SWEDISH AMBASSADOR, HAFSAT ABIOLA OTHERS ON STAGE FOR 'SEVEN'

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The stage is now set and what you will see in Abuja soon is the premiere of SEVEN. That is not all the cast includes top personalities and actors with strong commitment to humanity.

Seven portrays seven women’s rights activists from around the globe, including Nigerian advocate for women’s rights, Hafsat Abiola.

In an international tour of staged readings, Riksteatern (The National Touring Theatre of Sweden), the Swedish Institute, the Swedish Embassy in Abuja together with NAPTIP (Nigerian National Agency for Trafficking in Persons), presents SEVEN as a staged reading in Abuja on November 15 and November 17.

The cast includes Nollywood actor Carol King in the role of Hafsat Abiola and Swedish ambassador Maj-Inger Klingvall in the role of Inez McCormack, a peace and equal rights activist from Northern Ireland.

“I am proud to present Seven together with Nigerian and Swedish partners. When actors and government officials come together on the theatre stage it shows that theatre is a vital arena for the discussion of democracy and women’s rights. I am especially delighted to be doing Seven in the home country of Hafsat Abiola, who is portrayed in the play”, says Hedda Krausz Sjögren, producer and artistic director at Riksteatern.

To date Ms. Krausz Sjögren has directed over 200 politicians, actors and profiles of civil society in the Riksteatern tour of staged readings of Seven. Seven has toured several countries including Sweden, Turkey, Great Britain and the US, where Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep was featured in the role of Inez McCormack, from Northern Ireland.

Hafsat Abiola will be present on both occasions.

Seven is presented in connection with “Conference on Trafficking in Human Beings for Sexual Exploitation & Prostitution -The Swedish and African Experiences”.

Time and place

Monday, November 15, 5 pm – 6.30 pm – restricted by invitation only

Wednesday, November 17 · 7:00pm - 8:30pm – public event (free)

TUNICS REDEFINED by RURU

Tunics- the popular Asian wears are becoming increasingly popular both in the wardrobe staples of the stylish lady and dude. With Ruru, it is all about a redefinition of a norm , its all about the Light and Airy, statement making FABness in sheer luxury and style. The delicate embellishments alongside the presence of strong appealing colours both in lengthy sweeps and teasing brief tunics, speaks about the inner grace , elegance and exuding sex appeal of the Ruru woman. The men are not left out of this attention grabbing garb as they also bask in the limelight that this line brings .

The Ruru Tunic range was established in the year 1996

OBASANJO GIVES OUT DAUGHTER’s HAND IN MARRIAGE

By Gistmaster.com

Esther, one of the  daughters of former President Olusegun Obasanjo bidded godbye to spinsterhood last weekend as she was given out in Marriage to the love of her life, Rotimi.

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The wedding took place in November 2010 at the new cathedral located inside Obasanjo's Library.Though the wedding did not parade the usual huge list of billionaires and policy makers in the country,it was well arranged. Nigeria's Vice President, Mr. Namadi Sambo, Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo,former Federal Attoney General,Mr. Bayo Ojo and others were in attendance.

Esther is the product of the ex-Presient Obasanjo and his estranged wife, Taiwo Martins.

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My Style Factory 2010

From the couture house of Beauty and the Feast; Nigeria’s avant garde beauty, fashion and lifestyle exhibition, MORSI PR presents a one day exhibition tagged “My Style Factory”.

The couture board at MORSI PR is, once again, poised to create an electric ambience for designers and fashion vendors to display their exotic ranges and for fashion enthusiasts to bask in the aura of the latest trend in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

“My Style Factory” is targeted towards designers in search of that platform to illuminate their creative intellect and to network with key stakeholders in the industry.

“My Style Factory “is a most veritable platform for the exhibition of wares, outfits, accessories, hair pieces, make-up ranges, fabric and everything else in between .

MORSI PR is credited with extending the frontier of excellence in the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle PR industry and as such the level of media exposure that designers receive at any event couture by the Brand is “Key” in extending brand awareness and equity.



Venue – Coral Hall - 21B Idowu Martins. Victoria Island- lagos , Nigeria.

Date- 21st November 2010

Time- 12pm prompt.

