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  • BBNaija: “I saw the confidence I never saw in myself in Khalid”, Daniella reveals what attracted her

    BBNaija: “I saw the confidence I never saw in myself in Khalid”, Daniella reveals what attracted her

    Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, “Level Up” finalist, Daniella Peters, has revealed why she got attracted to her former love interest, Khalid, while in the house, saying “I saw the confidence I never saw in myself in Khalid”.

    During an interview with media personality, Miz Vick, Daniella answered the question of how she got attracted to Khalid.

    In her response, she shared that she saw the confidence she never saw in herself in Khalid, and that was what got her attracted to him.

    She also realized that there were many things she could learn from him.

    The reality TV stars had things going well for them before Khalid’s exit from the show. The show witnessed Daniella getting close to Dotun.

    Although she affirmed her stance with Khalid severally, Daniella always saw herself falling back into Dotun‘s arms.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Daniella had asked for forgiveness from Khalid over her intimacy with Dotun on the reality TV show.

    Daniella and Dotun became close after Khalid’s eviction from the show, leaving fans to question the seriousness of her relationship with Khalid who she also shared intimate moments.

    During an interview with the show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu after the finale, Daniella stated that she owes Khalid an apology for crossing certain boundaries. She also promised to talk to her ex-lover about the possibility of a “fresh start.”

    “I feel like I owe him an apology for passing many boundaries, So when I talk to him, I’ll see what happens next,” she said.

    Two weeks after Khalid’s eviction, Daniella, who is also a poet, got into an intimate relationship with Dotun.

    When asked by Bella if she was excited about being with Dotun after Khalid’s eviction, she replied saying, “I was not excited getting to know Dotun. I don’t really care to know him anymore.”

    Although Daniella said she wanted a relationship with Dotun during the first week in the house, the latter revealed he wanted them to be ‘just good friends’, which prompted her to move on to Khalid.

    According to her, ‘It was Dotun first. Dotun was the only person I actually liked. We spoke at our first party and after our first conversation, I was like ‘This was going on well.’ And then he made a last statement and said ‘I think we’ll make really good friends’. I was like okay cos I work with words. I zeroed my mind then. I had to start giving Khalid attention.”

    Daniella had earlier expressed her displeasure to Biggie in one of her diary sessions that she regrets going forth with her relationship with Dotun as it seems disrespectful to Khalid.

  • Nigerian Medical Association reacts over Rico Swavey’s death

    Nigerian Medical Association reacts over Rico Swavey’s death

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for calm and appealed to the general public to allow proper investigation into the death of ex-Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Rico Swavey was involved in a car accident on October 11 and was rushed to Doren Specialist Hospital, Ajah but succumbed to injuries on October 13 at a different medical facility.

    A yet-to-be-identified person recorded and posted on social media a 30-seconds video of Swavey on oxygen while health workers struggled to lift him. The short clip sparked outrage, condemnation and allegations against the healthcare workers and Doren Hospital.

    The NMA disclosed that the association is working with the Lagos State Government and relevant agencies to investigate the unethical filming of the late ex-BBNaija housemate at Doren Specialist Hospital.

    In a statement signed by Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu and Dr Ismail Ajibowo, the Chairman and Secretary of NMA Lagos Zone, on Monday in Lagos the association said it was aware of media reports about the incident surrounding the death of Swavey and the alleged involvement of Doren Specialist Hospital, Ajah.

    “We want to appeal to the general public that we allow all statutory bodies that have the power to investigate the matter to conclude their findings and give a detailed report. Passing a guilty verdict on healthcare workers before the investigation is concluded will not do any good to anybody. We appeal for calm and let us allow the law to take its course,” the statement reads.

    The NMA in the statement commiserated with the family of the deceased and his loved ones and pray for the fortitude to bear the huge loss.

    Meanwhile, the management of Doren Specialist Hospital, in a statement distanced the involvement of its staff in the recording of Swavey’s video.

    Also, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said that the state had commenced an investigation into the incident.

    The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) had also shown interest in the incident.

  • “Rico was smelling of alcohol when he was brought to Doren Hospital”- Internet blogger, Kemi

    “Rico was smelling of alcohol when he was brought to Doren Hospital”- Internet blogger, Kemi

    An internet blogger, Ms. Kemi Olunloyo, has revealed that the former housemate of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, Patrick Fakoya, Rico Swavey, died as a result of jumping on the steering despite being induced by alcohol.

