DANA Air passengers retrieve luggage from aircraft

Fresh facts emerged on Thursday that the luggage of the 44 passengers that boarded the DANA Air MD 83 aircraft flight Flight 9J0363 from Abuja to Port Harcourt on Tuesday has been retrieved.

The retrieve of the luggage a source close to the airline hinted came on the heels of complaints by some of the passengers who boarded the aircraft which overshot the runway of Port Harcourt Airport due to heavy rain.

The source hinted that the Accident Investigation Bureau ( AIB), the agency saddled with the probe of air accidents and serious incidents is yet to release the aircraft to the airline.

The source said the delay in releasing the aircraft may be unconnected with detailed probe into the serious incident.

A team of investigators from the AIB , led by its director of operations, Captain Dayyabu Danraka is in Port Harcourt to unravel the remote and immediate cause of the incident and make recommendations to forestall future occurrence.

Investigations revealed that DANA Air is reaching out to some of the 44 passengers for possible post trauma treatment.

The offer for post trauma treatment , including possible payment of medical bills for those that may have sustained injuries is to reduce the pain of the affected passengers.

A source close to the airline said some of the passengers were impressed with the professionalism of the pilot in controlling the aircraft into the bush

Meanwhile, Council Protection Council (CPC) has called for calm among passengers and other stakeholders

According to a statement by signed by CPC, Director General, Babatunde Irukera, the relevant aviation authorities have secured perimeter scene of the incident with ongoing probe on the damaged aircraft.

Irukera said the Council is in communication with DANA Air and the NCAA as it awaits detailed investigations by the AIB in compliance with the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO)

He said : “Thankfully, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injury. The Consumer Protection Council congratulates relevant airport and aviation authorities, as well as the airline for this safe evacuation and management of what could otherwise have been trag ic.

“The Council further calls for calm as we await more information and a detailedinvestigation by the Accident Investigation Bureau in compliance with ICAO standards. In addition, the Council has been in communication with the airline and NCAA.

“The Council understands that Dana Air has provided logistic support and accommodation to passengers. The Council insists this must comply with minimum standards in accordance with prevailing Regulations under Part 19, Nigerian Civil Aviation Rules (NCAR).

“An open, transparent, sensitive and responsive approach by the airline and relevantauthorities is vital to sustaining confidence and assuring consumers. The Council welcomes this openness and attention to consumers, including providing medical or psychological support where necessary.

“The Consumer Protection Council in collaboration with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, other aviation agencies and service providers remains available to all passengers in the sector to answer questions, provide assistance and required assurances at this and other times.”

Boy, 3, needs N9 million for heart surgery

The arrival of a new baby in any family is heralded with pomp and ceremony. It was  so on May 22, 2014 when the family of Mr and Mrs Amos Adeniyi from Ondo State were blessed with their third child, Richard.

Parents, understandably, are eager to see their children grow up well and healthy with the prospect of becoming responsible members of the society. Most parents feel disappointed and may break down, if their child that had been a source of joy, turns, as it were, to be a source of sadness and despair due to some complicated illness.

That is the mood pervading the family as their son Richard, born three years ago, has not shown any sign of “growing up well and healthy”.

According to the boy’s father, Richard was hale and hearty, full of life before last December 18. During breakfast, he could not finish his meal, he became very weak and his health condition changed as he had seizure.

Not comfortable with the situation of their son, the Adeniyis took Richard to a private hospital in Ifako from where he was referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba.

He has been a patient of the Pediatric Cardiology Unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, Lagos.

According to clinical evaluation, Richard has symptomatic congenital heart disease, known as Tetralogy of Fallot by Echocardio-graphy

Richard requires urgent cardiovascular evaluation and open heart surgery to correct his heart defects to forestall irreversible and life-threatening complications. His medical condition has weighed down the family physically, emotionally and financially.

Narrating his plight, he said he had spent so much and he is still buying expensive drugs, which Richard takes every eight hours to sustain him before the operation in Germany by mid-March.

