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Goodness! at Le Petit Marche Goodness! Promoting Healthy Living in Nigeria...will be at Le Petite Marche, at GET ARENA, Lekki, Lagos , on the 29th May 2011 Goodness will now be selling and supplying products by the renowned global brand THE BODY SHOP. The Body Shop Founder and Human Rights Activist Anita Roddick sums up their ethos by saying "We believe there is only one way to beautiful, nature’s way. We’ve believed this for years and still do. We constantly seek out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe, and we bring you products bursting with effectiveness to enhance your natural beauty and express your unique personality.  And whilst we’re doing this, we always strive to protect this beautiful planet and the people who depend on it. We don’t do it this way because it’s fashionable. We do it because, to us, it’s the only way." Their ethos of naturally sourced products which promote nature and healthy living are completely in line with what we are

[caption id="attachment_4941" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Juliet Ehimuan of Google Nigeria"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti/Gistmaster.com When i got an email inviting me for the workshop organized by Google in Nigeria. I was anxiously looking forward  to powerful presentations from staff of the online company. I knew Larry Page and Sergey Binn, the two founders of Google must have a productive team working in what I call a multi billion dollars online empire! I looked at myself in the mirror and said "Niyi Tabiti, one day you are going to build an online empire like this too!Dreams, dreams,dreams....lol I attended the two day special session workshop at Civic Centre, Lagos for webmasters and reporters. of course I had a pre- knowledge of some of these things but it was great being there because it served as a refresher course. Facilitators at the event did well. Eve Andersson was my favourite! From what gistmaster.com gathered, Goog

President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria compensated the families of Youth Corpers who lost their lives during the violent riot that took place in Bauchi and other parts of northern Nigeria. The riot was political in all ramification as some people loyal to CPC protested against the defeat of their presidential aspirant, General Mohammadu Buhari at the April 16 Presidential election Gistmaster.com gathered that each of the families of the corp members will  go home with about 5 million Naira as compensation. They will also get other benefits as provided by the government.The announcement was made yesterday in Abuja at a meeting Mr. president had with the families. -gistmaster.com Related Links Top Nigerians pay last tribute to Gbegi Ojora Nigeria celebrities rock encomium black and white party in Lagos Photos-Moji Dokpesi Young Brother, Taiwo Ogungbe's wedding in Lagos picture of Soundcity Music Video Awards 2008 Monalisa Chinda sues hu

Tayo Aderinokun the Group Managing Director of GTBank was showered with prayers of love and best wishes from friends and associates within and outside his place of work.Aderinokun, who is recuperating from illness clocked 57 years yesterday 8 May 2011. Most friends and staff of GTbank celebrated Aderinokun with their prayers Here is wishing one of the top players of Nigeria banking industry soonest recovery. -By Niyi Tabiti Related links Tayo Aderinokun, GTBANK MD is dead Lekki International airport to take off soon in Lagos How Rochas Okorocha won Imo State Governorship seat Seun Olubukola and Niyi Adewunmi's wedding photos Bolanle Sokunbi and Folahan Aboderin wedding photos Omotola Jolade rubbished 'Mr. too forward' at Silverbird Galleria 10 reasons female celebrities find it hard to settle down Leila Fowler Opens new boutique Genevieve Nnaji launch own Fashion label Photos:Mania magazine launch party in Lagos Nollywood baddest chics

[caption id="attachment_4797" align="alignleft" width="247" caption="POLICE IG, HAFIZ RIGIM"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com Unbelievable as the story seems to be, It is one of the most guided secrets in town at the moment. Nobody believe that the handsome son of one of Nigeria's richest men could be involved in such transaction problem. The young man who is regarded as one of the most eligible bachelors in Nigeria works with his father's telecom company as a top executive. According to news at the disposal of gistmaster.com, the young man was alleged to have reneged on his promise involving a business deal. The other fellow who felt cheated by the billionaire's son had to report him to a special anti- fraud unit of the Nigeria Police Force. Those who think that the man was too much  for police arrest were shocked when he was contacted, invited and interrogated by the men of the Nigerian Police Force. He was later rescued by his father

By Gistmaster.com Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori have finally been extradited to the UK to stand trial on corruption charges. Ibori was arrested in Dubai in the  United Arab Emirate. He was also charged to court while Nigeria's anti-graft agency- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) worked on his extradition to Britain in conjunction  with the Metropolitan Police. Nigeria don't have extradition treaty with UAE but the UK does. Ibori has arrived UK, according to report by Next. Ibori's wife, Theresa, his lawyer,his sister and a lady friend had earlier been convicted in the UK based on charges of money laundering.

