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  • BBNaija’s Anto says she’ll not be bullied into undergoing cosmetic surgery

    Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Munirat Antoinette Lecky, popularly known as Anto, has said she’ll only undergo cosmetic surgery if she wants to and not because of someone else’s opinion.

    Anto who claims to have been receiving messages from people body shaming her, encouraged women to love themselves and embrace their body flaws irrespective of people assertions.

    The ex-housemate in a lengthy Instagram post said “People will provoke you and judge you, but as long as you KNOW that you are a QUEEN, nothing else matters”

    She said: “I’ve received a lot of messages lately about how to boost one’s confidence and composure. Just a few pieces of advice…

    “People will provoke you and judge you, but as long as you KNOW that you are a QUEEN, nothing else matters. And yes it’s easier said than done because people will piss you off; you’ll do a lot of pep talking to yourself, but as long as you believe in you, you’ll be fine.

    “Some days are better than others, but it’s being able to move past the previous day that makes you stronger.

    “I know ALOT of us have body image issues. Just know that anyone who judges you based on your looks is an idiot (yes I said it). I can’t even count how many people I blocked the other day for commenting that I didn’t have boobs.

    “Yeah I know and so  same people abusing me now will be the same ones to abuse me if I get cosmetic surgery.

    “When you accept that those “flaws” you have are what make you unique, you will begin to love what you see in the mirror.

    “So, I know I have a big forehead, big pointy nose, slim frame, veins that are very visible, small breasts, invisible waist, no too much ass, hip dip, deep voice, dark skin, walk like I’m pregnant, look like a granny, but I LOVE it.

    “And if ever I decide to do cosmetic surgery, it will be because I WANT to and not because of someone else’s opinion of me

    “What some people hate, others will love. So love those that love you and ignore those that don’t ”

  • BBNaija: Why our `romantic’ pairings crashed— Ceec, Lolu, Nina

    Tension hung in the air as Anto, Lolu, Cee-C, Tobi and Nina shared reasons why the romantic relationships with their on-screen partners fell apart during the ongoing BBnaija #Doublewahalareload and reunion show on Wednesday night.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the show, the ex-housemates were paired with the opposite gender as strategic partners which largely grew into romantic relationships.

    However, BamTeddy (BamBam and Teddy A) are the only couple left from the show as CeeBi (Tobi and Cee-C), LoTo (Lolu and Anto) and MiNa (Miracle and Nina) broke off at different points during and after the show.

    Cee-C and Tobi had the most drama in their relationship with their fans also taking the fight to social media. They both told host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that they do not regret any part of it.

    Cee-C said, “A lot of things were centered around Tobi and I; It’s a good thing as the theme was Double Wahala.

    “It was a good thing for the show. There is nothing to regret, even when you lose, you learn from your mistakes,” she said.

    READ ALSO: BBNaija:Tobi didn’t influence my success – Alex Unusual

    For Tobi, he said it was quite an experience that he also learnt from.

    He said, “It was one I learnt from and also enjoyed.”

    They both added that they presently do not talk but will be willing to work with each other whenever the need arises.

    Meanwhile, it was shockingly revealed that Anto was ready to have a relationship with Lolu after the show but he turned her down, despite being the initiator during the show.

    Explaining the reason of his actions to Ebuka, he said, “First of all, I think it takes a lot to have a relationship. It takes a lot more than us just liking each other.

    “We had our differences and after the house, we sorted it out. We are two different people and we are looking for different things going forward,” he said.

    Also, Nina told Ebuka she decided to create a distance between herself and Miracle.

    The fan-favourite couple were expected to build a stronger relationship after the show which fell flat.

    About Miracle, she said, “He is just a goal-getter. He is focused and that’s one thing I love about him. I don’t regret the relationship at all. I actually wanted to see how it will be if I was alone.”

    Commenting on the Nina and Miracle situation, media personality Denrele Edun said, “Miracle struck me as someone who was lost when he got into the house.

    “He looked out for someone who would be unsuspecting of his moves in the house. The moment they were paired, I just knew ‘Okay’.

    “It worked in his favour and also worked in her favour. If they weren’t paired together, things would have turned out differently,” he said.

  • BBNaija winner, Miracle receives SUV, prize money

    Organisers of this year’s Big Brother Naija reality show, have fulfilled their promises, as the winner, Miracle Igbokwe was on Monday handed a brand new KIA Seranto SUV, and cheque of N25 million.

    The event which took place at the Multichoice Nigeria Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos, had other housemates in attendance.

    They include Angel, Khloe, Dee-One, Anto, Tobi, Cee-C, K.Brule, Nina, Alex, Leo, Khloe, Lolu, and Ahneeka among others.

    Regional Director, M-Net/Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, who thanked the housemates for the drama they brought on the show, disclosed that all former housemates will receive a DSTV explora with one year free subscription.

    Meanwhile, few weeks after emerging winner of the show, Miracle has be endorsed by his home state as education ambassador.