Nollywood Actor Kenneth Okonwo Eyes A Government Office And This Is It

 

Nollywood veteran actor Kenneth Okonkwo has disclosed his plan to contest for the post of First Citizen of Enugu State at the next General Election.

Okonkwo will be contesting under the platform of the All People’s Congress (APC) and also revealed that the immediate past Governor of the State, Sullivan Chime has endorsed his bid.

 He wrote on his Instagram page,

“Just declared my intention to contest for the Governorship candidate of APC in Enugu State. It was heart warming to receive the blessings of the immediate past Governor of Enugu State,His Excellency, Gov Sullivan Chime. To God be the glory.”

Saidi Balogun, Patience Ozokwor, others in Independent Awards

Hollywood actor Saidi Balogun has been named Best Actor of the Year by the Independent Newspapers Limited for his outstanding contributions and performance in the country’s film industry.

The award ceremony which was held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos witnessed the crème de la crème in creative industry and political field.

Giving glory to God, Saidi said, ‘I feel great because I have not been nominated for a long time.’

“Receiving this (award) in the presence of governors and top dignitries most especially His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi makes me want to shed tears because my major movies, ‘Modupetemi’ and ‘Eti Keta’ never won any Award in Nigeria though it did in abroad.

“I will forever be grateful to the Lord.”

Similarly, Patience Ozokwor also bagged Actress of the Year while Alterplate CEO, Harry Song took home the award of the Musician of the Year.

Other awardees at the event include the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who won the Governor of the Year and Political Icon of the Year respectively. Senate Vice President, Ike Ekweremadu and Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly as the Outstanding Legislator of the Year (National) and Outstanding Legislator of the Year (State) respectively.

Also honoured were Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa who won the Independent 2017 Man of the Year; Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom who was decorated as The Governor of the Year on Security while David Umahi of Ebonyi State emerged Governor of the Year in  Agriculture among others.

The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers Limited, Ade Ogidan, said the management of the newspaper will continue to honour Nigerians who have contributed to the growth of the country.

Footballer David Astori, 31, found dead in Italy

“Fiorentina are profoundly shocked to have to announce the death of captain Davide Astori after a sudden illness,” the Serie A club said on Twitter.

The 31-year-old, who leaves behind a two-year-old daughter, was in Udine to prepare for Sunday’s match against Udinese.

Astori died of “natural causes” after a “cardiac circulatory collapse” – a type of heart attack – Antonio de Nicolo, a Udine magistrate was quoted in Italian media as saying.

The magistrate added that it was “strange that such a thing happened without any warning symptoms in a profession which is so closely monitored”.

Astori’s body was taken to a hospital in Udine for an autopsy.

Fiorentina’s game was called off in the morning. The early kick off between Genoa and Cagliari, one of Astori’s former clubs, was abandoned when players learned the news while warming up on the pitch.

The Italian league then postponed the other five Serie A matches scheduled for Sunday, including the Milan derby.

Astori began his career at AC Milan, also playing for Cagliari and Roma before joining Fiorentina in 2015. He played 14 times for Italy.

Former team-mates, coaches and teams were amongst those taking to social media to express their grief.

Gianluigi Buffon, the Juventus captain, called Astori “a great man”.

“Farewell dear Asto”, wrote Buffon in a post on Instagram accompanied by a photo of the two players exchanging pennants before a game between their clubs.

Buffon said he did not usually make a habit of expressing his feelings about others.

“I want to make an exception to my rule because you have a young wife and others close to you who are suffering, but mostly because your little girl deserves to know that her dad was a good man… a great man,” Buffon wrote.

Radja Nainggolan, a Belgian international who played with Astori at two clubs, posted a photo of the two of them joyously celebrating a goal at Cagliari.

“A great player, but an even bigger man, so many battles fought together in Cagliari before coming to Rome, I cannot believe it,” he wrote.

Astori’s formative club Milan joined in.

“A man who loved football and who grew up with us. AC Milan is shocked by the tragic death of Davide Astori,” the club’s official account tweeted in English.

