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 Former Nigeria's President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted reports claiming he abused his former Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, contrary to a report presently circulating on numerous online platforms. Obasanjo, while reacting to the said report which went viral on social media today, said the statement credited to him, was figment of someone's imagination who might be bitter about Fani-Kayode's recent assignment.   The Ota, Ogun State-based former number one citizen, under whom Chief Fani-Kayode served as Minister of Culture and Tourism, and later Minister of Aviation, denied the reports, affirming that despite their different political affiliations in the run-up to the February 2015 general elections, he shares special relationship with the Chief Fani-Kayode, who has been appointed as Director, Media and Publicity of Goodluck Jonathan Re-election Campaign Committee.   Chief Obasanjo reiterated the father-son relationship between him and Fa

Jim is now seeing fellow Gallywood actress, Nadia Buari. I asked Yvonne if she was not treading on dangerous path if indeed she had ever dated Jim Iyke. Smiling, Yvonne told me "I am not dating Jim Iyke – and that's the truth, but I want to confess that we have very close relationship. We have great chemistry together – call it some form of magic between us, especially when we act together. He is a hot guy and I like him a lot. We are always together when he comes to Ghana to act in movies, I drive him around. When I am in Nigeria, he does the same for me. But does that mean that we are dating? The answer is no. We are great friends – the manner I am with Majid Michel, John Dumelo – these are great and hot friends of mine as well. Does it mean that I must date ever person that I have an on-screen chemistry with? People should learn to be less judgmental. There is nothing wrong about having a friendship with a co-star and not talking it to the physical level.&quo

In her life time, Adunni Bankole was a great friend to many society reporters.Just like everyone on earth, some had reasons to complained about her but she made her impact felt.She knew almost everyone with their names and could place a face to it. When her step-son, Dimeji Bankole was vying for elective post in Nigeria was the first time in his life,Iyalode used her media influence to get people to interview him and hear his plans for his people.Iyalode introduced him to us at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja shortly afer a political awards organized by Malik Ibitoye,formerly of Encomium magazine. Adunni Bankole died today 3 January 2014,the wedding day of her second daughter,Mopelola in Lagos..

Lagos socialite,Iyalode Adunni Bankole is dead. The bubbling Iyalode was married to Chief Alani Bankole,father of former house of reps speaker,Dimeji Bankole. Adunni died today,which happens to be the wedding day of her second daughter,Mopelola a staff of Skye Bankole. The deceased was the Iyalode of Gbagura. She sold baby products in Opebi area of Lagos.

It was obvious from the manner Mr. Ekeinde, pilot, sounded, that he was pained and frustrated by all the unfounded rumours about his wife’s glorious outing at the Grammys “My brother, I am very proud of my wife’s accomplishments and I join other well wishers and millions of her fans to toast her success. I’m a little surprised that instead of Nigerians celebrating her appearance at the Grammys and her being the first Nollywood star to walk the red carpet, they are busy spreading tales and rumours that do not exist”’, he said. “Truth be told, I was not angry with my wife when I saw the picture. Why should I be? I know who I married, how self-respecting she is and also the nature of her industry. She is an actress for God’s sake, and it is not out of place for actresses to appear in scenes that may look a little out of place for a married person. ‘’The key thing is that my wife respects her marital status, and in our 15-year-marriage, she has been the best woman any man could aspire

 LAGOS — The Police in Lagos have arrested a member of New Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ajah area of the state over the alleged death of two men during a spiritual bath, weekend.   The deceased identified as Abiodun and Ayinde Oniru, of same parents and one of their step-brothers were alleged to have been taken to the church by their father and step-mother last Thursday for spiritual cleansing. However, after three days, it was reportedly suggested that they should complete the cleansing with a spiritual bath. But their step-brother reportedly refused and left the stream located in Ogombo area of Ajah, leaving Abiodun and Ayinde of ages 23 and 20 respectively behind with their step-mother and Pastor of the church identified as Pastor Samuel Olusoji. Things reportedly took a tragic dimension, following report that Abiodun and Ayinde drowned during the spiritual bath. The case was said to have bee n reported at Ogombo police division, consequent upon which a team of policemen sto

