GOVERNOR’S DAUGHTER WHO 'WASHES' NYSC TOILETS

Story &Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Omowunmi, the beautiful daughter of Governor Olusegun Agagu of Ondo State is a silver spoon with a difference.Omowunmi raises money so that toilets at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are kept clean.
Many people believe she is doing a great job and that was one of the reasons she got won the award for best use of ‘daddy’s’ name at Future Award.
Omowunmi deserves applause or what do you think?

BETWEEN BISOLA DEJONWON AND HAKEEM MURI-OKUNOLA

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Apart from Dr.Tunde Soleye and Nike Oshinowo’s romance, the hottest gist that is spreading like wild fire in Lagos is the alleged romantic relationship between Bisola Dejonwon,a niece to Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya and handsome dude,Hakeem Muri-Okunola(He is a scion of respected jurist, late Justice Muri Okunola).
Bisola whom many call “transcorp big girl” is beautiful and smart but many people are against the liaison because Hakeem is married.Coincidentally, the name of Hakeem’s wife is also Bisola and they got married in a high society wedding in 2001.
A few friends, however, disclosed that there is no way Wosilat Okoya-Badmus would allow her daughter to be a second wife. At the wedding of Alhaji Rasaq and Sade, we saw the two of them chatting and Bisola was obviously very happy. She laughed as she plays with Hakeem’s phone.Earlier in the day,she was very strict at the entrance while checking through invitation cards of guests.

Sometimes, I wonder what is in a name.Is Hakeem going to be falling in love with everyone that bears Bisola? Check out Bolaji Saheed,K1 the Ultimate Close associate who fell 'flat'in love with star actress,Bukky Wright the other time.The name of his real wife based in Canada is also Bukky.A friend once told me he had three girlfriends and they all bear Barbara!

AMAA CEO SAYS “I AM NOT INTERESTED IN WAR OF WORDS"

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Peace Fiberesima Anyam-Osigwe, the chief executive officer (ceo) of African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) has called us to clarify issues concerning the allegations of breach of contract and the N2.6 million Naira (about $22,000) Adstrat alleged she owes them.
http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ met her this afternoon (31 January 2007) at her Lagos office. Peace informed that she does not want to give chances to a war of words between them. "I think the reasons why the said amount is still unpaid is because of some things that needed to be cleared in the account department.The two organizations are still sorting things out"
“We are friends. The fact that my company have problem with his company does not mean we won’t be friends again” she said with a smile.
“There was nothing like a breach of contract. The contract says “October 2006 to October 2007.Now, it has ended and we needed to move on. They tried in terms of re-startegizing and rebranding last year. This year, we are not doing any of such. We are okay with what we already have on ground.
Soulcomms, the new company he talks about, is not into all that. What they do is publicity, event and sponsorship”, she added.

NIGERIAN WOMEN LOVE LOOKING GOOD

Story &pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Nigerian women like to look sweet,particularly in their traditional clothes.Its usually well designed.If dressing were to be a kind of sport,i bet it would compete with football amongst these society women.They also like to dress their neck.Check out pictures.Only,Bimbo Otuyalo is the exception here.In South West Nigeria,they will say owambe or won ma gba.

Pix 1-Mrs.Joko Oni and friends

Pix 2-Christy Andrew and Princess Cynthia Adeyemi (when Bisi Olatilo's wife,Folasade celebrated her 50th birthday).In fact Cynthia is regarded as the current 'champion' when it comes to wonder designs at high society parties now.

Pix 3-Bimbo Otuyalo,a fashion designer

pix 4-Sade Okoya (When Raymond Dokpesi's step daughter,Dolapo had her wedding)

pix 5-Jennifer

AMAA CONTRACT FALL OUT: CHARLES O’TUDOR CLEARS THE AIR

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Chief Reporter

Mr. Charles O’tudor, the Managing Director of Adstrat Communications, the Public Relation outfit that handled the 2007 edition of African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) has accused the organizers of not fulfilling the contractual obligations they both signed.
He told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ this afternoon (30 January 2008) at his Ikeja (GRA), Lagos office. He alleged that till now, the Peace Fiberesima Anyiam-Osigwe led AMAA still owes his company to the tune of about N2.6 million naira ( About $22,000).At the start of the chat,O’tudor said “I hate to do this but I just have to put records straight”
O’tudor disclosed that he was shocked to see the 2008 AMAA promo in key media inspite of the fact that they have not formally terminated the contractual agreement, neither have they paid or met with terms of payment with Adstrat.
O’tudor disclosed that inspite of discussions held between the two parties at the law chambers of radical Lagos lawyer, Mr.Festus Keyamo, AMAA still failed to pay the money.
He further told us that he is not in contention with Mr.Yemi Odusote of Soulcomms, the new PR engaged by the award organizers. In his words “Mr.Odusote is my brother. I have nothing against him"

He told us that he deserves to be respected for the high level creativity and passion that his company committed into AMAA last year.O'tudor further stated that Adstrat handles accounts for about 7 banks and also state governments such as Cross River and has never failed on contractual terms.
“Our understanding of client and consultant relationship draws from the global best practice where the client and consultants are partners in progress and so keep in touch through every means possible to move the brief forward. This was definitely not so with the AMAA brief”
“It will be recalled that in spite of several concerted effort by consultant to manage client and make her see reasons why issues must be addressed from a professional perspective, client has always run off the track and engaged in activities not recommended in the strategy documents” He said
Efforts to get the President of AMAA to talk about the issue proved abortive. When http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ met her recently, she smiled and said she didn’t want to say anything.

