BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Kayvee withdraws from ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Kayvee has withdrawn from the show barely two weeks after joining alongside JMK, Michael and Queen. According to reports, Kayvee was advised to withdraw from the game due to his recent struggle with mental health.

Confirming his exit, a statement on Big Brother Naija’s official Instagram reads: “Kayvee, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Season, has been exited from the House on medical grounds.

“Prior to this, he had a consultation with Big Brother and the on-site medical team, where it was decided that he had to leave the house for a more thorough medical investigation. MultiChoice and the show producers, are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all housemates in the Big Brother house at all times.”

Recall the housemates called Big Brother’s attention to Kayvee’s sudden display of behavior suggesting mental health challenges.

Reacting to the latest development, Kayvee’s social media handler requested fan support as the photographer figures his next move.

“The KayVee we know isn’t what people are painting him to be. His friends and family will never allow him to go into the house if he had a mental health issue. KayVee is big on mental health and positive vibes, and you could see that from when he entered the house,” the post read.

“What is happening in the house is simply a reaction to him being unwelcomed. He was full of life when he got into the house, and something has triggered this phase. This has caused him to withdraw into his shell to rebuild his energy and vibe…”

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BBNaija / Entertainment

BBNaija 2021: Big Brother announces nomination free week, orders Maria to keep a secret

The show has gotten even more interesting with Big Brother’s game changing plot twist. As opposed to the anticipated nomination games, Biggie shocked Head of House Maria with a new order.

Shortly after nominating Boma as her deputy head of house, Maria was invited to the diary room and informed that there will be no evictions this Sunday. However, the Head of House has to sell a lie to the housemates convincing them that she will be tasked to use a scoring system to rank the housemates for the week. Two housemates who least impress her will be evicted come Sunday.

While the charade will last for the week, it is important to note that there will be no evictions or public voting this Sunday. Big Brother also warned of dire consequences if Maria reveals the plot twist to the housemates and a reward if she does not.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Whitemoney found out I was the wild card from a chaperone – Pere

Pere has explained the reason for his seemingly irrational targeting of co-housemate Whitemoney.

During a conversation organized by HOH Maria to mediate the housemates following their heated argument, Pere accused Whitemoney of getting information that he was a wildcard from one of the show’s crew who acted as Whitemoney’s chaperone.

He explained that this influenced his beef with Whitemoney and led to last week’s strategic move.

This will not be the first time Pere has accused Whitemoney of being privy to exclusive information before the season commenced. He has repeatedly claimed to have proof of this ignoring the possible repercussions.

The housemates nearly got to fisticuffs early Tuesday morning after Pere pulled his belt during a confrontation with Whitemoney. Whitemoney and other housemates perceived his action to be an intimidation tactic.

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Entertainment / Foreign / Music

Lil Wayne reveals how he attempted suicide at age 12

American rapper Dwayne Carter Jr also known as Lil Wayne has revealed how he attempted suicide at the age of 12.

The music star made this known while talking about mental health with Emmanuel Acho on Sunday’s episode of ‘Uncomfortable Conversations.’

“When you have no one to vent to, no one to get this out to, you can’t bring it to your friends at school because you’re still trying to be cool to them,” he said.

Wayne said he struggled for two years of his adolescence until his mother learned he had been skipping school.

He said he attempted to take his own life at just 12 years old because he thought his mum would rebuke him from rapping.

Wayne said he called the police then went into his mother’s bedroom to get her gun.

He initially held the gun to his head but got scared and instead decided to shoot himself in the chest, aiming for his heart.

“I didn’t feel a thing,” he recalled.

The rapper’s attempt at killing himself changed his family’s perception of his musical aspirations.

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Crime / News / Security / Transportation

We have 28 checkpoints on Katsina-Jibia Road, but only five legal — Customs

Retired Colonel Hameed Ali, the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, has ordered the immediate removal of all illegal checkpoints along Katsina-Jibia Road.

Ali gave the order when he paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmuminu Kabir, on Monday.

The CG, represented by ACG Uba Mohammed, Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Kaduna, said the Service had approved only five checkpoint along the Katsina-Jibia Road.

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the ACG had in a similar visit to Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State disclosed that there were about 28 checkpoints along the road. The ACG said: “On behalf of the CG, I have ordered for the immediate removal of all checkpoints along the road, except the approved five.