By Niyi Tabiti Award winning star afro- hip hop artiste, Oritshefemi was very happy going home with award at the  2014 Headies award. He won the Best Street Hop Award. The event took place at the convention centre of Eko Hotel and Suites,Victoria Island,Lagos. Oritsefemi gave the Headies Awards 2014 audiance a laudable performance.While thanking his fans shortly after receiving his award, He said " I use to be a street boy but now God don elevate me". lol..So for your notice, Mr. Oritsefemi is a former street boy, he is now a big boy.All former former document remain valid.Joor ooo! He aslo thanked the owner of Avatar his label and management group for the support. Oritshefemi hinted all that he will soon be going to South Africa to treat himself after he narrowly survived a tragic auto accident that saw new Range Rover envoque 2014 damaged beyond repair. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that Oritshefemi was being pursued by armed robbers when he had the acci

Bovi Ugboma the popular comedian  was the man widely publicized to host the 2014 Headies awards with Toke Makinwa. No hint about the whereabouts of Bovi was given by the organizers but Basket Mouth did a wonderful job. Was Bovi dropped? who has the answer?  Basket Mouth earlier hosted the Headies in 2008, alongside nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson.  Read about what Bovi's father said about Nigerian actresses here See Annie Macaulay Idibia on the 2008 hip hop world awards Yéllo carpet

Some years ago,I was at the launch of Freedom Jail,a book written by Ayo Opadokun, a former NADECO chieftain. One of the special guests was the late Pa Abraham Adesanya (1922-2008), a lawyer,politician and activist who contributed to the achievement of Nigeria's return to democracy. I will never forget the story Pa Adesanya told everyone at the event. He told us the story of a man who left Kano or Kaduna and was heading to Lagos. After travelling several miles, he got to Ilor in, he asked "Are we not in Lagos yet?", they told him...we will soon get there, when he got to

A local refuse collector captured from the lense of my Canon in 2014.He was very excited and proud of his work.-Photo:Niyi Tabiti A friend once told me why she like posting photos on Facebook.She said when her laptop crashed and she lost her phone, the only place she could get her old pictures was on Facebook.The samething with blogger.   I snapped this roadside vendor of TV remote control in Ikeja,Lagos.  You get to see most of your works such as articles and photos from way back because unlike your laptop, blogspot can not crash without adequate notice to users. So i am going to keep some of them here too for posterity.My canon camera is fantastic!Easy capture,good images, especially if you know how to handle the settings.  The resolution has been reduced.You can steal images but respect yourself,lol...credit!  I captured this newspaper vendor at Ogba in Lagos. Photo of the talking drummer baba onilu i captured inside Liberty Stadium,Ibadan Oyo State in 2014

Lagos state civil servants will now eat their cake and have it.Female civil servants that are pregnant are now entitled to six months maternity with their full salary.Initially,it was three months.

By Niyi Tabiti It is no secret that Nollywood actresses, Monalisa Chinda and Rita Dominic were not on talking terms for sometime.Nollywood insiders told Gistmaster that the animosity between the two stars raged for years.We heard they have since settled the misunderstand, though many still don't know the true cause of the quarrel. Its been long since we saw them as

Mercy Johnson is having her baby shower.Congratulations to one of Africa's most popular actresses.Married to Prince Odi Okojie at Christ Embassy,Ikeja, this will be the celebrity couples second baby.Baby Nollywood is on the way!

By Niyi Tabiti Senator Florence Ita Giwa's daughter,Koko wedding to Chimaobi  Obioha yesterday did not fall short of expectations.It was a glamourous evening with several members of the Nigerian billionaire class, high profile politicians and top socialites in attendance. Aliko Dangote, the man behind Dangote Group led the avalanche of businessmen that attended the function.Bola Shagaya, a billionaire and close friend of Nigeria's former lady,

Exclusive Photos! Joke Silva, Liz Benson, Tonye Cole, Kingsley Kuku, Mai Atafo, Ibinabo Fiberesima, AY, Uti Nwachukwu, others step out to celebrate Monalisa Chinda at 40 Multiple award-winning actress and Founder of the Arise Monalisa Foundation, Monalisa Chinda, marked her 40th birthday with friends and colleagues at a private birthday dinner on Saturday, 13 September 2014. The terrific evening of fine wine, jazz and unlimited joy held at the upscale Villa Medici in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria and also witnessed appointment of Monalisa Chinda as