Pay back time for Oba Akiolu: Step-son is Ambode's ADC

Elections are over and it is pay back time for those who won and their die hard supporters. The step son of Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu is the new Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state. 

Gistmaster gathered the new ADC is Olumide Raheem, a deputy Superintendent of Police and first son of Olori Titi.The Olori had Olumide for her first husband who died some years ago.

Before the election, Oba of Lagos made a controversial statement based on his overwhelming support for Ambode.

Click here to read the interesting interview with Moyo Ogunlewe, son of former works minister who says his father has just one car

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ARA, HUSBAND PART WAYS

By Niyi Tabiti

Gifted taking drummer and musician, Aralola Olumuyiwa popularly known as Ara has formally announced her separation  from her husband of two years, Prince Olalekan Saliu.

Reasons for announcing their separation, Ara, disclosed was out of respect for their friends and fans. For now they remain  friends, she said, adding that they will continue to jointly support their child.

Though the couple had a child in Miami Florida in 2008, they got married at a star studded wedding ceremony inside Etal Hall, Oregun in June 2009. Guests included Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Eleko of Eko (Oba of Lagos).Days before their grand wedding, they attended were at the Oshodi/ Isolo.

 

Dapo Ojora: Polo Player,Executive Business Profile

   

Adedapo Ojora: Dapo is one of the sons of boardroom guru, The Otunba Adekunle and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora. A avid sportsman, Dapo is known as one of the famous polo players in Nigeria.

 Some years ago, he was involved a speed bike accident that almost claimed his life.

Dapo is from a royal house in Lagos. His grandfather was a

WHEN KORA ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARD MADE ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU A PATRON IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter



It was a gathering of who is who in Nigeria when organisers of Kora, all Africa music award made former governor ofekud8 Lagos State, Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a patron. The even took place on Sunday 22 June 2008 at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Kora is regarded as one of the biggest awards in the continent of Africa. Since inception ten years ago; South Africa is the only country that has hosted it. This year’s edition will, however, take place in Cross River State, Nigeria. kORA is the brain work of Ernest Adjovi,a native of Republic of Benin (one of Nigeria's neighbouring countries)
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ably supported by friends, relations and political associates at the event.Those who graced the event included billionaire businessman, Mr.Oba Otudeko,Professor Wole Soyinka,Chief Molade Okoya Thomas (Asoju Oba of Lagos),Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos,Mr.Akisola Akinfenwa, the Managing Director of Skye Bank
Former governors,Chief Bisi Akande, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Chief Olusegun Osoba.Gubernatorial Candidate of Action Congress in Ekiti at the 2007 election, Dr.Kayode Fayemi and his deputy, Mrs.Olufunmilayo Olayinka also came to the event.
Professor Wole Soyinka did not stay longf and when http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ sought to know why he was leaving the event too early, the Kongi of Africa said, 'they did not start early and I have another event to attend'
Soyinka also took sometime out to joke with a female reporter who tried so much to get him to talk.
We will definately upload more photos from the event.

Photo 1-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governor of Lagos State, Mr.Raji Batbatunde Fashola (SAN)
Photo 2- Professor Wole Soyinka taking his exit from the event
Photo 3-Mrs.Olufunmilayo Olayinka, ex-banker and politician.
Photo 4-Musician, Yinka Davies 'singing' the national anthem
photo 5-Senator Olurunnibe Mamowora exchanging pleasantries with Mr.Akinsola Akinfenwa, the Managing Director of Skye Bank.On the background is Ex-governor of Ogun State,Chief Olusegun Osoba.

Photo 6-Star comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka the first,Mr.Kayode Akinyemi the Head of Corporate Affairs divison,Skye Bank and friend.

AFRICAN TALKING DRUM QUEEN, ARALOLA WEDS PRINCE LEKAN SALIU IN LAGOS NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Prolific singer and African leading female talking drummer, Ara and her fiance of many years,Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu were married last saturday 6 June 2009 in Lagos.The event was a gathering of whomis who in the socity as top celebrities, traditional rulers and dignitaries thronged the Etal Hall, Oregun in Lagos to support to support the couple.
The Oba Bbatunde Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos led other Lagos traditional monach to support the father of the groom, Oba Bashiru Saliu, the Oloworo of Oworo. Others present are the Ojora of Lagos, Oba Abadulfatai Aromire,Chief Alex Akinyele, a former minister of information who came ith his wife. Asides friends and well wishers who came from different parts of the world, stars such as Yeni Kuti, Muma Gee, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and Kefee were also at the function.
One man many would not forget in a hurry at the ceremony was King Wasiu Ayinde with his love tracks.Even those who don't want to love again changed their mind after hearing "I can't just stop thinking about you my love..."
Earlier in the week, the couple had also formalised their relationship at the Oshodi/Isolo registry in Lagos. Unlike the wedding proper, the registry stuff only has three people present,including this reporter.
Please don't ask me about the wedding night,i didn't capture that one o....the couple already have a baby together.Meanwhile, latest information reaching http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ is that they are planning a wondrous time together as a honeymoon package. Paris is one of the destination. Congrats to Ara and her husband!
Photos come on board soon.I have some on my facebook sha!

TOP NIGERIANS GRACE DOYIN ABIOLA DAUGHTER's WEDDING TO BAMISE ABASS

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By Niyi Tabiti

Doyinsola the beautiful daughter of Dr. Doyin Abiola and late Bashorun MKO Abiola got married at a classy  traditional ceremony on Saturday 12 March 2010. She got married to Oluwabamise Abass.The groom is the son of Mrs. Idowu and Mr. Ahmed Abass. The wedding proper is expected to come up in Dubai soon.

While the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island was bubbling with the Arise Fashion Week, the who is who in Nigeria social, politics and economy class were also having the a ball at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island where Doyin was having a talk of the town wedding engagement with her man.

Gistmaster.com gathered both families did their best to make the event as colourful and memorable as possible.

Doyin, the only daughter of media icon and former managing Director of Concord Newspapers looked enchantingly gracious as heavenly beauty descended on her that day. The mom was also very excited but notwithstanding, she and every other person missed the presence of her late billionaire husband, Bashorun MKO Abiola. The head of Abiola’s family of Gbagura Abeokuta, Alhaji Mudashiru Abiola stood in for the late billionaire, politician and philanthropist.

Dr. Alex Ekwueme, second republic Vice President of Nigeria and his wife, Helen amongst other guests graced the occasion. Several veteran media practitioners in attendance. Others at the wedding include Derin Osoba and her husband, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Lanre Ogunlesi of Sophisticant Fashion, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu 1, The Olori Omoba of Ijebuland, Otunba Subomi Balogun and his wife, Olori Adetutu were also there to rejoice with the couple.

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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.