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  • BBNaija host Ebuka reacts to housemate ‘mouth odour’

    BBNaija host Ebuka reacts to housemate ‘mouth odour’

    BBNaija season 7 host, Ebuka has reacted to speculation on housemate Groovy having a mouth odour.

    Groovy, first BBNaija “Level Up” housemate, was alleged to have bad breath following a clip from his stage appearance.

    In a viral video, the housemate after having been called on stage could be seen talking with his mouth really close to Ebuka who was holding the microphone while he kept covering his nose until he pulled his face away.

    After several comments on social media saying the media personality reacted that way because of Groovy’s alleged mouth odour.

    According to Ebuka: “And na nose I bin just dey scratch o! Make una allow Groovy rest abeg.”

  • 2023: Peter Obi cautions supporters

    2023: Peter Obi cautions supporters

    Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has cautioned his supporters and supporters of the party to allow him to personally respond to any candidate who speaks about him.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Peter Obi sounded the note of warning in a tweet on Monday while also asking his supporters to concentrate on promoting their vision of making Nigeria a better country.

    “I most sincerely appreciate all my supporters and those of LP. I love you all. I wish to appeal to you to allow me to personally respond to any CANDIDATE that makes comments about me, while you concentrate on issues to promote our cause of moving our dear Nigeria from consumption to production, create jobs, and generally evolve a better Nigeria,” Peter Obi tweeted.

    Similarly, running mate to Peter Obi, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed had earlier advised his followers not to be distracted, following the launch of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7.

    Reacting moments after the show went live on Saturday, Baba-Ahmed called for focus ahead of next year’s general elections, while describing the 2023 presidential election as a ‘battle’.

    “Dear #Obidients please don’t be distracted with the new season of the Tv show #BBNaija we have a battle ahead of us,” Baba-Ahmed tweeted.

  • BBNaija: DJ Cuppy insinuates Groovy is her twin brother

    BBNaija: DJ Cuppy insinuates Groovy is her twin brother

    Daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has insinuated that Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7 housemate, Groovy is her twin brother.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports DJ Cuppy tweeted about this shortly after Saturday’s launch of the reality TV show.

    “Pretty sure Groovy and I are twins,” DJ Cuppy tweeted with a laughing emoji.

    TNG reports Groovy is an artist, fashion entrepreneur and model. He is 26-year-old from Anambra State and describes himself as ambitious.

    He has a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and loves working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

    Groovy also describes himself as “a positive, self-sufficient, supportive person” and believes his winning mentality never fails to push him and those around him to greater heights.

    He reckoned his argumentative nature could rub his fellow housemates up the wrong way.

    “I don’t back down if I feel I’m right about something, unless the facts state I’m wrong. I’m also very principled, so I hardly bend my will to please others, unless it’s the right thing to do,” Groovy said in his pre-launch video.

    He has been running a clothing and accessories business for the past four years, dabbling in music, and feels Big Brother Naija will help him make a name for himself.

    “I want to be famous, wealthy, influential and powerful. I want to be a voice for change in my country and in the world and this show is the platform to showcase who I am, and who I can be to the world,” he said.

    TNG reports Groovy’s real name is Henry Olisaemeka.

  • BBNaija season 7: Peter Obi’s running mate, Baba-Ahmed calls for caution

    BBNaija season 7: Peter Obi’s running mate, Baba-Ahmed calls for caution

    Running mate to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party for the 2023 presidential election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has advised his followers not to be distracted by Big Brother Naija (BBNaija).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports BBNaija season 7 kicked off with a double launch weekend as 12 housemates were  introduced on Saturday.

    Another set of housemates would be introduced today into the reality TV show that is expected to run for 72 days as the overall winner goes away with N100 million grand prize in the end.

    However, the Labour Party vice presidential candidate has called for caution.

    Reacting moments after the show went live on Saturday, Baba-Ahmed called for focus ahead of next year’s general elections, while describing the 2023 presidential election as a ‘battle’.

    “Dear #Obidients please don’t be distracted with the new season of the Tv show #BBNaija we have a battle ahead of us,” Baba-Ahmed tweeted.

