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Temi Otedola Picks Her Winner For BBNaija Season 10

Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, has expressed her support for housemate Imisi Ayanwale in the tenth season of Big Brother Naija.

On her Snapchat story, she posted a picture of Imisi and wrote “my winner”.

The season has seen unexpected twists, as housemate Faith Adewale was disqualified following a physical altercation with Sultana during a skincare task rehearsal.

Big Brother announced Faith’s removal, citing a breach of house rules concerning violence and disrespect.

With Faith out of the competition, attention has turned to Imisi, who is now widely considered a strong contender for the ₦150 million grand prize.

Known for her fashion sense, calm personality, and strategic gameplay, Imisi has earned support from fans, fellow housemates, and now public figures like Temi Otedola.

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I Introduced My Daughter to Clubbing, Alcohol at 17 – Actress Laide Bakare

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has made a revelation about her clubbing life.
She confessed that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17.
Bakare disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Mr Lilgaga.
The movie star said she likes the fact that her daughter would reference her as the person who introduced her to nightlife and alcohol.
“I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Bakare’s revelation has elicited mixed reactions, with many berating her for introducing her daughter to alcohol and nightlife as a minor.
Read some of the reactions on X below:
It_hafizski wrote: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise. At that age, guidance and discipline should come first, not clubbing.”
Just_2undey opined: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on. All these coming from someone that calls herself a mother.”
DamiTheOG said: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”
Shuluemp wrote: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”
Sturbyrich opined: “Low-key this thing normal, at least her daughter will be free to talk to her about anything. If she no carry her go club, she’ll still go by herself and might even do worse things.”
Brainpink wrote: “Make una leave her, that’s how she wants to train her girl. Because if you dey overprotect, sometimes she will still go to the club, drink alcohol and still smoke join, and you won’t notice. But sha, small small ooo.”
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Seyi Shay Reveals Nigerian Singer Who’s Her ‘Greatest of All Time’

Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has named Afrobeats star, Wizkid as the Greatest of all time.
She made the declaration during an interview with The Honest Bunch podcast.
Seyi Shay spoke about her relationship with the singer, while lauding him for his talent and intelligence.
The singer praised Wizkid’s level of creativity while reminiscing on a studio session the two artists once had.
“That I respect to this day. I still think he’s the greatest. I still do. Like there’s no way around it. I’ve worked with everybody in this industry and to me, he’s the greatest. I don’t care what anyone says. Wizkid, we became genuine friends now. It was now no longer industry friends because I realized that he’s actually so smart and so talented. Like I’ve actually seen him record while eating. And that was mad to me. I don’t know where he gets his inspiration from, but he’s like a magician,” she stated.
Seyi Shay also revealed that Wizkid used to confide in her about happenings and experiences in the music industry. She also praised his level of discipline despite his global fame.
“And I am attracted, heavily attracted to people with such levels of talent. And he used to tell me a lot about how people behave in this industry. So coming in new, I have to watch out for things like this, things like that, you know, and just be on guard. And, you know, and I wish I listened and not wasn’t so free because he does it so well. He’s very disciplined. Like he knows how to, you know, yeah. And that’s, he lives by that. And this is the things that he used to tell me. So from that, I was like, yo, you’re really cool. Yeah. But he was already famous. He was already wiz,” she added.
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Naira Hits ₦1,455, Records Strongest 2025 Performance Against Dollar

The Naira appreciated on the official foreign exchange market, closing at ₦1,455.23 per dollar — a 1.36% gain from the ₦1,475.34 recorded on September 30.

This is the first time since May 2024 that the exchange rate has dipped into the ₦1,400 range, highlighting the currency’s strongest performance so far this year.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) adoption of the electronic foreign exchange matching system (EFEMS) in December 2024 has played a key role in this improvement.

When EFEMS was launched, the naira was trading at ₦1,660 per dollar on the official market, making the current rate a significant gain.

In the parallel market, the naira also appreciated, closing at ₦1,480 per dollar compared to ₦1,485 at the end of September. This marks the best parallel market rate recorded this year.

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day address on October 1, highlighted the currency’s regained stability after a turbulent period in 2023 and 2024.

He noted, “The naira has stabilised from the turbulence and volatility witnessed in 2023 and 2024. The gap between the official rate and the unofficial market has reduced substantially, following FX reforms and fresh capital and remittance inflows.”

Adding to the optimism, Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, forecasted on September 25 that the naira could strengthen further to between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 per dollar by the end of the year.

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The Crown Is Heavy, Help Me Lord – Tiwa Savage Cries Out

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has asked God to come to her rescue.
In a post on her Instagram story, she said a heartfelt prayer to God.
The Afrobeats queen posted a short but powerful message that read: ‘The crown is heavy, help me Lord.’
She added that just because it looks easy doesn’t mean it is, hinting that one day the full story behind the trauma will be revealed.
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Boko Haram Has Become Part Of Nigerians’ Life – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that the Boko Haram insurgency has become a daily reality for Nigerians.

Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd).

He urged Nigerians to confront the menace with deeper questioning and stronger resolve.

“Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do?

“How much do we know? Even from the other side, and from this side, have we been active enough? Have we been proactive enough?

“I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country,” he said.

Present at the event were former President Goodluck Jonathan, service chiefs, former and serving governors, and clerics, among others.

