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By Niyi Tabiti chief Reporter Mercy Johnson surely knows how to show off those well endowned curves and she did just that last night at this year’s edition of the annual City People Awards. She was the cynosure of all eyes.Mercy rocks!!! Don't let me forget to tell you that Funke Akindele was there too and she won the actress of the year.

As part of our expansion process and a need to compensate our numerous readers and advertisers all over the world, gistmaster.com is working round the clock on what we call a click and read edition. It would be a full magazine package with several features. We also bring you a directory of Nigeria fashion outlets and if you are planning any event in Nigeria, you need not to worry as you can easily get names and addresses of the right people in the business(This would be a good opportunity to advertise.lol) As usual, we will give you up to date events, high society gist and fashion, tourism, latest celebrity news, vents, business news, corporate events, personality profile. Motherhood, relationship, sex and all other issues would also be treated. Whao! We are also introducing a column-its a masterpiece by a daughter of one Nigeria’s most flamboyant millionaires. We are still debating on whether or not she should use her real name. She speaks her mind and I can't wait to start postin...

Different stroke for different folks. While many Nigerians are planning to relocate abroad, foreigners are also planning to relocate here! I recently had the opportunity to contact Dr.Tonya Merritt in her US residence. To confirm the rumor that she is OFFICIALLY moving to Nigeria in September. I have heard talk of her plans and I had the opportunity to confirm the info with her directly.The stunningly fashionable American woman is well known and respected by her peers. She has been traveling to and from Nigeria for the past 4 years, (spending 80% of her time in Lagos in 2008 ) has finally decided to make the move. Because of her long stay of 1-2 months plus each time she arrives Dr. Merritt was only able to spend very little time in her London, Hampstead Flat last year. gistmaster.com is aware of several top Nigerian corporations that have approached her in the past, although she would not tell us WHY she finally decided to relocate. She simply stated that " Niyi, you know I love ...

Tara Fela-Durotoye, a top beauty consultant and ceo of HOUSE OF TARA, opened a new office in Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday 21 March 2008. The new office, according to what she told www.niyitabiti.com , is to bring her goods and services closer to people on the mainland. The new office is at 22A Omotayo Ojo Street, Ikeja,Lagos. keep a date as we serve you a full interview later in the week. You can find more photos of the event by clicking on www.niyitabiti.com

By Niyi Tabiti The Court of appeal today in Nigeria upholds the election of Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala as the governor of Oyo State. The governorship candidate of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Senator Abiola Ajimobi, had dragged Alao-Akala to court over what he described as irregularities orchestrated by Alao Akala in connection with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Ajumobi had earlier lost at the lower court but appealed against it. http://www.gistmaster.com/ gathered that mix reactions continue to trail the judgment. There are many people who wished that the governor would have been sacked just like it happened to Osunbor and Agagu in Edo and Ondo state respectively. A source in the state house who spoke to us on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that a lot of people are happy because Alao-Akala was not sacked by the court because he is not stingy like some political office holders who oly spend for their family members alone. He spends for everybody so they li...

Zena, a staff of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and daughter of former Governor of Edo State,Chief Lucky Igbinedion and his wife Eki, got married to Ebeagbo Enaholo on Saturday 14 March 2009 in Benin City,Edo State. We promise to serve you more intereting photos and gist from the event on http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ and www.gistmaster.com very soon. Meanwhile here is the photo of the couple.Photo 2 shows Ara, the African culture ambassador durning her performance at the event. Watch out for the photos!

By Niyi Tabiti Last weekend,Akin Adeoya,the hardworking Managing Director of Marketing Mix got married to Florence the young lady he considered as the flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone. The went to Ikeja Registry and reception was at Balmoral Hall,Oregun,Lagos. Adeoya and Florence met in the cause of work. According to their love story, Florence came to Marketing Mix as a youth corp (NYSC) member. Adeoya saw the qualities of a 'married-able' woman he would like to keep forever and before everyone knew what was happening he proposed. It is the story of a man shooting the cupid arrow and meeting his target! Adeoya runs Marketing Mix, a PR outfit which manages lucrative accounts such MTN, a leading telecom company in Nigeria.He is also the publisher of M2, a marketingand brand communication margazine. Here is congratulating one of my' ogas'- Congratulations!!! From GISTMASTER and friends. I know for sure that for Florence to have won the heart of Ade...

By Niyi Tabiti Newly appointed Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Virgin Nigeria Airline, Captain Dapo Olumide, this morning commenced a tour of media houses across the country. Accompanied by Mrs. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, the Head Corporate Communications and Sam, the media Relation manager, the team visited Newswatch Magazine on Billingsway, Oregun and Daily Independent Newspaper, Ikeja,Lagos,today. The DMD explained that the tour is aimed at thanking the Nigerian press for it support over the years and to re-affirm its corporate commitment to customer value. Olumide, whose experience in the aviation industry as a pilot spans over 25 years before he had a short stint in the banking sector describe as unfounded, speculations that the company is going under just because they stop long haul trip to destinations such as Dubai,London an South Africa. According to him, the new masterplan of the company is to utilize the vast potentials provided by regional routes. He also explai...

By Niyi Tabiti Talking drum prodigy and African culture ambassador, Ara, would pivot the stage in Benin , Edo State Nigeria this weekend as she performs at the wedding of Zena, daughter of former governor Lucky and Eki Igbinedion. Gistmaster gathered that Zena, the grand daughter of Esama of Benin Kingdom, High Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion would be getting married to Ebeagbo.on the Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March 2009. Zena is popular because of her lingerie shop in Victoria Island yet she works in a blueship corporate organisation. This wedding is coming shortly after a carnival like wedding ceremony, which took place in the Igbinedion household.Remember, Omosede,the last daughter of the Patriarch of the family and his wife, Lady Cherry got married to Prinze Akenzua an it was attended by the movers and shakers of the society. As expected, Zena's wedding is also expected to have all the tappings of royality and all the who is who in corporate Nigeria, poli...

