Eviction Jury, Other Major Highlights From Big Brother Naija All Stars Show

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1 year ago

October 2, 2023

Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, on Sunday emerged as the winner of the reality TV show.

The 22-year-old, who has also become the third female contestant to win the show, was announced as the winner on October 1.

The season 8 edition of the show witnessed some exciting turns and twists, with housemate Ilebaye beating Mercy Eke, CeeC, Cross, Adekunle, and Pere to emerge the winner of the N120,000,000 prize money, amongst other gifts.

Here are seven highlights from this season of the show:

(1) Grand Prize
This season’s prize saw an extra N20m increase from last year’s N100m grand prize. The winner in the 2023 season of the reality TV show took home a whopping N120m.

(2) Housemates
The cast for the ‘all stars’ edition, which premiered on Sunday evening, July 13, 2023, featured 20 ex-housemates: Pere, CeeC, Alex, Kiddwaya, Mercy, Tbaj, Angel, Neo, Alex, Cross, Seyi, Whitemoney, Uriel, Doyin, Princess, Soma, Ike, Adekunle, Venita and Ilebaye.

(3)Eviction Jury
Organisers introduced a few twists in this season of the show, one of which is the introduction of an eviction jury, comprising former housemates tasked with deciding which housemate nominated for eviction that week stays or leaves.

This elimination method was eventually cancelled by organisers following the backlash that followed the eviction of some housemates netizens deemed unfair.

Some jury members were Mike, Saskay, Bisola, Dorathy, Elozonam and Vee.

(4)Ex-lovers, Foes Reunite
Fans of the reality show did not know what to expect from ex-lovers Mercy Eke and Ike and ex-friends Alex and Cee-C’s stay in the house as all four made headlines for weeks following the end of the seasons they partook in.

All four were cordial upon reuniting for this season of the reality TV show.

(5) First Head Of House
Adekunle Olopade, known simply as Adekunle, emerged as this season’s head of the house, earning him immunity from eviction that week.

(6) Black Envelope Challenge
Mercy won the first ‘black envelope challenge,’ a new twist introduced by organisers granting any housemate who finds it immunity from eviction that week.

(7)New houseguests
Biggie introduced four ‘house guests’ to his ‘Biggieverse’ in persons of ex-Big Brother Naija housemates Lucy, Prince, Kim Oprah, and Omashola.

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Gov Ododo’s Aide Donates N1M for Kogi Mosque Construction

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Oladele John Nihi, the Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters to the Kogi State Governor, has made a notable contribution of ₦1 million to aid the construction of a community mosque in his hometown, Aiyegunle Gbede.

The donation was announced during a special event held to mark the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque, presided over by the Chief Imam of Aiyegunle Gbede, Khalifat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Saidu Arekemase.

The event also served as a fundraising opportunity for the mosque’s building committee.

Nihi, known for his strong advocacy for youth empowerment and community welfare, highlighted the significance of religious unity and peace in the region.

“This mosque will serve as a symbol of our collective values and shared humanity,” he remarked.

This act of generosity is in line with Nihi’s broader commitment to supporting various community development projects in Kogi, including initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and social upliftment.

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Matawalle Praises Sokoto Govt’s Backing of Armed Forces

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed gratitude to the Sokoto State Government for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.

This commendation came during the handover of 10 operational vehicles to military forces in Sokoto.

Held at the Sokoto State Government House, the vehicles, consisting of 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, were part of a broader collaboration between the state and the Federal Government to bolster security in the North-West region.

The latest donation follows Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s earlier contribution of 100 operational vehicles aimed at strengthening the fight against banditry and insurgency.

In a statement from Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Dr. Matawalle praised the Sokoto State Government, stating, “I commend the Sokoto State Government for its steadfast support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.”

He stressed that the new vehicles would enhance the mobility and efficiency of security forces, allowing for quicker responses to threats.

“The security of our nation demands a collective effort at every level. The Sokoto State Government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to this cause,” Matawalle added.

Brigadier General I.A. Ajosin, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division, received the vehicles on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff and expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support to military operations in the region.

Following the handover, Dr. Matawalle received an operational briefing from the Air Component of Joint Operation Hadarin Daji, detailing recent successes in neutralizing key bandit leaders through coordinated air and ground strikes.

Commending the Air Component for their precision, Dr. Matawalle reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of the operation.

“Your achievements are a testament to your professionalism and dedication. Rest assured, the Federal Government will continue to provide all necessary support,” he concluded.

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