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  • 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.

  • I’m ready to return the phone, Nina tells Bobrisky

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Nina, is not having any of the humiliation brought to her by cross-dresser, Bobrisky, as she’s fires back at him after he had blasted her recently.

    The drama is said to have started after TV star chose to align herself with the male barbie’s sworn enemy, Toyin Lawani.

    The cross dresser is ceasing every chance to remind all that cares to listen, of all he did for the ex-big brother housemate.

    He particularly seems to derive pleasure in stating the fact that he bought her an iPhoneX. For what it’s worth, it looks like Nina has had enough of it.

    Amidst the clash, he said she deserved to be humiliated following a troll by social media influencer, Tunde Ednut.

    Bobrisky went on to say that he regrets supporting her and giving her an iPhone X.

    Nina however took to her Instastories to say she would love to return the gadget whenever he wants it back.

    It should be recalled that a while after she left the Big Brother house, Nina got trolled by the same Tunde Ednut for supposedly using an Android phone – this caused Bobrisky (who was still supporting her then) to stand up for her and get her an iPhoneX alongside Tonto Dikeh.

    Well, Nina won’t have any of the humiliation anymore as she’s taken to her page to tell the cross dresser that she’d like to return the iPhone X.

    She wrote,

    “Please i really do not want to sound rude but @bobrisky222 i still have the phone you gave me courtesy of @tontolet intact and unused, ready to be returned at any time and any day of your choice thanks”

  • BBNaija: Nina opens consultancy firm

    Runner-up of the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija reality show, Nina Chinonso Onyenobi has opened a business consultancy firm; Honeydough consulting. Nina took to her social media platform to announce the new outfit which she said was created to promote products and services for businesses.

    “It is imperative that we support each other in the best way possible to make our dear country worth living,” she wrote.

    “Businesses are struggling to stay afloat due to obvious challenges which are quite discouraging.

    “Going by these ills in our Society, I wish to support businesses with my social media platform which will promote products and services for businesses registered by my consultant: Honeydoughconsulting and be advised on terms and conditions. Noting that we rise by lifting others, I look forward to celebrating visionary entrepreneurs,” she stated.

    The BBNaija star, born and resident in Owerri in Imo State of Nigeria, loves singing, talking and chatting with other people.

    The 21-year old English and Literary Studies graduate recently addressed the issue between her and Miracle having been advised to stay clear of the 2018 BBN winner who her fans believe has no feelings for her.

    The BBNaija star, in defense of Miracle, noted that he loves to keep his life private, hence the distance between them.

  • I missed my first semester in school -Nina

    Nina Chinonso is mostly linked to winner of Big Brother Naija, Miracle Igbokwe to won she was romantically attached throughout the show. During a visit to The Nation last week, the model who disclosed that she missed her first semester in school as a result of the show, said she has no regret about her romance in the house, as the things she did in BBN house are things she does in the outside world.

    I know it’s been crazy since you guys got out. How have you been handling this new status, this celebrity life?

    Well, I’m trying to know what it’s all about. It’s not easy but then I’m just handling it the best way I can.

    I go through posts and I see people talking about you, especially when it comes to the obvious things, Miracle and Collins. How have you been handling the comments?

    Well, I don’t believe those comments.

    You don’t?

    (mumbles )

    Are you sure?

    I don’t.

    So, you don’t go through the comments?

    I don’t.

    You don’t hear people tell you?

    People do. I just don’t hear.

    Where does Collins stand at this moment?

    Actually, I really don’t want to talk about that.

    What next? What do we expect from you now that you’re out of the house?

    Okay, first of all, I actually want to open up my wig brand – Nina Wigs.  And I’m opening it on my birthday, that’s 31st of this month. And again, I’m entering the entertainment industry. And I have passion for beauty and fashion. So, those are the basic things I want to do.

    Do you intend to do them concurrently – both schooling and that together

    As for schooling, I’m in my final year and I missed the first semester. I’m thinking of; let me start from this, then later I would finish up with my school.

    So, school is not the priority now?

    I never said that. It is.

    But right now, are you putting it on hold?

    Yeah.

    There was actually a video of you that I saw. You were acting. Are you an actor?

    Yes

    There is this perception that Big Brother house is all about immorality. 

    Like I said when I was in the house, anything I cannot do in the house, I cannot do outside. That’s just not me.

    Presently, how does it stand between you and Miracle?

    The priority for me is my goal, to achieve my dreams, especially when I went into the house, I really had this in mind. I wanted to go there so when I come out, I will achieve something. So right now, I really want to achieve what I want to achieve.

    Towards the end of the show, we saw a closeness between yourself and Cee-C. What was the bond about?

    We were only five in the house. Cee-C was just the only that wasn’t really associating with every other person. And me, I’m free with her, so I felt like, since she’s not really free with everyone, let me be with her so she won’t be lonely.

    But outside the house, you guys are still close

    Yeah, we’re cool.

  • BBNaija: Okorocha hosts Miracle, Nina

    • Miracle gets land, cash

    Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday announced a donation of N2 million and a plot of land for Mr. Miracle Igbokwe, winner of the 2018 edition of the BBNaija reality show.

