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The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have taken delivery of five new ultra-modern offices for the Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences of the institution.

The remodelled offices, Orient Daily reports, were attracted by Dr Joseph Chukwudi Onyejiaka of the Department of Estate Management through the CEOs of Arnold & Associates, Mr Arnold Chukwuebuka Ekweoba and Sure Homes & Land, Mr Osorachukwu Ani.
The gesture aimed to solve the department's office space problem and add to the existing office spaces in the university this paper gathered.

While inaugurating the offices on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the university vice-chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, thanked the benefactors for their magnanimity, remarking that it was high time the university Alumni started contributing to the development of the institution. He described the benefactors as worthy ambassadors of the university and commended Dr Onyejiaka for attracting such a project to the institution.

Prof. Esimone further promised to extend his support to the faculty by building a befitting building and supporting the offices' furnishing to make it more conducive. He disclosed that he had graciously approved the take-off of three new programmes – Water Resources, Urban and Rural Planning and Maritime Institute, all under the environmental sciences.

In a remark, the dean of the faculty, Prof. Ifeanyi Enete, expressed optimism that the vice-chancellor would continue to support the faculty and commended him for approving three new programmes for the faculty, which, according to him, were awaiting accreditation. He equally eulogised the benefactors, urging them not to rest on their oars.

The Head of Department of Estate Management, Dr Celestine Ugonabo, while welcoming his audience, lauded the vice-chancellor for graciously approving the remodelling to provide an enabling environment to help staff become more productive.
“We are grateful to God for your gift to this university and on behalf of the staff of the department, I express our gratitude for your magnanimous approval of our request to remodel the hitherto classroom into offices to address the excruciating need of more offices for the teeming number of our staff without offices and conducive environment where they attend, counsel students”, he said.

One of the benefactors, Mr Ekweoba, who is the CEO of Arnold and Associates, a leading Real Estate Development Company in Anambra state, said the gesture was informed by his desire to solve the office space challenges faced by lecturers in the department and by extension, the university. He disclosed that he had also given scholarships to over 20 students at different points to enable them to graduate seamlessly.

Similarly, the CEO of Sure Homes & Land, Mr Ani, said the desire to give back to the department that made him prompted his partnership with Arnold and Associates to provide a conducive working environment for the staff of the Estate Management while calling on the department to maintain the offices. He promised that they would also assist in furnishing the offices.
Dr Onyejiaka had, in a remark, said the benefactors graduated from the Department of Estate Management in 2015 and assured that he would continue to make efforts to attract similar projects.
He said, “I approached Mr Arnold in 2021, requesting him to contribute his quota as a corporate social responsibility to his alma mater – Unizik. They agreed to fund the project from start to finish.
Photo: L-R: Mr Ekweoba, Prof. Esimone and Mr Ani

The Nigerian police have arrested Ogunlade Comfort Omolayo, the founder of Behind FARMER over thirty million Naira fraud. Behind Farmer Global Limited is a startup company with primary focus on the agro sector. She is presently being detained at the Force Criminal investigation bureau, Alagbon, Lagos.

Ogunlade, the director of Behind FARMER allegedly promised over 300 micro investors who invested over 400 million Naira in farm projects established by her company for returns. Some of the investors (their investment totalling N30m) have reported the matter to the police for investigation.

According to findings, the Ogunlade the self-acclaimed Behind Farmer will soon be arraigned at Igboshere magistrate court. According to the charge sheet, she will face three count charges for conspiring with others to commit felony by obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 411 criminal codes law of Lagos State.

She will also face charges with others at large for registering a company Behind Farmers with intent to fraudulently obtain money running into millions of Naira from members of the public under the guise of investing the money into agricultural products, which will yield interest, a pretense which Ogunlade Comfort knew to be false thereby thereby committed an offence contrary to section 314 of the criminal laws of Lagos state.

Investors reported Ogunlade and her boyfriend Oluwaseun Adeayo to the police following the non-remittance of their funds and interests in the startup. They have promised and failed several times so the police has to called to investigate before dragging the case to court.

She operates on Telegram Group with the name: TushFarmers Investors

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Arrangements have been concluded to host Praise God with the Twins 2019 on Sunday 27 October at B-Event Center, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This annual event is regarded as the biggest gathering of Twins, multiple births in Nigeria, including lovers of twins and families.
Pastors Taiwo and Kenny Jones, the conveners of the PGWTT event disclosed that this year’s theme is *”Nigeria: Return to God”.*
Nigeria is a rich nation with diverse interests that can enable us reach our full potentials but we need to continue seeking the face of God.” They said.
According to this year’s planning Committee, important Personalities, showbiz Celebrities, Business Executives and Ministers of the Gospel, such as:
Chief Ebenezer Obey, Pastor J T Kalejaiye, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, Pastor Wale Adefarasin, Chioma Jesus, Evangelist Tope Alabi, Wemimo Taiwo, Xchange Twins and others are expected to grace the event.*
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*This year’s edition of PGWTT promises to be explosive*…
If you love and want Twins; you would not like to miss it.
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To say that I was surprised to see a certain group of Nigerians on twitter posting various content with the hashtag “#NaijaMeansUnity,” would be a grave understatement, as I was thoroughly amazed and flushed with excitement immediately I came in contact with several tweets on the hashtag.

The first question that came to mind was, “Who is behind this campaign?”

