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The Hypocrisy Is Laughable – Ex-BBNaija Star, Adekunle Defends Housemates Amid Backlash Over Intimate Moments

Former Big Brother Naija star Adekunle Olopade has defended Season 10 housemates amid widespread backlash over several intimate moments on the show.

In a post shared via X on Sunday, Adekunle maintained that the housemates are consenting adults who have not committed any wrongdoing by being physically attracted to each other.

He emphasized that the show is rated 18, urging viewers to keep this context in mind before passing judgment.

His comments followed viral clips that have circulated among viewers, where housemates Koyin and Isabella were seen after the Saturday night party in a compromising position under the duvet, suggesting a sexual intimacy.

Recall that Jason Jae and Sultana also sparked widespread backlash after footage showed Sultana’s head moving under a duvet after the Friday night wager task presentation, suggesting an oral intimacy.

Reacting to the criticism, Adekunle condemned what he described as “image shaming” and reputation damage directed at the housemates, describing it as hypocritical and damaging to the essence of the reality show.

The ex-BBNaija housemate further argued that many critics likely engage in similar or worse behavior privately, adding that the backlash reflects double standards from the public.

“So, because consenting adults ON A RATED 18 show who are clearly attracted to each other get intimate, that’s why you guys are coming up with all these think pieces? The hypocrisy I’ve seen this week alone is laughable.


“What do you guys really think happens when adults are left together in a confined space? Please let’s be real.

“The gag in all of this is, the people who are pointing fingers and quick to accusations actually do much worse, with multiple people infact,” he wrote.

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NDLEA Smashes International Drug Cartel, Nabs 3 Kingpins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted an international organized criminal group (IOCG) with networks across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three kingpins and seizing a cocaine consignment valued at ₦5.3 billion.

NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the operation, conducted over two weeks across Lagos, began on August 26, 2025, when officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials bound for Sydney, Australia.

A search revealed 17.9kg of cocaine concealed in lace fabrics alongside local charms, allegedly meant to provide “spiritual cover” against detection.

A freight agent, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji, was the first to be arrested. Further investigations led to the arrest of Muaezee Ademola Ogunbiyi, described as the group’s Nigerian coordinator, and Shola Adegoke, another leader.

Ogunbiyi was picked up at an Ikeja GRA hotel, where a search of his Lekki residence uncovered 21 parcels of Canadian Loud (10.9kg) and a pump-action rifle. Adegoke was arrested during a raid on the syndicate’s packaging house at Ikeja GRA, where 9.6kg of Loud was seized from a Range Rover SUV.

Babafemi disclosed that the cartel’s ringleader, identified as Adebisi Ademola Omoyele (alias Mr. Bee), currently resides in Dubai. Investigations revealed that Adegoke had previously served a UK jail term for methamphetamine trafficking, while Ogunbiyi had served 14 years in Britain for murder before returning to Nigeria.

In related operations, NDLEA seized 160,200 bottles of codeine syrup worth ₦1.1bn from a 40ft container at Onne Port, Rivers State, and recovered 653kg of cannabis derivatives during raids in Lagos, Abuja, Kogi, Edo, Anambra, Niger, Kaduna, and Taraba.

Highlights include:

Arrest of a Milan-based Nigerian, Gabriel Michael, at Lagos Airport with 24,480 tramadol pills.

Interception of a dispatch rider in Abuja with 3.1kg of Colorado.

Recovery of 625kg of Loud and Colorado from a distribution hub in Surulere, Lagos.

Arrest of a couple in Ajegunle, Lagos, with 24.4kg of skunk.

Destruction of 18.7 tonnes of cannabis farms in Taraba State.

NDLEA Chairman, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), commended the officers involved, urging them to intensify the agency’s “balanced approach” combining enforcement with advocacy under the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative.

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I Was Arrested, Slept At Police Station On My First Day In Lagos – Nigerian Singer, Fola Reveals

Folarin Odunlami, the Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Fola, has shared how he was arrested and spent a night in police custody on the very day he moved to Lagos to pursue his music career.

The ‘Alone’ crooner stated that the incident demoralised him and almost made him to give up on his dreams.

Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM Lagos, Fola explained that his resilience has helped him to adapt to Lagos’ bustling lifestyle.

“I relocated to Lagos in 2018 to pursue my music career. It has been rough but… I wasn’t born here, so it was so hard at first but I have adapted to both the living conditions and the hustle.

“The very first day I came to Lagos, I assumed arrested. I slept at the police station. It was a long story. I don’t want to remember it. I almost gave up,” he recalled.

Fola gained prominence after he was signed to famous singer Bella Shurmda’s Dagbani Republik in October 2024.

Since releasing his breakthrough song, ‘Alone’, Fola has collaborated with Afrobeats stars such as Wizkid and Kizz Daniel.

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AFRIMA: Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy Battle For Artiste Of The Year

Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido are set to compete for Artiste of the Year at the 11th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Burna Boy, Davido, and Shallipopi dominated the list of the 2025 AFRIMA nominations across Africa.

Davido and Burna Boy bagged five nominations each while Shallipopi got four, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year.

Rema secured three nominations including Artiste of the Year.

Ayra Starr who was nominated in two categories is also in the Artiste of the Year contest with other big stars, Burna Boy, Davido, and El Grande Toto.

Global public voting commences from September 10.

This year’s AFRIMA awards ceremony will be hosted in Nigeria between November 25 to 30, 2025.

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Fela Was Poor, Struggled To Feed His Family – Femi Kuti Reveals

Femi Kuti, the Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist, has disclosed that his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, once faced poverty and struggled to provide for his family.

Femi explained that when Fela’s first hit song ‘Jeun Ko Ku’ was making waves, the family was in abject poverty despite the singer’s fame.

Speaking in a recent interview with Afropolitan, Femi said, “Fela was very poor. He couldn’t even afford food for us his kids. I mean, really really poor. Then we were living at No. 14A Agege Motor Road, this was all before Kalakuta.

“Every music story was playing Fela’s first Afrobeats hit ‘Jeun Ko Ku.’ I think he too was surprised at the reception he got.”

Recall that Femi Kuti’s son, Made Kuti, also made similar claims that his grandfather, Fela Kuti, died poor.

He explained that Fela made a lot of money during his lifetime but died broke because he was excessively generous.

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Lunar Eclipse Set To Hit Nigeria, Moon To Turn ‘Blood Red’ On Sunday

A rare lunar eclipse will be visible across Nigeria and several other African countries on Sunday, September 7, starting at about 8:00 PM West Africa Time.

The event, which will last for about 83 minutes, will give the Moon a reddish glow known as a “blood moon.”

According to NTA, people across Nigeria will be able to watch the spectacle, though some western parts of the continent may miss the early stages since the Moon will rise during totality.

Countries expected to witness the eclipse include Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São Tomé and Príncipe.

In Nigeria, areas with less light pollution such as Yobe and Borno are likely to provide clearer views of the sky.

Scientists described a lunar eclipse as the result of the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligning in a straight line, with Earth’s shadow covering the lunar surface.

Unlike solar eclipses, this event does not pose any danger to the eyes and can be viewed safely without protective glasses.

NASA confirmed that the total eclipse will also be seen in parts of Europe, Asia, and Australia.

The red appearance of the Moon is caused by sunlight bending through Earth’s atmosphere, a natural process that also influences the Moon’s temperature during the eclipse.

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Jet Off To South Africa For Bafana Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have traveled to South Africa for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana.

The contingent left for South Africa aboard a ValueJet Airline.

22 players made the trip, alongside technical crew members, officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and supporters club members.

Talismanic forward Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the game due to injury.

Osimhen picked up the injury in the first half of Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday.

South Africa and Nigeria will clash in a matchday eight encounter at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Tuesday.

The highly anticipated encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.

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N70,000 Is No Longer Sustainable – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have called for an immediate review of the national minimum wage, arguing that the current N70,000 is no longer sustainable.

They made the demand following the bold steps taken by several states across the country to increase the minimum wage of their workers above the N70,000 benchmark, in response to the prevailing economic realities.

The labour unions and workers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in separate interviews, contended that in the face of galloping inflation, rising costs of food, transportation, housing, and other essential services, the N70,000 minimum wage could no longer sustain them.

It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu signed the new National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000.

