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Funke Akindele Is My Number One Mentor – BBNaija Winner, Imisi

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale aka Imisi has named Funke Akindele as her number one inspiration.
According to the reality star, she dreams of collaborating with renowned filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele.
The 23-year-old reality star made this known while speaking with journalists after receiving her ₦150 million cash prize and an SUV at the prize presentation ceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday.
Imisi, who gained fame for her entertaining, expressive personality and acting flair during the show, said her time in the Big Brother house reignited her passion for film.
“I think people saw a lot of my acting side while I was in the house. Even my fellow housemates said I’m a natural actress. I’m ready to do more.
 
“Funke Akindele is my number one mentor. I really hope to work with her one day. I also admire Bimbo Ademoye and Bolaji Ogunmola, they inspire me a lot.”
Speaking on her win, Imisi described the experience as “overwhelming”, admitting that she is still processing the love and support she has received from fans nationwide.
When asked about claims that ethnic support influenced her victory, she said:
“Maybe. Yoruba people are very supportive of their own, so that might’ve played a role. But honestly, I believe people connected with my realness and vulnerability.”
 
Imisi also extended gratitude to her Celestial Church community for their prayers throughout her BBNaija journey, adding that she plans to use her newfound fame to build a solid career in entertainment.
 
“Fame is new to me, but I’m ready to learn and grow. I’ll seek mentorship and be intentional about my next steps,” she concluded.
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ADC Coalition Has PDP, APC DNA – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has dismissed the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

According to him, the opposition coalition has the DNA of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Sani made the remark while insisting that the ADC coalition is not different from PDP and APC.
The opposition coalition recently adopted ADC as their official platform.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, former Senate President David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and other prominent politicians are part of the coalition.
Sani posted on X: “Some people came with the DNA of the ruling party and some with the DNA of the PDP and gave birth to the coalition. And you say that baby is different.”
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Yakubu Hands Over to Agbamuche as INEC Acting Chair

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body.
Yakubu handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body.
Professor Mahmood announced this on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
He solicited the support of the commissioners and directors of the commission for Agbamuche, until the appointment of a substantive chairman.
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BBNaija Season 10 Winner Imisi Receives N150m Grand Prize, SUV

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale aka Imisi has officially received her N150m grand prize.
The prize consists of a brand-new SUV and N80 million in cash.
The prize presentation ceremony was held in Lagos on Tuesday, where Imisi was captured posing proudly with her symbolic cheque and her new SUV.
Images and videos from the event quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing celebratory reactions from fans.
Imisi secured her win after 72 days in the Big Brother Naija house, where she competed against 29 other housemates in the intense “10/10” edition.
She triumphed over strong finalists, including Dede and Koyin, to emerge as the ultimate winner.
Following the finale, fans, celebrities, and fellow housemates flooded social media with congratulatory messages, describing her as one of the show’s most deserving champions.
Many highlighted her calm demeanour, emotional intelligence, and authentic personality as key factors that endeared her to viewers.
Imisi, a 23-year-old actress and fashion designer from Oyo State, captivated audiences nationwide with her creativity, resilience, and relatable character. Her time in the house reflected a compelling blend of wit, warmth, and quiet confidence that resonated deeply with the show’s massive audience.
In the grand finale, Imisi secured 42.8% of the total votes, cementing her place as the Season 10 winner of Africa’s biggest reality television show.
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Nigeria Seeks $2bn China Loan For New ‘Super Grid’ — Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has revealed Nigeria is seeking a $2 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to fund the construction of a new “super grid.”
According to him, the super grid is designed to tackle the country’s persistent power shortages.
According to a Bloomberg report, the , disclosed the plan during the Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja on Monday, October 6.
He explained that the new transmission project forms a central part of the government’s efforts to decentralize power generation and improve electricity supply reliability across industrial and commercial hubs.
Adelabu said the proposed super grid will connect Nigeria’s eastern and western regions, linking areas with high concentrations of industrial users that had previously disconnected from the national grid due to its frequent failures.
 
“It’s part of plans to decentralise power generation in Nigeria and get the heavy commercial users that left the power grid because of its unreliability to return,” Adelabu stated.
He added that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has already approved the project’s financing framework, paving the way for negotiations with China’s Exim Bank to proceed.
The minister noted that the new grid is expected to significantly improve transmission efficiency, reduce power losses, and strengthen electricity delivery to manufacturing and industrial zones. Nigeria’s national grid has suffered repeated collapses over the years, often caused by low generation capacity, poor maintenance, and transmission bottlenecks, leaving businesses and households across the country in prolonged darkness.
Adelabu also highlighted the financial improvements in the electricity sector following the recent tariff reforms, which increased rates for urban consumers. According to him, the adjustment led to a 70% rise in industry revenues in 2024, with projections showing a further 41% increase this year to ₦2.4 trillion ($1.6 billion).
He emphasized that the government’s long-term strategy is to build a reliable, decentralized power infrastructure that can sustain economic growth and restore confidence among industrial power users.
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Why I Can’t Date Kola – Dede Says After End of BBNaija 10 Show

Big Brother Naija Season 10 runner-up, Dede has revealed the status of her relationship with fellow ex-housemate Kola.
According to Dede, she’s not interested in a relationship with Kola outside the house.
Recall that Dede and Kola were in a complicated relationship during the show with the latter insisting on romance despite the former telling him that she was in a committed relationship outside.
In a post-show interview with Ebuka, Dede admitted that she likes Kola, describing him as “an amazing person”.
However, she explained that she doesn’t like him enough to for a romantic relationship.
“I do like Kola but it is not enough for a relationship. I do like him. He is an amazing person. I would always sing his praise regardless of what it is. But it’s not enough for what we thought it is,” she expressed.
Dede revealed that she got bored with her relationship with Kola at some point on the show.
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Ruth Kadiri Pushed Me Into YouTube Filmmaking – Omotola Shares Story

Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up on how she started her YouTube filmmaking journey.
According to the star, her colleague, Ruth Kadiri pushed her to embrace YouTube filmmaking.
She stated this during an interview on the Nollywood on Radio podcast, where she recounted how Kadiri persistently encouraged her to join the digital film revolution.
Omotola, 47, said the conversation happened in 2023 while she was on vacation.
“I came on vacation in 2023, and Ruth called me. She said, ‘Mama, do you know what’s going on? There’s a whole revolution with YouTube.’ She showed me numbers and everything,” Omotola said.
According to her, Kadiri described YouTube as a “phenomenal” platform that gives creators control over their content.
“She told me, ‘You can do what you want on YouTube, but I think you should get in on this. You would do very well.’ She didn’t let me rest,” Omotola added.
Eventually, the pressure paid off.
“That girl gave me no peace of mind. So I called my producer and said, ‘Let’s just try something.’ We shot the first project in four days and used the fifth day for cleanup. I surprised myself. I was thankful to her for giving me the courage to try.”
Omotola said the success of her first YouTube project inspired her to shoot Mother’s Love, a feature film that later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
“Mother’s Love came because I was under pressure. I just told my producer, ‘What if we did a feature film?’ and that was it. We started planning immediately and shot it in less than two weeks,” she said.
The actress admitted she initially felt self-conscious about her return to the screen but decided to push through.
“It took long to release because I was scared people might laugh at me or say it wasn’t good enough,” she added.
Omotola’s move to YouTube marks a major shift in Nollywood, as more filmmakers explore the platform to reach global audiences.
Last year, Ruth Kadiri explained her own transition to YouTube, saying it allowed her more creative freedom away from the “too many regulations” in traditional Nigerian film production.
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I Thought I Was Going to Die Broke – Spyro

Nigerian singer, Oludipe David popularly known as Spyro has made a confession.
According to him, he thought he would die poor.
He stated this while opening up about his struggle with fear of failure and how his father’s negative utterances towards him impacted his childhood.
The singer recalled that his father was hard on him and often resorted to negative utterances while correcting him.
This, he said made him internalise fear and began accepting that he was “a failure” at some point.
He explained that he struggled with poor grades in secondary school and even doubted if he could complete his degree programme after he got admitted into the university due to the psychological effects of atychiphobia.
In a candid interview with veteran media personality Frank Edoho, Spyro shared that at some point, he thought he would die poor.
 
“I thought I was going to die broke. I always had this fear of failure. And my dad contributed to that. He took every opportunity he got to always tell me that I am a failure,” he recalled.
The music star said he was able to overcome his fear of failure after developing a personal relationship with God.
He also shared that he was on the verge of giving up on music and had already ventured into interior design before his breakthrough song ‘Who Is Your Guy’ went viral in 2022.
Spyro gained prominence after ‘Who Is Your Guy’ became an internet sensation. The remix with Tiwa Savage in 2023 solidified his stardom.
Later that year, the song won the Best Collaboration at the 16th Headies Awards.
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Natasha Returns As Senate Resumes Plenary Today

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has finally returned to the Senate.

She returned on Tuesday as the red chamber resumed after a 10-week recess.

Recall that the upper legislative chamber had on July 24, 2025, adjourned plenary to proceed on its annual recess and resume on September 23, 2025.
The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presiding over the session.
Natasha, who is returning after a six-month suspension was present, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio was absent at the time of resumption.
Despite his absence, the plenary saw a significant turnout of senators, signaling a full return to legislative activities.
In a show of international solidarity, some senators arrived at the chamber dressed in Palestinian colours and attire, advocating for a free Palestine.
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Trade Fair Demolition: Temper Law With Compassion – Peter Obi to Lagos Govt

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has sent a message to the Lagos State government over demolition of structures in the state.
He urged the government to temper enforcement with mercy.
He said that being legally correct is not a substitute for being morally right.
This comes after he visited the site of the demolished ASPAMDA Market at the Trade Fair Complex, which he criticised and described the razing of traders’ plazas as a test of the state’s commitment to justice and human dignity.
Last week, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said Obi launched into emotional theatrics when he described the incident as “a test of impunity, justice and compassion.”
The Commissioner justified the demolition as constitutional, noting that the affected traders got ample time to regularise their papers when the state government declared a general amnesty last year, which was extended several times.
In a statement on his X handle on Tuesday, Obi warned that the law must never be wielded in a way that inflicts “undeserved pain” or destroys livelihoods when less destructive remedies exist.
Obi recalled a personal experience abroad to illustrate his point, saying governments should pursue formal legal remedies rather than waking up one morning to demolish homes or businesses.
“Those seeking to justify the current demolitions in Aspamda Market, Lagos, and similar situations across Nigeria must be reminded that the law is not an end in itself; it is a means to ensure order, peace, and the protection of human dignity.
 
“When the law becomes an instrument to inflict undeserved pain – enforced without compassion or regard for human welfare – it ceases to serve justice.
 
“Even if, for the sake of argument, some of the affected traders failed to obtain the proper approvals, which is unlikely, was demolition the only option? If opportunities for regularisation truly existed, as some have argued, why were they not pursued?
 
“Does it truly serve justice to destroy billions of naira worth of investments and livelihoods when less destructive remedies could have sufficed?” He asked.

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