    Excited, the 24-year-old pilot and model announced the feat on Instagram, saying; “Chai!!! HIS Excellency!… My Governor!!…. Rochas Okorocha has busted my Farome!!… So much!!….. “Education Ambassador “Bless sir, I am deeply truly humbled.

  • BBNaija: I really wanted to make it to the finals- Anto, Lolu

    Ex- Big Brother Housemates, Lolu and Anto expressed their desire to make it the finals after being kicked out of the game on Sunday.

    During the Live Eviction Show, Lolu and Anto told Ebuka that they were really upset and hoped to win the game.

    Anto said: “I am upset, I really wanted to make it to the finals, and I have been evaluating possibilities.”

    Lolu who was glued to her side readily agreed as he had earlier voiced his desire to win even though he felt odd, immediately Anto and Khloe were evicted for the second time.

    “Something felt odd about the eviction when I went back into the lounge. My heart sank a bit as I considered the possibilities of not being entirely saved.” Lolu added.

    Read Also: My relationship with Cee-C is over – Tobi

     Amongst the three, Lolu clinched the highest number of votes amassing 22.23% over Anto’s 3.67% and Khloe’s 1.89%, losing the battle against strongholds, Cee-C 27.88% and Miracle’s 44.33%.

    He also used the opportunity to declare his love for Anto after clearing up the love triangle drawn up between Dodo, his love interest outside the house.

    He said: “I don’t know if I have a girlfriend and if I honestly do, it will be Anto.”

    Making Anto gush on hearing that tit-bit.

  • #BBNaija: Lolu, Khloe, Anto evicted

    Lolu, Khloe and Anto on Sunday  made their exit from the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show.

    This occurred immediately after the housemates lost their wager with Miracle to blame for the loss.

    Biggie had instructed the housemates to pick one out of 10 random boxes but avoid the one with any monetary prize attached to it.

    Miracle was the one who defaulted in this challenge, winning #200,000 and costing the whole housemates a loss of this week’s wager.

    Housemates lost their wager but were mandated by Biggie to keep whatever was in the briefcase for themselves.

    Also Read: BBNaija: I was molested by my housemaid for four years– Lolu

    Unfortunately, as the housemates made to leave, Ebuka told the trio of Cee-C, Khloe and Anto to stay behind, leaving the rest five housemates to go wait in the lounge.

    Biggie finally evicted three housemates in quick succession as Anto and Khloe were the first to be evicted, followed by Lolu who was seated amongst Miracle, Tobi, Alex and Nina in the Lounge.

    Cee-C ended up being saved from eviction by a narrow miss.

    An emotional Alex begged Lolu for a second hug as Lolu went through the door.

  • #BBNaija: Anto gets first win

    Anto has nabbed her very first win in the Big Brother Naija Show.

    This occurred during a task organized in favour of the Smartphone Network brand, Airtel.

    The task brief expected housemates to find a solution to the nagging education system of the Country, if they were put in a hypothetical condition of Special Adviser on Education.

    Read More: I would have slapped Lolu, says BBNaija returnee Anto

    Lolu was the first housemate to begin the task, as housemates continued to follow in a successive manner.

    Biggie slipped up slightly when he commended Anto’s eloquent speech. One that began with an interesting quote to set the tone of events.

    Anto was finally awarded the winner of the task as she won a prize for the Auchi Government Primary School in Etsako area of Edo state.

    The school will be gifted #800,000 worth of educational materials to impact the lives of children in the state.

  • I would have slapped Lolu, says BBNaija returnee Anto

    An highly emotional Anto breaks down during a diary session. The once evicted housemate who was voted in last Sunday alongside Khloe, found it hard to keep it together in the diary room while conversing with Big Brother on the issue of Lolu.

    Earlier on, Lolu was trying to defend himself by clearing issues with Anto, telling her he chose her over his girlfriend outside of the house.

    This happened after Anto found out that Lolu has been sending secret messages to a lover outside the house and confided in Big Brother.

    She expressed her intentions of slapping him if they weren’t on a reality TV show.

    “Lolu has been sending secret messages to someone in the diary room. I would have slapped Lolu when I saw him. He knows a lot of things about me and I feel I was being led on,” Anto told Big Brother.

    Biggie who wanted to know Anto’s next step, asked her what she intends to do next. But Anto was done with the relationship. She told Biggie Lolu betrayed her trust.

    “I am trying my best to deal with it now. I will try my best to carry on and I don’t know if I can trust him. I naturally have trust issues.”

    Anto who struggled with tears couldn’t hide her disappointment towards finding more about Lolu in the real world.

    “Now I know he is obviously keeping something from me,” Anto added.

