ROBBERS KILL FEMALE BANKER IN LAGOS

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Damilola Sowemimo of United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) has been shot dead in Lagos. The unfortunate incident, gistmaster.com gathered, occurred on last Sunday morning when she was on her way to church around Ajao Estate,Lagos.

The graduate of Bowen University was accosted by armed robbers said to be operating on a motorcycle. They reportedly grabbed her bag, snatch her phone and when they saw there was nothing valuable to take from her bag, they shot her in the neck.

Friends have been sending condolence messages to family of the deceased who was described as easy going.Her facebook page is also filled with thought provoking messages for the departed Damilola.

-By Niyi Tabiti

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LATEST NEWS:MATTEW MBU IS DEAD

 

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Chief Mattew Mbu, an elder statesman and retired diplomat is dead.The death has been confirmed by members of his immediate family through a press statement which was made available to the media  today.

Ambassator Mbu died at the age of 82 in London.He would have been 83 on November 20 this year.

The burial arrangement, according to the family, would be announced later.

The late Ambassador Mbu's biography shows he was born in Cross River State.After his early education inhis home town, he proceeded to Middle Temple and University College, London where he bagged his LL.B and LLM degrees in Law between 1955 and 1959.

gistmaster.com gathered that Mbu was Federal minister of labor in 1954. He was appointed Nigerian High Commissioner to Britain between 1955 and 1959.In 1966, he was designated Nigeria representative in Washington DC.He was also a minister of Foreign Affairs durning the era of self styled military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. Mbu political empire continue withhis children, one of whom is Senator Mattew Taiwo Mbu (Jr).

News by Niyi Tabiti

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HOW BLOGGERS RE-SHAPED NOLLYWOOD'S WARDROBE!

By Niyi Tabiti

Pre-2008 was a period when little attention was given to style in Nigeria movie industry.

Gistmaster brought so much focus on that aspect because glamour is the wheel balance of a true celebrity.

So proud that gistmaster.com and other bloggers gave it a try and it worked. We can say that has helped our stars get their wardrobe right though some still make avoidable mistakes.

Then, Ini Edo was always the worst hit of commenters. (click here to see voters comments on best dressed actress in nollywood) .

For the first time , Gistmaster decided that it was time to recognize 'Miss Stylish' in Nollywood. Most of our readers and celebrities that voted said Rita Dominic deserved it and we had no choice.(Click here to see the party we hosted in honour of Rita Dominic at Swe Bar

Ini Edo is one of the sexiest in nollywood and now she is ranking high on the most fashionable list. Congrats to the stylist who is doing a great job.  Kate..hmmm... always looking young and sexy. I was in company of a German journalist to see Kate Hensahw one day and he said Kate couldnt have been more than 26 years, we all laughed. About a year later, Kate celebrated her 40th birthday at Civic Centre, Lagos. (Click here to see photos of Kate Henshaw the day she won Nollywood's actress of the year) . The fashion police have been kind to Kate.

Stephanie Okereke is a darling. To me she is symbol of a true nollywood star on the red carpet. Well, I am not suprised. What do u expect of a model and a former beauty pageant contestant? She is always well put together with her alluring smile. Fashion Police have also been kind to the engaged actress.

Susan Peters has logged into the big league with her look. She was a model before joing nollywood so we are not suprised that the Benue State born actress is doing well in that aspect.

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NIGERIAN NURSING ASSISTANT ARRESTED IN THE US FOR FONDLING PATIENT

A nigeria nursing assistant based in the United States, Folajuwani Ajani has been arrested  for fondling a patient and also videotaping it.

Ajayi appeared at an indianapolis court on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to charges brought against Ajayi, while working at Wishard Hospital, he allegely removed the clothing of an unconscious female patient and fondled her genital area. This, he also videotaped. But what gave him away was that he mistakenly videotaped his ID card and his title.

gistmaster gathered that upon arrest, police said his phone had 400,000 pictures and 17 videos.Prosecutors says they are looking for means to get the other women on his phone and interview them on whether or not they have also been abused by the assitant nurse.

Ajayi's case has once again raised the issue of medical personnel who used their position to violate female patients by sexually abusing them.

You can click here to read Ola Shonuga's exciting diary,incisive romance stories only on gistmaster.com

HERE IS A CHANCE TO WIN SIX FANTASTIC GIFTS FROM 6 DESIGNERS COURTESY SPICE TV

As it’s February, the month of love and romance Spice TV has decided to ‘treat’ our lovely readers dearly by giving out fantastic gifts courtesy of six A-list Nigerian designers…Oh did we mention they’re fabulous gifts you will love?

Great!

It’s simple and precise. Follow the simple steps below and you’ll probably be wining a real gift from amazing Nigerian designers this February.

First step: Follow Spice TV on Twitter @SpiceTVOnline

Second Step: Join the Spice TV Facebook group here – https://www.facebook.com/groups/206849459354027/

Third Step: Two different questions will be posted daily within the next seven (7) days on Spice TV Twitter handle - @SpiceTVOnline , answer the questions correctly and you stand a chance of winning lovely items from fabulous designers like; Pearl 1130, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Marayah. O, Viv La Resistance, Alali Boutique, Beatrice Black Atari.

Contestants should however note the following;

Images of the two pieces to be won daily will be tweeted alongside info about the designers, so you get a chance to get familiar with the designers.

It gets even more interesting …

All 14 winners get invited for a fashion shoot with top of the range photographers like - Hakeem Salaam, Yinka Obebe, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Obi Somto, Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko, Mousa Mousa and Toni Tones ; makeup artists, stylists and as well get to meet the designers.  All the razzmatazz, makeup, styling, photo shoot, Champagne gets you on TV as all 14 episodes of the making of the shoot will be created for TV and the Web giving you your own mini reality TV show!

