards 2010.

NNEKA and her music have been featured in high profile publications
both locally and internationally.

Starcomms chose NNEKA because she represents a new & progressive
Nigeria that needs to be heard; a Creative, Innovative and progressive
new youthful generation who are the future.

NNEKAs year has kicked off fairly well with her new endorsement and
has a lot more down the pipelines for her listeners and fans.

NNEKA wishes to use the Starcomms platform as a vehicle for the better
good of Nigeria including her foundation (ROPE) which seeks to tap
into creative qualities of disadvantaged children in Nigeria/Niger
Delta Region and Starcomms will be supporting NNEKA in this endeavor.

RONKE OSHODI OKE's PA DOWN WITH CANCER

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Yoruba actress Ronke Ojo who is popularly known as “Oshodi Oke” is not
smiling at the moment. Her adopted sister who has been with her for
over six years is down with cancer of the bone. Oluwabunmi Esther
Akinleye, who came into the actress’ life as her personal assistant is
a shadow of herself.

Her ordeal began three years ago when she complained of a sharp pain
in her shoulder joint. She underwent surgery at the Orthopedic
Hospital , Igbobi and was discharged, but after close examination at
the hospital , she was referred to the Lagos University Teaching
Hospital where she was told she had bone cancer. She visited several
hospitals subsequently and after spending over N2 million she was
momentarily relived. Her life became normal.

Unfortunately, her condition became worse .Now she needs N7 million
for a surgery in India. The money will cover her plane ticket,
treatment and the needs of a relation that will accompany her. Ronke’s
predicament is that she lacks enough money to treat her. “She is my
sister and I will do almost anything for her but the truth is I don’t
have the N7 million she requires. We need help from all well meaning
Nigerians. She is young and promising. At 29 ,we don’t want her to
die” , she in tears at her Ijaye, Lagos residence.

If you’re blessed to help, please contact Ronke on 08023023338 or
donate into her account. Account name: Akinleye Oluwabunmi Esther
Bank: FCMB. Account number: 0301010319178001.

D'BANJ LEADS REGISTER AND VOTE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

D’banj has formally announced in a press conference on the 2nd of
February, that he will be leading a group of artists in Nigeria, with
the support of icons and professionals to engage Nigerian Youths in
the ongoing voters registration.

While various organizations have been formed to support this cause,
this is the first time in Nigerian Entertainment History, that artists
have formed a coalition, to encourage the Youth of Nigeria to register
to vote, vote, and have a voice in the future of Nigeria.

At a time of political unrest in the African body polity, Nigerian
youths demonstrate true democracy.

OUR TIME ensures the participation of the youths in the ongoing
Democratic transformation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It is the findings of OUR TIME that only 8% of eligible youths are
registered to vote and it will do the ongoing democratic
transformation harm if there is a low turnout of the youths in the
forthcoming elections.

It is the belief of OUR TIME that a strategy is devised to ensure
youth participation in the ongoing voters registration and in the
forthcoming elections.

OUR TIME demonstrates the vision of progress and change in the
Nigerian body polity and positions the leadership as a beacon of hope
and a shining light at a time when parts of Africa are in turmoil.

The Intentions of OUR TIME is to utilize a unique platform to create a
campaign that will mobilize the youths to participate in the ongoing
voters registration exercise via radio jingles, television ads, print
media, online marketing and concerts in six geographical regions in
the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Led by D’banj and Mo Hits Records, a 6 state concert is being planned
which will feature top international African and Nigerian artists.
Entry to the concert will be strictly by showing your voters
registration card.

The advantages include positioning Nigeria under the present
leadership as a true democratic country, ensuring the massive
participation of youths in the democratic process, initiating change
through positive social interaction, worldwide media coverage of the
positive changes thereby showcasing a new Nigeria and the power of the
youths to decide their leadership.

D’banj, Musical Artist and UN Ambassador for the youths and foremost
voice of the youths in the federal republic of Nigeria alongside
leading artists (MOHITS CREW, P SQUARE, NAETO C, SASHA P, M.I., DUNCAN
MIGHTY, TERRY G, TIMAYA, TIMI DAKOLO etc) embark on a series of free
concerts in Six geographical regions of Nigeria in a bid to ensure
youth participation in the ongoing voters registration.
Entry into these concerts will require no gate fee, only your VOTERS
REGISTERATION CARDS.

It has been proven that the entertainment industry is the fastest
growing and most vibrant industry in Nigeria and entertainers have the
ability to motivate the youths to perform their civic
responsibilities.

