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Princess Lola Odumosu Lagos Big Boy, Bankole Ogunnowo known as “BIG BANKY” in Nigeria entertainment industry, who is also a radio & TV Presenter, well-known for organising beauty pageants across Nigeria has decided to quit bachelorhood.  Gistmaster.com gathered that Big Banky would be getting married to

Less than two weeks after super eagles star, Osaze Odemwigwe married his British girlfriend, another soccer star, Seyi Olofinjana also got married to his girlfriend. Details of Seyi Olofinjana's wedding is still sketchy but those very close to him confirmed the gist.Congrats

After the classy engagement between Ololade Cardoso and Oladipupo Alakija in Lagos, the main event will now hold in August at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.Lolade is the son of former Lagos commissioner, Yemi Cardoso and Abimbola Cardoso (Daughter of Late Chief TOS Benson).The groom's parents are Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija, owner of Rose of Sharon.Both mothers are from

 The sunny-faced multiple award winning actress, Stephanie Okereke, will be getting married to her heartthrob, PR genius, Linus Idahosa in far-away France, sharing vows in front of family, friends and colleagues. The ceremony which undoubtedly is the most anticipated wedding in the country will hold in a 17th century Parisian Castle reserved for royalties this Saturday, April 21. It is rumoured that the new couple wish for guests to receive a unique kind of ‘touch’ from the experience. The wedding will be a very private affair, celebrating the couple’s love, respect, admiration and appreciation for each other. Arik Air, the official airline for the wedding, is playing a major role. With a chartered flight for select guests from Nigeria to France, Arik has proven to be a true Nigerian brand supporting one of its bests on their special day! Air France, we also hear is throwing its weight behind the couple; providing highly discounted tickets to guests from all over the...

Nollywood star, Chinedu Ikedieze of the famous Aki and Paw Paw group had his white wedding on Friday 9 December 2011.It was indeed a grand celebration for the nollywood icon and his bride as they got spontaneous applause from people at the event for taking the bold step together. Here, the star is seen kissing his beautiful wife Nneoma.  Aki doesnt have to climb the table to kiss his wife, Nneoma will simply bend and be submissive. This was a clear demostration.

Actress Uche Jombo and her long time boyfriend,Uche Ikechukwu are putting their wedding plans on hold,insiders told Stella Dimoko,Encomium magazine international corresondent.  Ucke Ikechukwu a Nigerian born International football player and Uche Jombo a popular nollywood actress have been dating for some years now.  Recently,the news about their wedding preparations was all over town.Gist merchants said Uche Ikechukwu proposed with a diamond engagement ring that Uche Jombo was showing off at every slightest opportunity.  In the latest edition of Encomium magazine, some insiders alleged that there is nothing like that. They also said that the two are no longer dating. "check Uche finger, she no longer wears the ring" one of the sources said. Latest news also indicated that Uche Ikechukwu and his brother,Kalu Uche were seen at a club in Abuja recently and they had a nice time with ladies swarming around them.

It was really a momentous moment for friends and families of former United Nations Secretary General,Koffi Annan and Professor Oyedeji when their children Ama and Poju Adedeji got married at a talk of the town wedding in Ghana .   The traditional wedding took place at Koffi Anna's home in Osu GRA,Accra.This was followed with the church wedding on September 30 at Ridge church,Accra,Ghana.Dinner reception was at newly renovated Ambassador Marverick Hotel opposite national Theatre,Ghana.     Trust the rich and famous Nigerians not to miss out of this kind of event. Those sighted by gistmaster sighted at the event include Mike Igbinedion, Uche and Jide Balogun,the boss of FCMB Mr.Ladi Balogun and his wife Banke,Obaro Ibru was also in town for the wedding,the matron of honour was Toe Edu, Laolu Saraki's sister,while Bomi Adedeji,Poju's daughter from his first marriage was a flower girl .

Brides grandmother, Leila Fowler,groom's sister Lape Adebayo and others The families of Funke Fowler the grand daughter of leading educationist,Mrs. Leila Fowler and Abi Kuku,son of Ogbeni Oja of ijebuland,Chief Bayo Kuku, had the traditional wedding of their children today in Lagos. The ceremony took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square TBS ground. Politicians,business tycoons and top socialites were at the wedding. Former vice president of Nigeria,Dr.Alex Ekweme,Otunba Subomi Balogun and his wife, Adetutu were some of the early callers at the event.Other guests at the event includes former governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba,Senator Oluremi Tinubu,Derin Osoba,Obaro Ibru, Dejare Adegbenro and others. It was a beautiful event.It is need less to say that it attracted the architects of class in our society.Nigerian women also came in style and showcase,showing us that they know all the bit and pieces of fashion. The avalanche of s...