“Henceforth, only five checkpoints should remain along Katsina-Jibia Road.

“The police operatives along the same route should also look into the issue.

“Our visit to the state is to condole the state government, the Katsina Emirate Council and the people of Jibia Local Government Council over the recent accident involving our border drill operatives.

“This visit is occasioned by the ugly incident of August 9, 2021 where a near crisis was averted, resulting from an unforeseen vehicular accident, an incident which claimed lives and incapacitated a host of others.

“Unfortunately, that mishap, though an operational hazard, should have been averted with the deployment of the requisite safeguards.”

Mohammed said the CG had set up a committee to investigate the cause of the incident, adding that the Service would also take responsibility for the medical bills of those wounded in the accident.

While condoling the Emir, Ali reiterated the Service’s readiness to adopt proactive measures to forestall future occurrence of the incident.

In his response, the Emir said the incident, which claimed many lives, was unforgettable as it had been happening for a very long time.

Kabir said: “I always have sleepless nights over this issue and that of banditry in our communities.

“I believe that lack of proper information dissemination between the public and the security operatives is one …

News / Security

Jos Killings: Only justice can stop reprisals — MURIC

The Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern has again demanded stiff punishment according to the law for the killing of 23 Muslim travelers on August 14, 2021.

The group insisted that reprisal killings will continue unless justice is swiftly and effectively served.

MURIC stated this on Tuesday in a statement issued by its Director and Founder, Prof. Ishaq Akintola.

The statement said: “Once again we are constrained to reiterate our strong condemnation of the brutal killing of Muslim travellers which occurred on Saturday, 14th August, 2021 at Rukuba, Jos, the Plateau State capital. The attack was carried out by Irigwe Christians mourning their lost ones. That attack was wicked, callous and animalistic. “However, we are of the opinion that killing with impunity will not stop unless justice is swiftly and effectively served. A situation where every brutal killing is anchored on a previous attack is Bohemian and unacceptable. It smirks of a society whose norms, values and law enforcement machinery has totally broken down. This must not be allowed to happen.

“This cycle of reprisal killings can be traced back to the Zango-Kataf crisis of 1992. Subsequent killings would have been averted if the reports and recommendations of the Okadigbo panel had been implemented. But criminal elements continue to hide under the canopies of religion and ethnicity to unleash mayhem on innocent people because of the laxity in the system.

“What we need therefore is systemic change. State governments must stop providing cover for criminals. This aptly applies to the situation in Plateau State today as we find Governor Lalong giving a ludicrous excuse to extenuate the sadistic killing of innocent and unarmed Muslim travelers. Unfortunately this is not the first time Lalong will aid and abet the killing of Muslims.

“We therefore reiterate our demand that the investigations into this latest massacre must be handled by the Federal Government. For this reason, we commend the strong intervention of the Inspector General of Police and the Nigerian Army in the restoration of normalcy in Jos and its environs. We …

Covid 19 / News

COVID-19: Nigeria registers 8,197 infections in 15 days

Nigeria has registered 8,179 COVID-19 infections in 15 days, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on its website on Tuesday.

It said the country confirmed 584 additional infections on Monday, from the 541 recorded on Sunday, bringing the total cases to 183,087.

The public health agency added that the number of known active cases stood at 13,554, an increase from 13,152 reported on Sunday.

Again the agency did not state the percentage of variants of concern made up of the known active cases across the country.

The NCDC reported four COVID-19 related fatality within the last 24 hours.

It noted that the country, in 15 days, had also reported 72 fatalities, noting that the figure was more than double the 31 deaths its registered in July.

The agency added that about 2,648,684 samples had been tested for COVID-19 in Nigeria, a country with an estimated 200 million population.

The NCDC stated that the 584 confirmed cases were from 14 states and the FCT.

Lagos (201), Rivers (149), FCT (82), Ondo (73), Ekiti (17), Cross River (13), Oyo (11), Ogun (9), Delta (8), Osun (8), Bayelsa (4), Kaduna (4), Kano (2), Kwara (2) and Sokoto (1).

It said a multi-sectoral national emergency operations center, activated at Level 2, continued to coordinate the national response activities.