  • VIDEO: Drama as new BBNaija housemates engage in a brawl

    VIDEO: Drama as new BBNaija housemates engage in a brawl

    Drama played out in the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house last night after newly announced housemates engaged in a brawl while settling in.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the brawl happened between Beauty and Daniella, who was visibly upset and decided to call it a night.

    Meanwhile, after Big Brother officially welcomed the first set of housemates, they got down to the business of picking their closet spaces and beds. This was of course preceded by a quick tour through Biggie’s house with the ladies taking in the decor.

    Shortly thereafter soaking in the moment of being the ones chosen to call Biggie’s house home this season, the housemates went on to get better acquainted with one another.

    Amaka, Cyph, and Khalid gravitated toward each other in the dining area where they went into a deep conversation about the dating streets.

    Reminded of Ebuka’s question during the Live Show yesterday, the conversation between the trio in the dining room took on a serious turn.

    As though Cyph had been mulling over the “love at first sight” question since entering the house, he was heard telling his fellow housemates “You shouldn’t ignore the red flags” a point that Amaka seemed to fully agree on.

    Beauty, Pyna, and Danniella soon joined the conversation in the dining area where the former beauty queen revealed that she is still friends with all her exes.

    Things took on a steamy turn when the Housemates; Amaka, Cyph, Khalid, Beauty, Daniella, and Pyna started playing the Never-have-I-ever game.

    The steamy conversation lightened up a bit when Phyna described everyone as Mercy Johnson in the Nollywood movie called Dumebi Goes to School, which got everyone chuckling when as soon as they got the reference.

    It was not too long before Beauty and Daniella got into the tussle of words which sent Bryann to Daniella’s rescue as he tried to calm her down.

    Amaka checked on Daniella and offered her some tips on how to deal with the situation and advised her not to let anyone get to her.

    The rest of the housemates went on with their conversation that took on different turns, from the impressions that they had of one another, to the double standards that exist in society today.

  • BBNaija season 7 premiers with 12 housemates

    BBNaija season 7 premiers with 12 housemates

    The television reality show, Big Brother Naija Season 7, began on Saturday with a double launch weekend, as 12 housemates were introduced.

    Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the show, revealed the slogan of this year’s edition of the show as “Level Up”.

    The housemates include: Khalid, Ilebaye, Beauty, Cyph, Groovy, Amaka, Kess, Daniella, Saviour, Phyna, Bryan and Christy.

    Groovy, the first housemate to go into the house said he had plans to take it to the next level by being as fun and entertaining as possible.

    He said he had no plans to break any of Biggie’s rules.

    Beauty, the second housemate on the show said she hoped her authenticity and her strategy to “go with the flow” would carry her to the end.

    Also, Khalid expressed his excitement coming on the show, as he described himself as a lover of basketball from Plateau.

    According to Ilebaye, she is an adventurous yet a controversial fellow. She described herself as “hot, spicy and dramatic.

    “On the scale of 100, I  am 100 per cent excited to be on the show.I am a lover of people and I will be bringing in fun, drama and adventure.”

    Also, Cyph from Imo, said he loves life as it comes as well as loves arts and food.

    “I love at first sight, when I got a call for the show, I screamed and knelt down to thank God, I am excited,” he said.

    Amaka, who hails from Anambra, described herslf as a lover-girl.

    “I put a lot for this thing; I am super excited; I burnt all other bridges; I am so happy; I don’t know what to say.

    “I am going to disappoint anyone who thinks that a man is going to win this year,” she said.

    Kess, who is married, said he is an intentional person who is out for the money.

    “I am a fighter not a lover, I am 101 per cent excited to be on the show and I plan to enjoy myself as well as have fun, na money I find come,” he said.

    Daniella, a 22-year-old poet and a twin from Cross River,  said she was out to project herself to the world as she described herself as a jack of all trades.

    “I am 110 per cent excited to be on the show, when I got the call for the show, I held unto my twin brother and screamed.

    “For the show, I want to show the world what I can do and I will be bringing love and light,” she said.

