FORMER UN SEC GEN DAUGHTER, AMA ANNAN SET TO WED POJU ADEDEJI

Koffi Annan, a former United Nations Secretary General is planning big for the wedding of his 42 year old daughter, Ama to Adepoju Adedeji, son of erudite scholar, Professor Adebayo Adedeji.
The gist is spreading like hot cake in town and those who know sweet weddings could be will gladly have been planning towards it.
Gistmaster gathered that Poju had three kids from his first marriage before he found love again in Ama,sister to one of Lagos social commanders, Kojo Annan.
Ama, according to details available to gistmaster is a financial analyst and a graduate of the London School of Economics and New York institute of Finance.Ama is the managing director of Mid Ocean Shipping company. Her mum, Titi Alakija, a Nigerian was married to the Ghanaian born diplomat, Koffi Annan before they went their separate ways many years ago.
Details of Ama and Poju Adedeji's wedding ceremony show that  activities would start on Thursday 29 September and it would end on Saturday 1 October 2011.
-By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com

DAVID MARK's DRIVER,SECURITY AIDE KILLED IN BENUE ROAD ACCIDENT

 Senate President, Mr. David Mark just lost his official driver and a security aide in a fatal accident that took place last weekend. Mark, himself escaped being killed as he was not in convoy of cars at the time of the accident. Gistmaster gathered that the senate president's driver had left with others but was sent back by the aide de camp to Mark to pick a luggage which they forgot.
 On his way back, he was said to be speeding so that he can meet up with other  cars in the convoy when he suddenly had an head on collision with a trailer that was loaded with cement.
The unfortunate incident happened at the Burnt brick junction near Otukpo, Benue State yesterday morning.Mark is still mourning his late driver and police inspector as condolence messages have been coming from far and near.
Nigerian top political office holders who have lost aides or people in their convoy in the past include Adam Oshiomole, the governor of Edo State,Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, former governor Segun Oni of Ekiti State,Ex governor Turaki and others. Federal Road Safety Corps has attributed over speeding to the major causes of accidents involving government officials
It would also be recalled that last year, one of the children of the senate president was also involved in an auto crash but he narrowly escaped death but his ca was damaged beyond repairs.
-By Niyi Tabiti

ACTRESS UCHE OGBODO IN TROUBLE OVER MOVIE ROLE

Actress  Uche Ogbodo is battling for suvival at the moment in Nollywood, Africa's leading movie industry.
   Gistmaster gathered that the actress is being investigated by Actors Guild in Nigeria (AGN),Films and Video Marketers Association of Nigeria and if found guilty, she would be banned from acting for at least a year.
AMACO Investment Limited alleged that the actress collected appearance fee but she has delaying her part by using flimsy excuses to leave location.
 AMACO is now asking for 2 million Naira as compensation from Uche through the various guilds.
  On her part, Uche said she was beaten by a poducer while on set.
 Segun Arinze, the AGN  president confirmed the Uche Ogbodo saga but said everything is still under investigation.
  Uche studied Mass Communication at the Enugu State University.
-Niyi Tabiti

DONALD OKOLI,NOLLYWOOD PRODUCER DEAD

Donald Nzubechukwu Okoli, a notable producer in Nollywood, Africa's fastest growing movie industry is dead. Gistmaster gathered that the ace producer died in his sleep on Friday 23 September 2011. Details of his biography could not be immediately gathered but We learnt that the films he produced while alive include Power of love,Moment of Truth, behind plot and several others.
 The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Segun Arinze, who confirmed his death also prayed for God to provide the family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.
-Niyi Tabiti

THE EXCLUSIVE SMIRNOFF CIRCRUISE PARTY IS HERE

So today, there i was, going about my normal activities when my phone rings. I was called by SMIRNOFF. Funny, I thought the Miami party was the last party but hey, its cool. I was invited to an exclusive party that is meant to hold on September 23^rd .  I’m not lying when I say I’m fascinated to find out more about this event.

We all know Smirnoff does great parties and that whatever they do, they do it big, and so I think this event will be newsworthy.

I was at the last party they threw when they brought Miami to Nigeria. It was really something else – incredible energy, amazing entertainment, really, really cool – so I don’t have to tell you that I am looking forward to what they have planned next.

The location of the launch party is putting all kinds of thoughts in my head. The invite says Smirnoff Circruise, so I know it’s on a boat. Are they going to be sailing us to some cool location to sample the nightlife there?  Cant say for now but I’m sure it’ll be as exciting!

