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  • BBNaija (S4): Omashola risks possible eviction as coins get stolen

    Housemate, Omashola’s chances of getting evicted during the Sunday live show have increased, following loss of his Bet9ja coins.

    The ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates were given coins and ‘Biggie’ had stated that the housemate with the least number of coins will be evicted during the live show on Monday.

    Omashola, who had 120 coins, was clearly distraught upon discovering that at least 100 coins were stolen from the bunch after the Saturday party.

    According to the 38-year-old housemate, he placed the coins in his Bible before the party and could not account for how they got missing.

    The Delta-born Omashola poured his aggression on other housemates, urging Biggie to replay the tape and stating that he would not leave the house if evicted.

    Read also: #BBNaija: Losing my job triggered my interest in the show, says Isilomo

    He also asked the housemate, who might had stolen the coins to return them as he can do anything to retrieve them.

    Meanwhile, another housemate, Mike Edward has offered to give Omashola his coins, thereby risking eviction himself.

    The other housemates, who were still basking in an after-party high tried to comfort Omashola while he went on about what the show meant to him.

    Fans of the show have taken to social media to show support for Omashola, pleading with Biggie not to send him home as the coin loss was not his fault.

    Music boss, Don Jazzy tweeted, “you already know why Omashola is not going home tomorrow. Warri no dey carry last. #bbnaija.”

    @Tunyere said, “They should return his coin! Now the house is in rampage! Even isilomo is crying  #bbnaija #returnomasholascoin.”

    @Rovy said, “Omashola is just eyeing all the housemates. He said they should all pack their bags cuz everyone will be going back to their house tomorrow, they all leaving Biggie’s house. #BBNaija.”

    NAN reports that this possible eviction saga comes days after Omashola thrilled fans during his diary session which will be missed if he eventually gets evicted on Sunday. (NAN)

  • #BBNaija: Losing my job triggered my interest in the show, says Isilomo

    Isilomo Braimoh, a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 4 said, losing her job triggered her interest to participate in the audition for the reality show.

    Braimoh said that her being fired from her job, gave her the time to take part in the auditions of BBNaija, adding that it was a blessing in disguise.

    Braimoh shared her story with other housemates as they continued to reveal how they all audited and got to the house.

    According to her, she was working at a very good company in Lagos, until she got fired in January, where she accused one of her colleagues for being responsible for her sack.

    “Taking a trip from Lagos to Abuja after getting fired from my job made my audition for the show possible, where I eventually got selected from the thousands who showed up for the auditions.”

    Isilomo, already proposed a strategic alliance with fellow housemate, Ella, as she continues to battle for the BBNaija ultimate prize of N60 million Naira.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Omasola’s blunt diary session sets social media platforms agog

    Isilomo who resides in Lagos is single and ready to mingle.

    An HR manager at 27, Isilomo has an MA in Human Resource Management with professional certification.

    She winds down from her hectic job by engaging in sports, outdoor activities, food, music, and travel.

    A lover of all things music, her favourite songs are currently ‘Middle Child’ by J.Cole and ‘Daz How Star Do’ by Skiibii.

    NAN

  • BBNaija: Omasola’s blunt diary session sets social media platforms agog

    Fans shared divergent views on social media platforms especially twitter following the epic and blunt diary session of Omasola, one of the housemates of the ongoing reality show BBNaija (S) 4.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 38-year-old model previously caught viewers attention for sharing an emotional life story and breaking down on Wednesday.

    He however, switched into humour during his diary session, holding a blunt interaction with ‘Biggie’.

    Omasola noted that most of the housemates spoke with foreign accents and were not as lively as he expected.

    The Delta-born housemate, who spoke majorly in pidgin English, said he believes he will be a fan favourite because he is different, special and has a story to tell.

    True to his words, the diary session seemed to increase his fan base as he was attending at number five on Nigerian twitter.

    Read Also; BBNaija 4: Isilomoh seeks alliance with fellow housemate, Ella

    Some fans praised his sincerity while others felt he was trying to borrow the ‘Warri’ strategy from season two winner, Efe Ejeba.

    Music boss, Don Jazzy also praised the diary session. He tweeted @donjazzy, “3 gbosa for that Omasola diary session abeg. #bbnaija”

    @OAnastesia said, “I repost, Omasola made me join Twitter. Uncle really made my day. Team Omasola #BBNaija2019″

    @Sholumpy tweeted, “I need to download that omasola diary section videos, so I will use that to chill after office stress, the funny vibes that can heal stress 100% #bbnaija”

    @Laxypoet_ tweeted, “In case y’all missed where Omasola actually said “Biggie you dey there?” Guy I wan laugh die. Uriel sef no do reach this one. #bbnaija #BBNaija2019″

    @Superhero972 said, “Yes omasola is the rugged Nigerian we’ve all been waiting for. We don’t like forming Abeg. We like someone we can relate to.”