    The statement also debunked the viral claim of nurses making videos and laughing while Rico was left unattended while insisting that no Doren staff made a video rather they were begging those who brought him to assist in moving him into the vehicle for speedy transfer to Evercare Hospital.

    According to the self-acclaimed investigative journalist, the reality star, Rico Swavey died as a result of jumping on the steering despite being induced by alcohol.

    Kemi, who claimed that Doren Hospital (the first hospital Rico Swavey was rushed to) exclusively released a statement to her, took to her Twitter handle where she shared the document and further launched a ‘Space’ to address the issue.

    From the statement, Rico was deeply unconscious and smelling of alcohol when he was brought to Doren Hospital around 1:45 am on Tuesday, 11th October by a good Samaritan.

    It was further disclosed that he got transferred to Evercare Hospital where he later died.

    The statement also debunked the viral claim of nurses making videos and laughing while Rico was left unattended while insisting that no Doren staff made a video rather they were begging those who brought him to assist in moving him into the vehicle for speedy transfer to Evercare Hospital.

    Addressing the issue, Kemi Olunloyo wrote:

    “#RICOSWAVEY DID NOT DIE AT DOREN HOSPITAL ? AJAH (LEFT) BUT IN ANOTHER HOSPITAL ICU IN THE AREA AS PICTURED (RIGHT) DOREN ALSO HAS AN ICU BUT THERE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN AN ER DOCTOR AVAILABLE I WAS TOLD. I HAVE DONE TWO EMERGENCY FOOT SURGERIES THERE POSTED ON THIS PAGE.”

    She added: “#Breaking Doren Specialist hospital has exclusively released a statement to me before the rest of the media. It is going on letterhead shortly. I requested it asap. I’m not doing PR for my hospital but as a journalist and patient who had two emergency surgeries #ripricoswavey.”

    Refer to the Twitter space she launched to discuss the issue which was captioned: “Rico died from a one car drunk driving crash”.

    See post below:“ Rico was smelling of alcohol when he was brought to Doren Hospital” – Kemi Olunloyo

    “ Rico was smelling of alcohol when he was brought to Doren Hospital” – Kemi Olunloyo

    TheNewsGuru.com had earlier reported that Lagos State Government, LASG, has said it would investigate the hospital where medical treatment was delayed for Rico Swavey, after a motor accident along the Lekki-Ajah expressway that later claimed his life.

    Recall that the hospital became a subject of discussion over the delayed treatment of Rico Swavey.

    While one of the nurses called for help to put him (Rico Swavey) on a stretcher, the others were laid back and one of them laughed while filming.

    The reality TV star got involved in an accident on Tuesday.

  • LASG to investigate hospital over delayed attention for ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey

    LASG to investigate hospital over delayed attention for ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey

    Lagos State Government, LASG, has said it would investigate the hospital where medical treatment was delayed for Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality show star, Patrick Fakoya, a.k.a Rico Swavey, after a motor accident along the Lekki-Ajah expressway that later claimed his life.

    Recall that the hospital became a subject of discussion over the delayed treatment of Rico Swavey.

    A video shared shortly after the reality show star’s death, captured the hospital’s nurses’ unprofessional conduct after Swavey was brought in unconscious.

    Lagos government to investigate Hospital where medical treatment was delayed for Rico Swavey,

    While one of the nurses called for help to put him (Rico Swavey) on a stretcher, the others were laid back and one of them laughed while filming.

    Following the condemnation, of the nurses’ unprofessional conduct has triggered, Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has announced that the hospital will be investigated.

    Omotoso said: ”That hospital is not a government hospital. We have started an investigation into the unprofessional conduct of those who appeared in that video.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that a 30-second video clip showing the final moments of Rico Swavey, at a hospital in Lagos State, has attracted condemnation from members of the public.

    In the clip recorded by one of the nurses attending to Rico Swavey, the deceased was placed on oxygen as he was unconscious on a chair.

    It was observed that the nurses were attempting to carry him on a bed when the nurse brought out a phone and started recording him.

    Another nurse was heard cautioning her colleague against the act.