And so, I had to satisfy my curiosity to read carefully several tweets and comments on NaijaMeansUnity with beams of enthusiasm and smiles boldly stretched across their faces.

Having read several posts on twitter, It is clear that Nigerians are passionate about coming together and I also found myself humming these words softly, “Naijameansunity” repeatedly.

This brilliant initiative could not have come at a better time where Nigeria battles to rid itself of hate, segregation amongst other unhealthy hostilities.
Despite the circumstances that bedevil the country at this time, we need to embrace unity more than ever. It is the most important thing that our nation asks for; it is what we owe the Motherland at this time.

We do not owe her hate, discomfiture, and division, but unity, accord, and harmony.

I encourage that we raise our solid voices and enforce our tenacious stance to change the perception people have idealized about our dear country, Nigeria.

Our country is our pride, it is our identity, she is us and we are her, Nigerians must, however, come together to stand and speak in one voice that #NaijaMeansUnity. I support #NaijaMeansUnity.

There was mild drama in court on Friday 1 March 2019 as the N100 million defamation suit against Toke Makinwa by her ex-husband,Maje Ayida came up for hearing before Hon Justice Oluwakayode Ogunjobi of Lagos High Court.

Maje Ayida's baby mama, Anita Solomon said she got pregnant after Toke Makinwa and Maje were legally separated as a couple. According to her, Toke and Maje signed a legal document agreement of their separation, which the latter showed to her as a proof. We gathered that the document was signed 6 months into their marriage.

Toke is a defendant in a N100 million suit instituted by ex-husband Maje.

Toke’s lawyer, Olumide Fusika (SAN) tried to paint an image of Maje as someone of questionable character. To which Maje’s Lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) asked, so why did she ask Maje to go on holiday with him to Zanzibar after they have separated.

Toke’s lawyer described her as an advocate for women. To which Maje’s lawyer said what is she advocating? bleaching and telling young girls to have sex?
It was revealed in court that Toke and Maje had signed a legal separation agreement before Anita Solomon entered the picture. It was signed 6 months into marriage.

“Beware the investment activity that produces applause; the great moves are usually greeted by yawns.” - Warren Buffet

The above quote, from a man who has made fortunes from working in some of the best global companies is testament to the fact that some investments are the proverbial 'Trojan Horse'. Investments come in various forms. Some silently creep on you, taking only one with a discerning eyes to see, while others announce their entrance with a bang, creating a jamboree like atmosphere that ultimately turn out to be false with investors losing their hard earned cash.

Warren Buffet couldn’t have hit the nail any harder than he did with those profound words that perfectly capture the giant strides of Wealth Drive Group Africa, a company that deposits through referrals from other customers and trades on the South African stock market; a company that has redefined the culture of forex trading and has further delivered nothing short of satisfaction on multiple fronts, in a continent where duplicity has slowly become the stock in trade of most trading institutions.

Sadly, its staggering milestone achievements have been greeted by ‘yawn’ as chronicled by America’s business magnate.

Wealth Drive Group Africa is a leading indigenous financial investment company with a customer first mentality that has taken additional steps to provide features for investors looking to build diversified portfolios.

Any financial expert worth their salt knows that one of the ways to be financially independent is via passive income. Passive income is unmistakably one of the most important and central ways that the rich employs to increase their wealth.

With only few months in business, the company has been able to build a formidable influence that has become the touchstone for other investment companies looking to deliver premium services to customers. This track record of success was achieved on expertise, professionalism and core adherence to the sacrosanct creeds of forex trading.

Through technology and policy, the company has developed a number of safeguards which notify customers of trading violations, confined to offer only exchange-listed securities, ETFs and ADRs (no penny stocks) and a functional retail-focused surveillance system, which provides transparency to customers by providing real-time updates on margin leverage, protecting customers from margin calls, and monitoring to detect GFVs and PDTs after (and even before) they occur.

The company couldn’t have taken healthier measures to protect the interest and investments of its esteemed customers, considering the rising spate of fraudulent activities pervading the exchange market.

The African continent is regrettably marred with simple-minded individuals who seem to have a penchant for negatively criticizing successful and groundbreaking platforms that can drive a stunning exodus of Africans from the fetters of poverty to a state of financial freedom and abundance.

Awwal Garba A. D. is a Nigerian and British trained Economist and Business Economist of a rare breed. He attended the Bayero University Kano, Nigeria and the City University, London, UK, from which institutions he meritoriously obtained his first and second university degrees. He is a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Business Management UK. Since gaining his Masters in Business Economics from the Queen’s land, he has in practice majored in the oil and gas sector of the global business environment, with particular in Nigeria.

He has, without any doubt carved a sizable niche for himself and all the organizations he represents within this very important global sector, oil and gas and particularly for Nigeria, which rely heavily on oil related revenues for its survival and development as a nation. He has developed a proclivity for discovering the untapped resources within the sector and has successfully over the years tapped from those to the benefit of his chain of business interests, nationally and globally.
Awwal is a rare kind of Entrepreneur with peculiar kind of business instincts which have enabled him to discern uncommon opportunities that are not often apparent in orthodox feasibility studies. This rare disposition has enabled him to excel in countless ventures and investments, especially within the sector under consideration. His major areas of focus cuts across sectors like, finance, management consulting, marine, oil and gas exploration and production (OEP), oil refinery and real estate development amongst others. He is a consummate professional with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, reasonable level of integrity, tenacity and strength of character.