PEACE FIBERESIMA ANYIAM–OSIGWE ASSURES ON AMAA 2008

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Preparations for the annual African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) are in top gear. The AMAA is unarguably the biggest movie award ceremony taking place in Nigeria. Just like the two previous editions, this year’s own will also take place in oil rich Bayelsa State.
Mrs. Peace Fiberesima-Osigwe, the President of AMAA told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that all everything is being put in place so that this year’s own will even be bigger and far better from the previous ones. Unlike last year’s own, which took place in February, the 2008 edition will be in April. “The 2007 edition was in February because of the elections that was due to take place in April. The 2008 edition comes up in April as usual”
Apart from attracting visitors from within and outside the continent of Africa, it promotes goodwill and friendship amongst practitioners and friends of the movie industry through a week long activities. Several persons also get short term employment opportunities. Journalists from different parts of the world also converge to take pictures of stars in their irresistible outfits. Last year, winners included Chief Olu Jacobs, Chioma Chukwuka (Best Actress) and Sitanda, a film sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc.

American star actress,Monique of Phat Girls fame was one of the star attractions at last year's edition

These pictures are from the 2007 edition

Pix 1-Peace Fiberesima Anyiam-Osigwe-President of AMAA

pix 2-actors-Aki and Paw paw with Olu Jacobs

pix 3-Ebube Nwangbo and Friends

pix 4-Star actress, Stella Damasus-Aboderin

Pix 5-Olu Jacob,Monique and others

NIGERIAN ENGAGES IN MOCK WEDDING FOR CHARITY

Recently, a group of Nigerians in their place of work organized a mock wedding that attracted several people in Europe. The fun filled event was a charity event and the gate fee was 10 Euro. At the end of the event, they successfully raised 4,000 Euro. They promoted the 'proudly African theme' with their traditional wears.

Feyisara Ogunfowokan, a former worker with African Independent Television (AIT) in Nigeria was the beautiful bride at the mock wedding.Elvy is Feyisara’s English name and she got married in the real sense of it to Yomi,the love of her life in 2005.

Pix 1-Elvy and Paddy,her mock husband

pix 2-Stanley,Elvy,Paddy and Titi

Pix 3-Patrick and Yomi (Elvy's real husband)

STEPHANIE EGBE SETS FOR STARDOM

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Stephanie Egbe, a Nigerian born teenager based in United States of America is working her way to stardom. Don’t be too surprised if she turned out to be another Agbani Darego,Oluchi Onweagba and possibly, dare the likes of British born Naomi Campbell on the runway very soon.She commended http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ on the phone,saying that we should continue reporting the best of entertainment and fashion.
Stephanie, who is also a student in Los Angeles, Califonia, sent me this picture. Isn’t she lovely? Let us be proud of our own thing or what do you think?

YESTERDAY IN LAGOS...SUPER ACTRESS,GENEVIEVE STEPS OUT IN STYLE

Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Genevieve Nnaji, one of Nigeria’s most adored actresses, was the cynosure of all eyes yesterday at the maiden award night put together by Wedding Planner magazine in Lagos. The event took place at Expo Centre, Oceanview in Victoria Island.
Genevieve who looked every inch like a supermodel, sat down with her collegue, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal.They both enjoyed themselves, as they shared memories of past episodes together.
It would be recalled that shortly after her one year endorsement deal with Lux beauty soap, Genevieve became less visible on the social scene. Genevieve’s appearance in movies also depreciated. While speaking with www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com yesterday, the Imo State born award winning actress declared that her non appearance in most productions is a matter of choice. She has to be comfortable with terms before can accept scripts.It is not as if she has dumped acting for something else
Award winners at the occasion include Banke Meshida and Tara Fela-Durotoye.The likes of Arinola Adeniyi of Venivici Spa and Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation International magazine were in attendance.

KC PRESH HIT MEGA BUCKS

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Popular musical group, KC PRESH is living up to its superstar status and this is authoritative. Everything around them is a sign that the Nigerian entertainment industry is paying off.
Recently, the duo of Kingsley and Precious that made up KC PRESH bought a glittering Toyota Camry 2008 model. Sources close to them revealed that the wonder on wheels set their account back by N12 Million (About $100,000).The vehicle is roomy, it has a refrigerator, spinal wheels amongst other wonderful accessories.
When http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ met them today (28 January 2008) they confessed that they are unrepentant auto freaks. The new car is the 7th ride they have in their garage. Other cars in their garage are Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes Benz ML jeep, a Toyota Forerunner, a Nissan Quest bus, Honda Legend and a Mercedes Benz 190, which they recently gave out. They also moved into a new house which they bought inside the elitist Omole Estate in Ikeja.
The group came into limelight about six years ago, when they won the first ever Star Quest competition sponsored by Nigerian Breweries. At that time they were given a million Naira cash and two million Naira worth of recording contract.
In an earlier interview, the two members of KC PRESH musical group indicated the desire to own all the cars and houses together. They also promised to continue living together in the same house, even after they must have been married.
Music lovers will not forget their hit album segemenge in a hurry

KATE HENSHAW’S LARGE HEART

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal,generously doled out some cool cash to gatemen at MUSON Centre, Onikan,recently. She appreciated the gate keepers for allowing her park her glittering Toyota Camry 2.4 car inside the premises. Parking outside the place could pose a great risk as miscreants could remove car accessories such as side mirrors.
The Cross River State born actress was at the MUSON to attend the business anniversary of one of her friends.Immediately, the gate into the premise was opened, gate keepers also followed her to the parking lot, hailing her in the process as a diva.
In turn she took her bag and gave them money. It was in N200 denomination but http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ could not ascertain the total amount.In Nigeria there is a saying that 'nothing go for nothing'.In some venues,gate keepers will never open gate on the excuse that the parking lot have been reserved for some people.This is common when they know the person is stingy.
Kate is not just another face on television or home video. She is one of the heavy weights in Nigeria’s fast growing movie industry. She has acted in several home videos, done stage plays and soap opera.She was once an item with gospel musician,Sammy Okposo.Shortly after the relationship crashed she dated and married a Briton.
For more on the actress you can check her website-www.katehenshawnuttal.com

All HAIL KESSINGTON THE BABA IJEBU

Story & Pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Chief Adebutu Kessignton, one of Nigeria's shrewd businessmen is respected for his Philanthropist gestures.Recently, it was announced by the Lagos State Government that Kessington had donated computers, classrooms and furniture amounting to N56 million.