    @Gyeni_nyarko said, “Lol he was talking to Biggie like they’ve been bros since childhood.”

    NAN reports that Omasola, is a Model and Entrepreneur who originates from Delta State but now calls Lagos home.

    He loves playing basketball, cooking and “being in the water, even though I can’t swim”.

    His life’s motto is “If you want it, go get it – don’t just sit down”.

    Omasola said he once got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend and she turned him down!

    Now single and focused on building his brand, Omasola comes into the Big Brother Naija House ready to make his dreams come true.

  • BBNaija: Housemates Symply Tacha, Thelma fight dirty over fish (Video)

    The drama at the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show started rather too early.

    Two housemates Tasha and Thelma to the surprise of fellow housemate and followers engaged in a heated argument on Tuesday.

    Their unexpected brawl was over food.

    Tacha was said to have cooked and shared the food among her fellow housemate, then gave Thelma a small portion of the fish.

  • BBNaija 4: Isilomoh seeks alliance with fellow housemate, Ella

    Isilomoh Braimoh a housemate in the ongoing BBNaija season 4 reality show proposed a strategic alliance with fellow housemate, Ella.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Isilomoh told Ella that they needed to stick together and not nominate each other during the course of the show.

    She said this while comforting Ella who took time to share her life struggles before the show, especially her relationship with her parents.

    Ella and Isilomo were in the Head of House room when she started talking about her musical journey.

    Read Also: BBNaija season 4 begins with 21 housemates

    She also talked about how her father didn’t support her and wanted her to get married young. She also said that her mother was her rock and support system.

    It became emotional when she started talking about her mom and tears started flowing while she found a shoulder to cry on in Isilomo.

    During the conversation, Isilomo comforted Ella when she cried about how much she missed her mother these past few days.

    NAN reports that as the conversation was ongoing, Isilomo saw made her alliance strategy known to Ella.

    She said, “We need each other to get to the finish line so I would like you not to nominate me sometime”.

    Ella pointed out that housemates were not allowed to form alliances and did not give Isilomo a concrete answer.

    NAN reports that as the show enters the third day, Isilomo and Ella are among housemates that have formed pairings as the 21 participants continue to battle for prizes worth 60 million Naira.

  • BBNaija: Endurance challenge, emotions fly around for second day

    Viewers were treated to a mix of emotional outbursts, fight and gruelling endurance challenges by the housemates on Tuesday, the second day of the show.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the show returned on Sunday with 21 housemates and is expected to run for 97 more days.

    While Jeff became the first Head of House of this fourth season on Monday evening, Kim Oprah clinched the power card in a game of chance on Sunday.

    Meanwhile, Tuesday turned out to be the most eventful day as housemates had an endurance task which required each housemate to hold a ball above his/her head.

    They were also asked to keep both arms stretched out as possible without bringing their arms down or resting it in any manner.

    Going on for over 40 minutes, the Task had all the male Housemates each holding a ball up high while battling the antics put up by the female Housemates to distract them.

    The ladies did a good job of distracting the guys by breaking into songs, chants and utilising the subtle art of seduction to get them to drop the ball.

    Omashola and Ike were the first to be disqualified from the Competition because their hands came down too low.

    In the end, it was a keen contest between Frodd and Nelson for the position of the ‘last man standing’.

    NAN reports that Nelson eventually stood tall with his ball held up high winning the Endurance Challenge.

    On completion of the first Task, the gentlemen were asked to move to the Dining Area where they were asked to select a cup of their choice on the table and later reveal the content.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Nigerians express shock over choice of housemates

    Frodd, Seyi, Omashola, Jeff and Tuoyo were among the lucky few with Bet9ja Coins in their cups. Shortly after, it was time for the ladies to undertake their Task.

    Roles were reversed and this time, the ladies were the one holding balls up high while the gentlemen distracted them.

    Kimoprah was the first to tap out, followed shortly by Thelma and eventually leaving Isolomo and Ella as the last two women standing.

    Ella outlasted Isilomo winning the challenge. Interestingly, the ladies broke the record set by the gentlemen by exceeding the one-hour mark.

    Just like the Gentlemen, the ladies filed into the Dining Area to select cups and reveal its content.

    NAN reports that Ella, Tacha, Diane and Avalla were among the lucky few who found a Bet9ja coin underneath their selected cup.

    Also, food caused a mild Drama in the House for the second time running as Tacha and Thelma got into an altercation over fish.

    Trouble began when Tacha dished out food to Thelma without adding fish. This resulted in Thelma confronting Tacha and accusing her of serving her beggarly meals.

