SKYE BANK GMD, KEHINDE DUROSINMI-ETTI SENT TO PRISON

By Gistmaster.com

The Group managing Director of Skye Bank, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi Etti has been committed to prison over contempt charges by a Federal High Court In Lagos.
Gistmaster.com gathered that problem for the Skye Bank MD started when he disobeyed a order of the court in a case involving Desange Nigeria Limited and the Nigeria Custom Service.

Desange won a case against the Nigeria Customs in 2010.The court ordered Customs to pay Desange but it didn't, so the company applied for an order to garnishee the account of customs in five different banks namely Zenith Bank,GTBANK, Sterling Bank,Skye Bank and UBA.

While the other banks complied with the court directive to pay the judgment sum, Skye Bank defied.Attempt by the Durosinmi-Etti led bank to get an objection to the garnishee proceeding was thrown out by the court as lacking in merit.

Eventually, Skye Bank decided to issue a cheque to the tune of about N11 million (Eleven Million Naira) but when the company presented the same cheque it was not honoured by the bank.

The directors of Desange were infuriated by this act and they applied to the court to commit Durosimi- Etti should be commuted to prison. The court accepted their prayer. Justice Archibong also said the Skye Bank MD should pay N5 million and also remain in prison until he is ready to make amends.

Others listed in the contemptuous  case include the  Chairman of Skye Bank , Chief (Mrs.) Morenikeji Onasanya and other directors of the bank such as Timothy Oguntayo Abimbola Izu,  Gbenga Ademulegan, Dotun Adeniyi, Amaka Onwugbalu, and Ibiye.

In his reaction, Kayode Akinyemi, Head of corporate affairs of Skye Bank said the case is already before an appeal court so the Federal High Court has no power to entertain the case anymore.

 

 

2SHOTZ BATTLE NOKIA OVER COPYRIGHTS ISSUE

NOKIA has been accused by a Nigerian musician, 2shortz of copyrights infringement. The musician, who is hails from the  Eastern Parts of Nigeria has also dragged the mobile phone company before a Lagos High Court over what he described as a violation of his intellectual property by the mobile phone company.
In his statement of claims, 2shortz said  NOKIA used three of his songs as default ring tones for NOKIA X3 without getting approval and sealing a contract with him. He considered it as illegal.
He is therefore seeking damages in form of monetary compensation to the tune of N5 billion.
While Brendan Rilley, lawyer for NOKIA is saying that they actually got the deal through Orchard, a record label last year, 2shortz said nothing can be farther from the truth.2shortz reiterated that only Umunnamu his record label has the legal rights to enter into any contract with company or individual regarding his songs.
Gistmaster gathered that some people are not in happy that Nokia can do such a thing to a musician. A furious musician told gistmaster.com on phone that it is quite absurd and unthinkable that Nokia can commit such a blunder.
Sources however told gistmaster.com that it may not the fault of top officials of Nokia. They said they were sure some people who were supposed to broker the deal might have played a fast one by going through the back door.
James Rutherfoord, Nokia’s General Manager, West Africa could not be reached for comments on the issue. 

In a phone chat with Gistmaster.com , Mr. Osagie the Communications Manager of Nokia said " The case is already in court and we can't comment on it. But we appreciate the fact that you call to balance the story"

Nigerian musicians in the past have been at loggerheads with telecoms company over the way that their intellectual property have been used without gains. It took some efforts and campaigns by leading artists before the case was resolved in the past.
-By Niyi Tabiti
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GENEVIEVE TALKS ABOUT THE SEXIEST PART OF HER BODY PLUS HER UNDYING LOVE FOR JOHNNY DEPP

By Niyi Tabiti

For more than ten years, Genevieve has been a top star in Nollywood, making money from blockbuster movies and brand endorsements.But the Imo state born Nollywood actress  still believe there is still more to her than most people don't knew.

In an interview monitored by gistmaster.com , Genevieve declared her waist as the best part of her body. " I like my waist because it’s small and neat and gives me my hourglass figure" Genevieve told New African woman magazine.

Genevieve who started acting at the age of 8,when she starred in ripples , a soap running on TV in the late 80s/early 90s, says she did not set out to be famous  she just wanted to act and exhibit her creative talent but mother luck smiled on her

How she tells the fake friends from the real ones, Genevieve said, “At first it was difficult but now I have developed automatic radar to detect fakers and get rid of them before they can even say my name"

"The industry is full of fake people, which is why it’s so important for me to have true people around me and my family and friends. I can count my friends on one hand with Vicky being my oldest friend. We share everything together and she comes everywhere with me" Genevieve poured out her mind confidently

“When the camera stops rolling I go back to whom I really am. I am a different person when there are no cameras, when I am by myself I am very reserved and so are my friends.

