Rebirth

Download Rebirth by Jimi Ojikutu. Visit www.lulu.com/spotlight/jimiojikutu probably the most exciting book you've ever read.

Looking Good

There's the popular saying that you should dress like you want to be addressed. I believe it's very true. Keeping up with the jet paced Gidi lifestyle is no easy feat and to set your self apart from the crowd, you have to create a style that gives you the tight look. You need to keep it tight bruv.

Here are few tips to looking your best:

1 keep it clean: make sure your nails are trim, you get a hair cut regularly, your clothes are welled ironed, and you keep everything clean and nice...inside and outside.

2 keep it fresh: get a good cologne, deodorant, and body spray. Smelling good says a lot.

3 Get Knowledge: know your trends, fashion, and colours so you know how to wear what you are wearing.

4 Nice shoes: you should have a budget for some nice shoes to keep your wardrobe complete. A good shoe always completes the ensemble.

5 Suits don't lie: budget a few bucks for some nice Suits...looking sharp is looking gud.

6 create your own style: don't be afraid to experiment. The most stylish people are those who have been able to experiment a bit.

7 Double check: check your self out in the mirror and see if what you wear flows. Look at your self from a third perspective and be sure that if you'd like what you are wearing if you were staring at yourself from an outer set of eyes.

8 feel good: one more thing...just feel good about yourself and it will be sure to radiate.

STAGES OF HEALTHY INTIMACY IN A RELATIONSHIP

Intimacy doesn't just happen. As much as we all would like to have a best friend, a lover, a partner, we have to first go through the six stages on the highway of connection toward every kind of meaningful relationship.

Stranger: a person you just met recently, have not spent much time with and don't know very well.

Acquaintance: a person you know casually, most likely through other friends, or possibly from work.

Buddy: a person you know superficially and spend time with when mutually convenient but not necessarily because of mutual caring. This is someone from the office that you might go out with after work, or a buddy with whom you would go to meet other people, or someone you are in the process of getting to know better.

Companion: a casual friend with whom you have a low level of commitment, and with whom you spend time doing some particular activities, which are sometimes more important to you then the person himself. This could be a tennis partner, a shopping companion, a skiing buddy or for some people even a sex partner. This could also be someone who is on the way to becoming a real friend.

Friend: a person with whom you associate for the purpose of mutual support and enjoyment. Someone you regard highly and for whom you have affection and respect, which is reciprocated. This person is more important then the activity which you may share.

Intimate: a person with whom you have a loving, caring friendship and who has proven herself to have your best interest in mind. Someone you can trust with your inner most vulnerable self and who you know will be there tomorrow for you if they can be.

You may notice that once you begin to think about where to place a certain person in your life, you will take into consideration how close you feel to that person, how good a friend that person is to you, how much you value your relationship with that person, and how much that person contributes to your life.

Nigeria is 53

Its the 53rd Year of Nigeria's Independence...Let's all spend a moment to pray for Nigeria and hope our great Nation will assume the greatness it rightly deserves.

Apple Tops Google, CocaCola as World's No 1 Brand

 

APPLE took over from Cocacola as the World’s No 1 Brand! The report released today, is from Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company owned by the Omnicom Group that has been compiling what it calls the Best Global Brands report since 2000. The previous No. 1 brand, Coca-Cola, fell to No. 3.

Not only has Apple replaced Coca-Cola as first among the 100 most valuable brands based on criteria that include financial performance, this is the first time that the soft drink known for slogans like “It’s the real thing” has not been No. 1.

Apple’s arrival in the top spot was perhaps “a matter of time,” Jez Frampton, global chief executive at Interbrand, said in a recent interview. Apple was No. 2 last year, climbing from No. 8 in the 2011 report. Google followed Apple as the No 2 Brand, While Cocacola followed at No 3 after being No 1 for 13 previous years.

 

Nigerian Oil Tycoon Kola Aluko and Ghanian British Designer Oswald Boateng Launch $500million African Development Fund

On Wednesday 25th September 2013, Ghanaian born British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng & Nigerian Oil tycoon Kola Aluko launched the African50 initiative, the platform is an African infrastructure project development fund which was formed as a result of the joint venture between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Made In Africa Foundation. The initiative is set out to provide a catalyst for African development and growth by focusing on commercially viable infrastructure projects in Africa.

 

“Infrastructure drives growth. If we focus on the big infrastructure projects- power, good roads, and railways; then we will be creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurs in other areas of endeavor which are non-infrastructure,” Aluko said in the online broadcast.

Ozwald also stated that Africa could not properly compete without the infrastructure that would drive trade. “Clearly as Africans to compete we need the roads and rail, telecommunications and urban environments that stimulate and ensure trade,” Boateng said in a statement.