Awwal Garba, in his commitment towards achieving efficiency of organizational goals and objectives, has been courted and is enjoying the confidence of plethora of business organizations, especially within the oil and gas sector. He seats comfortably on the management position of numerous companies. These include: Magma Petroleum Investment Limited; Magma Exploration Production Limited; Magma Agro-Allied Limited; Magma Logistics Limited; Magma Gas and Power Spectrum Limited; Magma Pipe and Coating Limited. Others include: Vaja Group of Companies Nigeria Limited; Kannous Projects Limited; Britannica HDD Refinery Limited and its Branch of Nigeria Limited. Also, he sits on the board of several companies as Director.

This include: Augusta Energy Nigeria Limited; Blue Strip Consult Limited; Anglo-Africa Energy Limited; Aquashield Marine Global Limited; Afri Allied Services Limited; Rhone Petroleum Limited; and H. Oil Limited.
Awwal is vastly traveled and has in the course of his quest for excellence availed himself of several national, regional and global Professional, Executive Management Training Programmes on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Oil and Gas Economic Management, etc.
Awwal is a great Philanthropist and a man in tune with his people. Deservedly, he is honoured with the prestigious traditional titles of Galadima Talban, and Talban Dan Hausa Daura. He is happily married and blessed with children.
One of the interesting things about Galadiman Talban is his genuine concern about the development and growth of his fatherland, Nigeria. He has demonstrated this in so many ways, and at any given opportunity. He is a firm believer that though many Nigerians are qualified, and sometimes, more qualified than many of the Expatriates that come to do business in the nation’s most valuable and possibly the most lucrative oil and gas sector, the successive leadership of the country have always preferred to patronize foreign corporations and organizations against their own equally qualified and versatile players within the sector.

According to Awwal, Nigeria and its people would benefit more when they are given the desired opportunity to operate in the important sectors of the nation. For instance, while Nigeria has oil as its mainstay of revenue and resources for existence and development, other countries like United States of America may have nuclear power, science and technological structures and resources as their mainstay. Awwal argues how often do the developed countries of the world allow foreigners to come into their countries, and grant them unhindered access to understand, and actively participate in those areas? That is very rare, or even impossible. In the same vein, Awwal, who is a British trained Business Economist, and who has had the privilege of traveling around the world, has come to appreciate that most progressive nations protect the interests of their citizens and their expertise first.

According to him, although it is a known fact that some foreign experts on the oil and gas sector in Nigeria may be better than some of the indigenous players, the truth still remains that in other climes, the leadership of the country ensure that its citizens and experts are placed in a position where they can easily measure up with the expatriates. This situation is not meant to last forever, rather they leaders of most nation would find a way of empowering its citizens until they are able to compete favourably with their foreign counterparts. For instance, United States of America would not say because China is ahead of the US in any particular area of interest, that the Chinese companies should come and become leaders in any such sector in the US. No. Rather, the US government would keep encouraging their own, until they would become as good or even better their major competitors.

He is a firm believer that Nigerian leadership, especially those who are saddled with the management of the oil and gas sector, should, as matter of deliberate and effective national policy ensure that Nigerians and Nigerian companies are evenly involved in the management, operation and development of the oil and gas sectors of the nation’s economy.
Still reflecting on current happenings around the world, the United States of America’s leadership, has in the last two years maintained a policy of ‘America First’, and rightly so. Even though their President insists that America First does not mean ‘America Alone’ the truth is simple. He wants to protect the interests of Americans, American Companies and Institutions first, before looking outside the world, and many Americans love their president’s disposition. Also, the British last year left the European Union for good. In a nationwide Referendum, the British voted to exit EU. It is not because they hate their hitherto age long Allies, no, but there is growing need for people to reassess the benefits of major world preoccupations to see how it affects their people.
Mr. Garba is of the conviction that when expatriates and foreign companies come to Nigeria and make huge profits, they simply send the profits back to their country, many times without paying the right taxes, but in sharp contrasts, when indigenous companies have the privilege of executing multimillion dollar contracts and possibly make huge profits, they naturally give it back to the Nigerian society. They pay correct taxes, invest in their country and as a result give employment to teeming Nigerian youths, and by extension contributing more to the development of the society in general. It is simple, because for the foreign companies, it is all about the gain and profit to their companies, but for the indigenous companies, it is for the gain and for the love of the country, Nigeria. Foreigners would never come to love or show love to the country. They simply come to make profit, and then go to their own country to show love to their people.

There are indeed so many competent and expert Nigerian companies in virtually all the critical sectors of Nigeria across sectors like construction, oil and gas, telecommunication, management, marine and military hardware procurement, agriculture and allied products and equipment, etc. These indigenous companies rely heavily on Nigerians for most levels of involvements in their operations. They understand the people and the operational environment better, and are likely to contribute more committedly towards the overall development of the society besides their particular area of interest.