Yours truly was also there when he clocked 70 in 2006.The multi-millionaire donated several food items and cash to various institutions,his community and the Liberian Regugee home in Ogun State.Kessington also gave himself a wonderful birthday gift.He got married to his last wife about two weeks before the 70th birthday.The lady was about 30 years at the time.

Amongst Kessington’s wives were two women said to have been beauty queens several years ago in Nigeria.Kessinton has a circle of friends that included the high and mighty in Nigeria’s society. He was very close to Chief Abebayo Ayoku, the Babalaje of Lagos who died last year. He founded the popular face to face pool company with Ayoku in the 70s.

Today,Kessington is better known for his lottery company known as ' Owo Baba Ijebu'.Whenever he attend events,people hail the Iperu Remo born businessman as 'Baba Ijebu!'

EX-GOVERNOR’S SON HUMILIATES BOUNCER WITH MONEY

Story by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

All over the world, money is used by the high and mighty in the society to achieve their aim, no matter the circumstances.
That was what happened recently at K’s Place, an upscale hangout on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island
A slim built son of an ex-governor in Nigeria had his way but not without humiliating the man who would have thrown him out of the club. The young man was turned back when he tried to enter one of the VIP sections of the club. The bouncer who was oblivious of the boy’s status because of the way he was dressed, turned him back. The whole thing degenerated into an argument. The governor’s son became visibly angry,suddenly he dipped his hand into his pocket and landed the hefty bouncer a slap with money in his hands. The bouncer got confused but jubilated when he saw the bail of N500 notes (Everything amounted to N50, 000).He quickly picked it and thanked the chap who is barely 20.
Later, the bouncer got to know that he is an ex-governor’s son. Right now, it is always ‘yes sir!’ coupled with a smile whenever the bouncer sights the governor’s son anywhere.
See what money can do!

WILL OLU MAINTAIN EVER CHANGE?

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Olu maintain reputation as a musician may have soared; following the release of his hit single entitled ‘Yahoozey’ but his attitude has not placed him in the good books of close friends and colleagues in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
A lot of people are complaining that the Ondo State born musician has an attitude problem. Sources disclosed that a Disc Jockey who is respected in the industry has also joined the league of people condemning Olu’s character. “This is a DJ who hardly talks, for him to have also joined in condemning Olu’s attitude that means the guy really needs to change.
Born Olumide Edward Adegbolu, the diminutive artiste regained prominence after several years of trying to make a hit. He used to be a member of a group known as maintain before it broke up.The group was also dissed by Ruggedman, a rapper who claimed they lacked creativity.
Yahoozey, the hit single he released in 2007 brought him back to limelight. He made so much money that he is regarded as one of Nigeria’s most flamboyant hip hop musicians right now.He drives state of the art vehicles such as Chrysler and Hummer jeep.Right now,Olu Maintain is considered as one of the top 5 by event organisers.
One of his friends who spoke under the condition of anonymity told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that Olu's unpalatable attitude to people around him is not because of his sudden rise to stardom. “He has always been like that since I knew him more than five years ago,I don’t believe those who are saying it is because of his new found popularity among music lovers", were the words of the source.
Another one told me, he should be kind to other people coming around him. He should remember that some years back when he was not making it. “The day he was traveling to London about four years ago with his former group members, his people came all the way from Ondo State. They followed him to the airport and even offered prayers there. Now that he is a big boy, he should tread softly”, said the source

WIFE GROOM TOP ACTOR,DESMOND ELLIOT

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

What would do, if you are married to a famous and amazingly handsome actor like Desmond Elliot? I bet you will lavish attention on him so that ‘husband snatchers’ would stay away.Victoria, the actor's beautiful wife and mother of his twins made sure her husband was well groomed at a public function I attended, recently. Trust gossip, they said, Victoria was indirectly telling those that might be interested in her man that she was around and ofcourse, totally in charge.While adjusting the collar of Desmond's shirt,our camera went to work!
If you were in her shoes, won’t you do the same?

PRESENTER SAYS 'HOLIDAYING IN NIGERIA IS A SWEET EXPERIENCE'

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Michelle Dede, the female presenter at the last Big Brother Nigeria eviction show is still enjoying her holiday in Nigeria. She came into the country from her London base in November 2007.She told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that it has been a sweet experience so far.
“Since I came, I have been getting compere jobs here and there.It has been a wonderful experience so far” she told me in a chat this afternoon (26 January 2008).
Apart from the Big Brother Nigeria job, she was also the compere when Guinness brought Sisquo and other international artistes to Nigeria. She was also the compere at the launch of Folake Folarin fashion label. She was also one of the judges at the third screening of short listed housemates of the Soundcity Ambassadors reality show, which took place today at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
The Warri, Delta State born presenter declined to make any comment about her love life. She also said she would not know when to make up her mind to move fully to Nigeria.

I took this picture of Mitchelle Dede and Derele Edun this afternoon.Derele is also a presenter and many people call him 'eccentric' because of his style.Unknown to many of them,Derele is madly making money (MMM).This is because of his unique attributes.