The NCDC said a total of 178 people had recovered and were discharged from various isolation centers in the country on Monday, with total recoveries nationwide since the onset of the pandemic clocking 167,310.…

Boxing / Sports

Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh wins his first fight via TKO

Nico Ali Walsh after one-round win: “It seems like a lot of pressure but, to me, he’s just my grandfather. To the crowd he is the greatest fighter who ever lived and maybe the greatest person. To me? He’s the greatest grandfather!”

Ali Walsh clocked his opponent Jordan Weeks with a right hand to knock him down inside 90 seconds of the opening bell.

He landed the same punch immediately as Weeks got back to his feet, again badly hurting his foe.

Ali Walsh sensed the early stoppage and unloaded a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to intervene with less than two minutes of the first round gone. His mother Rasheda, the second-oldest of Ali’s nine children, celebrated at ringside as Ali Walsh posed in a similar way to his legendary grandfather after winning.

In his corner was Sugarhill Steward, who also trains Tyson Fury.

Ali Walsh said about his grandfather after winning: “I’ve been thinking about him so much. I miss him.

“It seems like a lot of pressure but, to me, he’s just my grandfather. To the crowd he is the greatest fighter who ever lived and maybe the greatest person.

“To me? He’s the greatest grandfather!”…

Sports / Tennis

Tennis Great Roger Federer Withdraws From US Open

A third surgery on his right knee looms for tennis great Roger Federer, casting doubt on the 40-year-old’s ability to continue as one of the world’s top players.

Federer announced his US Open withdrawal today in a video post on Instagram. In the video, he said there is no assurance he can come back from this latest setback.

“I want to give myself a glimmer of hope to return to the tour in some shape or form,’’ Federer said. “I am realistic. Don’t get me wrong. I know how difficult it is at this age to do another surgery and try it. But I want to be healthy and I’ll go through the rehab process.”

That could take months, Federer admitted.

“As you can imagine it’s not been simple,’’ Federer said. “I’ve been doing a lot of checks with doctors on my knee, getting all the information as I hurt myself further in the grass court season  and Wimbledon. It’s not the way to go forward. Unfortunately for the medium to long-term to feel better, I will need surgery. I’ll be on crutches for many weeks and out of the game for many months It will be difficult, but I know it’s the right thing to do. ‘’

Federer made it to the quarter finals at Wimbledon , which many believed was planned to be his last pro event. Federer is tied with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal for the most men’s Grand Slam titles (20). At Wimbledon, Federer was beaten by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Soon after, Federer revealed his knee problem.…

Entertainment / Health / Music

Veteran rapper Mr Raw hospitalized after surviving car accident

Nigerian veteran rapper Mr Raw has been hospitalized after surviving a ghastly car accident.

The music star took to his Instagram page on Saturday, August 14, 2021, where he shared photos of himself in the hospital as well as photos and videos of his damaged SUV.

“Thank God for my life o!. It’s a blessing being alive in the land of the living. I was involved in a ghastly motor accident early this morning at Abuja (before Bannex junction)…I was unconscious when I was pulled out of the red car after another driver rammed into our car,” he captioned the videos and photos.

“I passed out twice but I am stable now and responding to treatment. @mickeystainless get well soon my friend. The driver is receiving treatment as well. God be praised.”

We wish him a quick recovery.

Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje, better known by his stage name Mr Raw, is a rapper from Abia State in Southeastern Nigeria.

He is one of the pioneers of Afro highlife and Igbo rap.

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Entertainment / Music / News

Eminem’s 19-year-old adopted child comes out as non-binary

American rapper Eminem’s 19-year-old child comes out as non-binary. The teenager has also asked to be called Stevie.

Stevie made this known in a recent TikTok video, said they’ll use the pronouns they/she/he going forward.

Formerly known as Whitney, Stevie showed their journey to become “more comfortable” with their body and self as their appearance changed over the years.

Eminem adopted Stevie, who is his ex-wife Kim Scott’s biological daughter with Eric Hartter, in 2005 when he had briefly reconciled with Scott.

Stevie came out as bisexual in 2017 and requested at the time to go by the pronouns she/they.

