D'BANJ LEADS REGISTER AND VOTE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

D’banj has formally announced in a press conference on the 2nd of
February, that he will be leading a group of artists in Nigeria, with
the support of icons and professionals to engage Nigerian Youths in
the ongoing voters registration.

While various organizations have been formed to support this cause,
this is the first time in Nigerian Entertainment History, that artists
have formed a coalition, to encourage the Youth of Nigeria to register
to vote, vote, and have a voice in the future of Nigeria.

At a time of political unrest in the African body polity, Nigerian
youths demonstrate true democracy.

OUR TIME ensures the participation of the youths in the ongoing
Democratic transformation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It is the findings of OUR TIME that only 8% of eligible youths are
registered to vote and it will do the ongoing democratic
transformation harm if there is a low turnout of the youths in the
forthcoming elections.

It is the belief of OUR TIME that a strategy is devised to ensure
youth participation in the ongoing voters registration and in the
forthcoming elections.

OUR TIME demonstrates the vision of progress and change in the
Nigerian body polity and positions the leadership as a beacon of hope
and a shining light at a time when parts of Africa are in turmoil.

The Intentions of OUR TIME is to utilize a unique platform to create a
campaign that will mobilize the youths to participate in the ongoing
voters registration exercise via radio jingles, television ads, print
media, online marketing and concerts in six geographical regions in
the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Led by D’banj and Mo Hits Records, a 6 state concert is being planned
which will feature top international African and Nigerian artists.
Entry to the concert will be strictly by showing your voters
registration card.

The advantages include positioning Nigeria under the present
leadership as a true democratic country, ensuring the massive
participation of youths in the democratic process, initiating change
through positive social interaction, worldwide media coverage of the
positive changes thereby showcasing a new Nigeria and the power of the
youths to decide their leadership.

D’banj, Musical Artist and UN Ambassador for the youths and foremost
voice of the youths in the federal republic of Nigeria alongside
leading artists (MOHITS CREW, P SQUARE, NAETO C, SASHA P, M.I., DUNCAN
MIGHTY, TERRY G, TIMAYA, TIMI DAKOLO etc) embark on a series of free
concerts in Six geographical regions of Nigeria in a bid to ensure
youth participation in the ongoing voters registration.
Entry into these concerts will require no gate fee, only your VOTERS
REGISTERATION CARDS.

It has been proven that the entertainment industry is the fastest
growing and most vibrant industry in Nigeria and entertainers have the
ability to motivate the youths to perform their civic
responsibilities.

D’banj and all supporting artists, hereby formally announce that it is
OUR TIME; we must register, participate and vote.

MUNI SHONIBARE MULTIMILLION NAIRA DEAL WITH SHERATON

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By Gistmaster.com

The fact that  some ladies dont show up at every social engagement in town does not mean they dont have what it takes,whether beauty or the swagger of wearing latest designer clothes and accessories. One of such is the exquisite woman behind Interior Options, Muni Shonibare.

Gistmaster.com gathered that she is very much in love with her furniture business and she is giving it her all.  Our findings show that Muni has been raking in good money from multi million Naira business deals her company executes for government and top coglomerate all over the country. One of sch works that is giving people satisfaction is the way she handled the furniture job of the newly built Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lekki area of Lagos.

A business executive who spoke with gistmaster.com last week said "This are the kind of people worth celebrating. Instead of celebrating mediocre. For someone like Muni, she has been in the business for about 24 solid years.It is another way of showing off that women can do what men can do even better "

AISHA BABANGIDA, HUSBAND EXPECTS FIRST CHILD TOGETHER

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Aisha Babangida, daughter of former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida is pregnant for her husband of about three years. Aisha married Mamud Shinkafi, the governor of Zamfara State in 2008. Her first marriage to Basheer, cousin of the Abachas didn't work and it led to divorce but they both have a child together.

Report according to  City people indicates that Aisha Babangida Shinkafi has temporarily relocated to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where she hope to have the baby. This is to enable her avoid the prying eyes of celebrity journalists and paparazzi. It would also enable her enough bed rest and completely switch off from her tight schedule as the first lady of Zamfara State.

ALEX IZINYON BUYS PRIVATE JET

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By Folake Alu/gistmaster.com

Nigerians are known for their flambouyant lifestyle all over the world so it is not a suprise when you see them acquiring the good things of life. The latest news in the corridors of Nigeria's rich and mighty is the the report that Alex Iziyon, a reknowed lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has taken delivery of a state of the art private jet.

He even shared the testimony in Church and was said to have told his grass to grace story to inspire others to be diligent and optimistic in life no matter the situation. The top rate lawyer who is known to have handled several high profile business and political cases, could not hide his excitement as he also celebrated his achievement with some close friends and family members.

