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Thelma Lawson won Week 7 Head of House (HoH) and is immune from eviction this week. Kaybobo was voted “Most Influential Player of the Week 6” by housemates; that also gives immunity. Dede, Joanna, and Rooboy were in a Secret Room twist; while there, they are safe for this eviction cycle. So the housemates at risk are those not in these exempt groups. According to the nomination result, those up for eviction this week are:Isabella, Jason Jae, Imisi, Bright Morgan, Tracy, Faith, Zita, Denari, Koyin, Mide, Kola, Sultana Mensan was assigned the “house snail” title for weak performance, which automatically places him up for eviction. The “Vote Poll” pages (fan polls) suggest Imisi has strong support from fans in online voting polls. Many fan comments on recent poll pages encourage votes for Imisi. Also, Sultana, Isabella, and Koyin appear frequently in nomination rounds, which suggests they are regularly considered “threats” or at least housemates who draw negative attention or are seen as ...

Joining the ongoing viral ‘ Nicki Minaj Pose ‘ trend, Nigerian dancer   Janemena   has shocked fans after sharing a video of her attempt at the challenge. The viral challenge involved people, mostly women, balancing on precariously stacked objects, such as gym weights, narrow tables, or bricks, while Nicki Minaj’s  ‘High School’  played in the background. What makes the challenge even more difficult is that you have to wear heels and squat with one leg crossed over the other, all while balancing on your chosen platform. Not one to disappoint, Janemena took the viral challenge to a whole new level by carrying her baby while she performed the challenge. Perched on two gym weights stacked on each other and wearing black heels, blue Iro and  Buba  with matching gele, she held her baby while the person recording slowly circled her.

Nigerian music stars  Wizkid  and  Davido  have reignited their long-standing rivalry with a fresh exchange of words on social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The drama began on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, when Wizkid took to his page and wrote, “ Biggest 🦅 ”, seemingly declaring himself the greatest in the Nigerian music industry. Shortly after, Davido fired back with a mocking response, quoting Wizkid’s tweet and writing, “ For your parlor. ” He then went on to post a link highlighting his career achievements, further asserting his dominance in the industry. In another post, Davido wrote,  “I need cane,”  a cryptic statement that has since stirred various interpretations from fans and followers. As the back-and-forth continues, fans of both artistes have flooded the comment sections, reigniting the age-old Wizkid vs. Davido debate and fueling discussions across social media.

  President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the 2025 edition of the  All Africa Music Awards , scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 25 to 30. According to a statement shared with  Saturday PUNCH , the theme of the event is “Unstoppable Africa.” Tinubu’s endorsement came in response to a letter from the African Union Commission requesting Nigeria’s collaboration for the next edition of the prestigious awards show. The statement said the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Wednesday inaugurated an inter-ministerial Local Organising Committee to work with the host city, African Union and International Committee of AFRIMA to “plan and deliver a historic event. The inter-agency LOC was inaugurated at the ministry’s headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement said, members of the committee were drawn from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Nigerian Film Corporation and the Nationa...

Popular Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie , has publicly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revive the cashless policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, years ago. In a post shared on Instagram, the actor highlighted the benefits of the policy, citing the positive impact on the nation’s economy and security. According to Edochie, the cashless policy significantly boosted the value of the Nigerian currency. He emphasised that the cashless system limited the access to physical cash, thereby reducing kidnapping incidents. He wrote, “To my leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I humbly suggest you bring back the cashless policy. When it was introduced by the previous administration, it increased the value of the naira tremendously. It helped to bring down prices of goods and it made 5 naira, 10, 20 and 50 naira notes regain value. The cashless policy also helped to reduce kidnapping massively. Consider it again Sir. Thank you, Your Excelle...

Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is poised to make history history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The legendary singer was among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees recently announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Other recipients include American pop star Miley Cyrus, French actor Timothée Chalamet, and American ex-basketball player and sports analyst Shaquille O’Neal. Also honoured are Filipino singer Lea Salonga, French actress Marion Cotillard, Indian actress Deepika Padukone, British actress Emily Blunt, and Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, among others. Official dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be announced, but honorees have two years to schedule their inductions.