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Angélique Kidjo Praises Rema Following His Rise to the Global Stage

Beninese-French singer-songwriter and Grammy-award winning icon, Angélique Kidjo has declared love for Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema.
This is as she hailed him for his global success.
According to her, Rema embodies the global takeover of the Afrobeats genre of music.
While speaking about the artist’s latest honor, the TIME 100 Next honors, Kidjo revealed her love for Rema’s song, stating that it reflects African originality.
“I fell in love with Rema’s Calm Down. It has a unique flow and feel, not mimicking Western pop,” Kidjo wrote.
“It is rooted in Africa but also catchy and virtuosic. I love to sing it. The young Nigerian superstar has accomplished so much. Rema is the embodiment of the international success of Afrobeats. Thanks to artists like him, African music is at the forefront of global culture,” she wrote on Instagram.
Rema in turn, responded to the praises with a comment on the post.
 
“Gratitude Queen. I’m honored,” he wrote.
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Nicki Minaj Apologises to Cardi B’s Daughter For Insults

Rapper, Nicki Minaj has apologized to Cardi B’s daughter, Kulture after calling her disgusting names.
This followed a heated exchange between her and Cardi B.
Nicki Minaj took back some of her insults, stating that the child did not deserve to be called names. She also added that her features are normal for a child and it is nothing to be ashamed of.
“Dear Kulture, truth is: I did all of this for a bigger purpose and one day you’ll understand. You’re a cute child & lots of kids have cute little funny looking gums before they grow into all of their features. One day you’ll see this, so I have to say: I apologize. As a child of God & QUEEN of my community who look to me for integrity. You’re an innocent child & don’t deserve any of this,”she wrote.
She, however, took a jab at Cardi B, stating that she will be called to order for speaking ill against her son.
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Why I Don’t Wear ‘Khaki’ to Senate’ – Oshiomhole

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has opened up on why he doesn’t wear khaki to the Senate.
According to him, the reason is because of the chamber’s dress code.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, the former Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, president said he had been cautioned several times against wearing his trademark khaki attire to plenary.
Oshiomhole said: “The ‘senator’ (wear) thing I need to clear it. I watched one analysis, where it was said that ”even Oshiomhole, power changes people. He no longer wears ‘khaki’.
 
“Do you know that I am not allowed with all my human right? I’m not allowed, I don’t have the right to wear those khaki to the Senate Because they have a dress code.
 
“And I have seen, I was there for a couple of times, they warned me, “please, this is not labour office.”
Oshiomhole noted that some commentators had suggested his change of dressing was due to the influence of political office, but clarified that it was a matter of compliance with Senate rules.
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Sultana Triggered The Disruption – BBNaija Star, Pere, Speaks On The Clash That Led To Faith’s Disqualification

Former BBNaija housemate Pere Egbi has shared his thoughts on the altercation in the ongoing season that resulted in the disqualification of housemate Faith.

In a post shared on his X handle, Pere argued that both Sultana and Faith were in the wrong but that Sultana triggered the disruption that led to Faith’s reaction.

His post reads: ‘’Let’s talk about what really happened between Faith and Sultana during the group task. Because it wasn’t just a fight over a basket, it was a clash of presence, power, timing, ego, and perception.

The setup is simple: the house was given a group task. Some of the housemates, including Faith, got right to work. They were already contributing when Sultana, who had earlier agreed to participate, chose instead to play pool while the others were building. That choice alone matters. In group settings, timing communicates priority. When people see you disengage while they’re working, it signals detachment. When you show up late and try to take over, it creates tension, whether intentional or not.

Eventually, Sultana decided to join in. But as soon as she did, the atmosphere shifted. Faith called her out, likely frustrated: “We’ve been waiting for you… now you’re just coming?” Sultana fired back. The words weren’t kind. What started as passive tension quickly evolved into a verbal standoff. Now it wasn’t just about helping with the task, it became about pride, ego, and social positioning.

Then came the flashpoint: Sultana picked up the basket, a key element of the task. Faith told her to drop it. She refused. He physically stepped in front of her. She still tried to walk away. And just like that, they both started dragging the basket, locked in a tug-of-war that had nothing to do with the task itself anymore.

At this point, the basket wasn’t just an object, it was a symbol of control.

For Faith, the basket represented order. He had been working. He wasn’t going to let someone who hadn’t lifted a finger now act like a team lead.

For Sultana, it may have been about reclaiming space. About being seen. About not appearing irrelevant. Her instinct was to grab the one thing that gave her immediate visibility, regardless of timing.

The struggle intensified. Faith yanked the basket fiercely, and Sultana fell.

That was the breaking point. It had gone from disagreement to physical conflict.

But even that didn’t end it.

Sultana came back and grabbed the basket again.

Faith followed and took it back from her again.

This wasn’t about contribution anymore, it was about dominance. Two people caught in a psychological feedback loop, neither willing to lose ground. The basket, once a neutral prop, had become the flag of victory in a war of ego.

Now here’s the truth: both were wrong…but not equally.

Yes, Faith crossed a line when he yanked the basket so fiercely it caused Sultana to fall. That moment reflects emotional intensity, a failure to de-escalate, and reactive behavior under pressure. He let his frustration dictate his actions, and that’s not excusable.

But his reaction was not unprovoked.

Sultana triggered the disruption by arriving late, ignoring the natural order of work already in place, and trying to take charge without reading the energy in the room. She didn’t blend in, she tried to control. When asked to stop, she didn’t. And even after falling, she returned to escalate again. That shows emotional impulsivity, a need to win, and an inability to step back, even after things had gotten physical.

So no, this wasn’t a case of man vs. woman. It was a case of disruption vs. order. One person had already been building. The other showed up late and tried to take the lead.

And when that didn’t go down well, things spiraled.

From a psychological standpoint:

Sultana was wrong first. Faith was wrong next. But not equally.

Sultana lit the match.

Faith threw it into the basket.

Both lacked emotional regulation.

Sha go and VOTE FOR FAITH.”