BBNaija
26 Oct
As Lagos Fashion Week 2024 wraps up, it has once again dazzled audiences with display of style, featuring a host of notable personalities and unique looks. Among the highlights were former Big Brother Naija housemates Simply Tacha, Shawn, Emmanuel, Kanaga Jnr, and Yemi Cregx, who brought their star power to the runway, representing a top…
9 Oct
Organiser of the Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) reality television show has disclosed that almost 3,000 persons were engaged to work on season 9 of the just concluded show that lasted 72 days.
6 Oct
Four of the eight finalists, Nelly, Sooj, and Anita have been evicted from Big Brother Naija’s “No Loose Guard” season 9. The remaining housemates Wanni, Kellyrae, Onyeka, and Victoria are now in a high-stake battle for the ultimate prize. Show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Sooj’s exit, marking a pivotal moment in the competition. Big Brother…
30 Sep
The latest evicted housemate from Big Brother Naija season nine, Handi Danbaki, has shared how tough it was living in the house with 27 other contestants. Handi, who works as a disc jockey, was evicted last night alongside Shaun and Tjay. In a chat with journalists, she spoke about the overwhelming experience of being in…
25 Sep
Episode 8 of BBNaija Season 9: The Buzz kicked off with a wave of drama as host Toke Makinwa dissected the latest evictions with her guests, music producer Kay Solo and digital entrepreneur Adetutu Sanusi. Toke was surprised that Onyeka’s fans didn’t rally for Chizoba. “I would have thought they would be carrying themselves,” Toke…
2 Sep
Former Big Brother Naija reality show star Francisca Owumi has passed away following a brief illness. Owumi, who was the runner-up of the first edition of the BBNaija television show in 2006, died on August 29, 2024. Her family announced her death on social media, writing, "A daughter and sister. Make her soul rest in…
2 Sep
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at sparking a national dialogue and significantly advancing positive views about women's economic power in Nigeria, The She Tank and BellaNaija have announced the launch of the “Her Money, Her Power” campaign, harnessing the power of media and entertainment for social impact. This campaign seeks to amplify Nigerian women's economic…
1 Sep
Days after exiting Season 9 of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Chinwe is still enjoying mentions, causing a clash of thoughts, emotions, and opinions. Episode 5 of BBNaija: The Buzz Season 9 brought viewers another round of intense drama and captivating highlights from the Big Brother Naija house, hosted by the charismatic Toke Makinwa.…
1 Sep
Former BBNaija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion, Mike Edwards, began his boxing career on a strong note after defeating Jake Cornish in his first boxing fight. The fight went all rounds at the Dublin Arena, but Edwards won by unanimous decision from the judges. Edwards participated in the Misfits Boxing Cruiserweight division, which…
29 Aug
Fates are hanging in the balance, and N100 million is about to slip off some of Big Brother Naija’s season 9 housemates as eviction looms. Fans of the reality TV show are anxiously awaiting the fate of the housemates, waiting for the pair to Loose Guard. Wanni X Handi, Aces, DoubleKay, and Radicals are up…
25 Aug
The Zinwe pair has been evicted from season 9 of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show. Chinwe Elibe and Zion Ogiefa became the fifth pair to be evicted from this season’s edition tagged ‘No Lose Guard,’ following the Tami, Ndinne, Streeze, and Flourish pairs. Fans of the show were not surprised by the eviction,…
25 Aug
Episode 4 of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, The Buzz, delivered exactly what fans have been waiting for, including unfiltered comments, inside scoop, and buzz-worthy moments. Joining Toke Makinwa on the couch was digital content creator Austin Betha, who didn’t hold back as they dissected the past week's jaw-dropping moments. The chat kicked off…
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The former Group Financial Controller of the Ibeto Group and seven affiliated companies, Eze Sunday Eze, has instituted a legal action against his former employer at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Asaba, over alleged unpaid salary and his retirement entitlements. The companies listed as defendants in the suit marked numbered…
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The National Assembly has revealed how banks’ double-digit interest rates contributed to the partial failure of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) 2013. One of the NAIDP’s goals was to expand the automotive industry by leveraging local resources and increasing the sector’s contribution to the national economy. Speaking during a tour of the Coscharis…
21 mins ago
The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have successfully neutralised a notorious cultist and kidnapper, Gbarani Bume, also known as Pelele, who had been terrorising the Beree/Tabaa axis of Khana Local Government Area. A statement by the Command's Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said Pelele, a native of Bere Community, was a member of the…
35 mins ago
The Nigerian government has pledged to ban corporal punishment/maltreatment alongside N112.18 billion investments for national safe schools financing from 2024 to 2026, aimed at protecting teachers and preventing violence against children to accelerate action towards delivering Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.2. Corporal punishment is the most prevalent form of childhood violence at home and in…
38 mins ago
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have emerged victorious in the 2024 Ondo governorship election, winning all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by a wide margin against the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, Ajayi Agboola. The results were collated at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure,…
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No fewer than two humanitarian workers held captive by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have regained their freedom after enduring years of trauma. Ms. Alice Loksha Nggatah, a 42-year-old nurse and UNICEF staff member from Hawul Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, was abducted along with two International Committee of the Red…
1 hour ago
The National Library of Nigeria will this week unveil a new logo and a five-year strategic plan as part of activities to commemorate its 60th anniversary. This is even as it said it has preserved more than five million titles in 13 million volumes of intellectual resources across the country. National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi,…
1 hour ago
Can you remember when, if ever, Nigeria's healthcare system was not in a "state of crisis?" I know you have been reading about this issue in the national dailies long before I started writing about it today and the stories I write will sound very similar to those you read 20 to 30 years ago.…
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Some Lagos State residents have raised concerns over the sudden hike in the price of onions in the state by over 50 per cent. The residents comprising of traders and consumers disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. NAN reports that a bag of onions now…
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred Nigeria's national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the visiting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. President Tinubu bestowed the honour on the visitor during the Nigeria/India Bilateral Meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President said the award was bestowed on the…