COUNT DOWN!2 DAYS TO MAMA-ALL EYES ON ALEX OKOSI

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With less than 72 hours to the take off of the 2010 MTV Africa Music Award all eyes is already on Alex Okosi, the senior Vice President and Chief Executive of MTV Africa Networks.

Everyone thinks he has to prove a point. The event must be worth every bit of the promo.

He told gistmaster.com and other present at Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the pre- award press conference on Tuesday that MTV is ready!

To many people, the outcome of the MTV Africa Music Award 2010 would determine the biggest entertainment award in Nigeria.

Yes, MTV is bigger than other channels providing entertainment to viewers in Nigeria and Africa at large but an event is not determined by that level. We are eagerly waiting for the award to take place and then say where it is the biggest event or not.

Okosi assured us that  things would done properly at to make the event. For now, it is the most anticipated event of the year.

The first edition of MAMA took place in Abuja, Nigeria while the second one took place in Kenya, a east African nation.

Yes, people see it as one of the highest level of recognition one can attain in the music industry because of the worldwide reach and reputation of the organization behind it.

By Niyi Tabiti

COUNT DOWN!2 DAYS TO MAMA-ALL EYES ON ALEX OKOSI

[caption id="attachment_2692" align="alignleft" width="322" caption="Alex Okosi"][/caption]

With less than 72 hours to the take off of the 2010 MTV Africa Music Award all eyes is already on Alex Okosi, the senior Vice President and Chief Executive of MTV Africa Networks.

Everyone thinks he has to prove a point. The event must be worth every bit of the promo.

He told gistmaster.com and other present at Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the pre- award press conference on Tuesday that MTV is ready!

To many people, the outcome of the MTV Africa Music Award 2010 would determine the biggest entertainment award in Nigeria.

Yes, MTV is bigger than other channels providing entertainment to viewers in Nigeria and Africa at large but an event is not determined by that level. We are eagerly waiting for the award to take place and then say where it is the biggest event or not.

Okosi assured us that  things would done properly at to make the event. For now, it is the most anticipated event of the year.

The first edition of MAMA took place in Abuja, Nigeria while the second one took place in Kenya, a east African nation.

Yes, people see it as one of the highest level of recognition one can attain in the music industry because of the worldwide reach and reputation of the organization behind it.

By Niyi Tabiti

UPCOMING WEDDINGS AND TUSH AWARDS!

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By gistmaster.com

This is another weekend packed full of fun filled activities in Nigeria. If you want to know whats going on in Lagos this weekend then you are at the right place. On Saturday 11 December 2010 Gbolahan Obanikoro son of Nigeria's Ambassador to Ghana, Hon. Musiliu Obanikoro would be getting married to Busola Olopade, daughter of Chief Olopade, multi-millionaire and close friend of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obanikoro according to information  is getting prepared to celebrate the union of his son. But some people think he needs to control his temper.  gistmaster.com overheard Obanikoro grumbling at FABS Fashion Night Out to his aide, Mr. Bawala that 'someone' didn't come and greet him. Afterall, there is no way she won't notice that he was also at the event. Twice we also saw Obanikoro, a former gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos State screaming at photographers (within and outside the hall)

ALUKOS WEDDING

December 18 would be the turn of Tomi ajibola only daughter of Mr Joseph Olusegun Ajibola to Prince Adetoro Aluko son of Chief and mrs ECA Akanni Aluko of Ilesha
the wedding holds at  Bishop Adelakun Howells memorial church, Surulere and reception at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island.

Oladunni Solomon

Wedding of Jumoke Oladunni daughter of Otunba and Olori Solomon Oladunni to Olumide Fadoju son of Prince Akin Fadoju.Wedding is December 23rd

TUSH AWARDS IN IBADAN: This is an annual classy event for students of Nigerian universities. The second edition would hold on Friday 10 December 2010. Not less than 10 Universities would represented across Nigeria. Some foreign students are also expected to be there. It would take place at Kokodome inside Cocoa House, Ibadan the Oyo State Capital. Role models such as Bouqui, Tara Fela Durotoye, Nero of Nero Records and several others would be recognized with awards that day.

ENCOMIUM WHITE GIG:This is one of the most exciting events in Nigeria. Since its exception, the white gig organized by Encomium Magazine has turned out to be the right spot for celebrities who want to dance. Its a matter of less story, more music and dance. The event holds this Sunday 12 December at Darlington Hall, Ilupeju, Lagos. Strictly By IV

Best of Nollywood award: This is another wonderful event in town. Last year, the award started and it was held at Martinos Hall in Alausa , Lagos. This year the event would hols on Sunday 12 December 2010.

UPCOMING WEDDINGS AND TUSH AWARDS!

