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AT THE SPECIAL RETIREMENT PARTY FOR AUSTIN 'JAY JAY' OKOCHA IN LAGOS, NIGERIA ON TUESDAY

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Former Hull City FC midfielder,Austin Jay Jay Okocha was honoured by Boldfaces International owned by actress cum TV presenter,Tracia Eseigbe on Tuesday 24 June 2008 in Lagos, Nigeria. Okocha was full of thanks for the company, friends and associates who came from far and near to be part of the event in Lagos.Okocha arrived in company of his beautiful wife,Nkechi in a state of the art cars provided by Today's Cars.There children were absent but that same day happens to be their daughter's 10th year birthday. Like most events put together in Nigeria, the event started late and alot of guests who arrived much earlier let in annoyance.Tracia herself confessed that the governors Rotimi Amaechi and Babatunde Raji Fashola,of Rivers and Lagos state respectively, came early and left in annoyance because of the delay.She, therefore, appealed to anyone that can reach the two governors to plead on behalf of the organisers. Okocha and his

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OKOCHA's NUMBER 10 HANGOUT?

[caption id="attachment_1980" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Austin Jay Jay Okocha and wife, Nkechi in this file photo taken by Niyi Tabiti in 2008"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Almost everyone would agree with us that Austin Jay Jay Okocha is one of the best soccer stars ever produced in Africa. The handsome and skillful football player thrilled us anytime he plays for Nigeria and his club side too. Yes, he told us in 2008 that he was retiring and gistmaster.com was part of those who witnessed the flamboyant party thrown by Tracia Eseigbe of Bold Faces TV show to celebrate Okocha's exit from the national team. Now, he is  big time into business, making money from his wise investments and endorsements from multinational companies in Nigeria. However, some people think  that Okocha's hangout, known as Number 10 on Saka Tinubu street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was not a wise investment. At a time, the club was enjoying patronage becaus

REPORTER'S DIARY:SUPER EAGLES FRIENDLY MATCH WITH ARGENTINA COURTESY GUINNESS

 By Niyi Tabiti Finding my way to Eko Hotel yesterday morning was not difficult at all. The usual traffic bottlenecks was missing and I was just happy. I didn’t look up for more than once or twice as I was deeply engrossed in the newspaper that I was reading. It was fun going through a lot of empty promises made by some politicians.   As I walked into the reception I noticed a sport utility vehicle belonging to ex- Nigeria international soccer star, Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Okocha has always been a stylish man of note so his choice of automobile didn’t come as a surprise to me. The vehicle has a special plate number 10 (His favorite number as a player). Okocha’s beard is getting fuller and he seems to love it, at least if that would add to his style language and Nkechi is wife loves it, why not? Lol  Throughout his stay, he was accorded so much honour by the Guinness team and his former coach at Bolton Wanderers, Sam Allardyce. This is Sam’s first time visit to Nigeria and he confes

MORE PHOTOS FROM AUSTIN 'JAY JAY' OKOCHA'S RECEPTION ON TUESDAY

Photos by Niyi Tabiti Nigerian celebrities came to register their presence at the Grand reception for Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha on Tuesday 2 4 June 2008 in Lagos,Nigeria. Here are some of the photos in addition to the ones earlier been posted. Photo 1-Austin 'Jay Jay' and Nkechi Okocha. Photo 2- Nollwood actress, Jennifer Eliogu Photo 3- Ace presenter,Michelle Dede and another person. Photo 4-Nollywood actress,Ebube Nwangbo Photo 5- Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde (Omo sexy) and friend Photo 6-Monalisa Chinda and husband,Dejo Richard (They shamed critics who said they are no longer married) Photo 7-Ever 'bubbling' Cossy Orjiakor at the event.

MORE PICTURES FROM THISDAY AWARD ON SUNDAY

Nkechi 'jay jay' Okocha's lovely dress is complete with a dashing smile.Her husband,Austin Jay Jay Okocha is great footballer whose dribbling skills has earned him great fame and fortune.In the case of Nkechi, she is a trendsetter on the fashion scene.Lets clap for her. pix 2-Enchanting and 'graceful' Grace Egbagbe (right) and a friend at the award on Sunday 17 February 2008.What do you think about Nigerian style icons? As earlier indicated,www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com is the first to give you pictures from the colourful event

THE INSPIRING STORY OF REMI FAGBOHUN THE VERSATILE SHOPPER

Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Remi Fagbohun is aimed for the tops and she would not let anything come in between her and success. Remi dashed into country few weeks back to do this and that.Indeed she achieved much of what she came to do until she left for her base on Wednesday night.A friend based in Canada had informed me that Remi Fagbohun, the lady behind Verstaile Shopper was in Nigeria.She asked if I would love to interview her and my answer was "Yes" Shortly after the lecture I was covering in Lagos on wednesday, I got a call that I should come over to her place in Ikoyi. On getting there, I met Bolu Sokunbi and she welcomed me with the kind of smile that would have made an Adolf Hitler changed his mind from commiting atrocities."Niyi, I am very sorry for the change in appointment.Yesterday was a very tight day for us but today is cool.She would be leaving for the US this night" Bolu said. "Apology accepted" Bolu ushered m

CLUB PAPAS SET LAGOS ABLAZE AS UCHE JOMBO MARKS BIRTHDAY TODAY

Reported by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Scores of Nollywood celebrities gathered for a talk of the town birthday shindig, which held last night (Friday 2 January 2008) hosted in honour of Nigerian star actress, Uche Jombo at the popular hangout, Club Papas in Victoria Island, Lagos . The party lasted till the early hours of today (Saturday 3 January 2008). Ramsey Noah , Sandra Achums , Susan Peters , Mercy Johnson , Kunle Afolayan and several others made it to the party, hosted by Frank Okamigbo, fondly regarded as the fastest rising hangout operator in Nigeria at the moment. Sandra, who is already pregnant with her third baby was accompanied by a friend and Christy Andrew (Younger sister of Lagos socialite, Princess Cynthia Felicia Adeyemi now Ms. Cynthia Andrew) Uche Jombo was all smiles as she and guests were given a first class treatment at the hangout.She later told gistmaster.com shortly before the event that she got a wondrous gift from a female friend that real