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  • #BBNaija: Tobi relives story of female ‘toaster’

    Big Brother Housemate, Tobi Bakre, has said he enjoys bold ladies who reach out to men.

    Tobi said this while conversing with Alex, Miracle and Anto in the garden. He said he was out for a drink when a lady slipped her card into his pocket, motioning him to call her.

    “This lady who was obviously hanging out with her friends reached out to me by putting her card in my pocket.

    “She was yo, I am hanging with my friends but will like you to reach out.”

    This was few minutes before he travelled to South Africa for the Big Brother Naija show.

    Tobi however, promised to reach out to the lady.

    Reacting to the incident, Miracle said, “I like it when ladies reach out. It shows that they are bold.”

    Miracle also gave his own account of a lady who stalked him in a mall.

    Alex and Anto, obviously enjoying the conversation grinned in laughter.

    Meanwhile, Tobi also disclosed that his mum was still waiting for him to bring home a wife.  He talked of a particular lady he refused to tie the knot with.

    “Her name is Omotunde,” Tobi said. “I should have gotten married to her but I didn’t see the process through. Everybody knows about this in the family, even her sister as well.”

    Tobi quickly made a shoutout to Omotunde, saying he wished things went the way it should have.

    Anto, however was quick to warn him that people outside are crazy.

    “They sent me the handle of the person Lolu was involved with. They would have googled this lady right now, even if it were as little as a nickname,” She said.

    Tobi had earlier on told Alex that he hated being pressured into a relationship.

    “I am still young and hustling,” said Tobi.

    “Some days I get money, and other days I don’t. Sometimes I don’t just want to converse with anybody.”

    He told Alex that this behaviour of his made him lose very good-natured ladies like Bukky, his friend before he entered into the house.

  • BBNaija: My mum is waiting for my wife- Tobi

    Big Brother Housemate, Tobi Bakre said his mum was still waiting for him to bring home a wife.

    Tobi made this known in his community of beloved friends and companions; Alex, Miracle and Anto.

    Tobi made claim to a particular lady he should have married but refused to tie the knot with. He also said she was good-natured and homely.

    “Her name is Omotunde,” Tobi said. “I should have gotten married to her but I didn’t see the process through. Everybody knows about this in the family, even her sister as well.”

    Tobi quickly made a shoutout to Omotunde, saying he wished things went the way it should have.

    Anto, however was quick to warn him that people outside are crazy.

    “They sent me the handle of the person Lolu was involved with. They would have goggled this lady right now, even if it were as little as a nickname,” She said.

    Tobi had earlier on told Alex that he hated being pressured into a relationship.

    Read Also: I am here for the money– Tobi Bakre

    “I am still young and hustling. Some days I get money, and other days I don’t. Sometimes I don’t just want to converse with anybody.”

    He told Alex that this behaviour of his made him lose very good-natured ladies, in which Bukky was a part of. A lady he was very good friends with before he entered into the house.

  • 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: Highlights from Last Night’s Tobi and Cee-C Drama (A recap)

    Every Saturday Night is incomplete without some light drama from our favourites, Tobi and Cee-C.

    While their argument ranges from love to sexual harassments and onto intimate moments shared, their argument always affects everyone in the house.

    Tonight wasn’t any different as a huge argument slowly began to erupt between Cee-C and Tobi over the events of her attitude from Thursday through the Samvita contest till early Sunday morning.

    Cee-C and Tobi had seemed to have settled the issue initially until he went to seek the advice of his small council in persons of Rico, Alex and Anto.

    Tobi really felt sad that he crossed the line in calling Cee-C a “silly bitch,” one that he agreed was a slip of thoughts buried in the innermost recesses of his mind. How it got all out was his dilemma and he sought advice from the ever wise sage, Anto.

    She declared that people were supposed to be happy and not sad. But that didn’t end there; Tobi faulted Alex for not pulling his attention to his disrespect, one that Alex was apologetic for not reminding him on time. Rico balanced the whole equation by telling him to own up to his mistakes, one that Tobi agreed to do once he found the way forward.

    An advice Anto emphasized at length.
    Cee-C watched all these drama from the kitchen and requested his presence thereafter.

