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  • BBNaija: Khafi in trouble with UK Police over sex romp with Gedoni

    Khafi Kareem, the 29-year-old UK policewoman and housemate in the Big Brother Nigeria reality show is in double trouble with her superiors in the London Metropolitan Police and the New Scotland Yard headquarters.

    According to reports from England, she is participating in the reality show without lawful permission, as her request was turned down, when she applied.

    Second, Scotland Yard says she will face an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards over sex romp with fellow housemate Ekpata Gedoni, after the duo were caught on camera under the sheets.

    Khafi Kareem, from Ekiti state, joined the London Metropolitan Police in 2015.

    According to The Sun, Ms Kareem joined the force as a Pc based at Lambeth station in 2015, having worked part-time as a special constable for four years. She was also a former bit-part actress and shop assistant.

    She was pictured alongside Commissioner Cressida Dick as the Met celebrated 100 years of women in the force last November.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Biggie slams Tacha, Ike, others

    Scotland Yard said it had not granted Ms Kareem’s request to appear on the programme and that an internal investigation would be carried out.

    Khafi and Gedoni

    The Met said Ms Kareem was granted unpaid leave for an “unrelated reason” ahead of appearing on the show but her request to take part in the programme was denied.

    The UK Sun newspaper reported that Khafi’s sex romp with Ekpata Gedoni on the show has incensed her colleagues and bosses for bringing the force into disrepute.

    One colleague said: “She’s a serving British police officer — it’s outrageous. She asked permission to go on the show but, when her request was refused, she went anyway.

    “Her out-of-office email reply blatantly says that she is away from work, yet no one does anything.

    “Other officers working with her are furious that she can just disobey orders then swan off the Africa and tarnish the reputation of the force.”

    A post on the website of Africa Magic, the television channel which broadcasts Big Brother Naija, says Ms Kareem joined the show, the Pepper Dem Gang, “so that she can do societal good”.

    “Police officer Khafi Kareem believes that you can have it all if you believe in yourself.

    “She is not only hoping to win the prize money but she wants the exposure that being in Big Brother Naija House brings so that she can do societal good.

    “What people don’t know about her is that she is secretly talented in spoken word, singing and dancing. She is an Ekiti native who resides in London.”

  • BBNaija: Biggie slams Tacha, Ike, others

    BBNaija housemates, Tacha, Ike and Joe received strikes and warning for inappropriate behaviour displayed during the ongoing fourth season.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the surprise strikes were issued by Biggie, who echoed that he wanted housemates to realise the consequences for their actions.

    Before issuing the strikes, he said, “judgement delayed is not judgement denied”, leaving shocked expressions on the faces of housemates.

    Biggie gave Tacha a final warning for constantly being involved in fights in the House.

    He warned that such hostility would only get her into more trouble as his House is not a fighting ring.

    He also advised Tacha to take better control of her reactions when angry.

    Read Also: #BBNaija: Ike close to disqualification, as Tacha, Mercy, Joe gets strike

    Mercy received a final warning for damaging Biggie’s property when she broke the Oppo Mobile phone at a Saturday Night Party.

    Biggie warned Mercy to be in control of her temper and reaction regardless of other people’s actions towards her.

    Meanwhile, Joe received his first Strike for provocation for making a volatile situation worse.

    Joe got into a verbal argument with Tacha and left his couch to sit next to Tacha to provoke her.

    He then removed her duvet agitating an already irritable Tacha.

    Biggie asked Joe if agitating an already provoked person was a wise decision?

    He cautioned him to promote peace, happiness and fun during his stay in the ‘Pepper Dem’ House.

    After receiving a warning for other bursts of anger, Biggie issued Tacha her first Strike for serving it back to Joe when she hit him.

    He advised that she should have handled herself better and diffused the situation by walking away.

    He warned all the Housemates to control their temper or they will lose their place in his House.

    NAN reports that if either Joe or Tacha receive two more Strikes they will be disqualified from Biggie’s House.

    Ike, however, needs one more strike before he gets kicked out of the game as he was issued his second strike.

    Ike received a strike for intent to attack a fellow Housemate (Seyi).