    Saviour, a pharmacist from Akwa-Ibom,  described himself as a low key entertainer.

    “I  am here to show my passion for acting, I like eating and sleeping, I don’t believe in love at first sight,” he said.

    Phyna from Edo, who came into the show in a beautiful Ankara print, said she was out to make a difference and  to also showcase something people had never seen.

    She expressed her hatred for gossips and said  she was a fighter.

    Bryan, a talented artist from Imo,  said his greatest desire was to showcase his artistic talents in the course of the show as he disclosed being single.

    “I  am here to bring in a lot of energy and drama, l love to act and I produce music.

    “I no go lie, small ashawo dey my eye,” he said.

    Christy from Ondo State, said, “I am  single, very sarcastic; a lover and a fighter. I promise to bring into the show drama and everything original.”

    She also noted that her eyes were on the prize.

    The show is expected to run for 72 days as the overall winner goes away with N100 million grand prize.

  • BBNaija 7: Reality TV show begins today, organizers reveal host

    BBNaija 7: Reality TV show begins today, organizers reveal host

    Nigeria’s most popular TV reality show, BBNaija will hit the screen on Saturday July 23 and Lawyer cum entertainer, Ebuka Obi Uchendu will be returning as the host of the show.

    This development was made known  on social media by organizers of the show on Friday evening

    “The looks, the wit, the fashion, and the elegance. The multitalented @Ebuka is bringing it all for #BBNaija season 7. Una dey ready?”

    Ebuka, who participated in BBNaija’s debut season in 2006, has been hosting the show since 2017.

    This year’s winner of the reality show will go home with a grand prize of 100 million, the highest ever since the inception of BBNaija.

    N50 million is the cash prize, while the other N50 million is an estimation of prizes from the sponsors.

    Africa’s biggest reality show organized by MultiChoice Nigeria will begin with the two-part launch weekend before plunging into 72 days of what promises to be dramatic, insightful, and downright entertaining content.

    Viewers should expect to experience talented youngsters, bellyaching laughs, emotional moments, and candid advice from Ebuka throughout the season.

    This year’s edition of BBNaija will run for 72 days and end on October 2, 2022.

    Over 40,000 people auditioned to be part of the reality show.

    White Money won the 2021 edition of the show. He also took home the grand prize of N90 million.

    DStv customers who would like to opt-out of viewing the show can do so by sending “Smart card number [space] BBOUT” to 30333, while GOtv customers can do the same by sending “IUC Number [space] BBOUT” to 4688.

    Additionally, customers can activate the parental control option on their DStv and GOtv decoders for viewers younger than 18 years old.

  • NBC urged to regulate upcoming Big Brother Naija programme

    NBC urged to regulate upcoming Big Brother Naija programme

    Some Non-Governmental Organisations have called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to regulate the upcoming Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season Seven, a popular reality television programme, to become smoke-free.

    The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gave the advice on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja.

    The Programme Officer of NTCA, Mr Chibuike Nwokorie, recalled that in 2021, the sixth edition of the BBNaija programme sparked public outrage when its participants flagrantly smoked on live television.

    Nwokorie said that this violated the provisions of the National Tobacco Control (NTC) Act, 2015 on on-screen smoking.

    He added that it also threatened the gains made on the ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) in the country.

    The programme officer said when it happened, the tobacco control community called on the NBC to act immediately.

    “This year, as the programme is about to begin its seventh season, we are drawing the attention of the NBC to proactively engage the organisers of the show to ensure that there is no repeat of last year’s violations.

    “We wish to make it clear that should there be reluctance on the part of the regulators or the organisers to ensure a smoke free programme, we will explore every available option in the interest of public health,’’ he said.

    According to him, entertainment products set the agenda for many young people because they are the eyes through which they see the world.

    “We also call on the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) to caution its members from flouting tobacco control laws and ensure that they abide by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria including the NTC Act.

    “We sound a note of caution to the organisers of BBN and a reminder of their responsibility towards the Nigerian population – At this time when Nigerians are hungry for quality leadership.’’