CHAGORY FAMILY OPENS MULTI-MILLION NAIRA HANGOUT

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The wealthy Chagory family is set to open a multi-million Naira hangout in Lagos, Nigeria.The hangout, which is already nearing completion is situated inside the Lagoon Restaurant, one of their business concerns in Victoria Island.
Privileged sources told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that when the place is formally opened, it would be one of its kinds in Nigeria. “The invitation would soon be out and top socialites would be part of the colourful opening event” disclosed a source.
Apart from state of the art facilities already put in place, we gathered that the new club has seven VIP Lounges. Some of them include the Normal VIP, Responsible VIP and Executive VIP Lounge. This is unprecedented in the history of club business in the country.
The Chagorys allegedly ‘cornered’ several multi-billion dollar contracts awarded durning the corrupt regime of late General Sani Abacha(1993-98).The Chagory's family are Lebanese immigrant who have lived in Nigeria for more than 50 years. They are known to have great influence in Nigeria’s corridor of power, hence their huge investments and connections. Gilbert and Sabel Chagory are the most prominent of the Chagory brothers in Nigeria. The businessmen are known for their highly flamboyant lifestyles. Their influence transcends Nigeria, as they are known to be close to several presidents and billionaires around the world.
Their taste for luxury can not be underestimated. That explains why most big boys and babes in town believe once they take off fully; it would be favourite hangout of A-list revelers.
Right now, sources disclosed to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that Folorunsho Folarin-Coker’s club known as La Casa on Ozumba Mbadiwe is on top of the game. The former Deputy Chief of Staff of Lagos is said to have the highest number of A-list customers.Folake, his beautiful wife is the A-list designer behind Tiffany Amber.Recently, they launched a new label known as Folake Folarin.

FRIENDS OF SOUNDCITY PRESENTER,YINKA DOSUNMU DENIES CRACK IN HER LOVE LIFE

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Close friends of Yinka Dosunmu,one of the leading presenters with Soundcity Music Channel have denied speculations of crack in her love life.They disclosed that contrary to the rumour that she must have been dumped by the lover boy (or lover man),the relationship is still waxing stronger.

Yinka who is a princess from the Oba of Lagos royal lineage has been linked to an auto dealer and top socialite.The dude hail from Ilesa,Osun State.Rumour mongers said that the alledged lover is 'spoiling' her with good things of life.

There are friends who also said that as far as they are concerned Yinka is not into such relationship.According to them, such romance only exists in the figment of her detractors' imagination.They said the fact that she drives a Honda CRV jeep does not mean she is benefitting from an amorous relationship with a married man.They also said that her travels abroad are funded by her (afterall,she works) and her parents.

I saw the University of Lagos graduate,recently and she was looking real chic!

“I AM TIRED OF TRAFFIC PROBLEMS”

Story & Pix by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Rotimi Martins, the self styled king of cross over music and event compere, popularly known as Alariwo of Africa, this afternoon disclosed to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that he is tired of traffic congestion in Lagos.
That is why he now abandons the luxury of his cars and also waived aside his celebrity status so as to patronize commercial motorcyclists otherwise known as ‘Okada’ riders in Lagos. This will allow him get to his destinations faster. On sighting Alariwo on a commercial ‘bike’ this afternoon at (GRA) Ikeja, yours truly brought out his camera. He saw me but laughed and said “This is how I survive traffic congestion in Lagos. I am tired of it!”

SHAN GEORGE,NIGERIA'S TOP ACTRESS, RELEASES ALBUM

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

One of Nigeria’s most controversial actresses, Shan George has released her debut album. She has also penciled down 17 February 2008 for the launch. The venue is Nightshift Coliseum, Ikeja; Lagos.She confirmed it to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ this afternoon (25 January, 2007)
According to the Cross River State born mother of two boys, the album launch would definitely be a talk of the town event. She disclosed that several top fashionistas, musicians, actresses, models and important dignitaries would be in attendance. The controversial actress later played the album for yours truly to hear it in her jeep.
Entitled Nkenkene, a word meaning let’s celebrate in her local Buguma dialect, the album is her debut as a musician. She has appeared in close to a hundred home videos.
All the 8 tracks in the album were made in her local dialect. Shan told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com, that she does not pretend to be the ‘international see it all’ kind of person. She would rather promote the rich culture of Nigeria. The T-shirt she was wearing when I met her on Allen Avenue Ikeja, has the logo of the Nigerian International passport while the back has the inscription “No Shaking”
Shan George has joined the league of top Nigerian actresses who have diversified into music. Others include Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde and Lillian Bach. One of her Shan’s friends told me she has succeeded in showing people that she is a complete entertainer. My camera went to work as the wondrous actress later posed for shots.Thereafter; she zoomed off with Momoh, her younger lover, in a black coloured jeep.

