JOHNNIE WALKER; KEEP WALKING

On the 10th of November 2011, Johnnie Walker hosted the cream of the business and entertainment community to its Annual Society Event and Whisky Mentoring Class which was hosted by its Global Brand Ambassador Tom Jones.
During the evening, Tom inspired guests with the amazing history and heritage of the Johnnie Walker® brand and shared with them his tips on how to enjoy their whisky to the full in a mentored tasting session.  He explained how each of the Johnnie Walker® blends is crafted and matured to deliver the unique taste, characteristics and flavours and how only whisky that is produced in Scotland and within the stringent quality regulations of the Scotch Whisky board, can truly be called Scotch. 
 It was an event that saw celebrities like Samson Siasia, Uche Jombo, Olisa Adibua, Oona Priddy, Ohimai Atafo and many others being treated to the very best of Johnnie Walker hospitality.
The global brand ambassador of Johnnie Walker Mr. Tom Jones, who was in Nigeria for the very first time and already loving the atmosphere and energy of Lagos, is a hugely knowledgeable and credible Scotch whisky expert who travels the world in his role as the Johnnie Walker® Global Ambassador providing intimate knowledge of Johnnie Walker® to whisky connoisseurs and helping them discover more about the magic and mystery of the world’s number one selling blended Scotch whisky brand. Tom has worked in the drinks industry for over 20 years.  His love for and fascination with the world of whisky started 12 years ago.  He has worked closely with distillers, blenders and whisky producers throughout Scotland with John Walker & Sons, Diageo and Morrison Bowmore Distillers giving him a great knowledge of the industry and strong contacts within it.  He is passionate about the rich and inspiring history of whisky and has been involved in many high profile events including the Classic Malts Cruise, The Brit Awards and the Johnnie Walker® Golf Championship at Gleneagles.
Johnnie Walker® is the world’s number one premium blended Scotch whisky and the number one choice of the world’s whisky experts.  It is sold in nearly 200 countries with five bottles of Johnnie Walker® sold every second of every day.  In Nigeria, over 1.5 million bottles of Johnnie Walker® are sold every year and sales have increased by over 100 per cent in just five years.
It is an iconic brand that embodies the ideals its lovers admire and has become synonymous with masculinity, authenticity and progress.
Johnnie Walker® is a great tasting whisky of the highest quality and offers a range of blends to suit different tastes and drinking occasions. 
Johnnie Walker® Red Label®   
First known as Extra Special Old Highland Whisky, Red Label is the only blend originally created for mixing. An adventurous combination of 30 unique single malts and grain whiskies, Red Label starts off soft and spicy but ultimately develops a smoky character with a warm finish.   

Johnnie Walker® Black Label®   
First blended in 1867, but named Black Label in 1909, this is the benchmark by which all other blended scotches are measured. Black Label is known for its mysterious depth of taste -- the blend includes as many as 40 whiskies, each aged 12 years or more. Its characteristic smokiness is balanced by hints of cedar along with chocolate and vanilla sweetness.   

Johnnie Walker® Green Label®   
Formally introduced to the Johnnie Walker portfolio in 2004, Green Label is blended entirely from malts, creating a smooth, distinctive, perfectly balanced Scotch whisky. Four signature malts provide the key taste influences giving this 15-year-old whisky its status as a malt of substance. The likes of spice, green fruit and nutmeg, are accompanied in this blend by a fruity aroma with natural notes of the forest.

Johnnie Walker® Gold Label®   
Effortlessly indulgent, Gold Label is a skilful fusion of rare aged whiskies inspired by the notes originally kept by Sir Alexander Walker, Gold Label is the ultimate whisky pleasure. First blended in 1920 to mark the 100th Anniversary of Johnnie Walker and Sons, each whisky within is matured for a minimum of 18 years. Supremely mellow, it touts a creamy, honeyed body with hints of slight caramel and vanilla.

Johnnie Walker® Blue Label®
Blended from the rarest and most expensive whiskies in the world, Blue Label is the world's ultimate Scotch whisky. Many of its whiskies come from distilleries that no longer exist, resulting in its unforgettable taste and overall intense experience. Its extraordinary portfolio of rich flavours include touches of smoke, sherry and fruitcake, along with sherry, honey and vanilla notes finished by dark chocolate overtones.
Always enjoy Johnnie Walker® responsibly – strictly 18+.  Plans ahead don’t drive after drinking.
Further information about Johnnie Walker® please visit www.johnniewalker.com and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/johnniewalkernigeria

CHELSEA CLINTON NOW TV PRESENTER

Chelsea the beautiful daughter of former president of United States of America Secretary of State, Mrs. Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton has just taken up a job as a TV  presenter. Expectedly, mixed reactions greeted her new found love for broadcast journalism.She is now on NBC. Chelsea who got married sometime ago seems to be all out to achieve her love for television nothwitstanding what the American gossip press are going to say or write about her.
You go girl!

LATEST NEWS:SHOPRITE OPENS IN ALAUSA IKEJA

Shoprite has finally opened in Alausa , Ikeja, Lagos. The opening ceremony took place today 14 December 2011.Now, we can have a Silverbird cinema in Ikeja.Yes, they are one of the new tenants inside the Shoprite in Alausa.
Other people are there too.Stanbic IBTC Bank,kenturky Fried Chicken (KFC) and others would be there too.
Tayo Amusan and his South African partners are changing the face of shopping in Nigeria.
 