    Nwokorie said that a programme with such national reach must be used to portray high standing role models for the Nigerian people.

    “At this critical time of our nationhood journey, we cannot afford to have entertainment for mere entertainment sake, and young and impressionable Nigerians must not be manipulated into thinking that smoking is good.

    “The National Film and Video Sensors Board (NFVCB) must live up to its responsibility of ensuring that all videos made and consumed in Nigeria strictly abide by the provisions of the NTC Act.

    “This applies to the regulation of on-screen smoking and must see to the inclusion of text warnings or outright removal of needless on-screen smoking depictions,’’ Nwokorie said.

    Mr Michael Olaniyan, the Technical Resource Officer, West Africa Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, urged the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to monitor and sanction violators of the TAPS ban in the digital space.

    Olaniyan urged government’s agencies to enforce the NTC Act and its Regulations to work together and ensure that the ban on direct and indirect TAPS is comprehensively implemented in the country.

    According to him, these should be done in line with Article 13 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

    He said that NBC should exercise its mandate to ensure that BBN does not flout any provision of the NTC Act and enforce the law particularly penalties as listed in the law.

    Olaniyan said the penalties ranged from N500,000 to N5 million option of fine and from six months to five years imprisonment depending on the gravities of the violations.

    The seventh edition of the Big Brother Naija is set to hit the screen from July 23.

  • BBNaija: Men are intimidated by our status – RealityTV star, Tacha

    BBNaija: Men are intimidated by our status – RealityTV star, Tacha

    Tacha said she would love to marry or have a child before the year runs out, if it’s possible.

    The celebrity reality TV star made this revelation during Blackbox Roundtable conversation with  the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

    Ebuka in his recent episode tagged ‘The It Girls of BBNaija’ asked the ex-female housemates their perspective on marriage.

    Ebuka also asked the ladies why there’s a narrative that BBNaija girls are not marriage material.

    Reacting to Ebuka’s questions, Tacha mentioned that men think the girls are too powerful and cannot summon courage to approach them.

    “I want to have a child this year if I can,” Tacha told Ebuka.

    Continuing, Tacha said she feels that men are intimidated by most BBNaija ladies, who she described as ‘powerful women’ when they are out of the house.

    “So that narrative that BBNaija girls are not marriage material is wrong. Most men don’t come to us because they feel like there are so many people in your corner so don’t know how to approach you.

    “These boys are intimidated. I think some men are threatened by powerful women but the men not coming through is their loss,” she said.

  • BBNaija returns with a bang, grand prize raised to N100m

    This was disclosed by Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, Multichoice, at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.

    According to Tejumola, the show is a much-anticipated one as the winner will go home with a grand prize of N100 million.

    She explained that the winner would have a N50 million cash prize and N50 million worth of other prizes from the sponsors of the show.

    She disclosed that the headline sponsor of the show was Pocket by Piggyvest while the associate sponsor remained Flutterwave.

    “Yes, the Big Brother Naija season 7 is here, with a double launch from Saturday, July 23 to Sunday 24 on Africa Magic Urban, Showcase and Family.

    “This can be viewed on DSTV channel 198 and Go tv channel 29 from 7pm.

    “This is expected to run for 72 days, which is 10 weeks, there will be live eviction shows every Sunday as the show runs.

    “The theme for the show is “Only Way is Up”,” she said.

    Tejumola said that in view of the fact that Nigeria had started recording minimal cases of COVID-19 pandemic, the show would witness some level of individual engagement.

    She said that the live shows would engage the audience unlike what was obtainable in the last two editions of the show.

    She said this year’s season of the show would witness a return of a few pre-COVID-19 elements including the fan-favourite ‘Ninjas’ and a live studio audience.

    “Fans can also expect a line-up of more engaging tasks, unpredictable twists and Big Brother’s wit.

    “The show will also retain its voting style from last year, voting will only be on the Big Brother Naija website, mobile site, and the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps for active customers,” she said.

    Tejumola said that the show would be an exceptional and unpredictable one as all speculations before the commencement of the show were wrong.