By Niyi Tabiti The guy is fine, the guy is fortunate; the guy is fashion fashionable …what more? the guy is fabulous!!! These are the soothing words from most female fans who found the totally repackaged Darey, irresistible. Yesterday (10 March 2008), the scion of late music legend, Art Alade proved his pulling power as his press conference alone attracted some of the heavyweights in the Nigerian music industry. 2face Idibia, D’banj, 9ice, Banky W, Dr.Seed, Ikechukwu, MI, Paul Okoye of Psquare, H-Man and others were in attendance.A visibly elated Solomon Shonaiya, the CEO of Soul Muzik announced to the press that the much awaited second album of Darey entitled un.Darey.ted would be released into the market by 31 March 2009. According to Soul Music, ‘Not The Girl’, ‘Carry Dey Go’, ‘With This Woman’ and ‘More’ are some of the early singles from the album. All accompanied with amazing big-budget concept-driven videos, the resultant impact is testimony to the fact that true talent and h...

The organizers of annual Hip Hop World award has released the list of nominees for the 2009 edition. Enjoy HHWA1 ALBUM OF THE YEAR Best album (solo or group) in year under review that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realm: songwriting, production, rendition, promotion and acceptability (sales, popularity) ENTERTAINER Artiste - D’Banj Producer(s) - Don Jazzy Record Label - Mo Hits Records GONGO ASO Artiste - 9ice Producer - ID Cabasa, Puffy T Record Label - Alapomeji Records PARADIGM SHIFT Artiste - Mode 9 Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz Record Label - Red Eye Music TALK ABOUT IT Artiste - M I Producer(s) – Jesse Jagz, M.I, Kraftwork Record Label – Cho...

By Niyi Tabiti Widely travelled King of contemporary fuji music, King Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe celebrated his 52nd birthday anniversary last week in Lagos , Nigeria . As expected of a man of his caliber,it was a full house as all the 'arabambis' starting from Otunba Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and others stormed the wedding. Top socialites such as Sati Ramon,MC Musiliu Oluomo (Often described as the richest Area Boy in Lagos ),Bolaji Saheed popularly known as Basia,top journalist, hospitality consultant cum movie producer,Femi Davies,Lgospel artiste,Lanre Teriba aka Atorise, and many others graced the occasion. It was Naira rain non-stop!!

Hundreds of Nigerian models hoping for international career opportunities took a bold step forward yesterday as they stormed ADRAO International School, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of yesterday's screening of 'The Making of Next Nigerian Supermodel' in Lagos Nigeria. In a fashion that tends to showcase Idea Media -the organization behind the vision - living up to its reputation, they flew scouts from different parts of the world to Nigeria . The screening ends on Monday 9 March 2009. Ms. La Shawnna Stanley, an American and CEO of Ethnicity Model Management said Nigerian models are beautiful and her company is willing to assist a great deal with international exposure.” From the moment i stepped into this country, I know that we have so many beautiful ladies and the people are hospitable" she said. She disclosed that that her first time in Africa was when she visited the Gambia But she finds Nigeria more beautiful and bigger. A...

For the third year, the Miccom Golf Hotels and Resorts in Ada , Osun State , hosted The Future Awards Winners Party from the 20 th to the 22 nd of February 2009. The Winners Party is a novel idea by the exclusive sponsors, Miccom Resorts to celebrate the winners of the awards for an entire weekend – as the weekend getaway at the resort is one of the prizes that the 20 winners of the award are entitled to. However, over the years it has evolved into the authentic event after party – where winners, nominees, partners, sponsors and media let their hair down and celebrate the success of the event, and the awardees. The group left Lagos on Friday the 20 th of February – where they were immediately welcomed by the CEO of the Resort, Bukola Adubi, with an Arrival Dinner at its multipurpose hall, and a barbecue party immediately after. Straight from Aerobics classes the next day, guests were feted with breakfast at the golf course, and a trip to some of the tourist ...

This year's good friend would be good for many fans of top fuji musician,Pasuma, Popular event center Planet One in conjunction with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and AO21 media will be having an Easter concert which is expected to be the biggest concert during this Easter period. Tagged an exclusive Easter concert with Pasuma Wonder for the big boys boys and girls, the marketing manager of planet one Miss Anu Adewale told music gist that “we are very pleased to work with Pasuma to bring some kind of life to planet one. Why we are really interested in going into conjunction with Pasuma is because there is no promoter involved and him knowing what he wants, it is a show exclusively for certain set of people such that we are not expecting more than 200 crowd. He is a very popular and talented artiste but the fact remains that he is loved many people and we look forward to doing more things with him.” Pasuma on the other disclosed that he is more than happy to have been able to seal a deal wit...

By Niyi Tabiti Last Year, www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com covered the first edition of Malta Guinness Street Dance in different states in Nigeria.It was great fun seeing young Nigerians with great potentials coming out to realise their dreams. The second edition is almost here and Malta Guinness brand has already announced they plan to take the contest to great heights this year. According to Guinness "The excitement and ‘Top of the World’ feelings which characterized the debut of the Malta Guinness ‘Street Dance’ competition, last year, will again be pervading the whole country, this year, as the multi award winning non alcoholic brand, Malta Guinness, from the stable of Nigeria’s foremost beverage company, Guinness Nigeria Plc. Malta Guinness announces the launch of the second edition of the highly successful celebration of Nigerian dance talents. Malta Guinness street dance is a concept which the brand organized to find the best dancers in Nigeria and giv...