LATEST NEWS:SUNDAY BADA IS DEAD

Sunday Bada the popular Nigerian sprinter is dead. According to what we gathered, the athlete slumped and died at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on Monday 12 December 2011.
 Bada was born on 22 June  1969in Kwara State Nigeria. He is a native of Lagos State.He was married with children. Before his death, he served in the Nigerian Police Force. He worked at various times at Badagry/seme border and Ajah police Station,Lagos. He won several medals and brought pride to Nigeria.
-Gistmaster

BUSINESS CONSORTIUM GRABS DEAL TO TAKE NIGERIAN DESIGNERS AND MODELS TO LONDON FASHION WEEK

Joan Okorodudu the ceo  of  Business Consortium

All hands are already on deck to unveil LONDON FASHION WEEK come February 2012 calendar, as INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSORTIUM NIGERIA LTD and SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST MANAGEMENT LLP London has signed agreement to bring Fashion Designers and Models from Nigeria to showcase in the forth-coming London Fashion Week 2012. 
 The CEO of Business Consortium, Mrs. Joan Okorodudu is very elated about the new deal.
The partnership emerged as a result of the success stories of Nigeria fashion industry. "the partnership is important especially now that we are aware Africa can offer so much across the fashion supply chain-not only within the design and manufacturing but also as a supplier of major new talent within the people itself.". These were the words of Errol Hendrickse, the Operation Director of South African Artist Management LLP.
The South African Artist Management LLP primary objective is to see the success of its project that will incorporate PR, exhibition and fashion showcase, seminars, forecast, creation of new design led aesthetic from the concept development to launch. The first quater of the project is to develop and crate an international South African design led aesthetic, international promotion and high visibility PR campaign.

In Nigeria alone, fifteen models will be selected to hit the runway during the London Fashion Week. five out of the fifteen are expected to be male Models while the remaining are expected to be females.The selection process will take two streams. Selection by Z-cards (in London) and physical selection in Nigeria.
Top media organizations in Nigeria will be there to cover the event.
The VAUXHALL SCOUTS London will also be on ground to capture every moments from casting to the runway. This is a big opportunity for participating Models to make their dreams come true.

Vauxhall Fashion Scout is the leading independent event at London Fashion Week, showcasing the mot innovative and exciting fashion designers to an international audience of media, buyers, celebrities and VIPs.
Labelled a "talent goldmine" by vogue.com, Vauxhall Fashion Scout is an integral part of London Fashion Week and a major media attraction. Over 10,000 guests attend the six-day event making it a major part of LFW, generating substantial press and social media coverage.
Vauxhall Fashion Scout selects the exciting designers and showcases them through catwalk shows, salon shows, presentations, fashion film and exhibition, and since its conception, and since its conception ten seasons ago, Vauxhall Fashion Scout has held over 280 shows.
The first to support bloggers and a leader in fashion presentations, Vauxhall Fashion Scout is also the only independent event to host men's catwalk shows as part of LFW.

South African Artist Management LLP who is also instrumental in bringing top south africa designers last year under the Ubuntu project is the brainchild of Theo Omambala and South African borne-designer and lifetime architect Errol Hendrickst.
The designers Stiaan, Loouw, Heni Este - Hijze and Maxhosa Knitwear and now very well known in the fashion industry in Europe and America while designer like Bunmi Koko is a regular with the Vauxhall Fashion Scout London Fashion Week. According to Errol, we are very excited about working with Nigeria and exporting the best talent that african can offer an international fashion market.

SAUDI ARABIA EXECUTES WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE CAN CURE ILLNESSES

A Saudi Arabian woman who claimed she can cure different kind of illness has been executed by the Saudi Arabia government.The woman whose name was not given as at the time of going to press was engaged sorcery and magic.She was over 60 years.
She was arrested in 2009 after the religious police led by Abdullah al-Mohen diclosed that she was collecting about $800 a session from those who visited her for healing.

HELP ME BEG GOVERNMENT

 By Niyi Tabiti
  On Oba Akran,Ikeja I almost cried when i saw the way some guys selling fan milk products were treated by men of Lagos task force.Some of them were almost crushed to death by cars as the officers pursued them, they left their things behind. 
I was moved to tears because i know that hawking inside the sun is a tedious task, running after vehicles in traffic to convince people to buy is another difficult task,the small gain from sales is not even enough for them to live the desirable life, now some people who can not provide good jobs or affordable retail store for these guys are destroying it.Now,some disgruntled elements after seizing the products will take them home. 
 What is the future for these guys who have no one to support them. Government should realise that the best weapon to fight against crime is not by importing sophisticated weapons, it starts here by making sure citizens can do something, earn a living under good condition.
 Well, it is bad as many people would agree to hawk on the street but is the government providing the right platform for these guys and women? how many people can afford to buy a shop or rent a shop that our government says they building? For now, Nigeria can not be America not even in the next ten years. We can only try our best.Some of these women or young men on the street, the total of what they are selling,i mean investment plus profit is not up to $100 dollars!
 If you ask me how to reduce crime in Nigeria, i will simply say help these young men, don't destroy them-help them in the cause of finding their daily bread, help them, not all of them have enough money to rent all these expensive shops that government is building.Help them so that crime can reduce.
Please help me beg government!