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FACEBOOK WRITE UP: OKORODUDU, NIGERIA NEXT SUPER MODEL BOSS SUES MERCIA FOR N100 MILLION…JOINS AZUKA, ELOHOR THREE MAGAZINES AS CO-DEFENDANTS

By Niyi Tabiti

Mrs.Joan Elumelu Okorodudu for and on behalf of her companies, International Business Consortium Limited and Isis Models, is asking for damages of N100 Million Naira ( About One Million Dollar) from Mercia Okhai Ahwuose because of a note she published on facebook entitled “The Naked Truth About Nigeria Next Supermodel”
www.gistmaster.com gathered that those joined as co-defendants in the suit are Azuka Ogujuiba, a journalist with Leaders and Company publishers of Thisday Newspapers, Elizabeth Isior Elohor of Elite Models,Ifeoma Yolanda Jones, a model based in the United States, Global Excellence Communication, publishers of Global Excellence Magazine, Dockland Communications the publisher of News of the People, and Romando Nigeria Limited publishers of Top Celebrities Magazine.
Journalists were invited to a press conference on Tuesday 22 December 2009 through a text message that was forwarded to their phones around 4 am on the same day.
The conference, which was called at the instance of Barrister. Chris Nwokobia of the Grand House of Law and lawyer to the petitioner took place at 135 Ogudana Street, opposite Zenith Bank, Surulere, Lagos.
Okorodudu was not physically present but her lawyer told the group of journalists that her reputation has been injured by all the defendants and her business concern are at the edge of jeopardy due to the allegations made against her by the defendants.
In the writ of summon,Okorodudu said Mercia “Posted on the internet through the social network popularly known as Facebook (which has over 350 million subscribers and visitors all over the world) a write up and allegations which she titled “The Naked Truth about Nigeria Next Super Model” which were not true about the claimants. The claimants shall be relying on the computer prints of the relevant pages from the Facebook durning the trial.
Okorodudu alleged that the second defendant (Azuka) sent a PRESS RELEASE which she titled “Nigeria Next Supermodel scam!!! To some media houses and News Editors. The claimants shall be relying on copies of the said Press Release durning the trial.
She also said “The 3rd Defendant (Elohor) in the said Press Release by the 2nd defendant was not only ready to corroborate the story of the 2nd defendant but also made further allegations and untruthful statements about the 1st claimant.
According to Okorodudu, Ifeoma Yolanda Jones is joined in the charges for commenting on the write up of Mercia and at same time cast aspersion on her.
She also joined Top Celebrities, Global Excellence and News Of the People as defendants in the suit for publishing the write up in their various publications.
She averred that the said write up and comments posted on the internet through the facebook and the alleged Press Release by the 2nd and 3rd defendants are largely incorrect and portrayed the claimants to its numerous local and international business associates, clients and models as impostors, sham and not living up to its claim as reputable modeling agents.
Mercia, who was a runner up in one of Joan Okorodudu’s past events disclosed that Joan and her company has made vain promises to her and other Nigerian girls in the past all in the name of getting them juicy modeling contracts.
Mercia also said in her write up “Joan I won’t let you hurt another little girl.And today because you refused to stop your evil deeds, I will expose you. You used Bunmi (Ademokoya) as a bait to drag other innocent girls into your trap, you have nothing to offer anybody, you are a fraudster woman trafficker and thief most of all a pathetic liar”
Marcia has shown her readiness to back up her claims in the court of law. In a phone conversation Azuka told gistmaster.com that she would talk to her lawyers and the necessary defense would be filed since she didn’t know anything about the said email. She also disclaimed that she operated an email with such address in the first place. While speaking with Elizabeth Isihor Elohor this morning (Wednesday 23 December 2009) she told www.gistmaster.com that she has not been served a copy of the summon. She described it as a laughable drama.
A senior journalist said the whole thing look faulty from the start. How come the Press conference has only movie and music reporters only except one female writer. All of them can not claim to know what has been going on in the modeling industry because it is not their beat. Who amongst the journalists called ever attended Nigeria Next Super Model. This is appalling.Why not invite style writers?”

'GIRL POWER UNLEASHED STAR' ASHIONYE AND PRODUCER HUSBAND,ASHIONYE EXPECTS FIRST CHILD

By Niyi Tabiti

Aftermath of her close guided wedding to Producer Carl Raccah, star musician Mitchel Ugboh popularly known as Ashinoye is pregnant with their first child. We gathered that since Carl discovered that the 'Girl Power' , he has been pampering her more with all the good things of life.The couple have been living together in their GRA Ikeja residence with plans to shoot their career to a higher level.

When contacted on phone, Ashionye confirmed the news to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ , revealing that she is really excited to be an expectant mom. She would rather us not talk much about it.Ashionye hinted that she is also putting some finishing to some of her works.

It would be recalled that despite the break up tale in some newspapers, the relationship waxed stronger in their relationship and eventually got married.Their wedding had a water tight security as press were barred from covering the event.

PHOTO SPEAK:AISHA BELLO CONTEST FOR SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD CONTEST

Bunmi Ademokoya, a former winner of the Best Supermodel of the World,Brian Ikenna Okwara and Aisha Bello, winner of the 2009 edition of Nigeria next supermodel in Bulgaria last weekend. Aisha was there to contest for the Supermodel of the world contest.

Bunmi Ademokoya and Brian Okwara, first winner of Mr.Nigeria World in Bulgaria last weekend.

PHOTOS FROM BEST OF NOLLYWOOD AWARD IN LAGOS,NIGERIA

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Seun Oloketuyi, the indefatigable publisher of Best of Nollywood organised the maiden award ceremony of his company for Nollywood industry.The event took place last weekend at Matinos Hall in Ikeja,Lagos.It was a colourful ceremony that had the likes of Grace Amah,Mercy Johnson,Omoni Oboli,Emem Isong,Mercy Johnson ,Ayo Shonaiya,Seun Maduka,Bukky Wright,Dele Odule,Bisoye Fagade,Gbenga Adeyinka the first and several others in attendance.
Had a wonderful time taking photos on the red carperts,inside the hall and back stage. I would bring you more photos and info on the event soon.

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AYA MORRISONS's SNEAK PEEK PREVIEW HOLDS IN NEW YORK

AYA MORRISON presents Aya Morrison's sneak peek preview and Pre-launch party.

Date is 5 December 2009.Venue is Honey Lounge 243 w 14th street between 7 and 8 ave NY,NY 10011

Hnadmade by Aya Morrisson is a line of bags,clutches and swim wears crafted with a passion to express one's desires and attitudes through fashion.By combining a unique style of fashion and trends and vibrant African fabrics,Aya Morrisons' design allows women to discover their inner style and sensuality.

We are not leaving out the gentlemen, there is something for the guys too.So come and get an exclusive peek of the new collection and a whole lots more.