    If he recieves a third Strike he will be Disqualified from Big Brother Pepper Dem.

    Biggie told Ike that he should use this opportunity to develop his self-control skills and cautioned all of the Housemates that in times of tension it is their responsibility to behave in a way that makes the House safe for all.

    Meanwhile, ‘The Icons’ are up for eviction as they failed to pass the nomination challenge.

    Voting has also commenced.

  • #BBNaija: Ike close to disqualification, as Tacha, Mercy, Joe gets strike

    Adeyinka Akintunde

     

    Housemates of Big Brother Naija “Pepper Dem” on Monday night received a shock from Big Brother, as Ike got his second strike in the reality show. This means that he will be disqualified from the game if he gets one more strike.

    Tacha, and Joe were not spared as they also got their strikes too. Mercy on her part was issued a final warning.

    Big Brother gathered all the housemates to the sitting room and played videos of their acts of violence to them. Tacha was seen on two occasions getting into fights with Frodd and Joe, using strong insultive languages o them.

    Ike on his part got into a fight with Seyi, where he attempted to go physical with him.

    Read Also: #BBNaija 2019: Team Enkay, Tacha, others win N1m cash prize

    Mercy broke Big Brother’s Oppo phone out of anger, because Gedoni, a fellow housemate was taking videos of her dancing during a Saturday night party.

    Big Brother, addressing the housemates, said that “it is okay to disagree with yourselves in the house, but fighting and violence is not allowed.”

    He also told the housemates that “Judgment delayed is not judgement denied” reminding them that “Big Brother is always watching”

     

  • BBNaija (S4): Mercy, Ike win N2m ‘Munch it’ challenge

    The gangster couple of the ‘Pepper Dem’ house Mercy Eke and Ike Onyema won two million Naira in the ‘Munch it’ challenge.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple tagged ‘MerIke’, also won dinner in a canoe and were treated to an in-house dinner by Biggie on Saturday.

    The ‘Pepper Dem’ gang took on the ‘Munch It’ Challenge to test the Housemates’ creativity, wit and dance moves.

    Housemates were required to pair up and the female Housemates had the honours of picking which of the male Housemates they wanted as partners.

    Venita picked Gedoni, Diane picked Frodd, Tacha picked Elozonam, Enkay picked Mike, Cindy picked Omashola, Mercy picked Ike, Jackye picked Joe, Khafi picked Sir Dee and Esther picked Seyi.

    The first task was the ‘Munch It’ Art Challenge. Housemates were asked to create a stunning piece of art using Munch It.

    Read also: BBNaija 2019: If Tacha doesn’t win, I will give her the money- Peter Okoye

    The fun part of this Challenge was that while one Housemate created the art the other partner was given the freedom to distract the other Housemates.

    The Dance Challenge was next as Housemates picked a dance direction from Cultural, Contemporary and Hip Hop Dance.

    The Housemates developed a comprehensive dance choreography based on their chosen direction and also in line with the Munch It song, both dressed in the same onesie.

    NAN reports that Ike and Mercy, on theor part, had issues that had more to do with personal issues than the dance.

    Frustrated by their unimpressive dance moves, Ike expressed that she was tired and insisted that she would rather play this game alone. She also rebuffed Ike’s suggestion of stealing dance moves.

    Shortly after, superstar Dance Choreographer, Kaffy paid a visit to the House to show the Pepper Dem gang ways to choreograph their moves.

    Kaffy took time to coach and give each of the Pepper Dem pair dance tips in their quest to deliver a spectacular show.

    Despite the challenges the MerIke pair had, they emerged winners of the Munch It challenge as they received the highest votes.

    Fans of the pair have taken to social media to congratulate the couple while some fans of other pairs expressed displeasure at their performances.

    @Celeste_tweeted, “Awwwwww I wanna cry.I’m so happy y’all #TeamMerike I Stan my babies forever I love you team mates!!!!!! Cheers to you sweethearts.”

    @Joneslotty said, “Nothing is as sweet as watching Ike And Mercy winning this Munch It challenge. Much love .My Mercy and Ike all day everyday…#BBNaija”

    @Charlestara said, “Whoever is not pleased with this should go and start their own bbn oooooo. This is how we roll. I Stan Gangster couple till final day.”