 

It starts from the 7^th of February till the 14^th of February 2012; all you need is a first step, follow @SpiceTVOnline on Twitter.

ARIK AIR STEWARDESS JAILED FOR COCAINE TRAFFICKING

Miss Chinwendu Uwakaonyenma Ogbonnaya, a staff of Arik Air Nigeria who was arrested in December  at the Heathrow International Airport, London has been jailed 5 and half years for trafficking in cocaine.

Chinwedu was an air stewardess with Arik Air at the time of her arrest. Officers at the airport discovered that she was smuggling hgh purity cocaine with street value of 250,000 pounds sterling.

According to information monitored on the UK Border agency website by gistmaster.com , the stewardess was sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison after she pleaded guilty at the Isleworth Crown court in West London on Thursday 2 February 2012.

-By Niyi Tabiti

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MTV VJ CVON DELIVERS BABY BOY

 On Monday, January 30, 2012 MTV VJ and her husband Ozoemena Mbanefo
welcomed their first child at Emory Midtown hospital Atlanta.

Lincon Munachiso Mbanefo came into the world at exactly 7.55am, and several
celeb friends took to their BBM status and twitter accounts to congratulate
the young couple thereby making a spontaneous announcement.

Cynthia exchanged vows with Ozoemena Mbanefo on October 23, 2010 at the
Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Cynthia remains MTV’s only Nigerian VJ; the
26-year old computer science graduate from Ebonyi State University first
came to public attention after winning a nationwide MTV VJ Search in
November 2007.

Cynthia Mbanefo currently combines her MTV duties with high profile gigs as
a radio DJ and actress, with her own radio show syndicated on 40 radio
stations across Nigeria; she also stars in the MNET TV series 'Tinsel' as
“Ify”.

ARISE FASHION WEEK VS JOBURG FASHION WEEK

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'Now, lets see which of us is the biggest' seem to be the slogan between the organizers of the Arise Africa Fashion week and Joborg Fashion week.

Two of the top fashion weeks in Africa has been slated for the same period.While the Joburg Fashion Week is slated to hold between 7 and 10 March 2012, Arise would start one 6 March and ends on 11 March 2012 in Nigeria.

A source who spoke with gistmaster.com last weekend said "This could just be another way that African Fashion International and Arise wants to lock up their battle of supremacy. You know they had a major disagreement durning the first Arise Africa Fashion Week in 2009. That is why they have not been able to collaborate on it again. Instead Nduka decided to organise subsequent ones in Nigeria and invited some South African designers and directors for the second one"

Another person who spoke to gistmaster under the condition of anonymity however saw things differently. She said, it does not matter.The two Fashion Weeks are prestigious and those who can't make it to one will go for the other.People should stop spreading false information and creating enemity.

"It is true that Nduka Obaigbena and his people in Arise magazine had issues with the people in Africa Fashion International organizers of Jobourg Fashion week had issues durning the Arise Africa Fashion Week in 2009 but that is not to say they are now using the same calendar to get back to one another. Arise  took place this same time last year, so whats the big deal" she asked rhetorically.

 

 

ONE MANAGEMENT DRAGS NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, NSE IKPE-ETIM TO COURT

By Niyi Tabiti

Phone Swap star, Nse Ikpe Etimhas been dragged to court by Emem led One Management over breach of contract. Emem Ema was a member of now rested musical group- Kush.

According to exclusive details gathered by Gistmaster.com, Nse has been accused by her mangement company of owing them various sums of oney amounting to N6 Million (Six million Naira).Emem and other directors of One Management are already seeking N10 Million (Ten million Naira) from her through the law court.

One management had been representing the actress for sometime.Aside publicity, we gathered that the company was also responsible for Nse's trip to the United States of America the last time.

A Theatre Arts graduate of the

PLANS IN TOP GEAR FOR AFRICA FASHION WEEK,LONDON 2012

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) kicked of f to a f lamboyant star t for i ts debut launch in London dur ing August 2011.
With an impressive turnout of over 4,700 at tendees, the 2-day ext ravaganza created an unprecedented plat form for over
50 international designers to showcase thei r col lect ions.
Glowing press reviews and high at tendance f igures in 2011 have boosted AFWL prof i le and now led to capt ivate a wider
internat ional audience in 2012, benef iciat ing of an est imated 7 mi l l ion London visi tors set to be in the capi tal for the
Olympics. AFWL pledged to cont inue of fer ing equal oppor tuni t ies & exposure to designers f rom al l backgrounds whom
are inspi red by Af r ican designs, pr ints & text i les.
Of fer ing cut t ing edge fashion, inter iors, or iginal ar tworks as wel l as food, Spi tal f ields Market, winner of the 2007 Best
New Open Space, is sur rounded by independent shops, cafes, bars and awarding winning restaurants such as Canteen,
Galvin La Chapel l and Gi raf fe to name a few. Wi th a capaci ty of over 10,000 visi tors, Spi taf ields wi l l of fer Af r ica
Fashion Week London (AFWL) the per fect locat ion for a 2 day display of Fashion, Ar t , Music & Food.
Karine Laudort-

-Niyi Tabiti

news@gistmaster.com

LATEST NEWS:NEWLY APPOINTED ACTING IGP BURIES WIFE IN KANO

 By Niyi Tabiti

The newly appointed acting inspector general of police in Nigeria, Mr.Muhammed Abubakar was close to tears today as his beloved wife, Hajiya Maryam was buried in Kano today.

The deceased was 47 year old. According to what gistmaster gathered, she died of cancer this morning. As soon as the news was passed to the new police chief, he flew to Kano to pay his last respect to his late wife.