    Cee-C and Tobi has become a topic – Cee-C

    An emotional Cee-C became so angry with the continued drama between her and Tobi. It is obvious she really loves him a and doesn’t want him off so easily and yet she still doesn’t want him to go. So, she begs him, blaming her frowning face and bad attitude as her issues and not his.

    “Everything should not always be about you,” she said.

    “Let me be silly. People are having worst issues outside but with us, there is no issue. I don’t know what is the way forward. Have you ever done something that you thought was wrong?

    Tobi shrugged, saying all he’s ever done has been superb thus far. Cee-C found it difficult to believe but she let that slide as she sought a way to end their continued Saturday drama.

    Cee-C and Tobi’s issue had better not come into the house, it is negative- Alex

    Despite having Tobi as her sworn buddy; Alex would have none of the Saturday Night Drama this time. She felt Cee-C and Tobi should just cut the crap and settle the issue for good.

    ” Don’t bring this issue into the house,” she warned the duo.

    Read Also: BBNaija: You are selfish, Tobi tells Cee-C

    “Their fight always involves everyone in the house. It goes from the Party, to the garden and then to the house and the rooms and we can no longer sleep again. I don’t want trouble,” she issued a second warning, anticipating Cee-C and Tobi’s drama to escalate in seconds.

    I don’t want things to be cozy between us- Tobi

    Immediately after taking Anto’s submission that when an issue becomes recurrent; it is unsolved, Tobi moves to severe ties with Cee-C.

    Tobi gives Cee-C the option. “Can we be cool?” He asks. Cool means just a platonic friendship and not getting into my space.

    Clearly Tobi wants out of his entanglement with Cee-C for good and is definitely eyeing Anto as his new eye candy. Cee-C senses trouble but needs the closure of Tobi and would not drop the guard off her man.

    We have become a topic. Let’s stop giving other Housemates who don’t have as much issues as we do to have things to talk about us. You don’t hear what they say behind your back, Cee-C barked. She begins to urge for a united front but Tobi is done.

    “Can we be cool Cee-C? Thursday till Saturday you gave me attitudes,” Tobi snaps back.

    “There is no issue between us,” Cee-C clarifies.

    “I don’t have an attitude. The drama is too much. The 3 weeks before this madness was real. So it is always normal for me to react.” Cee-C admits too much and is very close to telling Tobi how she really feels. But Tobi has moved on, he keeps on demanding answers.

    “I don’t want things to be cozy between us,” Tobi says, more determined to kick Cee-C out for good.

    But Cee-C plays the Anto card. She tells Tobi he is falling for someone and it would sound funny of which Tobi giggles. He knows what she is implying.

    “I am trying to move on but I feel you are getting close to a particular person because of me,” Cee-C finally admits. She keeps pushing Tobi and Tobi who is clearly determined to move on keeps telling Cee-C off. It is obvious the emotionally weak Tobi is finally dead and a new one has now resurrected.

    “If this drama is not going the way it should, then I will opt out. This is not the attitude I want,” Tobi puts his feet down.

    So much for a love that has turned cold as this year’s lovebirds continue to amp up the stereo. Will the Tobi and Cee-C shop ever set sail? Only time will tell.

  • #BBNaija: Tobi, Miracle, Teddy A, others up for eviction

    Eight housemates are up for possible eviction , following the dissolution of the `strategic partnership’ by Big Brother.

    The housemates up for eviction on Sunday, March 18, include Anto, Cee C, Lolu, Bambam, Tobi, Alex, Teddy A and Miracle.

    However all the nominated housemates except Bambam and Cee C received two nominations each during the diary session on Monday night.

    Immediate past Head of House (HoH), Bambam, turned out to be the least popular housemate after she received the highest number of votes with Lolu, Tobi, Alex and Nina all nominating her.

    Controversial housemate Cee C, received the second highest number of nominations after Rico Swarvey, Alex and Miracle seemed to be displeased with her recent accusations towards Tobi.

    Read Also: #BBNaija: Ceelo, Tolex, Lifu, Mito up for eviction

    Miracle revealed his reason for nominating Cee C in the diary room.