    “You people should stop making the video; somebody is dying, you people are making video,” the nurse said.

    Reacting to the video, a marketing strategist, Samuel Atigba, condemned the action of the nurses.

    Using his verified Twitter handle, @SamuelOtigba, he wrote, “Anytime I watch that video of the nurses joking, laughing and making needless videos of Rico for social media instead of giving him the necessary urgent attention needed to save his life, my heart breaks over again cause he could have survived. RIP Rico.”

    The reality TV star got involved in an accident on Tuesday.
  • SAD: Reactions as Rico Swavey dies from ghastly accident

    SAD: Reactions as Rico Swavey dies from ghastly accident

    Family and friends have been thrown into mourning, following the death of former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the reality TV star died on Thursday after battling for life, following a ghastly accident he was involved in on Tuesday.

    Rico Swavey was a housemate in the 2018 edition, being Season 3 of the BBNaija reality TV show dubbed Double Wahala.

    A target of N30 million was set to be raised for the reality TV star through the account of his mum, Halima Lina Hassan, in efforts to crowdsource funds to cater for his hospital expenses and help save his life.

    His management, disclosing that the situation was critical, had disclosed that he was on life support and asked for prayers. However, doctors tried their best to bring him from the coma back to life to no avail.

    “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best,” Tobi Bakre stated shortly after Rico Swavey passed on.

    “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey,” Asogwa Alexandra, popularly known as Alex Unusual tweeted.

     

  • BREAKING: Ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey is dead

    BREAKING: Ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey is dead

    Former BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey is dead after being involved in a car crash.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the reality TV star was involved in a car crash on Tuesday after Alex Asogwa made the announcement on social media via her Twitter handle.

    She wrote: She wrote, “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive. #PrayForRicoSwavey.

    She also announced the death of her colleague on Twitter: This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey.

    Details to follow…

     

  • BBNaija: Groovy and Phyna spotted having couple moment

    BBNaija: Groovy and Phyna spotted having couple moment

    Winner of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, level up edition, Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has been spotted with her lover during the reality TV show, Groovy, as everything looks as if the bond is growing stronger from both sides.

    Recall that the Edo State hype lady (Phyna) and Groovy had some couple moments while they were in the House, which shows their love keeps moving even after the show.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Phyna was announced the winner, beating fellow finalist Bryann to clinch the N100m grand prize, which includes N50m cash prize, a new SUV from Innoson Motors, a Dubai trip for two, a year supply of Pepsi, new techno phone Camon 19, supply of Unik soap and supply of home appliances from Nexus among other mouth-watering prizes from sponsors.

    The prize presentation was aired across BBNaija stations on GOtv and DStv.

    According to DSTV, Phyna is short-tempered and can fight with a person one minute, then talk to them the next, like nothing happened. She is single and believes she is a born entertainer.

    On relationship, she said: “My view on relationships is: Na mumu dey fall in love”.

    She considers herself jovial, and maintains she is allergic to gossip.

    “I don’t condone gossip, and a lot of people know I hate it. You can never gossip about someone to me,” she said.

    One of her talents is repairing home appliances and she counts her graduation as one of the best moments of her life. “I never thought I would be able to further my education in a higher institution of learning”. Phyna has set her sights on the Big Brother Naija House because of one simple reason; she wants to make a difference.

    Meanwhile, immediate past BBNaija housemate, Hermes Chibueze Iyele, better known as Hermes, has bagged his first ambassadorial deal with weight loss company, Cheri living.

    The reality tv star announced his new partnership with the brand via his Instagram account.

    He wrote: “@cheriliving flat tummy and weight loss product are simply the best. There will be a 24 hours discount for everyone that mentions Hermes before ordering. Coolest tribe gbera”.

    Following Hermes announcement about his new partnership with the brand, congratulatory messages have begun pouring in for him from his fans, Coolest tribe. !

    Some congratulatory messages seen were;

    Official lucyo wrote; “Baddest influencer ”

    Unusal favorite wrote; “More winnings Hermes

    Nellyaon wrote;
    “Hermes you are the king ”.

    Maggie monnie wrote;
    “I know you are going to make the first coolest tribe proud”.

  • Ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey fighting for life after car crash

    Ex-BBNaija housemate, Rico Swavey fighting for life after car crash

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Patrick Fakoya, also known as Rico Swavey, is in a critical condition after a near-death car crash.

    His colleague, Alex Unusual, announced this on her verified Twitter page.

    She wrote, “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive. #PrayForRicoSwavey.

  • BBNaija: How I turned around my disqualification for good- Beauty

    BBNaija: How I turned around my disqualification for good- Beauty

    Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, “Level Up” housemate, Etsanyi Tukura, aka Beauty, has revealed how she has been able to enhance her growth after her disqualification from the show.

    The 25-year-old lawyer from Taraba state (Beauty) was disqualified due to violent acts in the house with her housemates. Regardless of that, she still describes her exit as one that made her stronger in everything as she had enough time to learn, unlearn and relearn.

    She mentioned how she considers it tragic at first as anyone would but is still grateful it happened as it made her feel ready to face the world, especially seeing that part of her when she was alone after her exit.

    In her words: “I got all the closure that I needed as at that time, all the insight that I needed that time, I stayed prayed up and with God’s help today I’m actually very happy and ready”.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that the 2019 Miss Nigeria winner (Beauty) had revealed she cried severally after her disqualification from the reality TV show.

    Beauty was booted out of the competition after getting into a physical altercation with a fellow housemate, Groovy, just two weeks into the show.

    Earlier in the show, she was given a strike by Biggie after getting into a shouting match with another housemate Ilebaye.

    In a series of tweets, the ex-Beauty queen reminisced on getting the good news that she was chosen as a contestant for the show, and how she nurtured hopes for winning.

    “When I learned I was accepted into the Big Brother Naija season 7 house, I was the happiest person on Earth,” she wrote. “It felt like the world was my oyster, and I was excited for a chance to play the game, while remaining true to my authentic self.

    “The 7th of August, 2022 was and still is a day I’ll always live to remember. While I went into the house with the positive mindset of winning and making everyone proud, my goals were cut short due to some behaviors I exhibited, ultimately leading to my disqualification.

    “No one goes in with the intention of being disqualified. It’s been more than a week out of Big Brother’s house, and this period has afforded me the much-needed time and space to reflect on my actions.”

    Stating that she “cried for days” following her disqualification, Beauty also expressed her regrets for failing her fans.

  • BBNaija is devil incarnate misleading Nigerian youths – MURIC

    BBNaija is devil incarnate misleading Nigerian youths – MURIC

    The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned Big Brother Naija’s reality TV show saying it is a tool for misleading the Nigerian youths due to its content.

    MURIC has supported calls by Chief Segun Runsewe for the National Assembly (NASS) to give the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) powers to go after BBNaija for the purpose of stopping nudity.

    This is contained in a statement by Group Director, MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola on Sunday in Abuja

    “The Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Segun Runsewe on Oct. 4 called on the National Assembly (NASS) to give his agency powers to go after BB Naija in order to stop nudity in the reality TV show.

    “The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) supports Runsewe’s call and we see no reason why the NASS will hesitate to give him all necessary backing. Big Brother Naija’s reality TV show is the devil incarnate misleading Nigerian youth.

    “MURIC has been consistent in its condemnation of BB Naija. We can recall two separate statements issued on the reality TV show. On July 12, 2019, we made a statement titled ‘Ban BB Naija,” Akintola said.

    He added: “Again on Oct. 8, 2020, we issued another statement under the caption ‘MURIC Chides Ogun Governor Over BB Naija Gifts’.

    “That was when the governor gave a bungalow and N5 million cash to the winner of the reality TV show. We saw the governor’s action as idolising immorality and demonising discipline. We described his action as ‘disappointing, disgusting, misplaced and myopic.

    “We call on the NASS to listen to Runsewe. It is the voice of reason. BB Naija is forcibly dragging our youths to a world of nudity, debauchery, and shamelessness. BB Naija constitutes a potent threat to every home. It is open rape on our cultures, values, and norms. BB Naija is luciferous.

    “The NASS will have its name indelibly carved in letters of gold if it hearkens to the plea made by Runsewe. His appeal has revealed the weakness in our legal system. It has revealed that there are no extant laws powerful enough to stop romance and sex on our television channels. The time to give the law the teeth to bite is now.”