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Entertainment / Music

‘Submission does not mean a woman must lower her voice’ – Kaffy

Nigerian choreographer Kafayat Shafau popularly known as Kaffy has shared her thoughts about submission in marriage.

The Guinness world record holder made her thoughts known via her Instagram page on Saturday, August 14, 2021, while reacting to a post about submission in marriages.

“The word “Submission”, if it were a human being, would have committed suicide because of the falsehood attached to how it’s name has been used. First of all the word does not mean one is a slave to another nor does it mean a woman must lower her voice, essence and purpose just because she is in the presence of a man,” she wrote.

“Submission here to me (my point of view) is more of being in agreement with the thought, purpose, assignment and essence a man carries as this would gravely affect the amount of selfless, sacrifice and trust a woman needs to have to become the Favour God has ordained her to be to the man.”

“And don’t forget every woman carrying Favour is a woman with a dream and essence and assignment too. She MUST only submit to one who would obtain what she carries in her that God wants to manifest into the world.”

“Man being a Lord, Custodian or asked to LOVE his wife also comes from a place of nurturing, developing, enduring, learning, and so many more Christ-like qualities. And not just emotional and financial provision. The world needs to be a better place and it takes people who understand their assignment and purpose on earth.”

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: 5 interesting and surprising highlights after the Saturday Night Party

Big Brother Naija’s Saturday Night Parties are known to be lit but the after-party moments remain unmatched.

After the 3rd Saturday Night Party in Biggie’s house, some of the housemates gave viewers so many reasons to stay awake.

For those who slept off, here are some of the interesting, mind-blowing and embarrassing moments from the after party.

Okay, guys, we all know these two have been steadily cruising on a yet-to-be-named ship since Michael arrived in the house.

Things got heated after the party as Jackie B confronted Michael over his wandering eyes with some of the female housemates (Angel in particular).

Michael and Jackie B left viewers dumbfounded as they went on and on about the status and boundary of their yet-to-be-defined relationship. Many believed Michael outsmarted Jackie in the argument with the use of some complex and unnecessary words.

While the party was going on, Boma and Queen, another undefined ship, had their little argument. After the party, Boma told his friends, Emmanuel and Sammie that he didn’t want to be put in a box by Queen. According to him, ‘I be Okro.’ (Whatever that means).

When he decided to have the conversation with Queen who was tipsy, it ended in a shouting match. Boma kept on screaming at Queen and it took Emmanuel to savour the heated moment.

Cross has become notorious for making the housemates drink excessively during the Saturday night parties. Well, this weekend, he probably drank past his limit.

The former pro-footballer spent the early hours of the morning staggering, making so much noise and falling from one bed to another.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Arin, Princess have been evicted from the game

The show has come to an end for some of the nominated housemates this week. Before the evictions, show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu touched based with some of the housemates, highlighting issues from the week.

With Pere, Ebuka questioned his eviction of Whitemoney from kitchen duties especially on why he felt the supposed monopoly was a strategy.

Arin’s eviction was the first to be announced on the Sunday live eviction show. Recall the fashion designer and arts collector was nominated alongside Saskay, Tega, Princess, Nini and Emmanuel.

The next housemate and final housemate to exit the show this week was Princess. Princess surprisingly stopped the housemates from giving her a farewell hug. She also announced her all time crush in the house was Cross not Whitemoney as she had persistently shared.

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Football / Sports

Super Eagles Samuel Kalu slumps in Ligue 1 clash

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bordeaux striker Samuel Kalu is feeling fine after collapsing in the sixth minute of their Ligue 1 match at Marseille, his teammate Remy Oudin has hinted.

Oudin replaced Kalu on 14 minutes – after the 23-year-old Nigerian fell to the ground on a hot evening at the Stade Velodrome, with medics rushing to attend to him.

Having been shielded by his teammates after he collapsed, Kalu was able to get up and walk off the pitch with their help while holding an ice pack against his head.

The striker, who collapsed from severe dehydration during a Nigeria training session at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, resumed playing several moments later but appeared groggy and was eventually substituted.…

News / Transportation

Police confirm death of 21 persons as Jigawa culvert collapses

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 21 persons in Sunday’s road mishap that occurred in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman of the command, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Dutse on Sunday.

