TINAPA,CELTEL READY FOR INTERN REALITY SHOW

Story by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Photo-The Intern Library

Do you remember, the first business reality show in Nigeria, known as THE INTERN? The first edition took place last year and it was sponsored by Bank PHB.We gathered that the second edition would soon be on the air.This time around, it would be supported by Celtel,one of Nigeria's leading telecommunication company,Tinapa and other corporate organisations.

The details of the shape things would take is still sketchy at the time of going to press but we have been invited to a press conference where issues would be addressed by Mr.Ofem E. Ofem,President of the reality show.

Apart from winning prizes,all the participants at the the first edition were offered employment with Bank PHB.Some of them,however,declined due to personal reasons.Trust us to feed you back on the latest info. Who knows the winner of this year's own 'fit be u o!'

Pix Shows one of last year's housemates

BETWEEN MR.NIGERIA AND TITI FANTA

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The romance between the current Mr.Nigeria, Brian Okwara and Titi Adelagun may have hit the rocks. We gathered that it is now stale story in town to identify Mr.Nigeria with Titi.Sources disclosed that the title of ‘My Fiancee’ which Brian used in describing the model fondly call Titi Fanta has ceased to exist.
The funny part is that shortly after Brian became the winner of the Mr.Nigeria title last year at Silverbird Galleria, Titi also contested for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria at Eko Hotel and Suites. The contest is also an annual peagent put together by Silverbird Productions.She represented Lagos.Unfortunately, she did not make the last 5 on the list.
If she had won, then, the lovers would have made history as ‘King and Queen’ (although unofficially).

In case you don’t know,Titi,who had done various modeling jobs, particulary for Fanta (A beverage drink on the stable of Nigerian Bottling Company Plc) ,use to date Derele Edun of Soundcity.The relationship later packed up. I saw her and Derele dancing recently. We don’t know whether Titi and Derele are back but sources insist, she is no more Brian's African queen.

Pix show Titi Fanta and other contestants last year.She is wearing the Miss Lagos logo.

MOYO AND BODE MAKANJUOLA IN MARITAL BLISS

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

While Moji, one of the daughters of Otunba Alex Onabanjo is going through what many describe as the most trying period of her life because of her ‘ill-fated’ marriage to Gbenga Obasanjo, her sister, Moyo is enjoying marital bliss with her husband, Bode Makanjuola of Carverton Helicopters.
Moyo and Bode Makanjuola now rank among the hottest couples in town. We have seen them together at different events.Bode have been pampering his better half. We saw the two of them at the ongoing Lagos Polo tournament. A friend disclosed “it is shame to those who believe that Bode was a play boy, as such was not ready to settle down.They have been proved wrong because of the way the young man has been playing his role as a married man”
The two got married in a talk of the town ceremony sometime ago in Ago Iwoye,Ogun State.

IBINABO DELIVERS BABY GIRL FOR FRED AMATA

Story and photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Former beauty queen,Ibinabo Fiberesima has finally delivered a baby girl for star actor,Fred Amata in London.According to a source in Britain,Ibinabo is overjoyed at the moment.

When yours truly broke the pregnacy story,she was very mad.She describe the story and reporter as being mischievious.Months later,the baby has landed and no more denial.Fred and his television host wife,Agata went their seperate ways sometime ago due to allegation and counter allegation of infidelity.Agata was accused of going out with producer of Osofia in London,Mr.Kingsley Ogoro.Their divorce suit is still pending in court.

Alot of people are, however, against ibinabo.They accused her of husband snatching.

WESTSTAR SHOWCASES 18 MILLION NAIRA BENZ JEEP

Story and Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Yesterday, I told you that Mohammed Babangida and members of his El Amin polo team defeated Kaduna Xenon, a team sponsord by Alhaji Ahmed Dasuki.There was also a command performance for Mercedes Benz G Class jeep by the two teams and Captain of the Lagos Polo Club,Mr.Francis Ogboro.Weststar,the major distributor of Benz in Nigeria is one of the sponsors of the tournament.
Those who work with the company told me that the asking price of the jeep is 18 million Naira.Trust, some of the billonaires have started eyeing the it.

TODAY IN NIGERIA: MOHAMMED BABANGIDA DAZZLES AT LAGOS POLO

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Mohammed, the first son of ex-military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), dazzle a lot of his admirers, as he led his team to victory at the Lagos Polo Tournament this evening (3 February 2008)
El-Amin 1, the polo team owned by Mohammed beat Kaduna Xenon team by 16-6 points. Other members of Mohammed’s team are Hamisu Buba, Bello Buba and IbrahimMohammed.Members of Kaduna Xenon are Ibrahim Abba, Suleman Abubakar,Richard Eric Pohl and Baba Kyari
The son of Nigeria’s ex-president did his best in defending most of the hits that would have turned into goals for Kaduna Xenon. He also scored some goals but the man who deerves 'Man of the match' title is Hamisu Buba.He was the 'hit man' for the Babangida team.
Mohammed spends a fortune taking care of the ponies. Most of them are imported from countries such as Argentina,Senegal and Brazil. This year, Mohammed storms the Polo tournament with three teams. The teams are El-Amin 1, El-Amin 2 and El-Amin 3.
The well connected millionaire is always one of the star attractions at every polo tournament. Unlike many silverspoons, the young Babangida is full of humility.
He told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that his teams are very prepared to win cups in the various categories they are competing.

Expectedly,there were so many young millionaires and other important dignitaries in attendance.The list includes Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representative,Mr.Dimeji Bankole,Lagos State Commissioner of Police,Mr.Haruna Abubakar,A former Presidential aspirant and a prominent member of Nigeria Polo Association,Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi,Managing Director of Polo Nigeria Limited(retailers of world expensive wrist watches)Mr.John Obayuwana,Bode Makanjuola of Caverton Helicopters,Ismaila Yar'dua and several others.

Need I tell you that there were several beautiful ladies also in attendance?

Picture shows Mohammed while getting set for the game around 5 P.M today (3 February 2008)

DONALD DUKE'S LOVE FOR DRIVING

Story by Niyi Tabiti

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Donald Duke, the ex-governor of Cross River State is really enjoying himself. While most of his mates durning the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, are facing problems of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Donald loves to drive around town. Unlike others in his class who would not go out without a large retinue of security personnel, Duke was alone.
He is very discreet about it. I saw him driving himself the other day. He came to Silverbird Galleria around 9 P.M.As he was trying to enter through the back gate, the security men tried to stop him but immediately one of them recognized him,they almost fall over themselves as they allowed him. He did not spend up to ten minutes before he left the place.
Duke who was adjudged the most handsome state governor durning the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo brought a lot of developmental projects to his state. In particular, Cross River became a tourist haven.

Duke was heavily supported by his Onari,his beautiful wife