The amended law applies to the entire country, including the federal government, states, local governments, and the private sector.

However, on August 27, 2025, Imo increased the minimum wage from N70,000 to N104,000, along with corresponding increases in the entire salary structure for the state’s civil servants.

The state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, had said that the salary review, arrived at during a meeting with organised labour, was part of efforts to improve the welfare of workers.

Before the bold and applauded step by Uzodinma, some other states had implemented higher minimum wages for their workers.

On October 16, 2024, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced a minimum wage increase to N85,000, with a promise to further raise it to N100,000 in 2025.

Rivers State equally approved N85,000 minimum wage on October 18, 2024, while Bayelsa, Niger, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom states approved N80,000 for their workers. Ogun and Delta states are implementing N77,000 minimum wage, Benue and Osun states raised the wage to N75,000, while Ondo State pegged its own at N73,000.

Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Mr. Benson Upah, told NAN on Sunday in Abuja that inflation has eroded the value of the N70,000 minimum wage, leaving many workers unable to meet basic needs.

“The truth is that N70,000 is not sustainable under the present economic situation.

“Workers are under immense pressure, and unless the government responds quickly, the crisis of survival will only worsen.

“We have since engaged the Federal Government on this matter at different times and fora,” he said.

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EFCC Declaring Me Wanted Would Be A Dream Come True – Nigerian Rapper, Odumodublvck

Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, the Nigerian rapper, who is widely known as Odumodublvck, has sparked online debate after stating that being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would be a dream come true for him.

The rapper commented while reacting to the anti-graft agency’s recent notice declaring luxury property developer Olasijibomi “Sujimoto” Ogundele wanted.

He playfully suggested that he would consider it a personal achievement if his name ever appeared on an EFCC wanted flier, even if only for a short period.

He wrote: “MY DREAM IS TO APPEAR HERE ONE DAY.  SO I GO FIT COMMOT TALK “EFCC IF YOU LIKE GYM”  EVEN IF NA FOR 1 WEEK. ABEG MAKE UNA COME HOL ME 🤲🏿🙏🏿.”

His post generated some reactions as many fans found it amusing while others faulted him for making light of a matter linked to corruption and fraud.

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Odessa: “I don’t find this funny at all. EFCC is not something you joke with. A lot of people are suffering because of fraud and corruption, so for him to make it sound like being on their wanted list is a dream, it looks insensitive.”

BadBoyEmizo: “E no hard…just spray naira notes post am online tag them.”

Semaj: “appear as wanted?? there’s no flex in this if we’re being honest.”

Symplybells: “By the time dey cease all trace of Ur asset Eye go clear o…this one no dey budget biko.”

BigCharly: “You fit enter make you no comot I say make I follow back tell you.”

Stan212: “DO YOUR MUSIC AND LEAVE NOTICE ME .YOU ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BE IN ON NEWS BRUH WE DONT GIVE A FUCK WHERE YOU APPEAR.”

Ibrahim Samuel: “In a sane country nobody will come out and make I statement like this….EFCC has really become a joke of an organization 🤮🤮🤮”.

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Nana Sacrificed Everything – Femi Otedola Praises His Wife At Temi And Mr Eazi’s Wedding (Video)

Billionaire Femi Otedola has honored his wife, Nana Otedola, with a heartfelt tribute, commending her unwavering love and sacrifices in raising their family.

In a video shared on Saturday from the wedding ceremony of their daughter, Temi Otedola, to singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, Otedola reflected on his wife’s pivotal role in holding the family together while he was preoccupied with building his business empire.

He recalled that when Temi was born, his attention was fixed on financial pursuits, leaving Nana to carry the greater share of parenting responsibilities.

“I give all credit to Nana; she sacrificed everything, even putting up with my flaws, to ensure our children were well cared for and loved every moment,” Otedola said, drawing applause from guests.

The businessman acknowledged that Nana’s strength and dedication had been fundamental to the family’s stability and success.

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It is not the first time Otedola has publicly celebrated his wife. In 2022, he joined their children in marking Nana’s birthday with heartfelt tributes on social media.

In 2023, he made headlines during a yacht trip when he jokingly remarked that he had a girlfriend in the Philippines.