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Following his election as the the president of the upper arm of Nigerian’s house of assembly, Senator, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged to be just and fair to Nigerians, and also to defend the independence of the National Assembly. This he said in his acceptance speech at the inauguration of senators at the National Assembly . “I am most honoured and privileged to be elected to serve as President of the Senate. I accept w ith humility and respect the honour you have conferred upon me today,” “We have today demonstrated that even though we may belong to different parties, we are ultimately united by our common desire to entrench democracy and allow its principle guide our conducts. “The change that our people voted for is a change

 A Nigerian businessman based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr Emmanuel Onyekaozuru, 50, was killed on Sunday by gunmen. The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, on Monday told newsmen in Pretoria, South Africa, that Onyekaozuru was shot by two gunmen. "The union has received a report that a Nigerian businessman, Emmanuel Onyekaozuru, was shot in his business premises at 9.00 p.m. yesterday (June 7)"The report said

CAPE TOWN – Two of Africa’s most prominent foundations – the Nigeria-based Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa – launched an important new book titled “Africans Investing in Africa” on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Africa meeting in Cape Town. The 338-page book covers a range of important topics critical to Africa’s development. It provides a unique perspective of how Africans are leading the way through intra-African trade and investment, documenting how, where and why Africans invest across the continent.  The book also identifies the economic, political and social experiences that hinder or stimulate

Elections are over and it is pay back time for those who won and their die hard supporters. The step son of Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu is the new Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state.  Gistmaster gathered the new ADC is Olumide Raheem, a deputy Superintendent of Police and first son of Olori Titi .The Olori had Olumide for her first husband who died some years ago. Before the election, Oba of Lagos made a controversial statement based on his overwhelming support for Ambode. Click here to read the interesting interview with Moyo Ogunlewe, son of former works minister who says his father has just one car By Niyi Tabiti/ Gistmaster.com 

    Gistmaster: Former GTbank Big Girl, Alima Atta is dead .Beautiful and charming,Alima worked in Gtbank corporate communications some years ago. She was the managing director of Sasema PR before her death.   Alima Atta has over eighteen years of experience in the fields of marketing and public relations.  Prior to starting up Sesema, she worked for MMD Marketing Communications and Anderson Soames, two PR agencies based in the UK, in Consumer Product Management for AT&T in the United States, and in Corporate Communications for Guaranty Trust Bank in Nigeria. Ms Atta holds a Postgraduate Diploma in

"Niyi Tabiti, it is confirmed on BBC, Abacha is dead" This must be God at work...who killed him? What killed him? Where is the body? The rush started, where is the transistor radio...almost 500 people came out to listen to BBC, anxiety in the air...BBC confirms it! Nigeria maximum ruler, General Sani Abacha is dead.Date was June 8, 1998. It is 17 years today.  The end of tyranny,See how God works, one of us said. He had billions of dollars in banks yet money could not save him. He thought his water tight security would capture death. Abacha thought the spiritualists would see it but none. So what will happen to Diya,Adisa and others who are already on death roll for allegedly planing coup against Abacha?People asked, what will happen to Abiola? We are tired of military rule, we are tired of nonsense,we are tired of politically motivated assassinations. Solidarity forever, we shall always fight for our right. It is true, Abacha is dead!  I never knew some politicia

 There’s no doubt that most members of the so-called economic or power elite in Nigeria who arrogantly arrogate the right to our common-wealth to themselves and their clan are the most inhumane in several aspects. I remember the good old days whenever the immediate past Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke coughed the entire circle of the rich - especially the oil cabal - will be thrown into frenetic concern with despe rate jostle for a space for a full-page advertorial (worth about £4,000) in major Nigerian newspapers to send a "Get Well Soon" message to the then most powerful minister in Nigeria. But now that things have gone terribly awry for the woman, the wealthy 'friends' of Diezani are no where to be found. Let's assume many of them didn't believe the online source that broke the news a few days ago that the woman was undergoing treatment for cancer in London, Diezani has spoken about her ill-health in a no-hold

The first time Gistmaster featured Moyo Ogunlewe was in 2008. He won an award as a notable socialite in Unilag. The guy is back. He is now a politician just like his dad. Last weekend, he granted an interview where he talked about his father at length with a reporter from Punch Newspaper.  Aside saying Ogunlewe, a former senator who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) some years ago,Moyo disclosed that his dad has just one car. It sounds unbelievable because of the flamboyant lifestyles of Nigerian Politicians.

The Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) Presidential Campaign Organisation and former national chairman of the party, Ahmadu Ali and the PDP have been dragged before an Abuja High Court over alleged N70 million debt from the just concluded presidential election. The plaintiff, Silon Concepts Limited filed the suit No CV/2017/15, on Thursday, at the Maitama Division of the court. Joined as defendants in the matter are PDP, Ahmadu Ali, Nenadi

The auditions for the  Fayrouz  L’Original  Express ion Show Season  2  aud ition s   that began a few weeks ago will be making a final stop this weekend at the prestigious University of Lagos. Expected to attract talented undergraduates and Youth Corps members within and outside the campus, participants will be adjudged by the jury comprising fashion experts,  Mai Atafo ,  Kunbi Oyelese ,  Rhema Akabuogu  

Justice Suzzette Eberechi Nyesom Wike was born on 24 May, 1972. She has a Masters degree in Law from University of Sussex, United Kingdom. She was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Rivers State on 14 February 2012 where she is presently the presiding Judge. She enjoys travelling, cooking, reading, and listening to classic music.     See Governor Wike caught on candid camera sleeping at a function

Nollywood star actress has welcomed the birth of her first child with her American husband, Kenny Rodriguez.The baby boy has been named Matthew by the celebrity couple.   Gistmaster.com gathered that the baby was born on Thursday 28 May 2015.Uche announced that the couple is very grateful to God for he birth of their new baby. She also thanked her

Three former head of states, Abdulsalaam Abubakar,Ernest Shonekan and Olusegun Obasanjo, doing something interesting on their ipad at the inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. What they are doing on the ipad is not clear...Well it could be a selfie. Photo by Bayo Omoboriowo

Soft-spoken but extremely eloquent, there are many things that make Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s new president thick. Blessed with an infectious smile; many, often as a result of her warm disposition, underrate the power that lies in her. Though, only soaring in popularity in recent months especially in the build up to the March 28 presidential elections where her husband, Muhammadu, a retired military general and former Head of State, coasted to an overwhelming victory, Aisha has always been a

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari is on his way from the United Kingdom ahead of Friday's inauguration in Abuja. Here is a photo of him on the flight with other passengers from the UK. The man of the moment is due to arrive Nigeria on Thursday morning. Thanks to Ken-Eneduwa-George