    He said; “I nominated Cee C because she made unfair accusations towards Tobi”.

    Meanwhile, Alex seems to have taken the eviction of her love interest to heart after crying nonstop all through the day.

    Leo’s eviction from the Big Brother house seem to have come at her detriment because fellow housemate Anto, deemed her profuse wailing as immature and worthy of being up for eviction.

    “I nominated Alex because she might not be mature enough to handle the N25 million after last night,” Anto said.

    High point of Monday activities in the house was the twist in the nomination process.

    Big Brother, known for twisting and changing the principle of the game, altered the HoH privileges for the first time in BBNaija “Double Wahala.”

    Instead of the typical save and replace and immunity from nominations, the HoH had to rely on a “chance card” that will reveal either options.

    Current queen of the house, Nina expressed her disappointment in not getting the full privileges previous HoH’s acquired.

    “I am happy to be HoH, but I am sad that I didn’t get all the HoH privileges,” Nina added.

    The result of the nominations saw more than three third of the housemates closer to losing the grand prize.

    However Nina’s “chance card” revealed that she was immune from nominations making herself and Rico Swarvey the only housemates guaranteed safety for at least another week.

    NAN

  • BBNaija: Cee-C survives eviction

    BBNaija: Cee-C survives eviction

    Last week recorded the most controversial eviction nominees in the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house, when Tobi used his veto power as Head of House to put up his romantically-linked, albeit ‘troublesome’ partner Cee-C and her pair Lolu for possible eviction in place of the originally-nominated pair Rico and Bambam (BAMCO).

    This was just as Alex refused to save Leo, saying, “He needs a haircut” (as those up for eviction are usually made to look good).

    It was these shocking revelations that made this week’s eviction the most anticipated, and alas! Cee-C was saved, along Lolu, while Angel and Ahneeka (GELAH) got the boot.

    Leo and Ifu Anneda (LIFU) retained their place back in the house. Thus, this week is pregnant of how the game between the perceived betrayed (Alex and Cee-C) by their partners will play out.

    The three pairs that got fans voting all week include Cee-C and Lolu (CEELO), Leo and Ifu Anneda (LIFU) and Angel and Ahneeka (GELAH).

    Shortly before announcing the results, Ebuka prodded Cee-C who seemed to have put Tobi’s action behind her.

    Asked why she finds herself coming back to Tobi despite series of “I’m done with him” remark, she said: “I like Tobi a lot, as a person, yeah. I think he is very interesting. I believe in his potential and everything.”

    Dr Sid opened the show singing his hit ‘Surulere’, a song that featured Don Jazzy to the excitement of the studio guests.

    Dressed by D29 Concept, show host Ebuka Uchendu Obi revealed that next week eviction will end the pairing technique.

    Las week, The Nation predicted three reasons why Cee-C may not be evicted this week, saying: “…one of her staying power may come from votes from fans of Lolu, her partner who stands to be evicted with her. The other probability is that having been put up by Tobi, her tears that night, especially as she tried to explain her good intentions might have melted some hearts that will most likely join her fans, friends and family members to vote aggressively to keep her in the house. Also, if one considers the drama that has ensued from her relapsing relationship with Tobi, fans of the show would want the entertainment to continue, whether or not they like her personality.”

  • BBNaija: Did Tobi just push Cee-C, Lolu to the slaughter slab?

    BBNaija: Did Tobi just push Cee-C, Lolu to the slaughter slab?

    Anto was right last night when she told Lolu and Cee-C that Big Brother Naija is a game, and that housemates should learn to make their emotions secondary.

    Tobi appeared to have fired the first salvo at emotion when, upon his return as Head of House, he put his former strategic partner and estranged romantic lover, Cee-C in place of another housemate for possible eviction this Sunday.

    Not only was Cee-C shocked at Tobi’s disposition even thought the love between them had gone sour, equally shocked was Lolu, who thought Tobi could have spared her for his sake.

    Read Also: BBNaija Love: The Politics of emotion

    As Cee-C’s current strategic partner, Tobi’s resentment towards Cee-C has affected Lolu automatically, because whatever affects one affects their partner.

    Although Lolu is friends with Tobi, even before entering the Big Brother House, it appears Tobi does not  bulge, hence he would throw away the baby with the bathwater.

