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Ola Balogun replies Dele Momodu over Sophia,Davido issue

Davido and sophia issue is now assuming another dimension following a short response Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu gave to film maker,Ola Balogun.The statement was laced with sarcasm. Balogun has returned with another letter directed at Mr Momodu. See the full content according to The Nation newspaper below As the dust raised by the child ‘abduction’ saga involving hip- hop star,  David Adeleke, 

Nigerian women rock Tulle Lace this festive season

Tulle Lace has become one of the top fashion priorities among Nigerian women for sometime now. Everywhere you go, you see Nigerian women adorning it in various designs at weddings, birthdays, burials and so on. Tulle as pronounced as (Tool) is a light weight, very fine netting which is often starched. It is the made of various fibres including silk, nylon and rayon. Before now, Tulle was mostly used as veils, gowns, especially for weddings materials. Trust Nigerians women with their creativity, in no time, Tulle soon joined the list of our favourite aso-ebi materials. We make it into iro and buba, skirts, then match it with different colours of gele and jwelleries. That is not to say  Nigerian women in latest ankara designs   are not looking superb. The name Tulle originated from a city in the southern region of France. Tulle City is well known as a centre of Lace and silk in the 18 th  Century. Ladies, mummies, grandma let me see you rock it.

Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe Set for Annual ‘Our Daily Manna’ World Anointing Service

Preparations are already in top gear ahead of this year’s annual World Anointing Night service organized by the wave-making and lives-changing daily devotional, “Our Daily Manna” in conjunction with  The Manna Prayer Mountain, an inter-denominational Ministry located at Orioke-Ogudu, Ojota in Lagos. The programme seen by millions as AN ANNUAL YEAR STARTER will hold on Friday 29 th , January 2015 at the expansive Tafawa Balewa Square,

TONY ELUMELU ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME PORTAL OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS

   LAGOS, NIGERIA -   January 1, 2016   - Budding entrepreneurs across Africa can now apply to join the second annual Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) for start-up businesses based in Africa. The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme application portal opens for entries today,  January 1, 2016  and will accept applications until  Midnight  WAT on  March 1, 2016 .  To apply, entrepreneurs must complete the online application form on the web portal  here Successful applicants who complete the programme will receive

AliBaba's Jack Ma buys South China Newspaper

 By Gistmaster, E-commerce Billionaire,Jack  Ma is buying the South China Newspaper.It would be recalled that fellow ecommerce billionaire,Jeff Bezos of Amazon also bought Washington Post in 2013 for $250 Million. Techcrunch wrote that Alibaba has jumped into the news business after the Chinese company confirmed on Friday that it has agreed to acquire the South China Morning Post (SCMP) following weeks of rumors. The Hong Kong-based newspaper and SCMP Group’s other assets, which includes local editions of Esquire and Elle, will cost Alibaba a little over HK$2 billion — around US$262 million — according to a regulatory filing. Alibaba didn’t disclose the cost of the deal when

BUA is Killing Nigerian Economy-NSDC

The federal government has raised the alarm over continuous sabotage of its economic policies by local business conglomerate, BUA group.   The regulatory body charged by the federal government to see to the transformation of the sugar industry in the country from one dependent on massive importation to an integrated producer of the essential commodity, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), which made the claim, said some companies especially BUA had flouted the terms and conditions for obtaining a three-year low tariffs for sugar importation into the country.  The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr. Abdullatif Demola Busari, said in January 2013, that the federal government approved concessionary low tariffs of 5 per cent duty and 5 per cent levy for raw sugar imports for three companies including the BUA Group as against the 5 per cent duty and 70 per cent levy contained in the National Sugar Policy.  The Executive Secretary said though the high tariffs for refined su

Anderson & Lovette Otegbola To Perform At Gala Dinner Hosted By The Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

MTN Project Fame Season 8 runner-up, Anderson, has been tagged as the headlining artist performing at a Gala Dinner organized by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, as part of its 2015 French Week. Also performing, will be MTN Project Fame Season 8 dance coach, Lovette Otegbola, who will be performing with her dancing group, Lovette's BITS Dance Company.