    Meanwhile, Frodd let the tears flow as he reminisced about what he went through during the audition and having to leave his recuperating mum at home.

    Fortunately, he had Mike and Isolomo consoling him with reassuring words. Not too long after, Omashola broke down briefly while talking to Khafi.

    NAN reports that housemates will spend the next 97 days in the house, competing for the grand prize worth 60 million Naira.

  • Why we’re supporting BBNaija 2019 – Bet9ja

    As the much anticipated Big Brother Naija 2019 reality show kicked off on Sunday, Olufemi Osobajo, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, Bet9ja, has revealed why the company is supporting the popular show.

    “Our sponsorship of Big Brother Naija is to enhance and make participants achieve their dreams of becoming valuable players in the Nigeria entertainment industry,” said Osobajo.

    “Our support will influence the winning prizes and help boost the entertainment industry in Nigeria.”

    He noted that more importantly, Bet9ja intend to use the Big Brother platform to amplify its “More Than A Bet” campaign of how it is changing lives.

    He explained that a lot of people really don’t have a good understanding of what Bet9ja does as a business; they therefore reduce it to gambling. However, the impact of sport betting is huge. Through the “More Than A Bet” campaign, Bet9ja plans to show how it has been empowering Nigerians, especially the youth.

    Osobajo said that when the show starts, Nigerians will  get the opportunity to  see clips on how Bet9ja has touched lives across Nigeria through betting.

    Bet9ja with its foothold across Nigeria currently employs over 40,000 Nigerians directly and indirectly.

    Through the “More than a bet” campaign, the company seeks to highlight just how it is transforming lives, empowering the youth and contributing to Nigeria’s socioeconomic development.

  • Court fixes Oct. 16 for mention in suit seeking winding up of BBNaija sponsors

    A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, fixed Oct. 16 for further mention in a suit seeking the winding up of the sponsors of the Big Brother Naija Show, Payporte Global System Ltd.

    The petition was filed by Vacant Board Ltd.

    Justice Ayokunle Faji fixed the date for further mention of the suit, which was earlier fixed for mention on Tuesday.

    Mr Ogedi Ogu appeared for the respondent, while Mr Yemi Fajuyitan is counsel for the petitioner.

    The case will now continue on the next date.

    The petitioner had filed a debt recovery suit against Payporte, before a Lagos High Court in 2015.

    The Court had in its judgment delivered on May 27, 2016, awarded the sum of N23.1 million against Payporte, in favour of the petitioner.

    The petitioner, however, contends that on Feb. 27, 2017, the respondent made a part payment of N5 million, leaving a balance of N17.1 million which it has failed to liquidate till date, inspite of several demand letters.

    It therefore, filed a winding up petition before the Federal High Court on Dec. 29, 2017, asking it to wind up the comoany.

    Meanwhile, In its notice of preliminary objection on April 25, the respondent is challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain or even hear the petition

    Respondent counsel, Mr Ogedi Ogu contends that the said petition for winding up, failed to comply with the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of the Companies Winding-Up Rules, 2001.

    He argues that no summons was filed by the petitioner, issued or sealed in respect of the said petition, adding that the failure rendered the petition null and void.

    He said that a failure of the petitioner to file and serve the summons before the commencement of the winding up suit, robes the honourable court of jurisdiction to hear the suit, as same cannot be competently activated in the petition as presently constituted.

    Payporte contends that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the petitioner’s suit, as same is defective, bad in law, null and void, and an abuse of court process.

    It urges that the winding up suit be dismissed, with substantial cost awarded against the petitioner.

  • Things you should know about BBNaija 2019 housemates

    By Praise Olowe
    The fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show kicked off on Sunday with 21 housemates.

    This is the highest number of housemates so far, as 2017’s ‘See Gobe’  had 14 housemates and 2018’s ‘Double Wahala’ had 20.

    Recall that the grand prize for the winner of this year’s edition which has been tagged “Pepper dem” is N60M worth of gifts

    It would, however, be interesting to get familiar with these housemates.

    Seyi

    Seyi is a 30-year-old from Ogun state known as ‘The Doctor’. The grandson of Obafemi Awolowo is not single but in the house for the experience.

    Isilomo

    Isilomo Braimoh is a 27-year-old resident of Lagos who claims to be single and ready to mingle. She is an HR manager who has an MA in Human Resource Management with professional certification.

    Avala

    Saidat Balogun, “Avala”  is a 30-year-old from Ogun State who said she was in the show for the money. According to her, she is not single.

    Ike

    Steve Ikechukwu Onyema is 26-year-old  is Imo State, but bides his time between Houston, Texas, and Maryland, Lagos.