N igerian singer, Young John has said his colleague, Davido, makes him feel intimidated financially. The ‘Go Hard Or Go Home’ crooner revealed this while responding to a question during a sideline interview at the Paris Fashion Week in France. He explained that OBO’s success also inspires him to work harder. Interviewer: “Ever met someone that made you feel broke?” Young John: “Too many times, bro. Davido. Whenever I see his money, I’m like, I need to work hard and drop more songs.” In 2024, Young John revealed that he never planned on becoming an artist, explaining that he became a singer by accident. Young John started his career as a producer with Olamide’s YBNL Nation and produced multiple hit songs for Lil Kesh, Olamide himself and other artists on the label.

Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao , has revealed the challenges she faced after she got pregnant at the age of 20. Narrating her journey to motherhood, the actress stated that she hid the pregnancy due to societal expectations. Speaking in an interview on Talk To B podcast, the filmmaker recounted how she isolates herself to avoid being called “baby mama”. “You know things aren’t what they used to be at that time. Getting pregnant at the age of 20 was a bit dramatic, because you just feel like the world is coming against you. You might probably want to die at a point, and you wouldn’t be able to get married again because of the stigma. “You would want to hide it from your parents and the public because it was considered a thing of shame at that time. Not that it was a thing of shame for me, but it was considered to be early.” “Omotola got married at 18, lot of people married at 17, but where I come from, they want you to graduate, and do a couple of things. I was already in Yabate...

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that she was recently questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding money spraying at her daughter’s lavish wedding ceremony. In a post shared via Instagram on Tuesday, the actress — popularly known as the Queen Mother — disclosed that the EFCC reached out to her while she was abroad. Following the recent media publication on social media and numerous calls and texts messages from different quarters seeking to hear from me on the EFCC invitation and to ascertain my welfare, I find it expedient to release this briefing. I recently had an experience with the EFCC in Nigeria after receiving an invitation letter while I was in the UK. Upon my return, I visited the EFCC on the 5th day of May 2025, where I was asked several questions relating to my personal bio data, career, work experience, and companies, amongst others. The EFCC officials showed me videos extracted from my daughter's wedding where guests, includin...

Celebrity  Disc jockey   DJ Cuppy   has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s potential to elect a female President, drawing inspiration from Namibia’s recent achievement. Namibia made history by becoming the first African country to have a female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and a female Vice President, Lucia Witbooi. This milestone has sparked hope for DJ Cuppy, who believes it could pave the way for women in Nigeria to take on leadership roles. Namibia’s achievement is a significant step forward for gender equality in Africa, and Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership is expected to bring about positive change. DJ Cuppy said on social media: “Namibia just made history… Africa’s FIRST country with BOTH a female President AND female Vice President. Maybe there’s hope for Nigeria one day after all…”

Actress Annie Idibia has made a comeback to social media, barely two months after the highly publicised marriage breakup with music star 2Baba. Her return to Instagram has sparked widespread attention with fans and followers eagerly awaiting her next move. In a symbolic gesture, Annie deleted all her photos on Instagram, signaling a fresh start and new chapter in her life.  The actress’s marriage to 2Baba, with whom she shares two children, ended in January 2025, when the music icon announced their separation on social media. Annie reportedly sought treatment at a rehabilitation centre while 2Baba has moved on with his new fiancée, Natasha Osawaru, an Edo-lawmaker. Annie’s return to social media has been met with an outpouring of support and encouragement from fans, who are rooting for her to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.

American rapp er and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has sacked his cameraman for flirting with his date. I n a clip of his recent livestream making the rounds on social media, the rapper was seen on a date with model Tiana at a restaurant, but his cameraman, Johnny, kept distracting them by continuously flirting with the model. His action angered the rapper who then sent him a text, informing him that he had been sacked. “Check your phone, Johnny,” he told the cameraman after sending the text. The cameraman displayed the message he received from his boss on the screen. The message reads, “You fired after stream.” DDG has been going on dates with multiple different women since his breakup with his baby mama Halle Bailey. The rapper recently announced plans to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria, saying he was tired of living in the United States.

Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe has reacted to the backlash over his role in Omoni Oboli’s new movie ‘ Love In Every Word. ’ Arukwe, who played the role of Odogwu Obiora, an affluent Igbo man who spends lavishly on his partner Chioma (played by Bambam), has been under fire for allegedly portraying Igbo men as “simps.” While the movie has been praised by many, especially ladies as a perfect example of how men should treat their partners, some male viewers complained that the movie exaggerated men’s responsibilities to their partners. An X user Himp2million wrote, “Anambra men are not simps. Your movie is liked only by ladies who have always had the illusion of an odogwu that’ll spend his last dime on them.” Responding to the X user, Arukwe explained that taking care of one’s partner and spending money on them doesn’t make a simp but responsible man. He wrote, “Taking care of your woman and spending money on her doesn’t make you a simp. It only makes you a responsible man. “How else do you ...