    Another participant from the state, Miss Nina Chinonso, also got N2 million.

    The BBNaija participants were said to have promoted tge free education programme of the state government during the reality show.

    The governor made the donations when Mr. Igbokwe and Nina visited him at the Government House Owerri.

    The governor saluted Miracle for making the  state proud by emerging the winner of the show.

    He said, “we are gathered here to welcome our son who has made us proud. Miracle is our son who went to South Africa for the Big Brother Naija Show. He spoke well of his State and was a good ambassador of his State. For this, we thought, it is proper that we receive him”.

    The governor explained that “Usually, our State does not engage in receiving people for outings they have made, unless we consider such an outing that has positive bearing to the image of the State. One thing outstanding is that these two great participants, Miracle and Nina spoke highly of Imo State. They stood tall and proud of their State, in South Africa. This is the reason for the honour and to say welcome back home”.

    He advised Mr. Igbokwe to use the Fame to Propagate the ideas he believes in and never allow it to enter his head, promising to collaborate with him in seeing to the establishment of a pilot School in Imo State”.

    Mr. Miracle Igbokwe in his speech, thanked the governor for finding them worthy to be honoured, adding that it is uncommon among the  leaders.

    His words “I am excited about our governor because of his educational strides, especially his free education in Imo State. This is a great gift to humanity”.

    He said he would see to the collaboration of the State government towards the establishment of the Pilot College in the State, to further open the state to the world, adding that his vision is to expand the aircraft simulation centre to a world class Aviation College.

  • BBNaija: Miracle, Nina arrive Imo State (video)

    Winner of the Big Brother Naija Double Wahala, Miracle and ex strategic partner Nina, have arrived their hometown Imo State.

    The pair went in company of fellow ex-housemates, Bambam and Teddy A.

    The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, received Miracle and his fellow housemates amidst cheers from the people.

    In series of videos posted on their Instagram page, fans could be seen Praising Miracle who was recently named Imo State education ambassador by Okorocha.

    Meanwhile, Nina who is also an indigene and a student of Imo State University, had expressed disappointment at the kind of reception she got.

    She took to her Instagram page and said:

    “Feeling bad right now. I wasn’t recognised in my own state. But it’s well.”

    Miracle however, expressed appreciation to God and the people of Imo state. Adding that his Governor deserves some accolade. “ GOD Almighty…. You’re Great!!! You made this possible. My Governor deserve some accolade…”

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  • 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: Finalists arrive Nigeria, Cee-C receives N2m from fans

    Big Brother Naija finalists have arrived the country Monday night, with controversial first runner up Cynthia Nwadioha, popularly known as Cee-C, receiving  a dummy cheque of  N2 million from her fans.

    “Team Cee-C”, as her fans called themselves, proved that they are indeed lovers of the ‘drama queen’, and they remain loyal no matter the odds.

    Cee-C had the second highest votes in the Big Brother Naija games but she did not go home with any monetary reward.

    Unlike other finalists, and some housemates, she did not  win any of the sponsored tasks that could have earned her money gifts while she was in the house.

    However, to  make sure that their favourite housemate did not go home empty handed, the fans declared her their ‘BBNaija 2018 Winner’ and rewarded her with a N2 million cheque.

    They dotted Cee-C amid jubilations, took photographs and handed her the sum which was rallied for her by her fans, before she  met with her father.

    The five finalists of the reality show — Miracle, Tobi, Nina, Cee-C and Alex, arrived at the  Murtala Mohammed International Airport amid glitz and glamour, as fans defied the night and came out in large numbers to  wait for them.

    They could barely get themselves away from the crowd, elated to see them.

    However, winner of the show, Miracle, was quickly ‘smuggled’ away in a waiting SUV car from the crowd.

    Big Brother Naija 2018, also known as Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala, was the third season of the Nigerian scripted version of the reality show Big Brother.

    It was launched on Jan. 28, 2018 on DStv channel 198, with 20 housemates from different parts of the country, while ex-housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchend from season one anchored.

    The third season ended on April 22, 2018, having run for 12 weeks (85 days), as housemate Miracle, a pilot, won the star prize and went away with N45 million.

    NAN

  • BBNaija: Okorocha congratulates Miracle

    Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has described Miracle Igbokwe, winner of Big Brother Naija Double Wahala edition, as a good ambassador of the state.

    Miracle was on Sunday announced winner of Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show.

    He emerged the overall best with over 38 per cent of the 30 million votes cast in the grande finale.

    Okorocha said that state would celebrate him for representing it well.

    He also commended the organisers of the programme for initiating a good a youth-oriented programme.

    Miracle’s total prize included N25 million cash, a Sub-Urban Vehicle (SUV) worth N12 million and a trip for two valued N4.7 million, Television and other electronic items worth N3.3 million.

    BBNaija, which is hosted in South Africa, started on Jan. 28, with 20 housemates who were gradually evicted with only five housemates going into the final.

    Miracle beat Cee-c, Tobi, Alex and Nina to clinch the prize.

    NAN

  • #BBNaija: Nina, Alex evicted

     

    Nina and Alex have been evicted from the #BBNaija show .