Shiisu said the incident occurred after a Hummer Bus, conveying 18 passengers from Kano State to Adamawa State, and an unregistered lorry with three passengers fell into a broken culvert covered with flood water.

He said: “Today, at about 6am, we received a distress call from Radabi Village that an accident occurred on the Gwaram-Basirka Road. “The accident occurred after one Hummer bus with Reg. No. FYK 406 ZA, and a Canter lorry fell into broken culvert full of water.

“Victims were evacuated to Basirka Hospital, where 21of the passengers were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.”

He said one of the passengers, 26-year-old Simon Chinapi from Mubi in Adamawa State, survived.

According to Shiisu, the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Tafida, has visited the scene and directed prompt and discrete investigation into the incident.…

News / politics

House of Representatives Hon. Adedayo Omolafe dies suddenly

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, is dead.

According to available information, the member of the House of Representatives was not ill before he suddenly became unconscious on Sunday night.

Omolafe was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where he died at about 2am on Monday.

The Rep, popularly known as Expensive, represented Akure South/North Federal Constituency. Before then, he had served as the Chairman of Akure South Local Government Area. Before then, he had served as the Chairman of Akure South Local Government Area.…

Boxing / Sports

David Haye: Former world heavyweight champion to return to ring against Joe Fournier next month

David Haye is a former world cruiserweight and heavyweight champion; 40-year-old last fought in 2018 when he was beaten by Tony Bellew; Haye to make return against Joe Fournier at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on September 11. Haye has not fought since losing his second consecutive fight to Tony Bellew in 2018 and had most recently been managing his former rival Derek Chisora.Haye has not fought since losing his second consecutive fight to Tony Bellew in 2018 and had most recently been managing his former rival Derek Chisora.

However, the former world heavyweight champion has been tempted back into the ring by Fournier, with the pair agreeing to an eight-round heavyweight fight at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on September 11.

“I was the heavyweight champion of the world just 10 years ago. I’m only 40. Joe is delusional. Champions are born not bought.”

The highlight of Haye’s career came in 2009 when he won the WBA world heavyweight title by beating Nikolai Valuev.

Two years earlier, the Briton became world champion at cruiserweight with a win against Jean-Marc Mormeck.

While Haye retired with a 28-4 record, Fournier – known as ‘The Billionaire’ after making his fortune in the fitness and nightclub industries – has nine wins to his name after making his professional debut in 2015.

The 38-year-old was encouraged to take up boxing by Haye and was even signed to his opponent’s Hayemaker label.

Fournier had five years out of the ring before making his return on the Jake Paul-Ben Askren undercard in April, when he beat musician Reykon.

But despite their vastly different boxing pedigrees, Fournier said: “I will shock the world and knockout David Haye.…

BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: My mom had me at age 16 – Angel

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Angel recently warmed the hearts of viewers with a story of how her mother had her as a teenager.

Angel made the shocking revelation during the housemates’ Thursday task where her team presented a painting of a pregnant woman pushing through hurdles. While detailing the painting, Angel shared how her mom got pregnant with her at age 16 and was forced to get an abortion.

After the failed procedure, her young mom chose to keep her and suffered through rejection from her family and community. “My mom suffered slut shaming and still had to go to school,” Angel revealed.

As expected, Angel’s team emerged victorious for the beautiful painting and emotional story.

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Entertainment / News

Kim Kardashian says Kanye West helped her not be a ‘people pleaser’

American reality TV star Kim Kardashian has revealed how her estranged husband, Kanye West helped her not be a ‘people pleaser. The mother of four made this known on the “We are supported by …” podcast.

“I got to a point — and maybe [it was] being in a relationship with Kanye for a decade, someone that absolutely didn’t care about likeability factor or what any of perception of him was as long as he was true to himself — that taught me so much in the best way of just being me and living in the moment,” she told the hosts. “You don’t have to please everyone as long as I’m myself and as long as I’m doing it the way that I want to do … like you have one life and you’re living it for you.”

The reality TV star said she previously considered herself a “people pleaser,” but now thinks otherwise.

Kim and Kanye’s official divorce news first broke in February 2021.

This came weeks after speculations about their marriage collapse.

Kim and Kanye were married in 2014 and have four children, daughter North, 7, son Saint, 5, daughter Chicago, 3, and son Psalm, 2.

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