One of such companies is Britanica Horizontal Directional Drilling Limited, an indigenous oil and gas company with particular interest on drilling, exploration, pipe construction and laying, oil pipeline maintenance services. The company is a true national and global player within the oil and gas sector. Ranging from exploration, drilling, construction of oil and gas pipes and other related materials, and equipment needed within the oil and gas sector, including training Nigerians in various fields of the sector. The company has several collaborative agreements, memorandum of understanding and strategic partnership agreements with many nationally and globally acclaimed expert organizations, which are very active and current within the global oil and gas environment. It is equally proficient in the maintenance of the various oil and gas machines, equipments and pipe. Its experience in the management, maintenance and security of the various oil and gas equipment has given the company an age over most competitors in the sector.
In its almost ten years of operation across the oil and gas sector, Britanica Horizontal Directional Drilling Limited, has made it a duty to empower smaller Nigerian oil and gas players, with the requisite skills from the beginning to finish in any given field. It is on record that at the end of every project which the company has executed, many Nigerians, especially the youths within the locality would not only benefit from the money paid for their labour, but they would always be taken into confidence in the nitty-gritty of the oil and gas sector, which most non-indigenous companies always try to keep them in the dark.
In fact, to the surprise of most Community Leaders of where the company has operated, many of the youths are trained on the operation of most of the oil and gas equipment. As a result, the company has never recorded any incidence of disturbance or disruption of its operation, because of the understanding and respect of the management towards the community, including the Traditional and Opinion Leaders within the community in question. Also, for any contracts or services rendered in any part Nigeria, the company always insists on giving the opportunities to the indigenes, within the skill and unskilled levels of its operations. Besides, the company always use every of such opportunity to educate many of the indigenes of the areas on the ways to cope with whatever effect of the operations of national and multi-national oil and gas corporations operating within their environment.
Many opinion leaders and traditional rulers of most communities, including the youths and women have on several occasions voiced their feelings that they were more appreciated, treated better and with more respect, and assisted more by the management and officials of Britanica Horizontal Directional Drilling Limited than many other companies that have executed projects around them.
Indeed, the testimony of the operations of Britanica Horizontal Directional Drilling Limited is also a testimony of the character, personality and integrity of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Alhaji Awwal Garba, A. D., Talban Dan Hausa Daura. This British trained Business Economists appreciates the natural connection between people and environment. There is need to foster a strong synergy between the two. The people must benefit from the operation of what is happening in their environment and vice versa. He has maintained this ideology all through his professional and business career. He is an amazing Ambassador of indigenous players within the nation’s all important oil and gas sector.
It would be appropriate for the federal government through its regulators, managers and operators of the oil and gas sector to seek out Nigerians, who are qualified, and who have demonstrated unquestionable performance and requisite professional and personal integrity within the sector to involve them more as a way of keeping the nation’s treasured resources within the nation and its good people.
In this regard, I can state without any fear that Alhaji Awwal Garba A. D., indeed represents such Nigerians, who are indeed scattered across the country. He is truly an Indigenous Genius with a Global Capacity.

Wizzy and his third baby mama, Jada Pollock just celebrated the birthday of their son,Zion in London. The way things are going Wizkid might end up having more baby mamas than Tubaba and Davido.
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Source: https://www.tvcontinental.tv/wizkid-third-baby-mama-celebrates-sons-birthday-in-london/

Were asaba, no be only 2 million naira house,na 10 kobo

femi4:
Calling a N2-3 million house a multimillion naira house is a fallacy

TVCONTINENTAL: Who is the richest between Wizkid and Davido? They have built entertainment empire for themselves few years after getting into the industry, knocking out some of their colleagues with hits after hits and branding prowess. Another major force, Olamide a.k.a Baddo, seems to be relaxing right now.

Wizkid and Tiwa Savage in 'Fever'
Wizkid and Tiwa Savage in ‘Fever’

Wizkid just took delivery of a Lamborghini Urus said to be worth well over N100 Million. Davido reportedly gifted his girlfriend, Chioma a car worth about N50 Million. They both perform at lucrative shows all over the world. According to a report sometime ago, the net worth of Wizkid and Davido was put at about N20 Billion each.

From concerts to private shows,local and international spotlights, fans of both Wizkid and Davido have never stopped wondering about the richest between them. Davido of OBO concept and records company is from the wealthy Adeleke family.Starting off from a privildeged background, he has also made his own money, buying cars and doing investments. Just recently he came up with the idea of buying his own private jet but it turned out to be his billionaire father’s own.

Wizkid can best be describe as self-made. Getting regular endorsements and all year bookings to international shows and having his own Starboy clothing line with international sport fashion giant, Nike.

By the way, Wizkid and Davido are not competing in richest musician or best musician league alone, they are also keen competitors in who has more baby mamas contest.

Read also: After health issues,Tekno ready to perform in Onefest 2018

TVCONTINENTAL gathered that Wizkid ratings further appreciated recently with the release of his video ‘Fever’ alongside Tiwa Savage. The video recorded two million views within 48 hours. People are still wondering if they are both truly in a romantic relationship or not.

Read more: https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2018/11/09/the-richest-musician-in-nigeria-davido-vs-wizkid-and-other-stories/

TVCONTINENTAL: Linda Ejiofor’s wedding to co-actor; Ibrahim Suleiman is the talk of the two rights now. Tvcontinental.tv is ready to reveal all you need to know about Suleiman, Linda Ejiofor’s husband. This is the fourth time that those acting in the TV series will be getting married. However, the one between Damilola Adegbite and Chris Attoh crashed within a short time. The couple produced a son, while the marriage lasted.