American model Amber Rose has publicly announced her departure from feminism, citing disturbing experiences with friends who lied about pregnancies and abortions to extort men. On the Club Shay Shay podcast, Rose expressed disgust at these manipulative tactics, emphasising the importance of respecting men’s trust. She said, “I have had girlfriends lie about abortions to get money. Some even act like they are pregnant [to extort men]. It’s disgusting. This is why I stopped my slutwalk. This is why I’m no longer a feminist. “I saw the dark side of what women can do; you guys are extorting men, lying about pregnancies, saying you’re on birth control when you’re not to trap men. If a man cums inside of you and you said you’re on birth control, he trusts you. You don’t have to trap him like that.” Her decision to step away from feminism has sparked debate, given her previous advocacy for women’s rights and s3x positivity.

  Nigerian songstress,   Ayra Starr   has referred to  colleagues and Grammy winners , Tems and Tyla as her girls. Ayra Starr made this known recently in the United Kingdom on the red carpet of the 2025 Music Of Black Origin Awards, MOBO Awards. Ayra Starr further hinted at future collaboration with the Grammy award winners. When asked if she would be working with Tems and Tyla in the future, Starr said: “Of course, those are my girls. Of course.” While Ayra Starr is yet to release any collaboration with Tems and Tyla, sources close to the ladies noted that they all have a cordial relationship. During the 2024 Detty December festivities in Lagos, the three singers were spotted together having fun. Last week, Ayra Starr made history at the 2025 MOBO Awards by breaking a 16-year jinx. The 22-year-old artist took home two prestigious awards: Best International Act and Best African Music Act at this year’s Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Her win in the  Best In...

  Popular media personality, Nedu Wazobia, has reacted to a viral leaked audio linking him to hard drugs and fraud. DAILY POST  reports that the leaked audio shared by a controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan, alleged Nedu involvement in drugs and other fraudulent activities. VeryDarkMan accused Nedu of having close ties with some individuals involved in drugs and fraudulent activities in Turkey, South Africa, and Morocco. On Wednesday February 26 2025,  VeryDarkMan submitted a petition against Nedu  at the Turkey, South Africa, and Morocco embassies in Nigeria. Reacting to the development, Nedu in a recent post on his Instagram story, denied the allegation and involvement in any criminal activities. “Hello everyone, this is not a joke anymore I know nothing about that voice note going around. I did not make that voice note.While this seems to be fun and games, I’ve never and will never be part of anything criminal”.

   Music star   Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan   aka Fireboy has opened up on why the track, ‘Iseoluwa’ led the songs on his fourth album, ‘Adedamola.’ In a chat, the YBNL/Empire Distribution signee noted that the song was made out of the clarity he has witnessed at a certain point in his life. “I just had more clarity during that period, so I made that song out of that clarity, and it just made sense to open the album with that song. A lot of my fans that are very familiar with my music over the years know that I’m always very intentional about my intros. My intros on my albums are always inspiring in some ways, so I felt it was only right to introduce a very personal album like that,” he said.The award-winning singer went further to disclose that he recorded the song at a low point in his life when he was relearning and learning from various experiences. He said: “I recorded that song at a sort of low point in my life. It was a period of learning, and relearning, an...

  Afrobeats legend,   D’Banj , has enlisted sensational artistes,   Nasboi  and   Berry Tiga , as brand ambassadors for his revolutionary music tech enterprise, Cream Platform. They join the Koko Master to drive inclusivity among budding talents. The new brand ambassadors, who epitomize the aspirations of  CREAM Platform  to empower independent talents across Africa, were unveiled at a press conference in Lagos on last Wednesday. CREAM, an acronym for Creative Reality Entertainment Art and Music, leverages technology to provide resources that independent talents need to achieve excellence and take their gifts to the next level. Its unique offerings include MTN Best Of The Streets competition, talent management, distribution and publishing, as well as funding and grants. The platform ensures inclusivity for all talents in urban and remote areas through its website, and a MTN USSD code, allowing talents to share their gifts with the world at the click of...