Parents donate Items to King’s College Lagos

In recognition of their primary role to ensure good and comfortable condition of learning for their wards, a group of parents under the name, ‘concerned parents’ of King College , Lagos recently donated some items to alleviate the challenges the students are facing in the school. The items donated include, a generator set, Fridge, steriliser for the school clinic among others.     L-R : Ralph Omeili, Adeyemi Aseperi, Chidi Okereke,  Otunba Dele Olapeju (Principal, Kings College, Lagos), Obisike Nwosu, Mrs. Funmi Oluyobi, (PTA Vice Chairperson , Kings College Lagos) and Tony Okenwa, all members of PTA, Kings College, Lagos at presentation of materials to the College by the group of ‘Concerned Parents’ recently :Photo Concerned Parents of KC At the presentation which was made on behalf of the parents by Ralph Omeili, Adeyemi Aseperi, Chidi Okereke,  Obisike Nwosu  and Tony Okenwa to the school principal, Otunba Dele Olapeju and the PTA  Vice Chairperson,

Lagos Fashion and Design Week Founder Covers Mania Magazine Latest Issue

This edition celebrates the cover girl, Omoyemi Akerele as the Lagos Fashion and Design Week platform clocks five. In this spirit of this celebration, we also celebrate the creatives in the fashion industry who have work relentlessly, passionately and consistently. We've also gone ahead to demystify the fashion industry for the non-fashion crowd. This edition reads like a beginner's manual for all interested and curious about the possibilities of this trillion-dollar industry. Cover Photographer:  Kelechi Amadi-Obi Fashion Editor: Godson Ukaegbu Makeup: Bimpe Onakoya Hair: Mannix Idam Dress: Nuraniya. Beauty Photographer:  Kelechi Amadi-Obi Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu Makeup: Bimpe Onakoya Just Yesterday Photographer:  Chukwudi Ademu Fashion Editor: Godson Ukaegbu Makeup: Bayo Haastrup Hair: Mannix Idam Models: Tomisin Ariyo, Doyin Haastrup, Warebi Martha, Lola Buttons, Oby Ezenduka, Fome Edumudo Find X Photographer: TY Bello. Fashi

Nollywood couple, Olu and Joke Jacobs celebrates 30 years wedding anniversary

Olu Jacobs and his beautiful actress wife, Joke Jacobs celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary recently with their sons. Here is what the message Joke wrote beneath the picture she posted on her instagram page. And it has loaded..30 years ago on 16th November 1985 we said "I Do". It is a day of thanks To our Heavenly Father for all those who made those 30 years doable..my late mum and dad. Chief Afolabi Silva and Dr (Mrs) Abimbola Silva. They both tried to be fair...

GISTMASTER:GISTING WITH NAETO C

By Niyi Tabiti Naeto C is unarguably one of the best rappers Nigeria ever produced. Despite his privileged background, Naeto said it has not affected the way he sees life. "I am focused on doing my own thing,creating legacy for myself in the entertainment industry"    Naeto’s mum was a federal minister of Transport. She was later appointed minister of Aviation durning President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure. She was also Nigeria Ambassador to Ireland before coming back home to serve as National Woman leader of the People Democratic Party (PDP).    Just last week we set up a meeting on his forthcoming album.As usual,Naeto was punctual to the meeting point at Rhapsody, Ikeja City Mall .Time was 5 pm. He was wearing this well tailored native attire.No piercing,no tattoo and no sagging.He knew what i meant when i said he is 'normal' unlike most hip hop artists who have pierced their ears,customised

Bishop (Dr.) Chris Kwakpovwe Celebrates Birthday with visitation to motherless babies home,provision of free medical services

The popular publisher of daily devotional booklet, Our Daily Manna, and general overseer of Manna Prayer Mountain, Bishop (Dr.) Chris Kwakpovwe is a year older on Sunday 15th November. To celebrate and honour the Ughelli, Delta State born preacher, different activities like visitation to Motherless Babies homes, free medical services to the aged have been lined-up ahead of the ceremony billed to hold on Saturday November 21st at Our Daily Manna headquarters in Lagos.

Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo) a movie starring Odunlade Adekola, Nigeria funniest actor comes to Cinema

The premiere of the much talked about movie, Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo) held over the weekend at FilmHouse Cinema Apapa. The movie which stars Femi Jacobs, Saka, Odunlade Adekola, Ijeoma Grace Agu and others has been generating a lot of excitement because it’s the first time the three will be acting together in a movie in a predominantly English language movie. 

Nollywood Star Monalisa Chinda to grace Obi Ikenchukwu Foundation Launch

Monalisa Chinda will be a star attraction at the 2015 Obi Ikenchukwu foundation launch in Lagos.A statement made available to Gistmaster by her media manager indicates full commitment of the actress against domestic violence. One of the finest Nigerian screen gems, Monalisa Chinda will on Friday, November 20, 2015 grace the Debut Seminar of the Obi Ikenchukwu Foundation (OIF) at the  upscale Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 10am.

Seyi Shay signs Pepsi Endorsement deal

Seyi Shay the new Pepsi Ambassador is here! Last night global beverage brand Pepsi announced on their instagram page that Seyi Shay will be joining their star studded line up of brand ambassadors in Nigeria, this makes her the face of one of the biggest beverage brands in the world.