234next NEWSPAPER STOPS PRINTING

 Dele Olojede the publisher of 234Next Newspaper has finally stopped the print edition of the newspaper.Olojede told Associated Press recently that a number of factors 'collided' together in making it difficult for the newspaper company to continue printing. However, he assured that the newspaper will continue with its online editions.
 In Nigeria, politicians and their friends are seen as the biggest spenders in advertising, something 234next never subscribed to. The advertising fortune of the company dwindled thereby forcing many of the staff to resign when they could not be paid salaries.

HOW LOVE CHILD BROKE MOCHEDDA AND SKUKI's RELATIONSHIP

 Atewo a.k.a Peeshaun, who happens to be the younger of the musical group-Skuki was in an intense relationship with stunning female artist Modupe Oreoluwa a.k.a Mo'cheddah from early 2010 up until early 2011. They hooked up and got close when Skuki was having a series of recording sessions in the Knighthouse studios and at the same time Mo'cheddah was rounding up on her Franchise Celebrity album. Many times Peeshaun would stay behind to support and watch his talented girlfriend as she recorded during late night sessions.

The relationship enjoyed the support and well-wishes of close friends and relatives. Mo'cheddah's elder sister - LOLA, was particularly fond and encouraging of the couple. Everything was well concealed from the public and press; Mo'cheddah and Peeshaun made it a point of call not to stay too long around each other at events just to avoid attention.

All was smooth sailing for the young couple and getting more serious by the day up until late 2010, when Mo'cheddah discovered a shocking story from Peeshaun's past which he had hidden from her since they started dating.

With the fame and popularity that came from showbiz and the powerful ability of modern day social networks in connecting people e.g. Facebook, twitter, Mo'cheddah innocently made friends with individuals that knew something's from her boyfriends past that she didn't.

What came to her knowledge however was that a few years ago, while peeshaun was still studying LAW in the University of Ibadan, he bore a child- A baby girl, with a fellow student in the same institution. The child and its mother were flown to the UK by the girl's parent, where the girl continued her tertiary education. The mother of the child is unknown to many, but the child is said to be about 3 or 4years of age.

This revelation led to the crumbling of Mo'cheddah's relationship with Peeshaun in early 2011. As devastated and emotional as Modupe became about the news and proximate to the time she just learnt the truth, she couldn't find herself staying too long around her boyfriend. She was still yet to make up her mind if she would continue with the relationship or call it quits, she made it clear to close friends that even thought it was not in her plan to date a man who already had a child, but that was not her main hurt. What hurt her most was that she felt she should have been told the truth from the onset.

Modupe was to make a trip to south Africa in january 2011 with the Skuki brothers to shoot the video of their 2nd single 'STAMINA' but with the emotional tension between her and Peeshaun at the time, the joint trip was cancelled and she shot her part of the video in Nigeria.

Recently the couple were seen together outside the marine spot of the new Radisson blu hotel victoria Island Lagos, having somewhat of a heated argument.

Speculations have it that they might be coming back together soon as love is an understatement in describing what the two still feel for each other.

SMIRNOFF MIDNIGHT CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

  It’s the countdown to 12 November 2011 - the date when the party phenomenon that has been sweeping the globe will truly change the nightlife landscape forever. 

On this night party goers here in Nigeria will paint the town red with thousands of other fun lovers around the world in a wave of specially created original and unforgettable experiences that will kick off in 50 countries around the globe including Brazil, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Vietnam, Thailand and Australia - all hosted by Smirnoff Vodka, the world’s most popular spirit brand.
Those lucky enough to be at any of the events can expect to be thrilled and amazed by a once-in-a-lifetime evening that will include extraordinary and spectacular entertainment, the most incredible music from the world’s most popular DJs, the chance to enjoy amazing Smirnoff cocktails mixed by the best barmen in the world and a special collaboration with Madonna.
The experience will come to life in Lagos in a spectacular event entitled The Smirnoff Midnight Circus and will be fronted by a Ringmaster - none other than our own Ikechukwu, the award winning rapper behind such hits as ‘Escalade Part 2,’ and ‘My Name is Ikechukwu.’  He is already incredible and at the Smirnoff Midnight Circus he will put on a spectacle that will leave the crowd dazzled and breathless. 
Look out for Ringmaster Ikechukwu in the run up to the Smirnoff Midnight Circus events as he and his team will also be making surprise stops at bars and clubs around Nigeria.  If they see you enjoying Smirnoff Ice or Smirnoff Vodka they will award you a ticket which admits you and a friend to the Smirnoff Midnight Circus.
And that’s not all.  Smirnoff and Ikechukwu have promised a special treat to Nigerian fans who want to try their hand at rapping. On September 30th at exactly Midnight, Ikechukwu will load a beat on to the Smirnoff Nigeria Facebook page. If you would like a shot at stardom and you think you have what it takes to perform with Ikechukwu on the Smirnoff Midnight Circus stage download this beat and record a verse over it. Upload your performance to Youtube and post the link on Facebook to enter the competition. The winner will also get an iPad and will be featured in Ikechukwu’s next video.
To be the first to know about the Smirnoff Midnight Circus and to get involved in all the great stuff Smirnoff has in store for fun lovers and seekers of cool, keep a careful watch on the Smirnoff Nigeria Facebook page www.facebook.com/smirnoffnigeria
The Smirnoff Midnight Circus is a must-attend for people who live to party but truly know how to enjoy life responsibly. You must be 18 years or above to participate.
Smirnoff Midnight Circus - Be there!

