By Niyi Tabiti: Three guys wearing the full ‘Eyo’ ragalia accosted me that day as I walked briskly to the tent provided for important dignitaries at Idumota,Lagos Island. It was in the morning of May 19,2001. The Governor of Lagos,Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu was not on seat yet, while the then Oba of Lagos, Oba […]
” I enjoyed my time at Landmark beach last weekend but then, I realised it was a dangerous game swimming in that part of Lagos beach”, writes Niyi Tabiti a reporter and visitor to the tourism centre. The water in Landmark beach is calm obviously due to the nearby Eko Atlantic project but very dangerous […]
My Train story by Niyi Tabiti: Our train is finally here! It was a superb experience riding from Lagos-Ibadan on Wednesday 30 December. The take off was 4pm as scheduled. I got to Alagomeji-Yaba Nigeria Railway Corporation station about 15 minutes to take off. I almost missed the trip because they couldn’t accept card payment. […]
It is bad news coming from Nollywood as popular producer,Chico Ejiro died on Christmas day,Gist master gathered. The cause of Chico Ejiro’s death is yet to be known but sources disclosed that he died in Lagos. The news will still be a shock to his wife,Joy as the family plan big for Christmas. He was […]
I rarely miss Lagos Polo action for years. Aside the news value and gossip content from Nigeria’s silverspoons, some of the players are always a delight to watch. Dapo Ojora and Bello Buba remain my all time favourites. The first time I watched Bello Buba was when he and his brother played for Mohammed Babangida’s […]
By Niyi Tabiti: This holiday season many people are keen on getting their love ones good gift to celebrate the Christmas and new year. Where to buy gift in Lagos Island is the major focus here. Niyi Tabiti can tell you for free that there are gift shops in Oroyinyin street, Idumota, John Street and […]
A staff of BBC , Ogechi Obidiebube attempted suicide for not getting ‘enough’ credit for her role in the Sex for grades investigation story. According to Gistmaster, Oge is depressed that Kiki Mordi the lead reporter on the story is getting the accolades and awards. Oge took poisonous substance before she was rushed to the […]
Nigerians planning to visit the United States has been exempted from paying between $5,000 to $15,000 visa bond. The United States under President Donald Trump has placed some countries on a visa bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The new temporary rule means that tourist and business travellers from a dozen African countries, including Nigeria […]
Lagos State commissioner of police (CP) Hakeem Odumosu on Saturday got married to businesswoman and socialite Princess Folashade Omotade at a ceremony on Banana Island. The Nikkah was attended by close family and friends. Juju singer Sir Shina Peters entertained guests with Gbenga Adeyinka serving as master of ceremonies. Ovation publisher and friend of the […]
By Niyi Tabiti:Laycon Olamilekan Agbeleshe, 26 year old rapper/singer is the winner of Big Brother Naija 2020 lockdown edition. He won with two other housemates, Dorathy and Nengi taking second and third positions respectively. Laycon studied philosophy at the University of Lagos. According to Gistmaster,Laycon was despised, rejected, seen as the thinnest,the smallest and from […]