Matteo Renzi, a former mayor of Florence and now leader of the Democrat Party in Sunday’s Italian election, tweeted: “This seems to me impossible. I don’t believe it and I cry with the family and everyone at Fiorentina. Ciao capitano.”Facebook

Enyimba Storm Cotonou For Energie FC Clash

Former African champions, Enyimba have arrived in Cotonou, Benin Republic ahead of Wednesday’s  CAF Confederation Cup  First Round, first leg  fixture against Energie FC, reports Completesportsnigeria.com (CSN).

A 30-man contingent consisting players and officials of the People’s Elephant arrived Cotonou  Sunday evening for the game.

The Aba giants were drawn bye in the Preliminary Round and Wednesday’s game will be their first in the competition this year.

Energie FC who came second in the Beninoise Championnat last season pulled off an upset by eliminating Guinea’s Haifa 2-1 on aggregate in the previous round.

Enyimba’s Ghanaian goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda, told CSN that they will not underrate their opponent despite their modest pedigree.

“They (Energie FC) are not a big name in Africa, but we will treat  them like one,” the former Ashanti Gold goalie who was Ghana’s first choice goalkeeper at the 2013 African Nations Cup in South Africa told CSN‎.

“The fact that they have come this far is enough proof that we cannot take them for granted.

“We want to win the Confederation Cup and to achieve that,  it is important that we win game like this.”

Everton Owner Wants Wenger As Replacement For Allardyce

Everton are eyeing a sensational move for embattled Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, to replace Sam Allardyce.

Calls for Wenger to step down as Arsenal boss was heightened on Sunday following his side’s 2-1 loss to Brighton. It was their fourth straight loss in all competitions.

According to Daily Star, Toffees owner and Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri believes Wenger “is the ideal candidate to revive the Merseyside club’s fortunes.For Allardyce, he has come under criticism after Everton’s recent 2-1 league defeat to Burnley on Saturday. Last Saturday, they lost 1-0 away to Watford.

Moshiri previously co-owned a 15 percent stake in Arsenal with Alisher Usmanov, and is expected to make his move in the summer.

And when questioned about his future following Arsenal’s recent defeat to Brighton, Wenger replied: “I don’t want to talk about my future. At the moment, my future is not my main worry.

“My worry is to get Arsenal winning football games. Then we’ll see where we go from there. I’ll try and give my best as long as I am here.”

Ronaldo fit to play Champions League match against PSG after injury scare

Cristiano Ronaldo is fit play Champions return leg against PSG amid injury rumours - The Real Madrid striker was substituted for a suspected calf injury at the weekend - Neymar is confirmed out but Kylian Mbappe could pass a late fitness test for the match Real Madrid star player Cristiano Ronaldo traveled with his teammates for the Champions League round of 16 match against Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday, March 6. The Portuguese captain was substituted in the 79th minute Los Blancos 3-1 win over Getafe for a suspected calf injury during the course of the match. The two-goal hero at the Bernabeu applied a pack of ice oh his calf indicating he could be doubtful for the crucial clash at Parc Des Princes. 

However, the five time Ballon dO'r winner shared a picture of himself Marcelo and Casemiro on his Instagram handle saying "let's go" as the team were on board to Paris. Despite having a slow start to the season, Ronaldo, has scored 11 Champions League goals and 16 La Liga strikes with more expected to come before the end of the season. PSG superstar, Neymar has been ruled out and Kylian Mbappe could pass a late fitness test before match day as the Parisians will be looking to cancel a two-goal deficit. Real Madrid's title charge this season is technically over as the Bernabeu outfit's pursuit of rival Barcelona is not realistic but will want to finish on a high note by handing the Catalan side their only defeat of the season. 

Beautiful Photos From 80-Year-Old Alaafin Of Oyo’s Twins’ Naming Ceremony

A couple of days ago, Alaafin of Oyo Dr. Lamidi Adeyemi III welcomed two sets of twins from two of his younger wives, Olori Memunat Omowunmi and Olori Badirat Ajoke.
Olori Memunat has now shared photos on her Instagram page, from the recently held naming ceremony for the twins

Angel and Ahneeka evicted from #BBNaija

Angel and Ahneeka are the third pair to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija house.