WESTERN UNION FRAUD:CUSTOMER WHO LOST OVER $3000 IN SKYE BANK SEEK JUSTICE

 Rotimi Onadipe,a Nigerian businessman is very bitter that the western union transaction he went to do at Skye Bank about two years ago is still the source of his problem till today. Onadipe who is already seeking every legal means to get his money back disclosed that he went to collect $3,300 dollars at one of the Skye Bank branches in Ibadan, Oyo State.
 gistmaster.com gathered that after concluding all the necessary formalities,he was told told that the money had already been withdrawn 10 minutes after he released his secret number.
 After investigation, two female staff of the bank were arrested and arraigned before magistrate court in Ibadan.They discharged in circumstances Onadipe as controversial.The magistrate also ordered a re-investigation into the matter.
Two years later, Onadipe is still fighting hard to get his money.Already he had petitioned the Nigeria Bar Association and the Chief Judge of Oyo State so that they can investigate the magistrate who gave the controvesial ruling.
Questions
Should a customer go through this kind of stress?
Are there no data machines to note who reveal the true identity of the person who paid the money and the person who actually received it?
-By Niyi Tabiti

FORMER UN SEC GEN DAUGHTER, AMA ANNAN SET TO WED POJU ADEDEJI

Koffi Annan, a former United Nations Secretary General is planning big for the wedding of his 42 year old daughter, Ama to Adepoju Adedeji, son of erudite scholar, Professor Adebayo Adedeji.
The gist is spreading like hot cake in town and those who know sweet weddings could be will gladly have been planning towards it.
Gistmaster gathered that Poju had three kids from his first marriage before he found love again in Ama,sister to one of Lagos social commanders, Kojo Annan.
Ama, according to details available to gistmaster is a financial analyst and a graduate of the London School of Economics and New York institute of Finance.Ama is the managing director of Mid Ocean Shipping company. Her mum, Titi Alakija, a Nigerian was married to the Ghanaian born diplomat, Koffi Annan before they went their separate ways many years ago.
Details of Ama and Poju Adedeji's wedding ceremony show that  activities would start on Thursday 29 September and it would end on Saturday 1 October 2011.
-By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com

DAVID MARK's DRIVER,SECURITY AIDE KILLED IN BENUE ROAD ACCIDENT

 Senate President, Mr. David Mark just lost his official driver and a security aide in a fatal accident that took place last weekend. Mark, himself escaped being killed as he was not in convoy of cars at the time of the accident. Gistmaster gathered that the senate president's driver had left with others but was sent back by the aide de camp to Mark to pick a luggage which they forgot.
 On his way back, he was said to be speeding so that he can meet up with other  cars in the convoy when he suddenly had an head on collision with a trailer that was loaded with cement.
The unfortunate incident happened at the Burnt brick junction near Otukpo, Benue State yesterday morning.Mark is still mourning his late driver and police inspector as condolence messages have been coming from far and near.
Nigerian top political office holders who have lost aides or people in their convoy in the past include Adam Oshiomole, the governor of Edo State,Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, former governor Segun Oni of Ekiti State,Ex governor Turaki and others. Federal Road Safety Corps has attributed over speeding to the major causes of accidents involving government officials
It would also be recalled that last year, one of the children of the senate president was also involved in an auto crash but he narrowly escaped death but his ca was damaged beyond repairs.
-By Niyi Tabiti

ACTRESS UCHE OGBODO IN TROUBLE OVER MOVIE ROLE

Actress  Uche Ogbodo is battling for suvival at the moment in Nollywood, Africa's leading movie industry.
   Gistmaster gathered that the actress is being investigated by Actors Guild in Nigeria (AGN),Films and Video Marketers Association of Nigeria and if found guilty, she would be banned from acting for at least a year.
AMACO Investment Limited alleged that the actress collected appearance fee but she has delaying her part by using flimsy excuses to leave location.
 AMACO is now asking for 2 million Naira as compensation from Uche through the various guilds.
  On her part, Uche said she was beaten by a poducer while on set.
 Segun Arinze, the AGN  president confirmed the Uche Ogbodo saga but said everything is still under investigation.
  Uche studied Mass Communication at the Enugu State University.
-Niyi Tabiti