1) JIM IYKE/STEPH NORA OKERE:Stylish actor, Jim Iyke and Steph Nora had the best of times many years ago.They were one of the hottest 'couples' in Nollywood (Though they were not married). But the whole thing packed up based on allegations and counter allegations of infidelity.Steph also alleged that Jim was always beating her while the romance lasted. 2) Kate Henshaw/ Sammy Okposo: If there was anything like most popular couples in Nollywood in those days, Gistmaster gathered, it would have gone to the duo of actress Kate Henshaw and singer Sammy Okposo.  There was always a story about them in the soft sell media in those days. Though they denied most of the reports, Kate later opened up that she was in a bitter relationship with a brutal man. 3) Uche Iwuji/ Joseph Yobo: Oh beautiful Uche! She was one of the sexiest in Nollywood years ago. When we say beautiful, believe us she was a beauty to behold. Almost all the guys wanted to be friends with actress Uche Iwuji in tho...

Koffi Annan, a former United Nations Secretary General is planning big for the wedding of his 42 year old daughter, Ama to Adepoju Adedeji, son of erudite scholar, Professor Adebayo Adedeji. The gist is spreading like hot cake in town and those who know sweet weddings could be will gladly have been planning towards it. Gistmaster gathered that Poju had three kids from his first marriage before he found love again in Ama,sister to one of Lagos social commanders, Kojo Annan. Ama, according to details available to gistmaster is a financial analyst and a graduate of the London School of Economics and New York institute of Finance.Ama is the managing director of Mid Ocean Shipping company. Her mum, Titi Alakija, a Nigerian was married to the Ghanaian born diplomat, Koffi Annan before they went their separate ways many years ago. Details of Ama and Poju Adedeji's wedding ceremony show that  activities would start on Thursday 29 September and it would end on Saturday 1 October 2011. ...

The most talked about wedding of 2011 is finally here. Not even the weddings of some children of billionaires have the kind of media interest that the one of actress Mercy Johnson and her man, Prince Odinaose Okojie have generated.   The traditional wedding has taken place. Mercy look stunning in this picture. Mercy and her husband got married with heavy security measures put in place. "Bet you can't count the number of bouncers following them" , disclosed a source.  Since the official announcement that Mercy Johnson would be getting married, people started writing to congratulate her until news broke that the man is still married and has two kids. A lot of people, especially women advised Mercy to stop the wedding.   We look forward to getting more photos from the 'trial of love' wedding today.

Royal wedding- The city of Abeokuta in Ogun State 'wore' a colourful look recently as the family of his royal highness, Oba Adedapo Tejuosho the Osile of Egbaland gave out their daughter Abisola to handsome Olalekan Akanbi. Click here to read more and see more photos from the event

By Niyi Tabiti/News editor Joan Elumelu Okorodudu, the Founder of Isis Modeling agency in Nigeria and South Africa,is set to retire from active service soon. Sources very close to the 52 year old Okorodudu told gistmaster.com that she has already made up her mind to retire as the boss of Isis after this year's edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel. "This would be the fourth season and she is willing to move to other business areas" disclosed the source.   Impeccable sources within the four walls of her Ikoyi home also told gistmaster.com that Joan would be handing over the company to Bunmi Ademokoya, someone she considered competent, experience and loyal. Bunmi is a director of the company right from inception and she would be there to manage the workloads of company. She would be expected to represent the company at various levels. Last week at the casting of this year's Nigeria Next Supermodel, Bunmi was actively engaged, while Joan sat within the audience with le...

On February 5th and 6th 2010, all roads lead to Ibadan, Oyo State for the talk of the town 2 day bridal wear exhibition.According to the organizers, all wedding gowns are top quality USA/UK original designer gowns.The prices range between N20,000 and N60,000 only. Naijaweddings.net told http://www.gistmaster.com/ that "we don't stock or sale Chinese or Dubai gowns" Venue : Bella Kitchen,along Favos Road (Near Mr.Biggs) New Bodija,Ibadan,Oyo State Date:5 & 6 February 2010 Time:10 a.m-6 p.m There is going to be free gifts such as sweets and perfumes for all guests.Don't forget there would be perfumes for sale too. Come check out Tiaras, Veils, Wedding Jewellery, Bridal Hair accessories, Cosmetics, Handbags, Shoes, Wedding decor, UK designed wedding invitations and favours, Bridal Train Accessories, Honeymoon accessories etc. Also examples of the makes of the wedding gowns are Mori Lee, Bonny, Maggi Sottero, Demetrios, Forever Yours, Alfred Angelo, Trudy Lee etc Th...