Gistmaster.com however gathered that the private jet is not just an object of desire, the billionaire lawyer is also using it to rake in good fortune from multinational companies and individuals who want to make use of it. They lease and pay him good money in return.

Talk of a lawyer with good sense of business.

By this acquisition, Iziyon has joined the league of top Nigerian billionaires with private jets such as The chairman of Dangote Group,Alhaji Aliko Dangote (who is said to have at least three under his control), The Chairman of Glo Mobile Telecom Company,Otunba Mike Adeniyi Adenuga (The man popularly known as 'Gold Digger'), The Chaogury brothers, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim and several others,most of whom their names have never been heard by people in public

It is on record that in a year that owners of private jets in Nigeria spend immense fortune to maintain their jets.Aside the exhorbitant parking cost,they also pay pilots and the cabin crew etc- Trust, it doesnt come cheap.

Alex Izinyon, a doctorate degree holder in Law from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State defended former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar durning his many constitutional cases. He also defended former late President Umaru Yar'Dua. He has a vast client base of politicians, high profile businessmen and blue ship companies.

FOUR NIGERIAN BANKS TO SIGN MOU WITH NEW INVESTORS THIS MONTH

By Niyi Tabiti

The Governor of Nigeria's apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, disclosed that four of Nigerian rescued banks are expected to sign a momoradum of Understanding (MOU) with their new investors later this month (February 2011).

gistmaster.com gathered that the banks are Intercontinental Bank,Oceanic Bank,Bank PHB and Finbank Plc. The banks had earlier being bailed out in a $4 Billion (USD) deal.Shortly after Sanusi was made the governor of CBN, CBN detected that some banks are weakly capitalised due large toxic loans, mismanagement of funds and breach of trust by Chief Executives of the banks and their close associates.In all,there was shake up in the banking sector. CEOs of the affected banks such as Cecilia Ibru, Charles Atuche,Erastus Akingbola and others were removed.They are already being prosecuted in a court of law by Nigeria's anti-graft agency, EFCC.

Other rescued banks are at the final stage of concluding deals with investors. Some banks who can't maintain national spread and resources would become regional banks.

LIFE AND TIMES OF RAPPER,DAGRIN:AUDITIONING BEGINS FOR CAST,NEW DIRECTOR EMERGES

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As a way of ensuring that the life, works and ideals of the late award-winning popular rapper, Dagrin, is sustained for future generations to learn from, Stingomania Records is finalizing plans to go on location to begin filiming of the GHETTO DREAMZ, a biopic based on the true life story of the late Dagrin.



The biopic which will chronicle the life and times of the rapper will feature the early life of the rapper, his rise to fame and circumstances that surrounded his death. It is expected that the movie will hit the Cinemas in late April as part of the 1st anniversary memorial project in honor of the late rapper

Following scheduling conflicts with Lancelot Imasuen, the director early penciled down by Stingomania Entertainment to produce the biopic, Barrister Ope Banwo, the producer of the movie has revealed that the movie will be now directed by one of the hot new generation Nollywood directors, Mr Daniel Ademinokan. Daniel Ademinokan is the director of recent blockbusters such as Guilty Pleasures, Bursting Out, Black Friday etc, he is one of the fastest rising Movie Directors in Nollywood and is widely seen as the shining star of the new direction of movie making in the industry. Daniel first made history as the Director of the first 2-Cast movie in Nigeria, MODUPE TEMI, featuring Saidi Balogun and Doris Simeon, and more recently made further history as Director of ETI KETA (the first all- native-ankara costume movie in nollywood)

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Meanwhile, Auditions for all roles in the biopic have been scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 5, and shooting billed to commence on Wednesday, Febraury 9 at the former KINGSIZE restaurant near Adebola house in Opebi. Daniel Ademinokan revealed that the reason for the audition is to choose the best actors and actresses for the movie particularly the best person that can play Dagrin; The person to play Dagrin the person must have a resemblance with him in mannerism, looks and other traits as getting an actor that doesn’t meet up with that standard may forfeit the reason for the immortalization of the award-winning rapper

Revealing the reason for their taking up interest in the late rapper,

Barrister Ope Banwo, the Producer of the movie and the CEO of Stingomania records, said, “Dagrin was an emerging star in the Nigerian music scene, it is only imperative for stakeholders in the industry to do something about memorializing his name in a constructive and enduring manner, there is need for something to be done to keep his hopes and dreams alive for the next generation of struggling and upcoming artistes”

FILM: "THE PERFECT CHURCH" COMES TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU

Gistmaster is proud to be associated with the perfect Church a new film by Wale Adenuga. Top Nollywood actors  such as Ramsey Nouah, Funke Akindele, Olu Jacobs, Jibola Daboh, Ngozi Ezeonu and Hakeem Rahman took part in film. According to what we gathered, it will soon start showing in cinema nationwide.

So keep a date!