Ibrahim Suleiman is a trained architect and actor. He is also a successful model. He was the character used in man in the box, MTN campaign. If you want to know how Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor met or simply put, their love story- It started on a movie set. Their romance became a reality and the legal and traditional wedding already took place today. Linda’s bestie, Adesua Etomi is super excited. Many won’t forget the role played by Linda when Adesua her friend got married to famous musician, Banky W.

Linda Ejiofor

Source: https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2018/11/08/all-you-need-to-know-about-ibrahim-suleimanlinda-ejiofors-husband-wedding-photos/

TVCONTINENTAL: Famous Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji has moved into a multi-million Naira home in Lagos. Sources disclosed that the actor and mother of his twin babies, Bukola Arugba moved into the magnificent building recently. Tvcontinental.tv gathered the duplex might be a rented apartment fully fitted with modern furnishing.

Bukola Arugba and Damola Olatunji
Bukola Awoyemi and husband, Damola Olatunji

Damola,who is reacted as one of the sexiest men in Yoruba movie industry could not be reached for comments on the couples new home but a source said ” You people get news so fast. He is not the owner of the house but he is fine getting such a beautiful place is a result of hard work and commitment to raising good family within a decent environment.” The source further stressed that ” I am so sure Damola would not claim he just bought a new house like Psquare did when they rented their former house in Omole Estate”
Source: https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2018/11/08/top-actor-damola-olatunji-moves-into-multimillion-naira-home/

Bukky Awoyemi popularly known as Arugba moved in with Damola Olatunji shortly after his celebrated wedding crashed. The name of Damola Olatunji first wife is Raliat. They were married at the Ikoyi Registry in 2013 before they separated. Not much has been heard about Raliat since then, except that she moved on with her live in the UK.

Legendary Gold Limited is proud to announce that Nigeria’s premier fashion event – Nigeria Fashion Show is back, bigger and better as Africa’s first fashion reality Tv show. Since 1997, the Nigeria Fashion Show has been staged annually and contributed immensely in giving birth to today’s Nigerian fashion industry.

The Nigeria Fashion Show is the first and only national fashion event in Nigeria. It is a competition for young and upcoming fashion designers from across Nigeria. It has been the biggest designers contest in Nigeria. Past winners had shot up to the top of the Nigerian fashion industry after winning the NFS. Prizes had included all expense trips to participate in the international edition of the Nigeria Fashion Show in Paris, Milan, New York, London etc
Past winners and participants include Zizi Cardow, Deola Sagoe, Mudi Africa, Frank Oshodi, Modela Couture, Nobel Afrique, Kese Jabare etc.

The Nigeria Fashion Show over 2 decades reoriented Nigerian designers to looking inward for inspiration by encouraging them to using local fabrics, accessories and designs. It also reoriented Nigerians to patronizing Nigerian designers by wearing locally made clothes hence the permanent theme ‘NFS says dress Nigerian’. To this end, dress code to attend Nigeria Fashion Show is strictly Nigerian outfits
The Nigeria Fashion Show brought vibrancy and excellence to the Nigerian fashion industry. This event over the years has created exposure and marketing opportunities for Nigerian designers both locally and internationally. It has also brought about a huge patronage and appreciation for locally made clothes, fashion accessories and lifestyle products by Nigerians.
The Nigeria Fashion Show’s major goal is to re-orient Nigerian designers to look inward for inspiration. To this end, the event makes it compulsory for all participants to use only locally sourced fabrics and accessories for their production line. Through the NFS, Nigerian designers are encouraged to research into their various ethnic cultural backgrounds and come up with creative, original and innovative designs that have global appeal. As a result, the Nigeria Fashion Show is usually rich in content because participating designers draws inspiration from over 250 ethnic groups from across Nigeria
The zonal screening of Nigeria Fashion Show reality Tv series comes up 16th, 18th & 20th October in Abuja, Port Harcourt & Lagos respectively
The 20 designers that will be selected from the 3 zonal screenings will be unveiled in an event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja 25th November, 2018. After the unveiling event, the 20 designers will be put in an incubator workshop for a month from where 10 designers will be eliminated. The final 10 designers will be presented at the grand finale of the Nigeria Fashion Show which will take place in Lagos in June 2019. The best designer at the grand finale will be declared Nigeria’s best designer
According to Lexy Mojo-Eyes, CEO of Legendary Gold Limited, this is stepping up the game again for the Nigerian fashion industry. The goal is to discover and create new entrepreneurs in the Nigerian fashion industry.
Partners include Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Design Essentials, Ethiopian Airlines, German Embassy in Nigeria, Atunda Entertainmenet, Ebony Life Tv, Studio 24. The Abuja event is co-organized by Yankee Entertainment
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Is this Anna Banner’s sugar daddy? That was the question on the lips of many people who saw ex Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria at Best Western Hotel Victoria Island,Lagos. Favour’s baby mama stepped out hand in hand with a much older man considered to be equally handsome and well dressed.

As if calculating the thoughts of some mischief makers who might take the story to town that she has moved on with a sugar daddy, Anna quickly introduced her father to those present at Best Western,venue of the press conference on plans for the 30th edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant.

We later confirmed from her father that he is indeed her daddy not ‘sugar daddy’.The man laughed when he was asked.He also thanked us for the clarification,hence the wrong information would have spilled to town.
Gistmaster gathered that Anna Banner a 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria ‘was born in 1995. She s from Bayelsa State and after becoming a beauty queen she was made a special assistant to the governor.She has acted in Super Story by Wale Adenuga production.
Former beauty queens such as Nike Oshinowo,Dabota Lawson,Ene Lawani are known to have been married,separated or still in a relationship with men considered to be much older.

