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    By  Niyi Tabiti Co-Founder of Chocolate City entertainment company,Mr Audu Maikori has been arrested again.  Linda Ikeji blog disclosed that he was rearrested 22 days after first arrest.  Audu was put in detention following his activities on social media considered mischievous and malicious by Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Kaduna state.He was

By Niyi Tabiti  Lagos international Polo tournaments is about to kick off.All is now set for the game many refer to as the sport of the rich and famous.According to information available to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com    the games will start on Wednesday February 10 at the Polo ground,Ikoyi,Lagos.     I took my time to visit the polo ground in preparation of the 2016 Polo Tournaments on Monday February 9,2016 and I was very

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 Chai...

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...

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

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.

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. 

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 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.

    Seyi Tinubu, a lawyer and socialite son of former Lagos state governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu just 'dazed' many Lagos girls who have been looking forward to his marriage proposal.  In his younger days,he was known to be a big spender in most high profile clubs. He was capable of shutting down any bar

See what beautiful Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic wore to Africa  Film Festival taking lace in Lagos.Braids by Oluchi Onuigbo. Below is Rita with Married but Living single actress,Kiki Omeili. When it comes to paying attention to fashion and beauty detail,Rita is always up and doing.  

Virgin Atlantic is not leaving Nigeria contrary to public insinuations,following the retrenchment of it Nigerian crew. According to Kudirat Scott-Igbene, Marketing and Communications Manager of Virgin Atlantic, the changes made were

The Silverbird Galeria is presently filled with top shots in the marketing, media and entertainment industries for the exclusive premiere of Heineken James Bond's latest release, "Spectre".  With senior executives from Nigerian Breweries, Marketing Director, Franco Maria Maggi, Corporate Affairs Adviser, NB, Kufre's Ekanem to top celebrities including Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mo Abudu, Joseph Benjamin, Mai Atafo, Zainab Balogun, Lamide Akintobi,

During the ceremony of unveiling the activities of the 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA ceremony in Lagos, the International Committee of AFRIMA has announced a 5000 (five thousand) units of discount vouchers worth N3,000 (Three thousand naira only) to be distributed to all guests/participants by Supermart.ng, an online supermarket at this year's All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA on November 15  at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Unveiling the partnership deal, Director of Communication and Sponsorship, AFRIMA, Matlou Tsotsetsi said " There is a global call to action today for collaboration. Businesses, great and small are called upon to examine economic challenges and share ideas on how it can be eliminated in Africa. This is a good opportunity for us to air our views about the approaches being used to shop

At the reception, the delectable receptionist welcomes you with a charming smile, she ask few questions, gives you the key to your and ushers you off to your room with that brief courtesy. For the moment, her job is done and the sole responsibility on how

Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to be specially honoured with the prestigious award as "Pillar of Art and Culture in Africa" by the African Union Commission (AUC) at the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA 2015, scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.  The International Committee of AFRIMA made this known in

Photos of the newly appointed and anointed Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi making his entry in his posh black Bentley car. Read more about the flamboyant businessman and custodian of Yoruba tradition here

Following their big win at the second edition of Fayrouz L’Original 2 competition, Team Meddlelane will join top designers in the Nigerian Fashion industry to showcase their designs at the Lagos Design Fashion Week which holds from Wednesday, October 28 to Friday, October 31st, 2015. The team who wowed guests and judges at the star-studded July 25th l’Original finale and went home with 4 million Naira alongside numerous fashion opportunities

By Niyi Tabiti When I received a phone call in August this year that the new Ooni of Ife would be Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, I had little doubt. I have worked closely with the caller for some years. He later sent a profile of the Ogunwusi. He was very sure of his sources. Yeah, he was right. The Osun state government just announced the confirmation of the new Ooni of Ife. He will go through several rites and would be the custodian behind 201 deities of Yorubaland. Click here to read the about the new flamboyant title holder of Ooni of Ife.

  Desperate Housewives' Dolapo Ooni has revealed the motivation behind her marriage to Prince Gbite, the second son of the late of Ooni of Ife. Dolapo said the first time they met in 2011 in Abuja, she was not responsive the first time.  But she got attracted and fell in love with him the second day at a pool party. She