By Niyi Tabiti Dr.Paul Ojeih a popular natural medicine practitioner and founder of  Iris Medical Foundation, is at the receiving end of his landlady at the moment. He is at the verge of being ejected from the duplex, he uses as his office on Kayode Street, Ogba, Lagos. He is occupying two duplexes but one of it is about to be taken. Gistmater.com gathered that the owner of the house, one Alhaja S.A Fowowe Agoro have already dragged the herbal medicine doctor to the Ikeja Magisterial district of Lagos State, seeking possession of the property and arrears of unpaid rents. The suit against Ojeih by Barrister Olabode Waheed Balogun of L.O Kotun Chambers on behalf of Alhaja Folawewe- Agoro is marked as MIK/1703/11 Gistmaster.om gathered that the Plaintiff is claiming possession of the premises and Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000) as arrears of rent for the period of 1 May 2010- 31 January 2011 and profit at the rate of N67,000 (Sixty Seven Thousand Naira) per month from 1 February 201

[caption id="attachment_4354" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Dominic Essien"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Internet giant, Yahoo! said that her contract with a Nigerian, Mr. Dominic Essien ended last year  without renewal. The statement, which was sent to Gistmaster.com by Yahoo advertising unit followed a story published by gistmaster.com on the investigation and arraignment of Mr. Essien by the Economic and financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over a $2million (US Dollars) alleged fraud by management of MTN, a leading telecommunication company operating in Nigeria. Essien is the chief Executive officer of SEED Media. In the said letter written by Ben Starkie, the Chief Executive of  EMEA Communications, Yahoo! advertising unit, the organization stated  “Dominic Essien’s relationship with Yahoo! came to an end last year. Currently we (Yahoo!) work directly with advertisers and agencies in Nigeria”. Starkie further told gistmaster.com that

[caption id="attachment_3976" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Chairman of Punch Newspaper, Chief Ajobola Ogunsola, who is cousin of the grooms late father played a fatherly role"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignleft" width="287" caption="Mrs Ajiboye"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The matrimonial union between the Sokunbi and Aboderin families in Lagos  will remain a talk of the town for a long time. Their daughter; Bolanle Sokunbi recently took Olufolahan Aboderin as his dearly beloved husband. It was ceremony pomping with class and glamour. Folahan is the son of millionaire and founder of Punch Newspapers, late Chief Olu [caption id="attachment_3986" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Oyinkan William"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3987" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Wale Aboderin, Vice Ch

[caption id="attachment_3820" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="bode george released"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com Chief Bode George a chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling Political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, who was sentenced to two years in jail for corrupt charges, had been released amidst fanfare. George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP was released today 26 February 2011 from the Kirikiri maximum prison where he had served his jail term. A mammoth crowd made up of supporters, family members and well wishers came to welcome him from the prison in celebration. The crowd who sang praises of the politician said, they knew all along that the jail term handed over to Bode George was highly political, pointing fingers at a major opposition party. Bode George was driven straight to the Church of Christ Cathedral in a convoy of cars amidst praises that he is indeed a great leader who has contributed so much to the lives of many

By Gistmaster.com   Dominic Essien the Ceo of SEED Media Limited is standing trial at a Lagos High Court based on allegations that he swindled top telecommunications copany, MTN Nigeria of amount close to three hundred Million Naira (About $2 million USD) According to a case brought against the former banker by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Essien allegedly defrauded MTN Nigeria to the tune of N252 million Naira. He was said to have obtained the sum from the telecom company under the pretext that the money represent the cost of purchase and stock of loyality incentives/gifts from TLC marketing worldwide for MTN Nigeria costomers. Essien allegedly  converted the money instead to personal use and gain. Gistmaster.com gathered that Essien's total deal with MTN was N300 Million but he was paid N252 Million as mobilization fee. Essien who was brought before Justice O.A Akinlade this morning (Monday 21 February 2011) pleaded not guilty to the charges made by the anti-g

