MI ALBUM LISTENING PARTY IN LAGOS

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Audu Maikori's Chocolate City, literarily set Lagos on fire as lyrics merchant and rapper extraordinaire,Jude Abaga popularly known as MI had his album listening party. The event took place at Swe Bar.It was a full house as entertainers from far and near came to the event.

Photo 1- Omawunmi and Steve Babaeko at the event

MC of the day,Tosyn Bucknor doing her thing.

Photo 3-MI

Photo 4-Banky W, Remi Fagbohun and Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi having a good life.

NIGERIA BORN EX BEAUTY QUEEN,SHIRLEY ALERO AGHOTSE SAYS ITS TIME TO TACKLE NIGERIA'S PROBLEM FROM GRASSROOTS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter



Shirley Alero Aghotse needs little or no introduction. In 2005, the 6 feet tall lady won the coveted crown of Miss Tourism International put together by Mrs. Nike Agunbiade-Etiebet.She fizzled out of limelight shortly after her reign. Now, the beauty appears to be back but this time in another dimension.
She told GISTMASTER that she is championing a new organization that would map out a new strategy for peace and stability in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country. According to her, the aim of the organization is to inject the right values and philosophy into the Nigerian youth.
The name of the non governmental organization is “Nigeria Rebirth Renaissance and advancement initiative”. Shirley, a native of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, disclosed the next thing on her agenda is the conference being planned by the NGO and it is expected to come up in March next year.
On her part, it is bye-bye to bikini or strutting the run way. She noted that her ambition now is to become an erudite scholar that would champion the cause of the common people. “Don’t be surprised to see me becoming a professor in the next few years.I am really passionate about education and all I want to do is to ensure that people of my generation represents the right values that would help make us progress as a nation.I think beauty pageants and all that is now a past of my life. This is a new phase because i believe there are so many issues that needed to be tackled particularly from the grassroots.
Greatly influenced by the great amazons such as her mum, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dora Akunyili and others,Shirley said the doors of the NGO is open to progressives, ready to contribute their quota to the lives of an average Nigerian and the country as a whole.
You can call or text Shirley on 08064573201 or shirleylove3000@yahoo.com

VIRGIN NIGERIA FLIES VICTOR POLITIS PHOTO EXHIBITION AT DIDI MUSEUM

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter



Virgin Nigeria Airline sponsored the photos of Lagos depicted by the camera lenses of Victor Politis, a Greece national.The event took place on 2 November 2008 at Didi Museum managed by Mrs.Newton Jibunoh in Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.We bring you some of the faces at the event.

Photo 1- Mr. Donald Duke (ex-governor of Cross River State) in the middle and friends.Photo 2-Abiola Aloba of Encomium,Azuka Ogujiuba and Nkiru Olumide-Ojo of Virgin Nigeria Chude Jideonwo anchor of the event

Sola Omoniyi,Sola Oladele,Toyin Ashaolu and Catherine Ashenuga at the event

Mrs. Jibunoh of Didi Museum with popular comedian,Tee A

Wonderful combination

Winner of a ticket to London after a raffle draw

Azuka Ogujiuba of Thisday Newspapers

Isioma Nwankobia at the event on Sunday

Victor Politis and wife with one of Nigeria's most respected art writers,critic

and Editor of Nigerian Sunday Guardian, Mr.Jahman Anikulapo

EL DEE LEAVES BACHELORHOOD...FRIENDS STORM ENGAGEMENT

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Photo credit (El Dee)

Lanre Dabiri, the American based Nigerian born rapper and music producer was the centre of attraction last weekend as he formally enagaged the love of his life,Dolapo at a talk of the town event in Lekki. The bosigbangba kajo crooner went to 'postrate' to his in-laws.D'banj led a powerful delegation of eligible barchelors in the entertainment industry to support El Dee.

Information at the disposal of http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ shows that the another event has been slated for Thursday 6 November 2008.

Congratulations to El Dee the Don.

Aside El Dee who is just taking the step, almost all the big boys in the music industry are still very much eligible.

Check out D'Banj,Don Jazzy,Tuface Idibia,Sound Sultan,Wande Coal,Psquare,Banky W,MI,2shortz,Olu Maintain,KC Presh....!(They all have a wondrous sex appeal with their female fans but one of them is still the hottest).Most of them keep saying they are still looking for the right woman (After sampling almost every babe in Lagos...Haba!)