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By gistmaster.com

This is another weekend packed full of fun filled activities in Nigeria. If you want to know whats going on in Lagos this weekend then you are at the right place. On Saturday 11 December 2010 Gbolahan Obanikoro son of Nigeria's Ambassador to Ghana, Hon. Musiliu Obanikoro would be getting married to Busola Olopade, daughter of Chief Olopade, multi-millionaire and close friend of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obanikoro according to information  is getting prepared to celebrate the union of his son. But some people think he needs to control his temper.  gistmaster.com overheard Obanikoro grumbling at FABS Fashion Night Out to his aide, Mr. Bawala that 'someone' didn't come and greet him. Afterall, there is no way she won't notice that he was also at the event. Twice we also saw Obanikoro, a former gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos State screaming at photographers (within and outside the hall)

ALUKOS WEDDING

December 18 would be the turn of Tomi ajibola only daughter of Mr Joseph Olusegun Ajibola to Prince Adetoro Aluko son of Chief and mrs ECA Akanni Aluko of Ilesha
the wedding holds at  Bishop Adelakun Howells memorial church, Surulere and reception at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island.

Oladunni Solomon

Wedding of Jumoke Oladunni daughter of Otunba and Olori Solomon Oladunni to Olumide Fadoju son of Prince Akin Fadoju.Wedding is December 23rd

TUSH AWARDS IN IBADAN: This is an annual classy event for students of Nigerian universities. The second edition would hold on Friday 10 December 2010. Not less than 10 Universities would represented across Nigeria. Some foreign students are also expected to be there. It would take place at Kokodome inside Cocoa House, Ibadan the Oyo State Capital. Role models such as Bouqui, Tara Fela Durotoye, Nero of Nero Records and several others would be recognized with awards that day.

ENCOMIUM WHITE GIG:This is one of the most exciting events in Nigeria. Since its exception, the white gig organized by Encomium Magazine has turned out to be the right spot for celebrities who want to dance. Its a matter of less story, more music and dance. The event holds this Sunday 12 December at Darlington Hall, Ilupeju, Lagos. Strictly By IV

Best of Nollywood award: This is another wonderful event in town. Last year, the award started and it was held at Martinos Hall in Alausa , Lagos. This year the event would hols on Sunday 12 December 2010.

UZOR NGOLADI IS HERE WITH UZORTIMES

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Prolific writer, author and journalist, Uzor Ngoladi has anounced plans to hit the news stand nationwide with a new magazine titled Uzortimes Magazine in January 2010.      According to the seasoned biographer who cut his teeth with defunct Post Express Newspaper, NTA, Hints magazine and Sensation, this new offering will serve as an avenue to xray all government policies as it concerns the Nigerian youth.

"Uzortimes is a youth advocacy journal that will defend the new generation leaders be it in govt, business, education etc all sectors of the economy will be adequately represented. our editorial policy is simply to stand in the gap for the new generation leaders and whatever they represent through objective journalism." he told gistmaster.

Some columnists who will be writing for Uzortimes include Dickson Iroegbu, Chris Ojigbani, Helen Sosu, Ogwo Awoke Ogwo and Niyi Tabiti, a celebrity blogger. The magazine whose three cardinal points is activism, motivation and leadership will grace the news stand on the 24th of January 2010. Meanwhile reactions have trailed the choice the highbrow Victoria Garden City as corporate headquarters for the magazine due to the exorbitant cost of operations.

UZOR NGOLADI IS HERE WITH UZORTIMES

[caption id="attachment_2673" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Uzor Ngoladi"][/caption]

Prolific writer, author and journalist, Uzor Ngoladi has anounced plans to hit the news stand nationwide with a new magazine titled Uzortimes Magazine in January 2010.      According to the seasoned biographer who cut his teeth with defunct Post Express Newspaper, NTA, Hints magazine and Sensation, this new offering will serve as an avenue to xray all government policies as it concerns the Nigerian youth.

"Uzortimes is a youth advocacy journal that will defend the new generation leaders be it in govt, business, education etc all sectors of the economy will be adequately represented. our editorial policy is simply to stand in the gap for the new generation leaders and whatever they represent through objective journalism." he told gistmaster.

Some columnists who will be writing for Uzortimes include Dickson Iroegbu, Chris Ojigbani, Helen Sosu, Ogwo Awoke Ogwo and Niyi Tabiti, a celebrity blogger. The magazine whose three cardinal points is activism, motivation and leadership will grace the news stand on the 24th of January 2010. Meanwhile reactions have trailed the choice the highbrow Victoria Garden City as corporate headquarters for the magazine due to the exorbitant cost of operations.

GOVERNOR ADAMS OSHIOMOLE LOSES WIFE TO CANCER

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The Comrade Governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomole has reportedly lost his wife of many years, Mrs. Clara Oshiomole to Cancer. Saharareporters.com report that the woman who was last seen in public  some months back, died of the disease according to a source.

The medium promises to update later. It would be recalled that Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) , Mrs.Maryam Babangida and several unknown persons have died of the cancer in recent times.

Shortly before now, there was wide spread speculations that the governor and his wife may have gone their separate, thereby resulting in Clara's absence at public functions.

-Gistmaster.com