So far, the cause has raised about $250 million; Aluko and the AfDB have contributed $50 million each to the fund. In conjunction with the AfDb, MIAF is determined to attract investments from development finance institutions, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and governments towards reaching the funds goal of $500 million by the first half of 2014. The money will be used to fund feasibility studies of large-scale infrastructure projects. Made In Africa is also planning to raise a $10 billion project finance fund.

Oscar winning actor Jamie Fox, who is a fanatic of Ozwald’s designs was present at the launch. The official launch took place at the NASDAQ in New York.

JCI donates Learning Materials in Lagos's Ilaje Community

JCI International, University of Lagos Branch, recently visited the Ilaje Community in Lagos to donate Books and Learning Materials in what was tagged the Ilaje 300 Project. In this community development drive, the JCI aim to promote education in these communities, eventually improving their lives. Knowledge is Power, so the best form of empowerment is through education and we laud this initiative by the JCI. It also shows the commitment of the Nigerian Students, while the Government has refused to reach a conclusion on the ASU Strike, these students have chosen to help needy communities.

To find out more about what the JCI is doing in Lagos's Slum:

follow @unilagjaycees on twitter and using the hash tag #Ilaje300.

You can also be a part of the Project by calling David on 08035464299 or Nimota on 07085038068. You can also join us at the donation event on Wednesday.

Diesel Opens First Store in West Africa

 

Diesel recently opened their flagship store recently in at Centro Mall, Lekki Phase One. Inviting customers to its first store in West Africa was a selection of champagne and cocktails made available by one of the world’s most loved brands Moet & Chandon, Hors d’oeuvre was served by Chef Fregz and a sweet serving of desert by Sokolad Chocolates.

In true Diesel prêt-à-porter style, the store hosted celebs and stylistas including Banky W, Seyi Shay, Eku Edewor, Michelle Dede, Toke Makinwa and Adebayo Oke-Lawal.

Business execs including Adeola Adetunji (MD Coca Cola), Chuka Eseka (CEO Vetiva Capital Management) and Dewunmi Ogunsanya (Chairman MultiChoice) were also present at the event.

                                                       Sheyi Shay and Emmy Nyra

                                                                     Eku Edewor                            

                                                                         Banky W

                                                                    Sheyi Shay

                                                                     Banky W

                                                                 Toke Makinwa

                                                                 Adebayo Oke-Lawal

P Diddy Tops List of Hip Hops Higest Earners

Sean P Diddy Combs tops the list of Forbe's Highest Earners in Hip Hop in the year 2012-2013 with Jay Z following Closely. The Artiste, Fashion Entrepreneur, Vodka Magnate, and recently Media Mogul has all his businesses paying off, and paying off big time.

View the top ten list below:

1. Diddy - $50million

 2. Jay Z - $43million

 3. Dr Dre - $40million

 4. Nicki Minaj - $29million

 5. Birdman - $21million

 6. Kanye West - $20million

 7. Lil Wayne - $16 million

 8. Wiz Khalifa - $14million

 9. Ludacris - $12 million

 10. Pitbull - $11million

I am Isigo Votaire Collection 2013/2014

The Voltaire Collection by I am Isigo can be said to be somewhere between philosophical, edgy and minimalist. The collection inspired by Voltaire the French Philosopher was gotten by Bubu Osigi, the mind behind I am Isigo after a visit to Paris. Wearing it gives you an edgy sexiness that makes you stand out.

GidiEvents: Sunday Night Fights

Gold Fist Promotions presents The Independence Day Celebration 'Sunday Night Fights 3^rd Edition: BATTLE OF THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS.'

 

Looking for something different to do in Lagos? Then this is for you!

 

Program:

 

·                     16 Middleweight Boxers

·                     8 Fights

·                     8 Winners

·                     8 Losers

·                     1 Ambulance

·                     5 Upcoming Talented Music Artistes.

·                     2 Sexy Number Girls. 

·                     Great Food & Excellent Drinks served all day

 

An Unforgettable Night of Supreme Action and Knockout Entertainment.

 

Date: Sunday 29^th September 2013.

Time: 4.00 pm

Venue: Hall of Fame, Pinefield Schools, Lekki, Lagos.

 

Tickets: Reguar N3,000

VIP (table for ten) N40,000

 

Oyo State Gorvenor Sacks Entire Cabinet

The Cabinet of the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, woke up to a shocker when they discovered this morning that there positions have been dissolved. The Governor in an Executive Council meeting made the decision which affected all the commissioners and cabinet members.

The reason for the Governor's decision was stated below:

The release  by the state government said the governor decided to do away with the former aides in order to create space for fresh blood he intends to inject into governance ‘in the quest to serve the state better’.

 

 

Well, let's hope the new cabinet will be more effective and would end up benefitting the people of Oyo state.