Source: http://niyitabiti.net/2017/07/photoformer-mbgn-anna-banner-steps-out-with-sugar-daddy/

This is what happens when a woman is training her child to hate and hate.What is the meaning of your mum's name is spelt Anne not Ann?You joined your mother in calling your father a low life and illiterate.If Segun Arinze was not the actor,smooth talker...would Ann/Ann had agreed to date him,talkless of opening her pants for him?

The Model casting call for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017 would go down in history as one of the biggest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. As early as 8 am on Friday 27 April, hundreds of aspiring models for the AFWN had already gathered in groups with their agents. It was a massive turnout which provoked discussions among those present at the Women Society Skill Centre, Lekki, venue of the casting.

Sola Olabisi, a fashion photographer, who attended the shows last year, said he was not surprised that the turnout of models jostling for Africa Fashion Week Nigeria platform is record breaking because the organizers have a way of putting up remarkable shows while promoting Africa fashion to the rest of the world.The models want identify with the growth and reputation of the brand.

AFWN casting team had on board, AFWN Head of Production, Bayo Hasstrup, AFWN Chief Operating Officer, Aiki Odiawa, Eke EKE Group Merchandising Officer Daviva, Mr Jide Adedeji the head stylist, Mr Zuby Enoma AFWN hair director and Mr Barrectt Akpokabayen the official photographer. The team went through rigorous session after session before final selection of 70 models.

Source: http://www.gistmaster.com/2017/05/africa-fashion-week-nigeria-pulls.html#more

The model casting is part of build up towards the AFWN 2017 that will come up between June 3 & 4 at the National Arts Theatre, Lagos. The organizers had two iconic shows in April as pre-events shows. The first one took place at the National Theater, while the second one was at the Tinubu Square, Lagos. The iconic shows held at historic veues, as a way of blending the creativity of designers with the richness of our cultural heritage of Lagos.

The Founder of Africa Fashion Week, Ronke Ademiluyi said she was overwhelmed by the large turn of models who aspire to join the fashion week every year. “The platform keeps growing every year with remarkable shows. We are not going to relent.That is why government and multinationals should support us. AFWN is more than entertainment. We add economic value to African designers on our platform with our creativity every year.”

Unknown gunmen assassinated the founder and head pastor of Love Fire Ministry, a Pentecostal church located at 3, Ugiagbe street, off Country Home Motel Road, in Benin, Edo State.

Pastor Godwin Emmanuel popularly known as Prophet Speed, was shot dead on Sunday night along Oko Central road, off Airport road, Benin, Edo state. Head of media of the church, Festus Edema, who confirmed the tragic incident to journalists, said the pastor was on his way to distribute food items to members of the church who are in need and to drop one of his members at Oko Central road, when he was shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen, who pretended to be pushing their car that broke down.

“The man of God stopped for them to pass so that he can have his way. He never knew that they were the people came to attack him. So that is how they gave him shots in the chest and the stomach,{” said Mr Edema.

“Being the strong man, he still tried to put the car in reverse and as he was reversing the car, he hit the fence and they came to give him a close range shot that silenced him,” Edema added. Also speaking, a member of the church who identified himself simply as Pastor Esquire, said the news of the death of cleric devastated him.

“When I heard about the news of his death, it was devastating and shocking. It is a painful one, very painful, but God will give us the strength to go through it,”Esquire said.
source: http://paradisegist.com/2017/03/16/pastor-godwin-emmanuel-assassinated/

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo escaped death at the Reigners Bible Church collapse in Uyo,Akwa Ibom state. The star actress revealed that if not for the delay she encountered on her way to the event,she would been part of those who lost their lives in the church building collapse.
According to Ini , “2 days ago,I was very bitter about the unreliable nature of some of our airlines cancelling flights without prior notice thereby hindering my plans to attend a church service ceremony held in Uyo. Now out of determination, I took a flight to calabar with the hope of being in Uyo just in time for the service since the journey between calabar and uyo was just about an hour.

The journey ended up taking over 7hrs because of an unexplainable traffic.No accident, good road no hitches just a headlock traffic. Whilst in the car, I started wondering why all my efforts to be at the service was being thwarted… then I got a call, that the entire church building had collapsed during the course of the service …. Once again, God had saved me..

Source: http://www.niyitabiti.net/2016/12/ini-edo-escapes-death-at-reigner-church-building-collapse/

Group Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc Nnamdi Okonkwo, has explained reasons why Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria do not give long term credit facilities, saying that bank’s deposits are mainly short-term in nature and lending such funds to customers for long-term can lead to asset mismatch.

Fidelity Bank MD, who spoke weekend at the 2016 Annual Conference organized by Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) in Lekki, Lagos said although the banks would want the economy to grow by lending to farmers and other productive sectors of the economy, they also have to keep an eye on the stability of their institutions.

Speaking on the theme: ‘Nigeria Beyond Oil: Financing Options for Non-Oil Exports’, Okonkwo said “A whole lot of people do not realize that banks’ business is to buy and sell money. So, I come to the market to purchase my raw material is cash and my finished goods are also cash. Every other thing banks do are added services. Banks get a lot of bashing for not lending long-term."