    @Mercychibike said, “I’ve been a Mercy fan from day 1 but Tacha and Elo deserve to win this . #BBNaija”

    @Anitaframe3 tweeted, “It wasn’t a fair one biggie.. we’re more scared of the final votes of the game. Not Fair @MunchITNigeria”

    NAN reports that fans and housemates anxiously await Biggie’s twist for the Sunday eviction show, following a busy week in the house. (NAN)

  • BBNaija 2019: If Tacha doesn’t win, I will give her the money- Peter Okoye

    Peter Okoye, formerly of the P Square famous musical group, has joined celebrities to support housemates in the 2019 Big Brother Naija.

    He expressed support for the controversial Tacha, declaring he would give her the N60m prize money should she fail to win the show.

    READ ALSO: BBNaija: housemates were happy when you left- Mike tells Tacha

    In July, he declared support for Tacha. He has been voting for her, even mobilising support for her among his fan base.

    In a recent Instagram video, Peter promised to give Tacha the prize money of N60m if she doesn’t eventually win the BBNaija2019.

    This has got those supporting other housemates talking on social media.

  • BBNaija: Housemates stage epic fashion show

    Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija season four staged an epic fashion show as part of their runway task on Thursday night.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Runway Task Presentation required that Housemates create a coordinated Neon Gradient-themed fashion line that reflected the 3D colour gradient of Oppo phones.

    In line with the theme, the ‘Pepper Dem’ gang stepped on the runway showcasing a colourful display of stylish neon couture designs, with fancy accessories as they owned the stage.

    Opening the fashion show, Gedoni’s team delivered a spectacular show with Esther making the first walk in style and grace.

    She led the rest of the team which consisted of Omashola, Diane, Omashola and Joe behind the camera.

    Gedoni described their style as bold, daring and dangerous with an infusion of beautiful and colourful designs.

    Although the preparation for Frodd’s team was almost marred by arguments, the team rose from petty squabbles to putting up a mind-blowing fashion exhibition.

    Venita described their outfits as colourful as they wanted to make a statement on the runway.

    The team went for sexy, playful and not the everyday outfit. According to fans, the group’s strongest point was the bare-chested Mike draped with a chain like jewellery over his shoulder.

    NAN reports that Tacha led her team with Seyi, Khafi and Sir Dee as group members to present attires described as a fusion of the old and the new.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Biggie divides housemates into teams for eviction

    The team sought to bring the best of both worlds in order to unleash a dazzling level of creativity.

    Their attires also had an obvious influence of an indigenous concept and they brought the heat the stage.

    NAN reports that Biggie acknowledged the creativity of the housemates and congratulated them at the end of the show.

    Housemates hosted an after party after the show wrapped with DJ Bee Jordan spinning the wheels. Results for the challenge will be announced on Sunday.

  • BBNaija: Biggie divides housemates into teams for eviction

    BBNaija organisers have added another twist in the ‘Pepper Dem’ edition.

    The host of the Big Brother show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, made the announcement on Monday night.

    The housemates were divided into two different teams named ‘The Icons’ and ‘Cruisetopia’ to compete in Big Brother Naija challenges rather than being nominated for eviction as usual.

    They were made to pick one armband from a drum that contained red and green armbands after which, they were asked to wear it and proceed promptly to the box with the matching colour of the armband.

    This new twist means all the housemates will henceforth play all the Big Brother Naija games in their selected Teams.

    ‘Team Cruisetopia’ consists of Diane, Esther, Gedoni, Jackye, Joe, Mercy, Mike, Seyi, Venita while ‘The Icons’ are Cindy, Elozonam, Enkay, Frodd, Ike, Khafi, Omashola, Sir Dee and Tacha.

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    The housemates are not allowed to change camps and team challenges will be designed to reward the winning team and punish the losing team.

    ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates will no longer have the usual nomination process of putting up fellow housemates up, instead they will be having nomination challenges.

    The losing team of the nomination challenge will automatically have all the team members up for possible eviction, which also affects the wager task.