READERS WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THE ERRORS

It thought it was a joke until I realised that people love the blog more than I do.Initially, I thought I could just play with it until I saw the comments,text and phone calls.I thank all the people that have 'yabbed"me concerning the spelling and grammatical errors.That is why i am pleading that you pardon us for the 'englishes'(oyinbo re pe te)
Last night I had a meeting with four people who studied my blog.They all told me the same thing-Niyi "farabale' (I should be patient) when typing and I should read over and over again before posting.Secondly, I should change my style because the blog appeal is not local but universal.Alot of Nigerians abroad are reading and they may not be in tune the style.
I must thank Catherine Asigbe,the babe who told me that next week is my internet week.She said i need to have internet connection on my laptop.This would ensure that i don't have to rush to the stinking cafe down street.A place where you have all manners of people drinking (imagine in a cafe) and shouting because they have just chatted with their 'maga'.This morning, I am going to buy a land phone.Next week,i will pay N15,000 for internet connection.Now, I know that this blog thing is serious matter.
One thing about me is that I have never deleted any comment on this blog.That is the truth and nothing but the truth.I don't even know how to do that right now.Believe me, I realised quite late that even when you post a story,you can edit it later.Immediately,I post a story (I usually post in a hurry) , I read through and I found out there was a mistake,I see myself as a fool and thought there was nothing I could do again to correct it.I never knew I could edit and re-post.Last night, I got the tutorial.In fact, I also got to know how to check the traffic of readers that yesterday.
Linda Ikeji,my friend who introduced me to this 'blog' thing only thought me how to post.We had no time to check the other areas.Once again,I am very sorry for all this mistakes. Vera,I saw your comment on the blog and I must tell you that I was very impressed.You told me the truth.I would love to meet you one of these days.After reading some comments, one would go to bed having a nightmare.One would sleep and a bull will start pursuing him.Vera's own, just like that of many people was not a personal thing, it was straight to the point and constructive.
Why did I call these four people I told you earlier?Well, it was in a bid to forge ahead.I felt bad about the comments on the errors.Femi Ayinla told me last night that people want me to do the whole thing in a big form."They love what you are doing but they want you to be patient while posting the stories.Niyi,I have read you in the past and I believe you in you.Give more time to editing before doing your posting"He said
He also told me to get atleast a staff.He promised to give me money to pay the staff for the first month.While writing this piece, he told me the money is ready and someone should come and pick it.I am happy because I can now employ someone as online assistant.In a newspaper house,you have about three to four people editing and re-editing what must have been written by a reporter or an editor before it goes to printing press.The end product is just what you see out there.The big websites in the USA and others have people doing things for them and they have huge resources at their disposal.That is not an excuse for me.What your 'boy' needs for now are words of encouragement.There is no organization without problems at the starting point.
Please read this piece and tell me if I did not farabale' enough.Thank you and I promise from Saturday,this website will have a lovely post.I remember that I had done several PR jobs for corporate entities and individuals without such complaints.I told myself,i just have to give this thing more time.Please check the posts from tommorrow and you will will be glad.
All the people that have also commended me, I appreaciate your comments. If there is a mistake on this post please,use your biro and correct it.Eyin temi...encourage mi!

Thank you all!

SOUNDCITY SCREENING TODAY

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Soundcity, one of Nigeria's top music television channel held the second leg of screening for her Ambassador Reality TV Show in Lagos. The event took place at the Astroturf Stadium; Osborne-Ikoyi.The first one took place at the same venue yesterday.
When http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ got to the venue around 7 A.M, there was a large crowd of youth,most of whom are undergraduates from various institutions of higher learning.The gate into the venue was finally opened around 8 A.M.At the last count over 400 people were accredited for the screening.The final screening for the short listed candidates would be on Saturday at Muson Centre,Onikan,Lagos.

We gathered there the successful ones would be used as presenters on the channel.They will benefit from local and international exposure.

Trust http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ as usual to get you exclusive pictures from the event.Oh!don't let me forget to tell you that we were the official paparazzi at the event.So,if you see the pics anywhere...

FEEDBACKS

Today, i got 14 text messages and numerous calls because of this blog.Thank you... we are two weeks old today.It calls for celebration or what do you think.5 calls from Nigeria,3 from England,1 from United States and another from Switzerland.
I thank those who feel that we are not good in the area of puntuation...Abeg,this is a website by a small boy who is even without a paid job.We have to be fast about the little time wey we dey buy for cafe. i no sabi English,afterall English no be my mama language o.I thank those that have been commending us.We know what we doing and now i have a bigger picture of where i want to be with the intern et.If you have anything to help us out abeg make you tell us o!
A lady called me from England and i was very impressed because she was very civil.She reacted to Tunmise Adekunle's story.She told me that contrary to what we heared that the reporter died four days after he arrived from England.She said the guy left arrived Nigeria on 28 December 2007 and he died on 11 January 2008.Thank you so much for the approach.Sh told me thaey were together in Britain before the unfortunate incident.
We listen to right people.When someone complained about Late Tunmise's pics,we removed it.When someone told me she needed more pictures,i made sure that they are on the blog.
To my brother who wants to learn punctuation from this blog,abeg go back to English class,i no be Wole Soyinka...this is a blog and the purpose is to reach the audience...celebrity journalism has its own style.People who writes such comments are usually hypocrites who are not in anyway better.This is a blog,it is even meant to be in 'shorthand'
Read story,look picture let continue to enjoy.I got one of the culprits of the bad comments on the blog...the person is even my friend and he works with...one day i would tell the dark dude that no matter the situation we shall get there.May walk and never stumble,if you are a 'carriable' soul then marry the ponmo and let the 'songito' give us the woro and let the palmwine flow.The blog is two weeks.Thank you for encouraging me and i promise that i am going to be building a team to help me out soon.
Someone promised to send me a laptop whenever the opportunity arises.Someone also promised to send N5000 to help us.A bank is already showing interest and i believe by then there would be enough resources to do all thjis work with many people.For now,it is only your brother that is doing the whole stuff.
Thank you!
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SPEAKER'S STEP SISTER CELEBRATES

Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

One of the step sisters of Honourable Dimeji Bankole,the speaker of the House of Representatives is in a joyful mood.She is celebrating her graduation from the University of Lagos.As at the time of filing this report,the girl's mum.Iyalode Adunni Bankole is delaring 'maximum igbaladun'(enjoyment) at her Oregun home in Lagos.Please,i will get you posted tommorrow!The party is still going on so you want to join in the fun train.

