LATEST NEWS: HITV SAYS GTBANK INVADED IT OFFICE DESPITE A PENDING CASE IN COURT

 This is really a bank-customer relationship gone sour.HITV informed gistmaster that the closure of their office in Lagos yesterday is nothing but invasion despite a pending court case.
 A statement issued in Lagos today by HiTV reads
"On Monday, November 21 at about noon, heavily armed mobile policemen alongside men in suit invaded in a commando style, simultaneously, all HiTV offices in Lagos purportedly acting on some court order instituted by Guarantee Trust Bank Plc over a relationship/financial dispute between HiTV and the bank.

The invading team brandishing a court order sealed HiTV offices thereby partially paralysing activities and causing disruption in its services which has resulted to the loss of signals in some of its Hi channels locally and to its international partners.

For records purposes, we wish to state here that the invasion on HiTV property by agents of GT Bank was a total breach of the rights of HiTV as there is a pending case in court on the same issue and more but the bank in a clandestine manner went ahead to secure an order from another court which they relied on to invade HiTV premises across Lagos.

The Facts:

·      GTBank is a shareholder of HiTV and has financed a significant part of HiTV’s business activities.

·      GTBank participated in the sale of UEFA Champions League 2011/12 season (rights for which were awarded to HiTV) in a manner that was inconsistent with agreed contractual terms.

·      HiTV consequently filed in court the case regarding the improper sale of the UEFA rights along with other issues concerning its relationship with GTBank.

·      Despite there been an existing case in court, GTBank secured an order from another court and invaded HiTV business premises in different locations in Lagos on Monday, November 21 and caused significant distress and embarrassment to HiTV staff and customers.

As a law abiding organisation, HiTV will handle the issue legally and that is why it is calling on subscribers, agencies, and trade and platform partners to be calm and patient while the issue is being tackled. HiTV thanks all for the continuous patronage of the proudly Nigerian Pay TV.

 HiTV apologises for service disruption

Proudly Nigerian Pay TV Company, HiTV, is currently experiencing disruption in its services which has resulted to the loss of signals in some of its Hi channels locally and to its international partners.

This piece of news was contained in a statement signed by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Justin Akpovi-Esade. The company’s management according to Akpovi-Esade are currently working at resolving the issue.

He thanked its valued subscribers for their continued patronage even as he assured that “everything would be fine very soon. A team of competent personnel are working round the clock to ensure the issue is resolved. HiTV values its numerous subscribers and calls for their usual understanding and patience while the issue is being sorted out,” the statement read.

JONATHAN SACKS EFCC BOSS,FARIDA WAZIRI+LAMORDE APPOINTED ACTING CHAIRMAN

 President Goodluck Jonathan woke Nigerians up with a shocker this morning with the sack of Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) boss Mrs. Farida Waziri. According to announcement made by the government through the president's spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, Waziri was relieved of her job and an acting chairman in the person of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde has been appointed acting chairman of the anti-graft agency.Gistmaster gathered that the sack of Waziri and appointment of Lamorde as EFCC acting Chairman takes immediate effect.
 Lamorde's profile in efcc started durning the time of former chairman of the commission, Malam Nuhu Ribadu. He was the director of operations. He was later appointed the acting chairman shortly before the appointment of Mrs. Waziri by the Umaru Yar'Dua's administration in 2008.
 Lamorde a police office was tranfered from the EFCC after the appointment of Mrs. Waziri but he was re-appointed director of operations after sometime.
Mrs. Waziri was a retired police officer. She rose to the position of Assistant Inspector General Police before her exit from the force.
By Niyi Tabiti
 

ACCESS BANK GMD AIGBOJE AIG-IMOUKHUEDE SCHEMES FOR CBN TOP JOB?

 Spin doctors of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede the group managing director/ceo of Access Bank are already pushing his ambition as next Governor of Central Bank to limelight. The tenure of the incumbent governor of CBN,Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, will expire next year.
 Gistmaster gathered that the Access Bank boss is silently running a campaign that would get him the job through his connection with Nigeria president, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan.
  He is considered as one of the closest economy drivers to the president. So he is doing all within reach to ensure that he is considered for the job.
 One of his highest selling point is also condered his weakest. According to a source, Aig-Imokhuede and his deputy, Wigwe are jollificating over the aquisition of Intercontinental Bank, yet they have not answered the question of how they managed to acquire a bank  they are indebted to. 
 Going by recent comments of President Goodluck Jonathan on the achievement of CBN governor, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi , he might have his tenure renewed by another 4 years.
 Aig-Imokhuede is an alumnus of one of the prestigeous, Havard University Business School Executive management program, USA.He read law at the University of Benin before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School.He is considered one of the finest bankers we have in Nigeria.
 Efforts to get those in charge of communications in Access Bank to talk about it prove abortive.
 

JOBA, CHIDINMA AND EMMANUEL GRACEFULLY BOW OUT OF MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA!