Nnamdi Okomkwo stated further ,"Then I ask you, if as a banker, I know that secret place, where I can find long-term funds, we will be the number one bank in Nigeria today, because I can lend long-term. He reiterated that most depositors, who have huge amounts to save, invest in short term basis and collect huge interest on such deposits.

SOURCE: http://www.championnews.com.ng/fidelity-bank-md-explains-why-dmbs-dont-give-long-term-loans/

Animals in human skin (apology to Fela Anikulapo Kuti)

Nnamdi Okonkwo: One can simply not make a list of the best banks in Nigeria without mentioning the prestigious Fidelity Bank Nigeria.

Fidelity bank has over time proved to be a customer oriented bank which strikes a balance between fantastic customer service and professional/ethical banking practices, and of late, especially with the bank’s rebranding, it seems to have taken even a higher edge in the banking industry with amazing corporate social responsibility initiatives.

A lot of Fidelity Bank’s recent transformations can however be credited to its MD, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, who has shown commitment to taking the bank to even greater heights.

Nnamdi Okonkwo who has been in the banking business for over 24 years can be described as a man with passion for professional excellence and growth; these traits are evident in his unwavering support for economic development through public-private partnerships and investments in local businesses.

When asked recently what he would like to be remembered for, the MD of Fidelity Bank had this to say:

“I would like to be remembered as this person who initially didn’t think he would come to banking, but did and not only got to the peak of the career, but above all, was able to impact lives and also groom other people who ended up travelling same road and achieving even more than I have. I would be happy if when I am retired, someone meets my son Joshua and says, “your dad mentored me in banking and I made a success of it..

“I would like to be remembered as a CEO that didn’t disappoint his predecessors but instead took the bank to a greater height than where they left it and also set the stage for whoever is taking over from me to do better.”

Mr Okonkwo seems to be striving towards this fantastic dream as one fact a lot of people can’t deny is that Fidelity Bank remains one of the few banks that have so far protected the jobs of their members of staff in this period of mass sacking in the banking industries, brought in by the wavering economy; his management seems to have put a mechanism in place to ensure Fidelity Bank lives up to its name and keeps faith with their staff at a time other banks are inadvertently making their employees pay for the economic crisis Nigeria is facing.

As the country is going through a tough phase in its history, there is a silver lining for the customers and staff of Fidelity Bank as it has shown undeniable signs of remaining strong and reliable in turbulent times.

It is also pertinent to note that while Fidelity Bank focuses on solidifying the trust of customers and empowering its employees, the bank also strives towards strengthening the Nigerian economy and enriching the society through developmental initiatives.

Indeed it can be said that Fidelity Bank is a model bank creating a pattern that every other bank should follow in Nigeria.

Some Nigerians were complaining the other day on Nairaland or Facebook about what they were being charged for paying for domain,hosting and general shopping online for cars,latest wears,cameras on foreign E-commerce sites.Last week,a friend said she was shocked when she saw her debit alert after shopping online.According to her, she was using a Naira MasterCard to handle the transaction from the comfort of her home.

She was expecting the bank to charge her dollar transaction through the official FX exchange rate of N197 to a dollar.She got it wrong. According to a bank staff that spoke with NiyiTabiti.net this morning in Nigeria, the official rate for card transaction is 330 Naira to 1 US Dollar. If it is pounds Sterling, then you will be charged at the rate of 476 Naira to 1 Pound Sterling (GBP).It is now easy for you to calculate the amount you will pay in Naira for whatever domain name you want,latest Wordpress theme 2016,hosting on godaddy,blue host or the trending clothes you want to order online.

Source: http://www.niyitabiti.net/2016/06/the-amount-nigerian-banks-charge-when-you-buy-domainhosting-or-shop-online-for-wearscars/

TONE OF THE LETTER SHOWS EVERYTHING IS STAGE MANAGED!Awa okoyen je!!!

this is for haters!

Blogger is like your daddy's car while wordpress is your own thing.You can show skills with wordpress but like someone wrote above, it comes with a price. If you work towards it you will be in control of the features and create it as much as you can. Blogger has several limitations bt it is good.Content is king don't forget.So whatever platform you start with, make sure you have quality content don't make the internet a refuse dump.

Linda Ikeji is a famous blogger who rakes in millions of Naira every month from google and direct advertisers from her . Her mansion in Banana Island,Ikoyi,a choice area makes you go green with envy. It can make your feet stumble and saliva dry up whenever you want to talk to her. Kemi Ashefon, a journalist,Love blogger and relationship counselor writes on how to marry Linda Ikeji.
Here are 10 steps to make her want you:
STEP 1:
Linda Ikeji photoNo matter how rich, famous or hard a woman looks, her anatomy is female. If you are lucky to come across her at any event, make her realise you are interested in her. Lock eyes with her and release a smile from wherever you are seated/standing. Say ‘hi’ once and don’t walk up to her again.
STEP 2

