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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 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, Oba of Lagos made a controversial statement based on his overwhelming support for Ambode. Click here to read the interesting interview with Moyo Ogunlewe, son of former works minister who says his father has just one car By Niyi Tabiti/ Gistmaster.com 

By Niyi Tabiti Gifted taking drummer and musician, Aralola Olumuyiwa popularly known as Ara has formally announced her separation  from her husband of two years, Prince Olalekan Saliu. Reasons for announcing their separation, Ara, disclosed was out of respect for their friends and fans. For now they remain  friends, she said, adding that they will continue to jointly support their child. Though the couple had a child in Miami Florida in 2008, they got married at a star studded wedding ceremony inside Etal Hall, Oregun in June 2009. Guests included Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Eleko of Eko (Oba of Lagos).Days before their grand wedding, they attended were at the Oshodi/ Isolo.  

    Adedapo Ojora: Dapo is one of the sons of boardroom guru, The Otunba Adekunle and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora. A avid sportsman, Dapo is known as one of the famous polo players in Nigeria.  Some years ago, he was involved a speed bike accident that almost claimed his life. Dapo is from a royal house in Lagos. His grandfather was a

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter It was a gathering of who is who in Nigeria when organisers of Kora, all Africa music award made former governor ofekud8 Lagos State, Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a patron. The even took place on Sunday 22 June 2008 at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Kora is regarded as one of the biggest awards in the continent of Africa. Since inception ten years ago; South Africa is the only country that has hosted it. This year’s edition will, however, take place in Cross River State, Nigeria. kORA is the brain work of Ernest Adjovi,a native of Republic of Benin (one of Nigeria's neighbouring countries) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ably supported by friends, relations and political associates at the event.Those who graced the event included billionaire businessman, Mr.Oba Otudeko,Professor Wole Soyinka,Chief Molade Okoya Thomas (Asoju Oba of Lagos),Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos,Mr.Akisola Akinfenwa, the Managing Director of Skye Bank F

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Prolific singer and African leading female talking drummer, Ara and her fiance of many years,Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu were married last saturday 6 June 2009 in Lagos.The event was a gathering of whomis who in the socity as top celebrities, traditional rulers and dignitaries thronged the Etal Hall, Oregun in Lagos to support to support the couple. The Oba Bbatunde Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos led other Lagos traditional monach to support the father of the groom, Oba Bashiru Saliu, the Oloworo of Oworo. Others present are the Ojora of Lagos, Oba Abadulfatai Aromire,Chief Alex Akinyele, a former minister of information who came ith his wife. Asides friends and well wishers who came from different parts of the world, stars such as Yeni Kuti, Muma Gee, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and Kefee were also at the function. One man many would not forget in a hurry at the ceremony was King Wasiu Ayinde with his love tracks.Even those who don't want to love again chan

[caption id="attachment_4097" align="alignleft" width="338" caption="Doyin Abiola and her daughter Doyin"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Doyinsola the beautiful daughter of Dr. Doyin Abiola and late Bashorun MKO Abiola got married at a classy  traditional ceremony on Saturday 12 March 2010. She got married to Oluwabamise Abass.The groom is the son of Mrs. Idowu and Mr. Ahmed Abass. The wedding proper is expected to come up in Dubai soon. While the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island was bubbling with the Arise Fashion Week, the who is who in Nigeria social, politics and economy class were also having the a ball at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island where Doyin was having a talk of the town wedding engagement with her man. Gistmaster.com gathered both families did their best to make the event as colourful and memorable as possible. Doyin, the only daughter of media icon and former managing Director of Concord Newspapers looked enchantingly gracious as heav

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The Holy matrimony between Seun, daughter of Chief Felix Fagbohungbe (SAN) and Murtala Adedamola, son of Brigadier General (Retd) took place today Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina and a reception followed at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, his wife, Maryam, Senator Tunde Ogbeha,Otunba Subomi Balogun (Chairman of First City Monument Bank), Hon Tunde Akogun, Alhaja Bisi Abiola,Dr. Erastus Akingbola the Chief Executive Officer of Intercontinental bank and Governor Adebayo Alao Akala are some of the people at the ceremony. Others include Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, the Adimula of Ijeshaland, Oloris of Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu 1 of Lagos,Regent Adeosun of Erin Ijesha,Chief (mrs.) Cordelia Agboti and several others. At the time of posting these story and photos, Gbenga Adeyinka the first and Madam Kofo are still dazzling the important guests with rib cracking jokes. Trust Nigerian wom