As Wande Coal thrills audience…
Contestants go down memory lane with Classical music…

On Saturday, November 19, 2011, the number of contestants at this
year’s edition of MTN Project Fame West Africa was reduced from 13 to
10 contestants as Joba, Chidinma and Emmanuel were eliminated from the
popular music talent competition.

The three contestants were among the seven contestants with the lowest
votes put up for eviction last week. The other four contestants on
probation were Roy, Racheal, Princess and Ruth.

As usual, after performances by the contestants on probation, the
moment of truth came: the total number of votes from the viewing
public saved Racheal. The judges decided to save Roy thereby extending
his run in the competition. Next up was the Faculty and after
commending the contestants, they decided to save the eccentric Ruth
based on her development in the academy. The contestants who were not
up for eviction then had the unpleasant job of saving only one of
their fellow contestants and after a lot of tension, they decided to
save Princess.

With Racheal, Roy, Ruth and Princess saved, it automatically meant
that Joba, Chidinma and Emmanuel had been eliminated from the show.
Taking it all in good stride, they showed their appreciation in taking
part in the competition and promised to storm the music industry soon
enough.

Wande Coal later thrilled the audience as he closed the show with an
amazing performance from his “Mushin to MoHits” album.

On Sunday, November 20, 2011, the ten contestants remaining in the
academy took us down memory lane with back to back classic cuts. They
opened the show with group performances and they featured the
PlayHouse Voices to back them up. Ethel, Monica, Ruth, Racheal and
Isaac performed “Rivers Of Babylon” by Bonnie M. Yvonne, Velma, Ese,
Roy and Princess also performed “Earth Song” by Micheal Jackson.

Each contestant soon entertained everyone with individual performances
singing Classic songs from music icons like Aretha Franklyn, Barry
White, Abba, Diana Ross among others. The audience, judges and members
of the faculty all had a feel of the rich intense performances.

“I must admit that I am very pleased to be here to experience
tonight’s show. I have heard a lot of very strong and rich voices
tonight and I must commend all of you for pleasing us with your
performances.” Music Producer, Song writer and Singer, Cobhams who was
the guest judge for the night admitted.

“Tonight we are going to be judging you on your notes and how well you
interpreted the characters in the songs you performed. Some of you
lost it along the way with flat notes here and there while some of you
did a very good job delivering your keys and entered your characters
well so our judgement would be based on these key elements tonight.”
Nomoreloss explained to the contestants.

The contestants on probation this week are Ethel, Velma, Ese, Ruth,
Roy and Isaac so they have to do the extra work to impress the
audience and the judges.

To save your favorite contestant from eviction, text the contestants
number to 306 from an MTN line. Each text costs N50 and voting ends on
Friday.

For more information, visit www.projectfamewestafrica.com. You can
also like our Facebook page MTN Project Fame West Africa and follow us
on twitter @MTN_ProjectFame

YETUNDE OGBEMUDIA PARTY PARADES HIGH CLASS NIGERIAN WOMEN IN ANKARA

Caroline Adeneye

 By Niyi Tabiti

 Only few parties have the kind of touch and elegance we saw when Yetunde Ogbemudia buried her mother recently. Yetunde is the beautiful wife of retired General Ogbemudia.
 The high society event that took place in Lagos, Nigeria paraded  beautiful women who came prepared in their well designed ankara and lace.

Yetunde Ogbemudia (right) and friend

PARTY WITH BANKE MESHIDA AND UGONNA OMERUO THIS DECEMBER

By Niyi Tabiti

 Come december 2011, the duo of Banke Meshida and Ugonna Omeruo would be hosted because of what is considered as their valuable contributions to the Nigerian fashion and beauty industry. 
Banke Meshida is one of Nigeria's most successful make-up atists.
 She has been in the industry for more than a decade, doing make up for high profile personalities. Just recently, Banke joined the fashion cabinet of Nigeria's first lady, Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan as her official make up artist.
 When it comes to make up, believe me you can bank on Banke!
  If you want to be a top makeup artist like her, cosmetology schools can help you enter this exciting profession.

City People would be hosting Banke @ Ember Creek , Awolowo road, Ikoyi on 5 December 2011.
 Ugonna Omeruo would be hosted to a lavish party by City People magazine on 10 December 2011 @ Ember Creek.According to the invitation Ugonna is being hosted because of her remarkable rise in Nigeria's Fashion Industry.
Dress Code is look simply glamorous.

LATEST NEWS:FOLAKE MAJIN,DAUGHTERS STAR STUDDED FASHION SHOW

Fashion designer Folake Majin unveiled “The Royal collection” alongside “The Breathless Experience” Collection by Miss Majin and “The Circle Revolution Collection” by GM4FM’s Gogo Majin at The Civic Center on Sunday November 20, 2011

In attendance was the first lady of Lagos State- Abimbola Emanuella Fashola, Oprah Benson, Abba Folawiyo, Betty Irabor, Adora Oleh, Frank Osodi, Debby Ogunjobi and many other heavy weights