Linda Ikeji says she is celibate. So, don’t be the guy who touches at every opportunity. Carefully avoid any form of physical contact with her. That way, she sees you as a great guy. Then, take a step further and start showing interest in what she does—how she manages her time (blogging is taxing! Show interest in when and what she eats) how she keeps fit despite the stress of staying glued to the laptop/phone all day and what her hobbies are. Women love men who show interest in what they do.
STEP 3:
Successful women also love guys who play hard-to-get. Try it. Don’t overwhelm her with your love or romantic gestures! Let her know you like her, wants to date her but you have your own space. Don’t inundate Linda with calls! She is too busy. Know her leisure time (Laura Ikeji can help with that). Send a text message (just checking on you, how are you faring? ..bla bla)
STEP 4
Please don’t ‘form.’ I mean, be yourself. Linda is a multi-millionaire, so why should any man start boasting about his ‘assets,’ when she had already acquired those things 24 months ago? If you are chanced to be at her Banana Island home, admire, pay compliments but don’t start showing off what you also have at home.
STEP 5
Let her know you want her for who she is—pretty, sexy, enterprising, strong, a good fighter and one who doesn’t hop in any man’s bed. Let her know you respect her, her intellect and business sense. But never ask for ‘financial help’. Even if you are poor, never ask her for money.

STEP 6
This is a very sensitive approach and you have to be careful—Linda is smart! Don’t ask her to start telling you about the men she had dated or who dumped her. Even when she does without the asking, don’t turn it to a research project! You also have your past. You should be interested in winning her heart and making her forget whatever hurt her.

STEP 7
Get close to her siblings. They know her more and when they realise you are a great guy, they will help put in a word for you… ‘Sis, don’t you think you should give Mr.XX a chance?’ they will tell her during family time.
STEP 8
Be patient. Only patient men can end up walking a very rich woman down the aisle. Don’t be troubled by the men calling her for business transactions, or who pay a visit to her office. Part of being a committed partner (which Linda craves for) is letting sleeping dogs lie. Never mix her business with your pleasure. Bloggers are addicted to their phones/other devices and you must not see those as rivals.

STEP 9
Be a shoulder to cry on. It’s a mean world and anyone would do or say anything to hurt her—out of jealousy or based on actions she took on her principles—but you have to give her a soft-landing. Assure her it’s a phase, it will pass away. “Don’t upset yourself over xxxx issues(s)’ you must keep telling her.

STEP 10

Start sharing thoughts on how you want your future home/family to look like. Borrow a cue from Mercy Johnson’s husband, Odi. Mercy recalled how he succeeded in walking her down the aisle:
“During a conversation he suggested that we took our relationship to the next level. While we dated, I knew we would get married because he became a part of my life and we were very passionate about each other. One day, we were at a wedding, Odi said, ‘I think our wedding cake should have a tint of this colour.’ He must have forgotten but it stuck and I am glad that he hinted.”

Source: http://www.niyitabiti.net/2016/04/how-to-marry-linda-ikeji-by-kemi-ashefon/

Bank ATM fraud is a big problem to many Nigerians.The fraud is not peculiar to the rich alone,it cuts across board.Here is how fraudsters can steal money from your account without having knowledge of your password.
Wait for this!They don’t even need your ATM card,your pin or even bank account.It is no magic.Everything comes easily to them and they do it under your very nose.
When people insert their ATM cards to withdraw money,they are always conscious of who is behind them or spying to see their pin.The pocket ATM fraudsters have long passed that stage.
What they do is that they allow you insert your ATM card into the machine.They allow the unsuspecting user to enter his or her pin.That is when their work starts.They are always around the ATM pretending to be a customer,nice and anxious to help.They study the ATM dashboard to see if you are a good user or not.
ATM fraudster then move closer to offer some help.
He allows you insert the card again and your pin without looking at it.Then his fingers get on the keyboard of the machine,he immediately carry out a transfer to a third party bank account.These guys are fast.Most times,you can’t beat them to it.They leave immediately pretending to have something urgent to do.
What about alert?Their major targets are usually artisans,old people and student.
I know you will ask Gistmaster that the bank can trace the account.Here is the answer.Transfer you do on ATM will not show the account number or bank where the money was transferred to.This happened to a woman in my presence.
When the woman entered the bank to complain that her account was showing insufficient fund, they quickly went to work on the system.There was details of the third party bank the criminal transferred the money to.

Source: http://www.niyitabiti.net/2016/03/see-how-bank-atm-fraudsters-can-steal-your-money-without-your-card-or-pin/

There is nothing people will not say especially when you are a socialite and actress like Caroline Danjuma. Someone posted her photo on Facebook with a caption that she rocks the AMVCA 2016 with her ‘Ikebe’ super (backside).We couldn’t have agreed less.

Caroline’s Kim Kardashian shape and pretty face will continue to make her favourite of celebrity photographers at events.In a picture she posted on instagram before setting out for the AMVCA,Caroline showed off her proud asset,the backside.
I hope that the devil not make you think it is the work of padded bum pant like someone suggested to us.
Source: http://www.niyitabiti.net/2016/03/caroline-danjuma-amvca-2016-best-ikebe-super-award/

yes nah.Moses was a soldier,David was a soldier too.

Femi Femo omo Authe-Dollar

That is so kind of the person.More Naira fall

Elections are over and it is pay back time for those who won and their die hard supporters. The step son of Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu is the new Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state.

Gistmaster.com gathered the new ADC is Olumide Raheem, a deputy Superintendent of Police and first son of Olori Titi.The Olori had Olumide for her first husband who died some years ago.
Before the election, the Oba of Lagos made a controversial statement based on his overwhelming support for Ambode.

source: http://www.gistmaster.com/2015/06/pay-back-time-for-oba-akiolu-step-son.html