LAGOS SET TO HOST MISS PRECISION

In the on going effort of the new Lagos State Government to be a pacesetter, and also encourage public-private sector partnership, it has rolled out Miss Precision Beauty Pageant under the umbrella of Lagos State Sports Council.

Miss Precision Beauty Pageant is a pageant different from regular pageants. The word PRECISION means ‘ACCURACY’ and hitting target which is the embodiment of the Shooting Sports value system. The Pageant is the process of selecting a highly intelligent, confident, accurate and beautiful young lady, who would be the youthful female Ambassador of Shooting Sports in Lagos State. In addition the winner shall be the official face for the development of Shooting Sports, and a fore runner in the propagation of constituency values.
She will visit appropriate corporate bodies and other agencies to enhance the success of her one year plans.
However, the unique thing that sets this pageant apart from others, is that there will be no bikinis or swimming suits to expose flesh BUT instead contestants shall don trendy sports wears and have Novelty Matches amongst themselves.
There are different prizes for the contest, prizes like Cars, Generators, Uk & Ghana Trips, Beauty Treatment, Weekend for two, Clothes etc to be won. In addition, the winner will have the privilege of having the 1st Lady of Lagos State crown and mentor her.
Heartlink Events, the organizers have laid out numerous benefits and mileage for all sponsors in different categories. Heartlink has in the past organized Miss Gateway Games Beauty Pageant, Be My Val Show at Protea and Corporate Nigeria Stakeholders Forum, to mention a few.
Miss Precision was given birth to by the Lagos State Shooting Sports Association under the Chairmanship of Supol Kayode Samuel, Otunba Tayo Olanrewaju (Vice Chairman), Barrister Kunle Sofola and Mr. Travih Nunayo. The actualization of the pageant was perfected by Lagos State Sports Council under the leadership of Mr. Yomi Dada. “Friends of Lagos State” have teamed up support to ensure that the Pageant is a great success.
The official energy drink of Miss Precision Pageant is Red Alert Energy Drink. Amongst other sponsors, Eko Tourist Beach Resort under the leadership of Mrs. Kike Oyemade, Ambassadors Hotel, Etal Hotel have given support, while several Automobile Companies, Fashion Homes, and Telecommunication Companies have signified interest and have opened negotiation with the organizers.
Participation Forms and other details can be downloaded from www.heartlinkgroup.com

TERRA KULTURE HOST EXHIBITION BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS OF NIGERIA

TERRA KULTURE

is hosting the inaugural exhibition of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria.

Special guest of honour: Madam Evelyn Ndali Oputu (M.O.N.) (will grace the occassion.)

VENUE: PLOT 1376 TIAMIYU SAVAGE STREET VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS OPENING: 4:00 pm 8th - 14th NOV. 2008 Other days: 9:00pm

Its strictly by invitation

BABANGIDA,SUBOMI BALOGUN OTHERS GROOVE AS SEUN MARRIES MURTALA IN LAGOS NIGERIA

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter




The Holy matrimony between Seun, daughter of Chief Felix Fagbohungbe (SAN) and Murtala Adedamola, son of Brigadier General (Retd) took place today Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina and a reception followed at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, his wife, Maryam, Senator Tunde Ogbeha,Otunba Subomi Balogun (Chairman of First City Monument Bank), Hon Tunde Akogun, Alhaja Bisi Abiola,Dr. Erastus Akingbola the Chief Executive Officer of Intercontinental bank and Governor Adebayo Alao Akala are some of the people at the ceremony. Others include Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, the Adimula of Ijeshaland, Oloris of Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu 1 of Lagos,Regent Adeosun of Erin Ijesha,Chief (mrs.) Cordelia Agboti and several others. At the time of posting these story and photos, Gbenga Adeyinka the first and Madam Kofo are still dazzling the important guests with rib cracking jokes.
Trust Nigerian women, many came to show themselves (Thats what my friend call 'Feferiti ' or poponshinshin).More photos to appear soon on http://www.gistmaster.com/

Mrs.Yinka Ladoja,Mrs Omolola Oyinlola (wife of Osun State Governor) the couple parents of the bride
Governor Adebayo Alao Akala,General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida,His wife,Maryam (she also celebrated her birthday on Saturday),Hajia Abah Folawiyo, Hajia Bola Shagaya and others.
Mothers of Seun and Murtala rejoicing
Oyindamola Raji Rasaki

...dancing intomarital bliss! Sure the woman when it comes to the dance floor.The lovebirds were intoduced by the sister of the groom.