SPECIALLY FOR SEUN FAGBOHUNGBE

I got a call from Seun Fagbohungbe, a lady who commended what we are doing on this blog.She requested that i post more pictures from the Okoya's wedding.Seun,thank you for reading me and this is specially for you.What do you think about the pictures?

Pix 1-Adeola Raji Rasaki (Pix 2)-Rasaq Akanni & Sade Okoya (Pix 3)Princess Cynthia Adeyemi (pix 4) Kemi Okoya

IS THERE ANYTHING LIKE GOOD OR BAD SEX?

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Sex is a serious matter.Apart from money,sex is the the major thing that get people in to or out of trouble.Read the stories of great men and women,their weakness is usually sex.I had a discussion with someone this afternoon.The young lady told me that she has not been happy because of pressures from her man on sex."He is always asking for it " she said
I told her to be patient with her man since they would soon be getting married otherwise the young man would disappear.On my way back home,i tthought to myself that the babe has not been having 'good sex'.I can't stop amusing myself.Is there anything like good sex or bad sex? Yeah!i think bad sex is when you are having sex and your mind is not there.When you are having sex inside hot sun.When you are having sex in the car,sweating profusely so that people won't see you .When you go for a 'quikie' at Lagoon front in Unilag.When you are having sex and you are not properly relaxed.Having sex with your neighbour's husband or your house girl.When you are always using the same sex style.It is also 'rush,rush' sex (In Lagos,they call it papapa).Sex under the mango tree or in Kuramo beach.
Good sex to me is when you are having sex after taking your bath.Having enough time to play with your lover.It is also a situation where your are using a 'tush'mattress,not the one with 'bed bugs'(When they bite you,you scream and your lover mistake it for sound of ecstacy).Having sex when you have an MP3 playing 'Discover me...' slowly beside the bed.
How do you know a lady or guy who is not having good sex?Well,whether she is in the office,at home or in school,she will be complaining and ready to make issue out of nothing at the slightest provocation.She yells without a good reason to do so.She gives excuses for everything and ready to fight everybody
The one that is having a 'good sex' is always smiling and sometimes dancing without music.She will be willing to interact with people and don't forget this...she is also brilliant.She also goes round her collegues in the office tapping them but her laugher is not too loud but regular.Check out the people around you it is easy to know who is having good sex or bad sex.Have you noticed that some people only laugh on monday mornings because they had a good sex the previous weekends?The other days of the week is always 'rush,rush'.Do you think you are having it right?
Please,if you must have sex use condom except the person is your legitimate wife or husband.AIDS IS REAL!

Between 2face Idibia and Annie Macaulay

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Annie Macaulay, model, actress and ex-girlfriend of one of Nigeria’s most successful hip hop musicians, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face is very confident as she turned out like a Hollywood star in this stunning short black gown.
When it comes to groove, Annie is never found wanting-she knows the bit and pieces of it. Do you blame her? It’s not everyone that has the fortune of dating a super star like 2face.Some would even lie down and let him just take a walk over them but Annie belong to the ‘priviledged’ class.Moreso,she like showing off her not too long but hot legs. You have got a right to look.
All through the colourful event, she was a cynosure of all eyes.Now, you have an answer to reasons award winning musician, 2face Idibia can’t keep his eyes off the babe. I bet, you know better now that 2face’s dalliance with other daughters of eye notwithstanding, the Cross River State Annie is got the magic that keeps 2face coming back again, again and again. If you don’t believe, ask celebrity reporters and they would tell you how many times they have seen them together, even as they claim they are no longer dating. Can someone define dating?

Sss...the latest gist around town is that Annie is now pregnant for 2face...well,i don't know about that,i saw Annie not too long ago at Soundcity blast inside Oceanview 'jingling and mingling' without any sign of pregnancy.Time will tell if she is carrying 2face junior or not.What do you think?

More shots from UNILAG/QUESTIONMARK AWARD

I promised to post more pictures i took at the last Unilag/Questionmark award.(Pix 1)-Alero Uli-She was adjudged the most beautiful Girl In Unilag.(Pix 2) Moji Awoniyi was given the Best Dressed babe in unilag award.(Pix 3) Konga the popular musician on the red carpet. (pix 4)Ogechi Kalu,looking graceful in her lovely dress

CALL FOR ENTRIES

As part of activities marking this year’s International Theatre Day tagged Remembering Ken Saro Wiwa, Arojah Royal Theatre, the performing arm of Arojah Concepts, an Abuja based edutainment and organizers of the event is doing a Playwriting Competition.

We thereby call for entries from interested playwrights in line with the following guidelines:
1. Theatre Arts undergraduate of any of Nigeria ’s tertiary institutions (Universities, Colleges of Education and Polytechnics) are encouraged to participate
2. All entries must have Peace, Conflict Resolution and Dialogue as its
central theme and or chronicle the life of KEN SARO WIWA and his Niger Delta struggle.
3. Entries set in the Niger Delta Region will enjoy added advantage
4. All entries must be original and of playwrights creative imagination except where referencing the life of Ken Saro Wiwa.
5. All entries must be stageable
6. All entries must be in English Language
7. All entries must be in MS Word doc (Garamond 14 point)
8. All entries must be not more than 45 – 60 minutes
9. Entries must not have been previously staged or won any award(s)
10. All entries must be sent to AROJAHCONCEPTS@YAHOO.COM not later than FRIDAY 29TH FEBRUARY, 2008. all entries will be acknowledged via e-mail
11. All entries should be accompanied with the personal data and contact address of all entrants.
12. A shortlist of the best six (6) entries will be published in the dailies on March 14th, 2008 while the winner will be announced on March 27th (International Theatre Day)
For enquires please call 08034530786

THIS BLOG IS JUST 12 DAYS OLD!