D’banj and all supporting artists, hereby formally announce that it is
OUR TIME; we must register, participate and vote.

MUNI SHONIBARE MULTIMILLION NAIRA DEAL WITH SHERATON

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By Gistmaster.com

The fact that  some ladies dont show up at every social engagement in town does not mean they dont have what it takes,whether beauty or the swagger of wearing latest designer clothes and accessories. One of such is the exquisite woman behind Interior Options, Muni Shonibare.

Gistmaster.com gathered that she is very much in love with her furniture business and she is giving it her all.  Our findings show that Muni has been raking in good money from multi million Naira business deals her company executes for government and top coglomerate all over the country. One of sch works that is giving people satisfaction is the way she handled the furniture job of the newly built Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lekki area of Lagos.

A business executive who spoke with gistmaster.com last week said "This are the kind of people worth celebrating. Instead of celebrating mediocre. For someone like Muni, she has been in the business for about 24 solid years.It is another way of showing off that women can do what men can do even better "

AISHA BABANGIDA, HUSBAND EXPECTS FIRST CHILD TOGETHER

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Aisha Babangida, daughter of former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida is pregnant for her husband of about three years. Aisha married Mamud Shinkafi, the governor of Zamfara State in 2008. Her first marriage to Basheer, cousin of the Abachas didn't work and it led to divorce but they both have a child together.

Report according to  City people indicates that Aisha Babangida Shinkafi has temporarily relocated to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where she hope to have the baby. This is to enable her avoid the prying eyes of celebrity journalists and paparazzi. It would also enable her enough bed rest and completely switch off from her tight schedule as the first lady of Zamfara State.

ALEX IZINYON BUYS PRIVATE JET

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By Folake Alu/gistmaster.com

Nigerians are known for their flambouyant lifestyle all over the world so it is not a suprise when you see them acquiring the good things of life. The latest news in the corridors of Nigeria's rich and mighty is the the report that Alex Iziyon, a reknowed lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has taken delivery of a state of the art private jet.

He even shared the testimony in Church and was said to have told his grass to grace story to inspire others to be diligent and optimistic in life no matter the situation. The top rate lawyer who is known to have handled several high profile business and political cases, could not hide his excitement as he also celebrated his achievement with some close friends and family members.

Gistmaster.com however gathered that the private jet is not just an object of desire, the billionaire lawyer is also using it to rake in good fortune from multinational companies and individuals who want to make use of it. They lease and pay him good money in return.

Talk of a lawyer with good sense of business.

By this acquisition, Iziyon has joined the league of top Nigerian billionaires with private jets such as The chairman of Dangote Group,Alhaji Aliko Dangote (who is said to have at least three under his control), The Chairman of Glo Mobile Telecom Company,Otunba Mike Adeniyi Adenuga (The man popularly known as 'Gold Digger'), The Chaogury brothers, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim and several others,most of whom their names have never been heard by people in public

It is on record that in a year that owners of private jets in Nigeria spend immense fortune to maintain their jets.Aside the exhorbitant parking cost,they also pay pilots and the cabin crew etc- Trust, it doesnt come cheap.

Alex Izinyon, a doctorate degree holder in Law from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State defended former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar durning his many constitutional cases. He also defended former late President Umaru Yar'Dua. He has a vast client base of politicians, high profile businessmen and blue ship companies.

FOUR NIGERIAN BANKS TO SIGN MOU WITH NEW INVESTORS THIS MONTH

By Niyi Tabiti

The Governor of Nigeria's apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, disclosed that four of Nigerian rescued banks are expected to sign a momoradum of Understanding (MOU) with their new investors later this month (February 2011).

gistmaster.com gathered that the banks are Intercontinental Bank,Oceanic Bank,Bank PHB and Finbank Plc. The banks had earlier being bailed out in a $4 Billion (USD) deal.Shortly after Sanusi was made the governor of CBN, CBN detected that some banks are weakly capitalised due large toxic loans, mismanagement of funds and breach of trust by Chief Executives of the banks and their close associates.In all,there was shake up in the banking sector. CEOs of the affected banks such as Cecilia Ibru, Charles Atuche,Erastus Akingbola and others were removed.They are already being prosecuted in a court of law by Nigeria's anti-graft agency, EFCC.

Other rescued banks are at the final stage of concluding deals with investors. Some banks who can't maintain national spread and resources would become regional banks.