On Sunday, March 4, 2018, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the pair as the third set to exit the house. Their eviction  comes two weeks after Bitto and Princess (Pritto) and Vandora and Dee (Van-Dee) were evicted

About Angel

Angel is a filmmaker and music lover from Bayelsa state. He enjoys martial arts, swimming, playing the guitar and video games.

One of ten children, Angel lost his mum a year ago. He describes himself as passionate, and keeping his fiery and emotional nature under wraps may be a challenge in the House.

What irritates him the most about other people: People trying to enforce their opinion as law, everyone should be entitled to their own opinion.

What he had promised to bring into the House: The voice of reason.

What he would have done with the prize money: Make three films and buy equipment for his studio.

President Buhari to visit states ravaged by herdsmen clashes

A fresh violence erupts between herdsmen and residents of Leme in Sadauna local government area of Taraba state - The Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Bagudu, says the prevalent herdsmen-farmers clashes are results of climate changes in the country President Muhammadu Buhari will as from Monday, March 5, begin a visit to Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers states for an on-the-spot assessment of the various clashes that have occurred in those areas. The presidency in a tweet on Monday, March 5, stated that the president is also expected to console communities affected by violence.

Government of Nigeria ✔ @AsoRock UPDATE: 
President @MBuhari scheduled to visit Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States, to meet communities and persons affected by recent incidents of banditry and violence. https://twitter.com/ngrpresident/status/970612577230295040 

Photos Of Mo Abudu, Ayo Makun, Don Jazzy And More At RMD’s Johnny Walker Blue Label Dinner

Over the weekend, Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo held a Johnny Walker Blue Label dinner and hosted many of his celebrity friends to lovely winning and dinning.

Celebrities like Ayo Makun, Don Jazzy, Mo Abudu among others were present for the event and it is safe to say that they enjoyed their time with the actor.

Over the weekend, Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo held a Johnny Walker Blue Label dinner and hosted many of his celebrity friends to lovely winning and dinning.

Celebrities like Ayo Makun, Don Jazzy, Mo Abudu among others were present for the event and it is safe to say that they enjoyed their time with the actor.

See photos from the event

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Billionaire reportedly bans alcohol from daughter's wedding

Aliko Dangote reportedly says there should be no alcohol when his daughter ties the knot in March.

Upcoming wedding

The billionaire's daughter, Fatima Dangote will tie the knot with Jamil Abubakar in March 2018, according to reports on several media outlets.

The groom-to-be is the the first son of the former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar who held the position from 2012 to 2014.

Wedding plans

The most recent update on the forthcoming ceremony is news that the bride’s father has banned alcohol from being consumed at the celebration[s].

Several media outlets say that the decision is religion-based. The billionaire father of the bride and the groom’s father are both Muslims, as is the couple.

In accordance with Islamic doctrines, guests will reportedly not be entertained with alcohol when the ceremony happens next month at the convention centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

News of the couple’s nuptials have been floating around in media space especially with hashtags like #fatjam2018 #jamfat2018 #abudan2018 #dafa2018 #jafa2018.

Congratulations to Fatima and Jamal.

Rita Dominic Is A Head Turner At The SilverbIrd Man Of The Year Award

 Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Dominic brought her fashion ‘A’ game to the Silverbird Man of the Year Award that took place recently on Friday, February 23rd. The award winning screen diva wowed and sent tongues wagging as she emerged in a light blue Lanre DaSilva piece and finished off with a black cloth and pulled back hair.

See photo below:

More Photos From Jay Jay Okocha’s Wife’s Birthday Party

Former Super Eagles player/captain, Jay Jay Okocha and his wife Nkechi, partied together like newly weds during the birthday party he organised for her. Look out how good the couple look together after 17 years of marital bliss and two kids….