  • BBNaija: I would have slapped Lolu when I saw him- Anto

    …As highly emotional Anto breaks down during diary session
    BBNaija Housemate, Anto found it hard to keep it together in the diary room while conversing with Big Brother this evening.
    Earlier on, Lolu was trying to defend himself and clear issues with Anto, telling her he chose her (Anto) over his own girlfriend outside of the house.
    However, Anto found out that Lolu has been sending secret messages to a lover outside the house and confided in Big Brother.
    She expressed her intentions of slapping him if it weren’t a reality TV Show aired round the world.

    Also Read: BBNaija: Who goes home tomorrow?

    “Lolu has been sending secret messages to someone in the diary room. I would have slapped Lolu when I saw him. He knows a lot of things about me and I feel I was being led on,” Anto told Big Brother.
    Biggie who wanted to know Anto’s next step, asked her what she intended to do next. But Anto was done with the relationship. She told Biggie Lolu betrayed her trust.
    “I am trying my best to deal with it now. I will try my best to carry on and I don’t know if I can trust him. I naturally have trust issues.”
    Anto who struggled with tears couldn’t hide her disappointment towards finding more about Lolu in the real world.
    “Now I know he is obviously keeping something from me,” Anto added.

  • Organisers BBNaija Double Wahala `resets’ game

    Big Brother aka ‘Biggie, owner of the Big Brother Naija house on Sunday, dissolved all the strikes assigned to housemates in a bid to reset the game.

    This means that Cee-C, Lolu and Tobi who had two strikes each for flouting the house rules, now have clean slates to continue in the game.

    The News men report that Biggie introduced the twist during his `historic’ meeting with the housemates before Sunday’s live show.

    With dramatic lighting and ninjas flanking the ‘throne’, housemates were asked to line up and queried on their experiences in the house thus far.

    After announcing that evictions would not take place as planned, ‘Biggie’ gave the housemates a choice to exit the game.

    They were asked to pick an envelope containing an undisclosed sum of money if they wanted to leave the game at that moment.

    Although Rico Swavey and Alex looked like they were going to pick the offer, all the housemates declined.

    ‘Biggie’ generously announced that all strikes were forgiven and housemates can restart the game on a clean account causing Cee-C, Tobi and Lolu to leap for joy.

    According to information on the show’s official website, the twists were introduced to create a level playing ground as two evicted housemates were brought back to the house on Sunday.

    Read Also: BBNaija: I need to set Cee-C straight- Khloe

    It read: “All of this was a symbolic moment in order for Biggie to reset the game in order for things to move forward in a new light.

    “It is going to be a whole new game with Anto and Khloe coming back. This is going to shift the vibe in the House and definitely spice things up.”

    It should be recalled that the decision to give disqualified housemates the chance to be voted back to the house alongside honourably evicted housemates, caused uproar on social media.

    The News men reports that some viewers advocated for the cancellation of the strikes of Cee-C, Tobi and Lolu if any disqualified housemates are given a chance to return to the game.

    Cee-C and Lolu had earned double strikes due to provocation which led to Lolu getting injured when the two housemates had a disagreement when they were paired together.

    Tobi’s strikes were earned when he was accused of conspiring with other housemates to put Cee-C up for possible eviction.

    However, Khloe and Anto are back to the house, having snuck in at 3am on Monday to mixed reactions from the housemates.

    Currently, 11 housemates are competing for prizes worth N45 million.

    NAN

  • BBNaija: Anto, Khloe return to the house

    Anto and Khloe had returned to the BBNaija house to continue their quest for the grand prize after having the highest votes for a comeback from their fans.

    Anto scored 20.67 per cent votes while Khloe got 18.40 per cent votes.

    Khloe told viewers of the show that she would be setting a couple of things straight this time around.

    “Drama is Koko, Koko is drama. I’m here to set Cee-c straight. A mad man cannot tell a mad man he’s mad.”

    She added that she would deal with the housemates who like sleeping.

    “I have a problem with them sleeping every time. I’m going to keep them awake either by screaming always or beating drums.”

    Anto who was evicted last week after scoring the lowest votes was also given another chance to compete in the game.

    Auto in her chat with the host of the show, Ebuka, said that she didn’t plan to change her character too much now that she was back.

    “I was surprised I had so many votes. I think people want to see a little drama so just watch out for me. I have some unfinished business in the house.”

    Meanwhile, viewers of the show through their twitter handles had expressed mixed feelings  about the return of Anto and Khloe to the game.

    Some said that Anto was quite boring and too reserved while others celebrated her win.

    @runningdog46 tweeted, “ my feisty #Khloe and my beautiful #Anto are coming back to the #BBnaija house!!! I got 2 reasons to resume watching the show”

    @AyandaBX tweeted, “why are people mad about having Anto back , her fans voted, you all need to stop it”

    While @michaelowete tweeted, “Anto coming back does not make any sense.”

    @tayofaniran tweeted, “Anytime you are going through a rough time just remember the God that gave Khloe a second chance can fix your situation,I’m encouraged by such a rare grace,congrats Khloe #BBNaija”.

     

    NAN