Story: Niyi Tabiti Photo Credit & acknowledgment: Segun Gele, Angela Igbinadolor Cooper & Elizabeth Erhumwusee Contrary to news report that Nollywood star actress and her man, Phillip Ehiagwina are still planning to hold their white wedding, authoritative sources hinted gistmaster that the ceremony had indeed taken place in Houston, United States of America last weekend! The Pre-wedding party and wedding proper took place on 27 and 28 of February 2009 respectively. At present, Ini is still having a swell time with her man in Houston as felicitations continue to pour for the newly married couple. Sources hinted that few friends of the Nollywood actress such as Oge Okoye an Emem Isong were at the event to support one of their own. Their traditional carnival like traditional wedding ceremony had earlier taken place in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria ( Click here to read Ini Edo is pregnant ) The wedding appears to be the final nail needed to seal their relat...

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I must confess that I was one of those that was so carried away about the Valentine's day.So,pardon me for not posting this earlier.It is the speech delivered by His Excellency,Mr.Bob Dewar at 'British'residence in Lagos.The man is so fanscinated about Lagos.The speech is unedited.I would have posted it on 14 February 2008 but the Valentine fever was too much. SPEECH BY BOB DEWAR, HIGH COMMISSIONER, AT RECEPTION AT BRITISH RESIDENCE IN LAGOS 13 February 2008 I am very pleased to be able to welcome you here tonight at my first official Reception in Lagos. I was delighted to be able to meet His Excellency the Governor yesterday and to be able to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s wish to work in partnership with Nigeria and with Lagos, on a basis of mutual respect and close, honest friendship, adding value where that is useful and helping transform this country. The 21st century brings new challenges for us all and we need to work together in a global...

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Only God knows why Nike Oshinowo did not show up with her husband at the VIP stand of the Lagos polo club on Saturday 9 February 2008.Could it be that she was evading celebrity reporters or could it be that she is truly pregnant as speculated in the media? Nike drove the car that brought her and her husband into the polo club. However; it was only her husband Dr.Tunde Soleye and Ene Lawani (The young lady that won the last Miss Nigeria beauty peagent) that stepped out. We waited for so long but Nike did not stepped out. Nike did not show up in the VIP lounge.Ene sat beside the highly connected medical doctor throughout. Why is 'aunty' Nike evading the VIP Lounge? Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo, could easily pass as Nigeria’s most photographed celebrity woman. She is also one of the most glamorous. Everything she does caught attention and paparazzi would do anything just to get her photograph while men worship at her feet, even if...

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I promised on Sunday that I would publish pictures from the wedding of Major Adeboye, one of the sons of President Olusegun Obasanjo.The young man, who is a replica of his father, married former Miss Daisy Nyada on Saturday 9 February 2008.There was a party at Obasanjo’s new hilltop mansion in Abeokuta,Ogun State. pix 1-Adeboye Obasanjo & Daisy Pix 2- Olumuyiwa Obasanjo (The son of late Stella Obasanjo) and his wife.She is a black beauty from Trinidad and Tobago. pix 3- former president of Federal Republic of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and political associate,Chief Olabode George.

Story by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo,Major Adeboye Obasanjo got married on Saturday 9 February 2008 in Abeokuta,Ogun State.The military officer married former Miss Daisy Nyada at a talk of the town wedding.It took place inside the new hilltop mansion,said to have cost Obasanjo about a billion Naira to construct. A friend that called me from the party hinted that Gbenga Obasanjo was absent,obviously because he has been declared a persona non grata in the house.Important dignitaries such as Governor Gbenga Daniel,Oba Adekunle Aromolaran,Senator David Mark and Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola were in attendance. Once I get accross to my friend,I will post some pictures ( Click here to see wedding pictures of Adeboye and Daisy Nyada ).I was actually busy at Ikoyi Polo Club.Oh!I have some interesting gist and pictures from the event too.I promise to post it on Monday.  

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Rasaq Okoya,one of Nigeria's most flamboyant business tycoon and Chairman of Eleganza Group of companies,few hours ago (12 January 2008) celebrated his 68th birthday in grand style.He also used the colourful ceremony inside his Oluwa Ni Sola palatial home to proclaim his love to Sade,his youngest wife as the two formalize their marital liaison the islamic way. Expectedly,it turned out to be one ceremony too much.As early as 8 a.m ,scores of guests from far and near started storming their residence on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.When niyitabiti.blogspot.com got to the place around 1 p.m, the bridegroom had already dressed up while banters was thrown at him by his close friends.later,it was a beehive of activities as the couple storm the mosque where prayers were said for peace and tranquility to reign supreme in the marriage. A grand reception took place at the Folasade Peace Castle,also inside the complex. Dignitaries at the ceremony included the...