PHOTOS FROM NLI DINNER 2010:DANGOTE,OTUDEKO OTHERS HONOUR AGANGA

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The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) recently held its annual fundraiser
dinner and induction of new associates into the NLI. Technocrats, public office
holders, captains of industry, media practitioners and young entrepreneurs, all
gathered at Landmark event Centre, Victoria Island on Saturday 23 October 2010
to be part of the vision of NLI founded by Mr. Olusegun Aganga, the nation’s
minister of finance.
Uche Eze of Bellanaija.com and on air personality, Tosyn Bucknor were part of the newly
inducted associates of NLI.

non-partisan organization with

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the mission to create a growing global network of credible and very accomplished
community-spirited Nigerian leaders who are committed to taking responsibility
for driving positive change in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Dr, Christopher
Kolade, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the U.K; serves as the founding
Patron of the organization.  NLI has a collaborative relationship with the Aspen
Institute, Washington, DC and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership
Network.

Tagged ‘Champions of Values’ dinner, those who graced the event included
Africa’s billionaire and industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of First
Bank PLC,Mr. Oba Otudeko,Amina Wali, Foluso Phillips of Phillips Consulting,
former FCT minister, Malam Nasir El Rufai,Professor Olu Akinyanju of Sickle Cell

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Foundation, former Managing Director of Zenith Bank plc, Jim Ovia,former
managing director of First Bank,Mr. Jacob Ajekeigbe, Special Adviser to Governor
Babtunde Raji Fashola on Budget and Planning, Mrs. Modupe Oguntuase and several
others.

Simi Idowu, the indefatigable Operations of Director of NLI gave everyone a great reception.
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) was established in January 2006 by Mr.

Jumi Ajibola

Ify Aniebo

Jimi Lawal,Oba Otudeko and Nazir el-Rufai

Olusegun Aganga as an international non-profit,

Oba Otudeko and Olusegun Aganga

Simi Idowu, the indefatigable Operations of Director of NLI gave everyone a great reception.
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) was established in January 2006 by Mr.

Jimi Lawal,Oba Otudeko and Nazir el-Rufai

Olusegun Aganga as an international non-profit,

non-partisan organization with

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the mission to create a growing global

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network of credible and very accomplished
community-spirited Nigerian leaders who are committed to taking responsibility
for driving positive change in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Dr, Christopher
Kolade, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the U.K; serves as the founding
Patron of the organization.  NLI has a collaborative relationship with the Aspen
Institute, Washington, DC and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership
Network.

SFW MODEL CASTING AT SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL

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60 female and 40 male models arrived at Southern Sun Hotel for the greatly anticipated model casting for Swahili Fashion Week 2010. All hopeful models were welcome to audition for the chance of being a part of the Swahili Fashion Week extravaganza.

The final selection included 16 female models and 8 male models who will open this years show on Thursday 4^th to 6^th November 2010 at Karimjee Garden .

Swahili Fashion week is a platform for designers – both fashion and accessory – from Swahili speaking countries to showcase their creativity, market their art and network with their clientele. This is all aimed at promoting fashion as an income generating, job creating industry while emphasizing a “Made in East Africa ” concept.

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Swahili Fashion Week 2010 has been sponsored by the home of Swahili Fashion Week - Southern Sun, Origin Africa, USAID Compete, MALARIA HAIKUBALIKI , BASATA (Baraza La Sanaa Taifa), Ultimate Security, Monier 2000, Colour Print Ltd, Global Outdoor Ltd, Amarula, Vayle Springs Ltd, ZG Films, Darling Hair, Danish make up designs, Nipashe, Bilicanas, Perfect Machinery Ltd, 1&1 Internet Solutions, Sengi Tours, Ifashion, 361 Degrees and EATV & East Africa Radio.

SHONEKAN, DOZIE OTHERS SET TO BUY STAKE IN UNION BANK

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By Folake Alu/Assistant News Editor

Union Bank Nigeria Plc  is up for grabs. Latest news from the Nigerian banking industry indicate that African Capital Alliance is ready to buy into Union Bank Plc. Union Bank is one of the banks that was rescued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) due what it called mismanagement of funds.

The former Chief Executive of the bank,Mr. Batholomew Ebong was amongst those sacked by Sanusi Lamido led CBN.He is currently facing civil and criminal charges leveled against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Gistmaster.com gathered that Africa Capital Alliance is the brain child of board room gurus.It has on it board of Directors, Mr. Pascal Dozie, a rich and experienced board room chief who holds sway as the Chairman of Diamond Bank and MTN Nigeria. He has business interests in oil and gas, property etc.

The Africa Alliance also has a former Head of Interim National Government in Nigeria, Chief Ernest Shonekan on board. Shonekan is also a former Chairman of UAC plc.Okechukwu Ekenamah, the CEO of Africa Capital Alliance is has worked with top equity companies in South Africa, United States and other places.

Union Bank under Mrs. Funke Osibodu has not issued a statement yet on the issue but we gathered that it would come soon if everything scale through.