    He has just saved Rico and Bambam and put up Cee-C and Lolu who were not originally listed for nomination, using his veto as Head of House.

     

     

     

     

  • BBNaija: You are selfish, Tobi tells Cee-C

    BBNaija: You are selfish, Tobi tells Cee-C

    Tobi Bakare, former Head of House has finally seen through Cee-C charades and openly called her selfish.

    He also alluded her to be controlling following an overreaction to a massage Tobi received earlier on.

    She cannot continue to bear the idea of Tobi being involved with other housemates as they began to argue late last night.

    Tobi who was unapologetic admitted Cee-C was selfish by trying to trap him to herself.

    An impatient Cee-C who could not believe her ears, had to accept Tobi’s decisions.

    Read Also: BBNaija: What Tobi and I have is “Play friendship” – Cee-C

    “If this is who you are, it is okay. This who I am. You can’t afford to be doing these things. There is a difference between unnecessary conversations and flirting.” she said.

    “I get where you are coming from. This is how you feel which is always being selfish.

    “There is a general perspective, there is how things are and there is how you are taking things,” Tobi countered.

    Cee- C who was appalled by Tobi’s reaction had to acknowledge and say “It is Okay.”

    Aheenka came to the rescue, giving Tobi a cue to leave immediately.

  • BBNaija Video: Tobi finally shares a kiss with Cee-C

    BBNaija Video: Tobi finally shares a kiss with Cee-C

    Big Brother housemate, Tobi, finally shares a kiss with Cee-C.

    The duo, maybe in the spirit of valentine shared a long kiss in the store room.

    However, some viewers of the ongoing reality show, had launched prayers on Twitter to save Tobi as they perceived him to be under some sort of ‘’spell’’

    Cee-C who had severally embarrassed Tobi for trying to get romantic with her finally professed her love for him.

    She did this, when she was paired with Lolu. She was asked not to interact with other housemates except him.

    Read Also: BBNaija: What Tobi and I have is “Play friendship” – Cee-C

    She confessed of being jealous of how Tobi plays with his new partner Bambam, while appreciating his care for her and love since the beginning of the show.

    She said: “I’ve been jealous since yesterday seeing you with bambam, with lolu being my partner, it all got to me”

    “I miss you alot Tobi, it may not look like it but I can’t wait to get back into your arms.
    “Don’t ever think I’ve stopped loving you or anything about how I feel about you has changed.
    “Today being Valentine’s Day, I’m sending tons of love to you because you are one of those people I love the most.”

     

     

  • BBNaija Love: The Politics of emotion

    BBNaija Love: The Politics of emotion

    I now see why Anto and Lolu make a good fit.

    Lolu is a smart ass. Every response he has given to Cee-C has been on point. Probably Cee-C has met the man she ought to be with.

    And just like Cee-C, every lady has the only person who can perfectly handle her and tell her the truth to her face. I hope Tobi realises he is just a fool for love after all. What Cee-C still terms a “partnership.”

    In the end, BamBam seems to be Tobi’s fit. The empathy they share resonates loudly and within. Like a soulmate. A sudden ray of peace like a home made meal that greets you after a hectic day from Lagos Streets.

    The irony of this evening, a lesson so real. Real enough to be grasped like today’s match when Real face PSG and hearts continue to beat in fear, worry and anxiety.

    I think Big Brother teaches us how to live life in an enigmatic philosophy. And beyond all the trash we call it, there is a subtle message that we cannot see.

    One that is re-enacted in Lords of the Flies and Joseph Conrad’s Book. Heart of darkness I think. How the intricacies of man begins to yield true meaning after sometime.

    Read Also: BBNaija: What Tobi and i have is “Play friendship” – Cee-C

    Hell yeah, and that is life. Life is a flowing stream that continues to yield meaning and we need just one person to brighten it to be real enough to us.

    And for as long as these housemates continue to bring drama to our screens; We also will continue to learn that life is but a journey in bits and bits and tiny scraps and pieces till we reach the end.

    With someone that can handle us by and by, so that we can at least make more meaning to Iife and to live the way we ought to.