Will keep you all posted.

PHOTOS FROM GUINNESS VIP EVENT WITH FOOTBALL ICONS ROY KEANE AND MERCEL DESAILY

Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nigeria welcoming former captain of Manchester United Roy Keane to Lagos.

Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nigeria welcoming former Chelsea FC captain Marcel Desailly to Lagos.

Compere Charles Anazodo Marcel Desailly and Roy Keane taking question from GVIP members during the AEW

Former Man U Captain  Roy Keane, former Chelsea Captain Marcel Desailly, Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nig and Adenike Adebola Marketing Manager Guinness

Members of GUINNESS VIP™, Africa’s largest mobile social network by over a million users were treated to an exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with football icons- former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland Captain, Roy Keane and former Chelsea and French International, Marcel Desailly physically and on the mobile platform.

The GUINNESS VIP™ ‘An Evening With…”was introduced as the beginning in a series of many more exclusive type events scheduled through these intimate evenings with members of GuinnessVIP occurred on 19^th  and 20^th September in Eko Hotels Lagos and Premier Hotel Ibadan respectively.

Both players were well received by the excited and expectant audience made up of GuinnessVIP members and were more than happy to share their on-field rivalry spanning over 35 years  of playing experiences as professionals, spent at some of the top clubs in Europe and a multitude of titles and trophies.

The two football greats, who were full of admiration for each other also took the audience on a journey through the good, bad and tough side of the international football as well as life after their playing days

Keane ,  who has taken up a couple of coaching assignments with several top European clubs mentioned that he enjoys sharing his time with his family and assisting aspiring professional footballers, although  coaching as a carrier takes a central part of his life. Desailly has in recent times been involved in charity and community development projects in Ghana his birth place.

Marcel Desailly later that night, got on the GuinnessVIP platform to engage with members through live chat question sessions.

At the Ibadan event on Tuesday night, the GuinnessVIP™ members were quite thrilled that Guinness would bring such regarded football personalities to GuinnessVIP™ members to witness, share and enjoy close moments with.

Roy Keane in an interview after the exclusive event said “Marcel and I certainly enjoyed being with our fans from GuinnessVIP and hope they share in our excitement of being here to spend time with them.  This is my first visit to Nigeria and I have heard that this is a country where the football fans are just as passionate as the loyal fans I had for many years at Manchester United.  I loved sharing my experience as a  football  player and stories of my time on the pitch with such an enthusiastic audience

Marcel added “I am thrilled to be here and part of such a vibrant community of football fans on GuinnessVIP™  , the energy is amazing and it is such a positive thing that Guinness is doing with all their consumers. I understand the passion Africa has for football and how the game unites and inspires us.  I have been lucky enough to travel the world playing football and to meet people from many nations.  But it is the support from the fans that really makes the difference for me as a player.  They are truly inspiring!

Guinness® Marketing Manager, Adebola Adenike, in another interview related, “We understand the nation’s passion for football and are always looking for ways to provide the millions of football fans across the country with great football experiences.  Through GUINNESS VIP™, our mobile social network, we give fans across Nigeria real VIP benefits and access to exclusive events and competitions as well as the chance to chat with friends and other passionate football fans and football greats like Victor Ikpeba and Jay Jay Okocha and more recently Marcel Desailly and Roy Keane. There is definitely much more to come and we are proud of the platform that bring  such moments to fans in a way only Guinness® can.

CLIMB MOUNTAIN KILIMAJARO WIN A KISS WITH BEYONCE

 By Niyi Tabiti

Just yesterday I watched my friends as they argued over Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Nigeria's own presenter, Toolz and others. Beyonce is an heavenly beauty with all the grace and style shinning through her. This man speaks like someone who would take part in a competition whereby if you climb one of the highest mountains in the world, the first prize would just be a kiss with Beyonce!lol
 I know some crazy fellow, they can take part in Gulder Ultimate Search and after winning, if they are asked to choose between a kiss with Genevieve Nnaji or an Explorer jeep, they will choose Genny! 
 "Niyi thats a good idea" Ola said jokingkly (maybe she was even serious), many of our stars who organise charity shows don't get to make much. If i become a celebrity, i mean a super celebrity like stephanie Okereke,Omotola Jolade , Genevieve or Shakira, i will offer a CELEBRITY charity kiss for 7 million, believe me some igbo boys in Alaba will scramble for it!

Toolz- photo courtsey Neks2u

naija presenter, Toolz- photo courtesy Neks2u