    The winning team will have weekly supplies, while the losing team will have nothing.

  • BBNaija (S4): Fans laud DJ Sose, tag Saturday night party best so far’

    Fans have labelled Saturday’s party as ‘the best’ so far for the season’, hailing DJ Sose and the new housemates for bringing the heat.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that new ‘Pepper Dem’ additions Venita Akpofure, Elozonam Ogbolu, Enkay, Cindy Okafor and Joe Abdallah paired with some old housemates to rock the dancefloor.

    Led by Khafi, housemates also formed their own dance routine which is usual for BBnaija housemates. Season after season, signature dance steps have been associated with housemates.

    Reacting on social media, some fans applauded the rising interest in the parties and appreciated the new housemates for adding some spice, especially the dance routine.

    Read also: Etebo, John Ogu visit #BBNaija House

    @Iamdo2tun said, “Finally! they formed their own dance routine. I was thinking they will wait till they finish Big Brother. Last season housemates are still the shiznit .. my opinion #bbnaija.”

    @Bam_mide tweeted, “This is the best party ever in that house.”

    @Beedizzle said, “#Bbnaija the parties are getting better week on week.”

    @Temmy_NGO said, “Today’s party is absolutely lit!!! I give it up for this Dj.”

    @Moniquebrown said, “But this Dj Sose is too lit! And this is the best part they’ve had so far, hands down. The new housemates are a mood tbh.”

    @Mizzkay said, “The DJ is lit and the new housemates brought a whole new energy to the house.”

    NAN reports that with the addition of five new housemates, at least one housemate will be evicted on Sunday. Mike, Tacha, Jeff and Omashola are up for eviction. (NAN)

  • BBNaija: Mixed reactions trail introduction of new housemate, Cindy

    Fans have continued to express mixed feelings following the introduction of new housemate, Cindy Okafor.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she was introduced in the final phase of the three-day-long BBNaija twist on Thursday evening.

    Cindy is a photographer and videographer who runs an online radio and also produces social media comedy skits.

    She became the fifth housemate to be introduced this far into the show following Venita Akpofure, Elozonam Ogbolu, Joe Abdallah and Enkay.

    While some fans of the show felt Biggie was introducing too many new housemates to the show, others applauded the plan, adding that it would keep housemates on their toes.

    Meanwhile, some viewers stated that Cindy, who is a singer and artist, was not Big Brother material and would not fit into the house. Some others, however, disagreed.

    @Vee_Vii tweeted, “Viewers: Big brother stop bringing celebs & already made people. Bring the normal people who suffered to audition.

    “Same viewers: Why does this Cindy look so dry? She should do and be going. Are you people not mad ni? Cut the girl some slack, she just came. ”

    @Annieberry said, “Truth be told its people like cindy that big brother should have selected for his house. Regular and not famous. Not all this ‘I gana wana people’ up and down.”

    @Chiadinelson said, “This Cindy is definately not the pepper we asked for ‘she’s looking more like tomato ”

    Read Also: BBNaija (S4): Ibadan residents react to reality show

    @Gossipboys13 tweeted, “Cindy please go back home #BBNaija.”

    @Iizy said, “What if Cindy the new girl steals all their coins b4 they come back? I dont trust her entry and excitement.”

    NAN reports that the recent additions bring the total housemates to 19 with Tacha, Mike, Omashola and Jeff up for eviction on Sunday.

  • Ex-BBNaija housemate, Ceec makes Nollywood debut

    An ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as ‘Ceec’ has made her Nollywood debut in a new TV series entitled ‘Fake Liars’.

    The movie was directed by multiple award-winning movie actor and producer, Elvis Chucks.

    NAN reports that Ceec starred alongside veterans, Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), Hafiz Oyetoro, Charles Okocha, Caroline Danjuma and Broda Shaggi.

    Read Also; Biggie introduces new housemates in BBNAIJA 2019

    According to Chucks, ‘Fake Liars’ tells a story of the quest to impress and the social media pressure to please others.

    “They mostly turn out to be `professional’ liars, whose desires for self-validation almost made them to destroy the most important things in their lives,” he said.