Its hot and I mean it.I read the comments on the blog and i must tell you that i am one of the happiest people on earth.Whether you like it or hate it,the comment shows that people want us to improve one way or the other.Some people have blogs but they don't get as much traffic as we do in just a short time.In fact,some people only have their boyfriend or girlfriend doing 'solidarity' visit.
Please,don't forget that all over the world, celebrity journalism has its own language.Yes!
Can you believe that this blog is just 12 days old? What we are doing here is like 'test transmission' of a bigger thing that would soon land on your cyber screen.Some comment are good while some are just baseless.One of my friends argued that why is it that fellow Nigerians don't want us to describe any Nigerian girl as sexy?Imagine!They believe that it is only Hollywood stars like Halle Berry,Jlo,Jade and others that are sexy.Enough of that rubbish.That is why when the western press make a listing of the sexiest women in the world,they would list only ladies from the United States and few from Britain.Next time,they should take their search down town to Lagos where you see correct babes and your eyes will be almost pomping out of the socket.Have you seen the likes of Nike Oshinowo,Ibidun Ajayi and several others? They can even go to villages to know that we have some of the sweetest babes on earth
Be informed that right now,this is the only website in Nigeria that post news that same day on celebrity issues.We are also very original.Abeg,my people we have not been making anything,we are still looking for support here and there.Right now,yours truly is the Chief Reporter,Chief Paparazzo,Online Editor,Leg man... No internet connetion except one hour cafe time which is barely enough..Abeg,encourage your person...it will soon get better.I read some comments and tears was almost coming out of my eyes.If one must type before posting,there must be generator because of the epileptic power supply.Its a matter of time.Right now,i am still using my 'chop money' to get you posted.
Charly Boy sent me a text the other day.The content reads "Good morning my guy,u know i will support anything great and you have a great idea".Believe me I am not relenting afterall Reuters started in someone's head and they did not get to this point in one day.
God bless you all!

Pictures from Unilag/Questionmark Awards

Pix 1-Chika Martins
Chika is the chic! If the police where enforce a law against ‘lookery’, a lot of people would have preffered to stay behind bars than to allow Chika pass without gazing at her. She does not need to brag about it, the chic is incredibly sexy!

2-popular rap artist-Mode 9

3-Kofo Adedeji

more pix tommorrow please,the cybercafe boy is raking...

Coming soon...Where to enjoy yourself!

Today, i got a call and i must tell you that i was very impressed because it came from the person i least expected.Well,it was all about how to make the site more interesting.I Must tell you for sure that i am really orking on how to make the site the number one place for celebrity,entertainment and brand reporting online.I must tell you that very soon,we would be placing info on where and when you can ejoy yourself in Nigeria.You know...talking about the bars,night clubs and restaurants that serves you the best.Then,you can get updates on latest shows coming up in town.We are looking forward to operators in the hospitality business to also advertise.That is how we could be able to move around and get the blog going just like what is happening in reuters,AFP and other international online media organisations around the world.

OPERATION SHOW YOUR BACK

Two weeks ago, Franscisca Owunmi, one of the housemates durning the last edition of Big Brother Nigeria show off her back in this evening gown. Don’t you think with this super glam look, the babe will not disappoint us at any prestigious fashion event in Italy, New York, Cape Town, France or London?Someone says she is "deliciously sexy".What do you think?
-Pix by Niyi Tabiti

THISDAY REPORTER BURIED

Story by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

The remains of late Marketing/Advertising writer ,Thisday Newspapers,Mr.Tunmise Adekunle was laid to rest on Thurday 18 January 2008 at the Atan Cementary,Yaba-Lagos.Friends,relatives and collegues from far and near came to the Burial location of the prolific journalist.

The body left Omega Mortuary,a divison of Bemil Group in Lagos around 12.noon.The body was lowered into the grave after a short sermon by a Jehovah Witness preacher at exactly 1:49 P.M

Tunmise was found dead in his Ojodu apartment due to what first hand observers describe as heart complications.The 37 year old and unmarried journalist came back from London four days before the unfortunate incident.He reportedly put a call through to his mother that day to bring him pepper soup.Unfortunately,he died few minutes before the woman came.

Two days before he was buried,there was a small session in his honour at Tokunbo Modupe's TPT office in Magodo,GRA.There was also a candle light at Feminar Cafe on Wednesday 17 January,2008.

Coincidentally,the day Tunmise was being buried was the day activities for the final burial of the late father of the publisher of Thisday started in Delta State.

Alot of people in the marketing/Advertising business in Nigeria were there to celebrate the short but eventful life of Tunmise.

N.B-Due to a comment by one of the readers,i had to remove the picture of the deceased earlier posted with the story.What you want is just what we would do.Nothing was done in bad faith.It is just a way of embellishing stories with pictures.Thank you

TOP COMEDIAN GBENGA ADEYINKA MOVES INTO NEW OFFICE...ACQUIRES 8 MILLION NAIRA CAR

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

City comedian Gbenga Adeyinka the first has moved into an ultra modern office complex near Alade Market,Allen Avenue Ikeja,Lagos.The star comedian who used to have his office at Amore Street Off Toyin Street,Ikeja declared a "come,chop,drink" for friends and well wishers last night.There was so much champagne and ofcourse Star Larger beer,the drink that brought him huge fame and fortune.He is the presenter of the popular "shine,shine bobo"show on national television accross Nigeria.
As if that was not enough,the funny dude has ordered for an 8 million naira toyota camry 2007 model.He confimed this to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ last night.According to him,it has always been his desire to acquire a good auto machine to match his status.
Gbenga is an auto freak,he has four state of the art cars in his garage right now.This include 2 jeeps,a villager bus and a toyota camry.
Who told you "It does not pay to be funny?".

