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[caption id="attachment_3637" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="EFCC boss,Mrs. Farida Waziri"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com A US based Nigerian lawyer accused of pocketing about $1.6 million meant as tax refund to the Nigerian embassy in Washington DC has been arrested. Mr. Femi Babafemi the spokesman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told newsmen today that the lawyer, Ephraim Ugwuonye is facing charges over his role in the deal. Gistmaster.com gathered that the US based big boy was arrested on Saturday 12 February 2011 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, about one year after the EFCC has been on his trail. Ugwuonye allegedly defrauded the embassy to the tune of $1.6 million Dollars ,being the amount the IRS refunded to the Nigerians embassy after properties worth $26 million was sold. Ugwuonye was in charge of the four properties when it was sold.

By Gistmaster.com The long peaceful atmosphere on the University of Lagos, Akoka campus was shattered yesterday as gunmen suspected to be cultists engaged themselves in a fracas. People were shot while others were injured. gistmaster.com gathered that some people were shot near one of the hostels.While news filtered that not less than two persons were shot, the school authorities said the two persons were only injured.No mention was made of the degree of injury. UNILAG authorities confirmed the development in a statement which was posted on the website. According to the statement "The attention of the University authorities has been drawn to the incident which occurred in one of the Halls of Resident in the late hours of Monday, February 14, 2011 , where two persons were reportedly injured in a fracas. The University Management has commenced investigation into the unusual incident, in particular at a time when preparations for the First Semester Examinations which will commen

By Gistmaster.com Billionaires in Nigeria including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Jim Ovia, Otunba Mike Adenuga, Tony Elumelu,Alhaji Sayyu Dantata, Dahiru Manga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola and Kola Salako have been appointed into the donor team of President Goodluck Jonathan Election bid. The money bags are expected to lead the pack of Billionaires and millionaires who will raise money for the execution of national and international campaign for Mr. Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming election. It would be recalled that most of these businessmen have been in the forefront of donations for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since inceptions of the fourth republic in 1999. Meanwhile, Bahorun Dele Momodu the presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party have asked the billionaires to stay off the presidential campaign of Jonathan, insisting that using their resources to support the candidature of President Jonathan's  campaign is not in public interest. EIGHT PEOPLE KIL

[caption id="attachment_3611" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Yomi Folawiyo spraying King Sunny Ade at Polo Club Gala Night.Photo:Niyi Tabiti"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Those who know Yomi Folawiyo in the Island social circuit will tell you that the guy like to enjoy himself as if there is no tomorrow. In 2008, those who were at the Polo Club Gala night where King Sunny Ade performed will not forget in a hurry, how Yomi Folawiyo climbed the stage and held king Sunny Ade literally hostage with wades of currency as he sprayed away. He sprayed the Juju musician to a point that we lost count. Gistmaster.com gathered that the latest news about the socialite is that most of his friends are wondering why he had to take a second wife at this stage. The girl at the centre of the controversy is Bimbo Kashamu. Report indicate that Bimbo was married Ayo Shamak before she moved out of her home to marry Yomi.One of the reasons why Yomi's friends we

[caption id="attachment_3606" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="monalisa chinda"] [/caption] For Nollywood actress and Glo ambassador, Monalisa Chinda life goes on but not without a word or two for  her ex-husband, Dejo Richards who recently  got married to another woman. In her reaction to the way her ex-husband showered encomium on the new wife, Monalisa says " The whole story is laughable, I am happy for the new couple in town. In response to another question on what she felt the day she got information and BB pings on the wedding of her ex, she smiled and told the reporter "I didn't feel any how,honestly, I am happy for him,I don't feel anyhow,good luck to them. The crack in Monalisa Chinda and Dejo Richards became obvious in 2009 shortly Monalisa was paid millions of Naira by Telecmmunication company, Globacom. She was endorsed among other  Nollywood stars endorsed as glo Ambassadors. There was accusation and counte

[caption id="attachment_3597" align="alignleft" width="291" caption="omosede and Prince Akezua"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti less than three years after what was described as one of Nigeria's most flamboyant wedding of all times, the couple- Prince Avan Akezua and Omosede Igbinedion are no longer at ease with each other. A sign that the strong hold of the wedding between the influential couple has fallen apart is the divorce suit instituted by the Prince against Omosede reently. According to information at the disposal of gistmaster.com, Prince Akezua has formally asked a law court to dissolve his marital union with Omosede.The case is being handled by Festus Keyamo Chambers. Prince Akezua, nephew of Oba Of Benin got married to Omosede, daughter of Benin Billionaire, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion on 13 September 2008 in Benin. The first sign that the marriage had broken down was media reports last year, which follows Omosede moving out of her matrim

[caption id="attachment_3588" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kate Perry"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com [caption id="attachment_3583" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lady Gaga "] [/caption] The 2011 Grammy awards is one of the world most anticipated event of all times. At the staple centre,USA, the biggest names in world music converge to make fashion statement and get reward for their talent. LIST OF THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS 2011 Best Country Album Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best Rap Album Recovery - Eminem Album Of The Year The Suburbs - Arcade Fire Record Of The Year Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals [caption id="attachment_3580" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Will Smith and Family"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3579" align="alignleft&qu