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The 32 year old actress and single mother of one says  she would love to star in a movie alongside Johnny Depp and also have a man like him in her life.

"I find him a very deep actor, mostly because he represents what I represent, he acts for himself and he picks out roles that he enjoys. It’s not about the movie being commercial”.

On her ideal man, Genevieve answered, “Well, we all want a handsome man, but ultimately we want one that is good inside. But I would love to meet someone with a Johnny Depp personality and with Boris Kodjo’s lips.Perhaps, Dbanj who is being speculated to be in a relationship with Genevieve is still somewhere near this.

Though many feels, Genevieve didn't make much impact with her St. Genevieve clothing line, which she launched in 2008, she says she still want to do more in fashion. At the moment, she is setting off her Denim Jeans line.

" I design simple clothes using African prints and I design for the confident woman who loves to look beautiful. But I am also a bit of a tomboy and I have loads of jeans, which inspired me to design my own collection. I just love jeans and how it can make you look relaxed yet elegant if you know how to pull it off" Genevieve said.

She mentioned that she had been designing since primary school and she would definitely love to do more in the fashion world.

Genny says despite all her achievements, she is yet to be satisfied. According to her she won’t stop until she gets the Oscar.

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LANDLADY DRAGS NATURAL MEDICINE DOCTOR,PAUL OJEIH TO COURT

By Niyi Tabiti

Dr.Paul Ojeih a popular natural medicine practitioner and founder of  Iris Medical Foundation, is at the receiving end of his landlady at the moment. He is at the verge of being ejected



from the duplex, he uses as his office on Kayode Street, Ogba, Lagos. He is occupying two duplexes but one of it is about to be taken.

Gistmater.com gathered that the owner of the house, one Alhaja S.A Fowowe Agoro have already dragged the herbal medicine doctor to the Ikeja Magisterial district of Lagos State, seeking possession of the property and arrears of unpaid rents.

The suit against Ojeih by Barrister Olabode Waheed Balogun of L.O Kotun Chambers on behalf of Alhaja Folawewe- Agoro is marked as MIK/1703/11

Gistmaster.om gathered that the Plaintiff is claiming possession of the premises and Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000) as arrears of rent for the period of 1 May 2010- 31 January 2011 and profit at the rate of N67,000 (Sixty Seven Thousand Naira) per month from 1 February 2011 until possession is given up and cost of the action. The plaintiff is also seeking a substantial repair of the said property.

Gistmaster gathered that that Paul Ojeih have already instructed his lawyers on the next step over the issue.

 

RED CARPET PHOTOS FROM HENNESSY ARTISTRY HALO PARTY IN LAGOS

Hennessy all time high party at Get Arena was a fusion of class and style. aside the beautiful rendition of music from artists such as Sir Shina Peters (The founder of Afro juju music) Nneka, Ice Prince and Bez, the guests also thrill fulled armed with passion. They came dressed to thrill!!! The event was tagged 'Hennessy Artistry Halo Party'

Trust gistmaster.com to give you photos of faces at the Hennessy Artistry party in Lagos. The event was held on Saturday 27 November 2010.

click here to read the full story on the party and see photos of the performers

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[caption id="attachment_2554" align="alignleft" width="277" caption="DJ Humility"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2555" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="model & presenter- Isio Wanogho"][/caption]



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[caption id="attachment_2558" align="alignleft" width="272" caption="Caroline Ekanem Danjuma and friend"][/caption]

RED CARPET PHOTOS FROM HENNESSY ARTISTRY HALO PARTY IN LAGOS

Hennessy all time high party at Get Arena was a fusion of class and style. aside the beautiful rendition of music from artists such as Sir Shina Peters (The founder of Afro juju music) Nneka, Ice Prince and Bez, the guests also thrill fulled armed with passion. They came dressed to thrill!!! The event was tagged 'Hennessy Artistry Halo Party'

Trust gistmaster.com to give you photos of faces at the Hennessy Artistry party in Lagos. The event was held on Saturday 27 November 2010.

click here to read the full story on the party and see photos of the performers

[caption id="attachment_2553" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Olisa Adibua"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2554" align="alignleft" width="277" caption="DJ Humility"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2555" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="model & presenter- Isio Wanogho"][/caption]