    Tuoyo

    Tuoyo is a Psychotherapist, fitness coach and stripper. He  bluntly described himself as a flirt

    Tacha

    Tacha is a 23-year-old from Rivers State. Although Social media has reacted to the choice of this very housemate, Tacha stated that she is in the house for the money.

    Sir Dee

    Sir Dee is a banker and graphic designer from Kaduna State. He loves football, board games, and movies. He is in a relationship.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Nigerians express shock over choice of housemates

    Omashola

    Omashola is a model and Entrepreneur, originally from Delta State but now calls Lagos home. He loves playing basketball, cooking. According to him, he enjoys being in  water despite the fact that he cannot swim

     Nelson

    Nelson Allison, Mr. Universe Nigeria 2018, is single and looking. When he is not consulting or modelling, he enjoys sketch drawing, working out, watching movies and cooking.

    Mike

    28-year-old Mike is from Manchester and Lagos. He is married and openly declared his love for his wife.

    Gedoni

    Ekpata Gedoni is a fashion entrepreneur who likes to keep it simple with a dash of sophistication. The 31-year-old Cross Riverian enjoys basketball, soccer, taking walks and cleaning the house.

    Thelma

    Thelma Ibemere is 26-year-old. She lives her life by one simple motto: “Only hang out with those who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you”. She is a Hair and Beauty practitioner. According to her, she is currently in a relationship

    KimOprah

    Kim-Oprah is a television presenter, she owns a business and her favourite book is ‘Smart Money Woman’ by Arese Ugwu.

    Khafi

    Khafi is a 29-year-old from Ekiti state who is a police officer in London She is not only hoping to win the prize money but she wants the exposure that being in Big Brother Naija House brings

    Jeff

    Jeff is 30 and from Anambra. He wants to have fun and cause trouble with the ladies

    Jackye

    Jackye is 23-year-old who has only had one boyfriend her entire life. She relaxes by watching football, playing games and eating spaghetti.

    Diane

    Diane is 23 and from Kaduna. She is a model and aspiring cook.  She said she is going to be herself and is in the house for the money. She added that she is a terrible dancer but loves dancing.

    Ella

    Ella Nnabuchi before now has been known in the entertainment industry. She was a runner up in a popular music talent search show and she’s a television presenter, voice-over artist, actress, and model. She also enjoys dancing, singing, reading, writing, travelling, and poetry.

    Esther

    22-year-old Esther, a lawyer and part-time hustler who was excited, said she was there for the money and fun.

    Frodd

    Chemeka Frodd Okoye a 28-year-old  Investment Adviser and Sales Executive from Anambra State. He believes family is everything and that’s why he lists paying for his mother’s surgery bill as one of the proudest moments of his life.

    Mercy

    Mercy is 26 and from Imo State. She is a video vixen who feels great and accomplished and hopes the guys in the house will match her expectations.

     

  • BBNaija: Nigerians express shock over choice of housemates

    Some Nigerians have expressed their shock over the choice of housemates in the ongoing fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the season kicked off on Sunday with 21 housemates, most of whom some viewers have described as “more foreign than Nigerian.”

    Respondents said that it was puzzling how Manchester-based Mike, London police office Khafi and Ike, who said this was his first one in Lagos, made the cut while thousands of Nigerians flooded audition centres in February.

    NAN recalls that audition centres across the country were crowded with people struggling to get in by scaling the fence.

    Viewers felt it was unfair to have people risk lives to audition and then pick Nigerians in the diaspora.

    @Omojuwa said, “I have a problem with everyday Nigerians struggling across the country to audition for this thing, yet it appears they stood no chance from the beginning.

    “That should have been made clear to them from the start. Big Brother Phonetics.It appears this is Big Brother Nigeria Diaspora.”

    @BabaRoyan tweeted, “Too much handpicking! Connection is the main thing to strive In Nigeria! While The main people who went for d audition wea selected to become #BBNaija NINJAs.”

    @Ibidunmary said, “I said it to someone all those people jumping fence,crossing hurdles to make it to the audition none of them is in the house,all these ones are imported.”

    @DesmondAyotunde wrote, “I doubt if most of this contestants in the house really participated in the audition.”

    Meanwhile, Instagram sensation, SimplyTacha who was the last housemate announced on Sunday, has remained a strong talking point for the viewers as she was recognisable from several audition clips.

    @DrOlufumnilayo said, “If truly Simply Tacha is in the house this year, then that’s a smart move by the organisers.
    “She is a game winner. I won’t be surprised at all if she makes it to the Top 3. Mark this tweet.”

    @Morlimoore tweeted, “The lady has got what it takes to keep attention on her. She has been using that to fuel her hustle. I equally believe she’ll make the top 3, she would keep giving the people what they like to see.”

    NAN reports that housemates will spend 99 days in the house, competing for the grand prize worth 60 million Naira.