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[caption id="attachment_5948" align="alignleft" width="172" caption="YEMISI AKANDE a.k.a Yemisi Eleto"] [/caption] Nigeria-UK actress, Yemisi Akande popularly known as Yemisi Eleto is dead. gistmaster.com gathered that the beautiful actress who is also niece to another prominent actor, Segun Remi (popularly known as Chief Karan)  died on Saturday 25 June 2011 in the UK. She was aged 39. Yemisi,whose first appearance was in a Yoruba movie ' Omo Mummy' is the CEO of Yemak films with office on Camberwell road. She left Nigeria for the US about 18 years ago but relocated to Britain in 2006. [caption id="attachment_5957" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Yemisi Akande (Eleto)"] [/caption] In 2008, Yemisi released her popular movie 'Eleto' (Wedding Planner). She has worked with several known names in Yoruba movie industry in the past. As Nigerians in the UK mourn the actress, prayers also pou

Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) contest 2011 has ended with Miss Sylvia Nduka being declared the winner. According to the profile of the new beauty queen, she is an undergraduate of University of Lagos and she is from the eastern part of Nigeria. Sophie Gemel, the representative of Bayelsa won the second position at MBGN 2011. Click here to see the live report of the MBGN 2011

  [caption id="attachment_5931" align="alignleft" width="333" caption="Tobi Banjoko, Miss Ondo at MBGN 2011"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti/Gistmaster.com The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2011 contest ended few minutes ago as Sylvia Nduka was announced winner of the crown. Sylvia represented Taraba State at the beauty Peagent. Sophie Gemel,Miss Bayelsa won the first runner up position. Miss Enugu, Lagos and Gombe won the 2nd, third and fourth runner up positions respectively. The event was held at the New Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, the traditional home of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Beauty contest.   The contestants were judged based on their look, their carriage, their lifestyle in camp, votes from the public and judgment of the panel of judges. Their swim suit and evening gown segment brought a lot of people to their edge of their seats as they hailed contestants of their choice ceaselessly. [captio

Aimas Room  will be opening its doors again this  Sunday 26 th  of June  for a day of retail therapy. So if you missed the launch, here is your chance to pick up that African inspired tee, and accessory that will be perfect for your summer wardrobe especially if you are going off shore. Joining us on Sunday will be  Cam Cam Sweets  who retail nostalgic and retro treats,  Christaine Rubi : bespoke handmade jewelry,  Sally Bawa : Ready to wear fashion,  Mad About Denim : designer jeans, and  Blush ; cosmetic and beauty products and they will also be featuring  Sacred Lashes . Venue - Aimas Room -t  32 Alexander Avenue Ikoyi , (opposite clear essence spa)  Time -  1pm till 7pm . Tel- +234 8098824627

[caption id="attachment_5918" align="alignleft" width="357" caption="Gbenga Adeyinka"] [/caption] Popular comedian and compere of Star, Gbenga Adeyinka the first is alive, contrary to speculations spreading like wild fire in some places. When Gistmaster.com spoke with Gbenga Adeyinka the first around 11.16 a.m today on phone , he said that he has also heard the same rumour but he is grateful to GOD that he is very much alive. He also thanked all those who has been calling and wishing him long live. It must have been the work of mischievous makers who are envious of his achievements in the comedy and event business. Married to Biola, a lawyer and mother of his three children,  Gbenga Adeyinka started studied English at the University of Lagos. He later worked in the corporate affairs department of a company before kicking off his career in the entertainment world. - By Niyi Tabiti Related Links Photos from Champagne Conversations in Lagos Who Wear

[caption id="attachment_5911" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="EFCC CHAIRMAN, Mrs. Farida Waziri"] [/caption] Report by Gistmaster Deji Abiola, one of the sons of late businessman and Politician, Bashorun Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO) has been charged before an Ikeja High court for allegedly obtaining money from a businessman without fulfilling the agreement contained in the transaction. The charge against Abiola reads : “Deji Abiola on or about 21st day of May 2008 at Lagos within Ikeja Judicial Division with intent to defraud knowingly and fraudulently converted the sum of N35,550,000 ( thirty five million five hundred and fifty thousand naira ) property of Hamza Babatunde Jose of Irede Property and Investment Company Limited”. The alleged offence is punishable under section 390(8) (b) and (9) of the Criminal Code Law Cap c17 Vol.2 laws of Lagos State 2003 . Gistmaster.com gathered that Deji, who is younger brother to  Kola Abiola, alleg

By Niyi Tabiti The much awaited tabloid, YES MAGAZINE has finally hit the newstand. The magazine first edition has lead stories on it cover such as the grass to grace story of  Billionaire Ifeayin Uba of Capital Oil and Gas, inspirational interview with Pastor Anslem Madubuko and others. It also has celebrity guest columnists such as Saint Obi, Chidi Mokeme and Basorge Tariah. One of the major stories on the cover was on Nigeria's most reported actress, Ms. Genevieve Ifunnaya Nnaji. According to Yes,there is currently no confident Mr. Right for Genevieve Nnaji. All those who dated her in the past lacked the guts and audacity to take it to the next level. None proposed not to talk about decorating her third finger with any ring. Yes investigation revealed that the first man that Genevieve gave her heart to in Nollywood was Kunle Coker. The actor also dated popular Yoruba actress Funke Akindele in  the past.Kunle is currently one of the major stars in Tinsel, a TV drama series. Predd