"Why we cancel marriage plans with mamuzee"

Photo&Story by Niyi Tabiti

if you are very much in town,you would have read about the plan of Mamuzee,the popular twins (who are into music) from the South-south of Nigeria,to get married to this beautiful chics who are also twins from the same womb.We gathered that the whole thing packed off after family members of the babes discourage them from such thing.While some regard it as an abomination,others describe it as dirty.It got to a time they could not manage the huge publicity that was coming from media reports on the issue.

http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ met the babes yesterday in Lagos and they disclosed that there is no going back on their decision to close their relationship with the Mamuzee twins.While they would not agree with the insinuation that it would have amounted to a 'dirty'marital experience due to African conceptions,they said they were not happy about the way media reports were flying from different places.THey also said that their grand mother was particularly said about the whole development of twins from the same womb getting married to themselves.

The beautiful twins just came back from a short vacation in Ghana. "Our brothers school in Accra and we hd to go visit them with our father" they disclosed

DIRECTORS NEEDED

i just want to say a very big thank you all the people that have been sending comments,phone calls and text messages (I tell you,i receive more of that these days).Those abroad are particularly happy about the blog because they get to read celebrity stories the same day it happens.Phillip,an engineering student in Germany told me on the phone that he is very happy because he would enjoy reading what he missed on Nigeria's social circle.A fellow from http://www.austynogs.blogspot.com/ sent me a text message "niyi,good evening.am right at your blog coutesy linda ikeji.It proudly equates with so many foreignblogs i visit regularly.please,keep up the good work.Warmest Regards"
So many text and phone calls,i mean... i want to do more by breaking the barriers that has so far been associated with celebrity reporting and photography in the country.I want to ensure that every mornings and evenings that you get on the blog,you can get to read instant stories that others get to publish in a week or a month time.
I just can't thank my friend,Linda Ikeji enough.We have been close for some years now.She knew i could do it and went on and on to encourage me.Ooooh!I must not forget TY Bello. I remember,i hinted her about the vision of setting up an online daily celebrity magazine.She laughed but told me that its possible.I must thank my friend Sola Folowosele too.He has been helpful.I must not forget my darling.I call her My Tee!She has been very understanding now that everything i am doing have not yielded enough monentary returns .I went to her house last week and believe me she has been sending the Garri,making amala and calling me to say "I love you!"
What more?There are some other people who have nothing good to say .To tell you the truth,a lot of people have been asking me "How will you make money".i told them,first,let me achieve my passion. There are others who just believe that running him down syndrome is their beat.Well,unknown to them,they are making me more solid.
For now,I know some people would be kind enough to advertise on the site or even give out some pay to facilitate one or two things that would facilitate report.Ooooh!i didn't tell you i resigned my job because of the passion for online journalism.Since then,it has not been too easy.Thank God!Few months back,i got some photo job/PR jobs that assisted me in offseting my bills.January is not really an interesting month for business so i have been trying to you know...cook my beans like those days in UI.I know it is a calling and together we can get there.The world is moving at a very fast speed,we are in the internet age.So whether you are on the 24th floor,on the high sea,in London or New Zealand,a press on the button would give you the right information.The rule i have set for the blog is "clean gist"
Right now,i beleieve we need support and if you are willing to be one of the Directors of this Blog (male or female) by supporting us with one or two things please call 234-0-8038641828...God Bless you! Age is no barrier.You can even be 18 or 90.I don't know how i have been able to do the little i have done so far.Can you believe that i don't even have internet connection on my system.I hustle and hustle to get to cyber cafe...no matter the time to get you posted. If you encounter any error,bear with us,its in a bid to maximise the time bought in the cafe.
Then,don't forget,if you need me to do your wedding or event albums or record soft copies of photographs from such events or whatever just put a call through.
Together,we will get there.

Tessy Oliseh sets to relocate

Photo & story by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Tessy,the baby sister of ex-Nigerian international soccer star,Sunday Oliseh has concluded arrangement to relocate her showroom from Ogba,a surbub of Lagos to somewhere on highbrow Allen Avenue in Ikeja,Lagos.
It may not have been unconnected with the low patronage recorded by the showroom of her fashion outfit-Tesslo, due to the hidden location of the plaza where it is located on Abiodun Hagun Street,Ogba.
We gathered that Tesslo bought the lock up shop for more a million naira.When http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ sought her comment on the issue she confirmed the gist of her relocation.On what would happen to the shop left behind by the Nigeria Fashion Show Designer of the Year 2006 award winner,she disclosed that her mum is charge."I don't want to say anything about it because my mum is the one that would decide whether to give it out or not"she said.
Tesslo is one Nigeria's hottest fashion label.Though she is still working on her solo fashion show,she is well patronised by top celebrities.

More gist from Okoya’s party

By Niyi Tabiti

Reporter,Lagos

Remember, I told you the other day that I woul post more gist from the Nikkai (Muslim marriage) of Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya and his last wife,Sade.
Ooops! It was a grand ceremony and the people that matters in the society were all there.Former Governor of Lagos,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the Islamic clerics a N500 notes which equals N50,000.The same Naira rain was poured on them by the other dignitaries Don’t let me forget to tell you that Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos missed the mosque session. He came durning the reception. The Governor is a civilized man just like his security personnel.They were well organized and courteous to the press photographers who tried to take his picture. No “Girigiri”(stampede).In Nigeria some security personnel are overzealous,in a bid to show their principal that they are very protective by shoving helpess and harmless press people aside.kudos to the governor!