[caption id="attachment_2557" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Olu Maintain"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2558" align="alignleft" width="272" caption="Caroline Ekanem Danjuma and friend"][/caption]

HOUSE OF GINJAH CRUMBLES AS TERRY G MOVE OVER TO NOW MUZIK

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Months after releasing the debut album of the group known as House of
Ginjah- a group of artistes under the auspices of T.G.P productions
spearheaded by controversial artiste, Gabriel Amanyi a.k.a Terry G, we
can authoritatively reveal that the acts on the label such as IQ,
Rakwell and Prince Banton have been left to wander alone in the music
wilderness.

The trio who have no contractual agreement with the label have been
asked to leave by the label’s head honcho and they have all been left
in the lurch as they currently rue their present situation.

Sources reveal that the increasing responsibility of taking care of
the group’s daily demands, improper marketing of the group’s debut
album 8th Mainland Bridge and the management deal Terry G recently
signed with Now Music may not be unconnected with this recent
development.

For now, the only act left on T.G.P productions is Terry’s younger
brother, Daniel Amanyi a.k.a D’ Money whose debut singles will hit the
airwaves in time soon to come. The label is putting in all the stops
to ensure that D’ Money gets the needed attention especially with the
fact that the R & B crooner is a fledgling producer who intends to
make a name just like his elder brother.

Terry G is now fully concentrated on wiping his controversy ridden
career, clean of all negative smears as he looks forward to a more
focused and professional future with Now Music.

Speaking immediately after being unveiled recently by Now Music
alongside Timi Dakolo; the Benue state descent said: “There comes a
time in someone’s life that you just need to have a change and take
your career to the next level. I am ready for change.

“I need a higher level of packaging in my career. That is why I
decided to pitch tents with Now Music as my management team. I believe
in results and I have seen the results Now Music has achieved with
people like 2face and others. That is why I picked them because I know
they will give me the needed change.” He said.

HOUSE OF GINJAH CRUMBLES AS TERRY G MOVE OVER TO NOW MUZIK

[caption id="attachment_2542" align="alignright" width="362" caption="Terry G"][/caption]

Months after releasing the debut album of the group known as House of
Ginjah- a group of artistes under the auspices of T.G.P productions
spearheaded by controversial artiste, Gabriel Amanyi a.k.a Terry G, we
can authoritatively reveal that the acts on the label such as IQ,
Rakwell and Prince Banton have been left to wander alone in the music
wilderness.

The trio who have no contractual agreement with the label have been
asked to leave by the label’s head honcho and they have all been left
in the lurch as they currently rue their present situation.

Sources reveal that the increasing responsibility of taking care of
the group’s daily demands, improper marketing of the group’s debut
album 8th Mainland Bridge and the management deal Terry G recently
signed with Now Music may not be unconnected with this recent
development.

For now, the only act left on T.G.P productions is Terry’s younger
brother, Daniel Amanyi a.k.a D’ Money whose debut singles will hit the
airwaves in time soon to come. The label is putting in all the stops
to ensure that D’ Money gets the needed attention especially with the
fact that the R & B crooner is a fledgling producer who intends to
make a name just like his elder brother.

Terry G is now fully concentrated on wiping his controversy ridden
career, clean of all negative smears as he looks forward to a more
focused and professional future with Now Music.

Speaking immediately after being unveiled recently by Now Music
alongside Timi Dakolo; the Benue state descent said: “There comes a
time in someone’s life that you just need to have a change and take
your career to the next level. I am ready for change.

“I need a higher level of packaging in my career. That is why I
decided to pitch tents with Now Music as my management team. I believe
in results and I have seen the results Now Music has achieved with
people like 2face and others. That is why I picked them because I know
they will give me the needed change.” He said.

CITY PEOPLE FASHION WRITER,BOLA AKINBOADE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AT PAPAS

By Niyi Tabiti

Bola Akinboade, a senior fashion writer with City People magazine group was hosted to a lavish birthday ceremony at Club Papas on Friday 7 August 2009.The man behind club papas at K's Place,Victoria-Island,Lagos,Mr.Frank Okamigbo informs www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that the birthday in honour of Bola is part of ways of saying thank you to the writer who has contributed her own meaningful bit to style reporting in Nigeria.As expected, the party was well attended and the dance floor was not empty till 5:30 this morning (Saturday 8 August 2009)