[caption id="attachment_3673" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Fathia Balogun"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com Top Yoruba actress Fathia Balogun has refuted the story that she was getting set to marry a Motorpark chief after her break up from actor husband, Saheed Balogun. Fathia hinted that contrary to speculations that she was going to marry  one of the leaders of NURTW (National Union of Road Transport Workers), she is  in love with Seun, a Nigerian businessman. Just like actress Ini Edo, who found her missing ribs in Phillip Ehigwina who live and work in Houston Texas, Fathia Balogun's man also live in Houston.Gistmaster.com gathered that Fathia and her new husband had a  quiet engagement party on 21 January 2011 in Lagos. The wedding proper has been fixed for May 21. According to the love story, Seun and Fathia met at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. They were both on their way to Dubai. They got talking. From wha

[caption id="attachment_3645" align="alignleft" width="349" caption="Ngo Okafor"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Ngo Okafor has his eyes on the top. With fame and fortune rolling his way, the  University of Connecticut,USA graduate of Computer Science is fashionable just as he is humble, connecting his world with a win win attitude. If you think that his look is enough sense of appeal, then wait till you listen to the United States of America based Nigerian star.He is got a vision well mapped out and he is ready to join in making the Nigerian entertainment industry grow bigger. He told Gistmaster.com in a telephone interview from USA that he is ready to contribute his quota to the Nigerian entertainment industry if given the chance.He also has a vision to build a boxing gym so that young talent can also be discovered in that area. [caption id="attachment_3648" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Ngo Okafor, the mo

[caption id="attachment_3637" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="EFCC boss,Mrs. Farida Waziri"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com A US based Nigerian lawyer accused of pocketing about $1.6 million meant as tax refund to the Nigerian embassy in Washington DC has been arrested. Mr. Femi Babafemi the spokesman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told newsmen today that the lawyer, Ephraim Ugwuonye is facing charges over his role in the deal. Gistmaster.com gathered that the US based big boy was arrested on Saturday 12 February 2011 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, about one year after the EFCC has been on his trail. Ugwuonye allegedly defrauded the embassy to the tune of $1.6 million Dollars ,being the amount the IRS refunded to the Nigerians embassy after properties worth $26 million was sold. Ugwuonye was in charge of the four properties when it was sold.

By Gistmaster.com Billionaires in Nigeria including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Jim Ovia, Otunba Mike Adenuga, Tony Elumelu,Alhaji Sayyu Dantata, Dahiru Manga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola and Kola Salako have been appointed into the donor team of President Goodluck Jonathan Election bid. The money bags are expected to lead the pack of Billionaires and millionaires who will raise money for the execution of national and international campaign for Mr. Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming election. It would be recalled that most of these businessmen have been in the forefront of donations for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since inceptions of the fourth republic in 1999. Meanwhile, Bahorun Dele Momodu the presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party have asked the billionaires to stay off the presidential campaign of Jonathan, insisting that using their resources to support the candidature of President Jonathan's  campaign is not in public interest. EIGHT PEOPLE KIL

[caption id="attachment_3588" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kate Perry"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com [caption id="attachment_3583" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lady Gaga "] [/caption] The 2011 Grammy awards is one of the world most anticipated event of all times. At the staple centre,USA, the biggest names in world music converge to make fashion statement and get reward for their talent. LIST OF THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS 2011 Best Country Album Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best Rap Album Recovery - Eminem Album Of The Year The Suburbs - Arcade Fire Record Of The Year Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals [caption id="attachment_3580" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Will Smith and Family"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3579" align="alignleft&qu

Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe popularly known as K1 the Ultimate would be the main attraction in Lagos social circuit today as he performs live at  Waterparks, Toyin Street Ikeja. According to information at the disposal of gistmaster.com, the K1 live show is a valentine dance special in a garden setting.Gate fee is N3000 (Naira).Time is 10 P.M -report by Gistmaster.com

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