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 Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has appointed an additional 100 special assistants, days after announcing 130, bringing the total number to 230 special assistants. Ihunwo, who announced the latest appointments on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in a post on X, said the appointment takes immediate effect. The LG…