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Monday, August 15, 2011

V-BAR OWNER, KAMAL BOUSTANI TAKES OVER NEWSCAFE

Gistmaster saw it coming and it eventually happened! We are sure you know top socialite Femi Akande of Kilimajaro. Should in case you forget we are sure you will remember the man whose company brought American star, Joe to Nigeria for Mohammed Babangida some years ago. His company also brought Anita Baker to Lagos.

The latest news here is that Newscafe, his joint business interest with Hakeem Murhi Okunola has been taken over by loaded Lebanese, Kamal Boustani. The place was shut down for sometime to enable them re-structure. Boustani, the new owner is a shrewd businessman and he is major investor in bar business in Nigeria. He runs K’s Place on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Planet 44 on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi and V-Bar located inside The Palms, Lekki- By Niyi Tabiti

WEDDING: DETAILS OF CHARLES AHIZE WEDDING TO MAUREEN EMELANOM

Successful and boastful car dealer, Charles Ahize is set to take Maureen Emenalom as his second wife. Ahinze who is also a part owner of Trybeca located on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, would be painting the town of Owerri, Imo State red this September as he takes a new wife.

Gistmaster gathered from the wedding invitation already in circulation, the couple would be having a talk of the town tradition wedding on the 10^th of September at Umuopara Ugiri,Isiala Mbano Local Government.

Ahize a divorcee and leader of a popular Igbo group in Lagos has been showering Maureen with all the good things of life since they met at a party. Maureen has also reciprocated this gesture in public not minding whose ox is gored. Ahize is the owner of Atlantic Automobiles.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

OSUN STATE GOVERNOR AREGBESOLA TURNS COMMISSIONER

Engineer Rauf Aregbesola the governor of Osun State and his deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori have become commissioners in their state.While Aregbesola would now be the commissioner in charge of works, his deputy will also become the commissioner of education.
Before you start thinking far. Aregbesola have not left his position as the Chief executive of the state,rather the new portfolio will be an additional responsibility to him and his deputy.
Aregbesola announced this while announcing the new position alongside the names of newly appointed commissioners in Osun State.
According to what gistmaster gathered, the list of the new commissioners in Osun State include Mr. Sunday Akere- Information, Wale Afolabi-commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Mr. Muyiwa Ige, son of late Bola Ige is now commissioner of Lands and Physical planning, Mobolaji Akande-Women Affairs,Ismail Jayeoba Akande-commerce,co-operatives and empowerment, Kolapo Alimi-Local government and chieftaincy affairs, Temitope Ilori-Health,Sikiru Ayedun-Tourism,Dr. Wale Boluwaduro-Finance,Olubikola Oyawole-Enviroment, Richard Adedoyin-Agriculture and Food security, Suraj Bashir-regional integration.
Rauf Aregbesola's biography can not be complete without the mention of his stewardship as commissioner of works for the 8 years former Gov Bola Ahmed Tinubu served in Lagos State.
Report by Niyi Tabiti

WHAT PASTOR ADEBOYE TOLD GOV AMOSU LAST NIGHT

The executive governor of Ogun State Mr. Ibikunle Amosu got the biggest shock of his life from Pastor E.A Adeboye durning the Friday night service of the 59th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Adeboye had already started the sermon when he noticed the arrival of Gov Amosu. He promptly announced the entry of Amosu,the man he described as his landlord (The RCCG Camp is located in Ogun State).

Adeboye later told the audience that he would do what he has never done before by stopping in the middle of the sermon so that Amosu can have the privilege of addressing the worshipers. Those in the know told gistmaster that this is indeed a rare privilege.Not even Presidents who had been to past editions have had that kind of privilege.

Amosu who addressed the RCCG crowd for few minutes said he was indeed happy with the way GOD has been working mightily in the church using Pastor Adeboye as a point of contact. He said that the crowd is so much, even with security detail, his vehicles and status as Governor, he took him about 2 hours and thirty minutes to get to the auditorium from the gate.

After addressing the crowd, Adeboye told Amosu " GOD will return the lost glory of Ogun State" and everyone shouted Amen.

Other prominent persons present at the service are Pastor Kenneth Haggins Jnr,Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State and his wife (They are regular attendees), Mike Bamiloye of Mount Zion Drama Ministries, Pastor PJ Olaiya, Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners and others. Report by Niyi Tabiti

WHY IBB WANTS AL MUSTAPHA RELEASED

Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) explained why he has been calling for the release of Al-Mustapha the former CSO (Chief Security Officer) to late General Sani Abacha.
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CONVENTION:REDEEMED CHURCH RECORDS 37 BOYS,43 GIRLS CHILDBIRTH

Live at the Redeemed Camp for the 59th annual Holy Ghost Convention. Everywhere was packed full, so much you'd think that the whole world was there.
Pastor E.A Adeboye, proudly supported by other anointed men of GOD like Pastor JT Kalejaiye touched us with their ministrations.
It was child birth galore for expectant mothers. So far at the 59th Holy Ghost convention of RCCG which started on Monday, Pastor Adeboye announced that a total of 37 Boys and 43 girls have been delivered. He made the announcement on Friday 12 August. More babies are on the way.
Adeboye also announced that for those trusting the Lord for the fruit of the womb,they should not miss the September edition of the monthly Holy Ghost congress (first Friday of every month)
Pastor Folu Adeboye on her part asked Nigerians to pray against civil war in the country. She said Nigerians should also pray for socio-economic and political progress of the country.
-By Niyi Tabiti

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NEWS: CHristian Louboutin Looses to YSL

This is the news making the rounds at the moment in the the fashion world, as Christian Louboutin lost his case against Yves Saint Laurent in regard to his signature red soles. The designers went back and forth in an entertaining case about whether YSL should have the right to use red soles, a staple on every Christian Louboutin shoe and a defining aspect of the brand.
Today, Judge Victor Marrero ruled that although Louboutin’s red soles are recognized as his signature by the public, he has no trademark protection.

Here is his ruling via The Cut Blog:

Because in the fashion industry color serves ornamental and aesthetic functions vital to robust competition, the court finds that Louboutin is unlikely to be able to prove that its red outsole brand is entitled to trademark protection, even if it has gained enough public recognition in the market to have acquired secondary meaning.