More Photos Below:

Juliet Ibrahim Is Breathtakingly Beautiful In Stunning Pre-birthday Photos

Beautiful Ghanaian screen star, Juliet Ibrahim, has released some stunning new photos of herself ahead of her birthday. The beautiful mother of one, wowed in a series outfits for the shoot, with some further highlighting her famous figure. See photos below:

Boulahrouz: "Robben moet nog niet terug naar Nederland"

Khalid Boulahrouz hoopt dat Arjen Robben nog een paar jaar bij Bayern München kan spelen. De buitenspeler heeft een aflopend contract.

"Ik vind dat Arjen nog niet moet teruggaan naar Nederland. Hij kan altijd nog wel een keer terug, al hangt het natuurlijk ook van zijn familie af", vertelt Boulahrouz in een exclusief interview met Goal. "Er komt een dag waarop je lichaam niet meer wil. Ook al wil je zelf nog wel verder, je lichaam zegt op een gegeven moment dat je niet verder kan."

Boulahrouz hoopt dat dat moment bij Robben nog even op zich laat wachten. "Als hij door kan, zou ik hem adviseren om langer bij Bayern München te blijven. Het is één van de beste clubs ter wereld en hij heeft in Duitsland een grote reputatie. Hij speelt er al zo veel jaar, dus waarom niet?"

"Volgens mij voelt München als een thuis voor hem, dus waarom niet doorgaan als hij zich daar comfortabel voelt?" gaat de oud-international verder. "In fysiek opzicht ziet hij er nog sterk uit, dus ik zou niet weten waarom hij niet nog een paar jaar kan doorgaan. Arjen is één van de beste spelers waarmee ik heb gespeeld, hij is fantastisch."

Khalid Boulahrouz en Arjen Robben speelden in het seizoen 2006/07 samen bij Chelsea en ze kennen elkaar van het Nederlands elftal. De 36-jarige oud-speler van onder meer RKC Waalwijk, Hamburger SV en Feyenoord heeft 35 interlands gespeeld. Hij maakte de WK's van 2006 en 2010 en het EK van 2008 mee.

Rep reveals location of abducted schoolgirls

A member of the House of Representatives, Goni Bukar says the 110 schoolgirls abducted from Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe state, are still within the area.

Bukar told TheNation that the Dapchi girls are currently in Bulabulin, Yunusari local government are of Yobe state.

The lawmaker said noted that Boko Haram members had been present in the state for over four years.

“The girls are within Yobe,” Bukar said. “We have an idea that they are in Bulabulin, Yunusari Local Government. The military is aware that Boko Haram has been in that place for over four years. They live in that place like their own city,” he added.

Military effort to rescue Dapchi girls

The lawmaker who praised the efforts of the military towards the rescue of the abducted Dapchi girls, however, noted that the situation deserves more commitment.

“I cannot blame the military because I am speaking with those that are carrying out the operation,” Bukar said. “We have been speaking and they are telling me everything that they are doing; so, I cannot say I will blame anybody in the military. They are doing everything but I think they need to improve in their search so as to rescue those girls.

“It is not the issue of sending 10 policemen or 20 soldiers.  It is a matter of commitment.  That is what we need. If they like, let them give me the uniform and I will wear it and go and show them the place.

“Even the day of the incident, the chairman, member, House of Assembly and I went to Gumsa because we had information that three of the girls died along the way and they were thrown away but it was wrong information,” the lawmaker said.

Dembélé over staking: "Ik sta er nog steeds achter"

Ousmane Dembélé heeft er geen spijt van dat hij een transfer naar Barcelona forceerde door niet meer naar de training van Borussia Dortmund te komen.

Het Franse voetbalmagazine Onze Mondial vroeg Dembélé of hij baalt van de manier waarop hij vertrok uit Dortmund. "Ja en nee", antwoordt de 20-jarige speler. "Ik dacht dat ik het vervullen van mijn droom zou mislopen. Daarom heb ik gehandeld zoals ik heb gehandeld. En daar sta ik nog steeds achter."

Dembélé weet niet hoe hij het anders had moeten doen. "Barcelona voor de tweede keer een 'nee' verkopen? Dat was voor mij onmogelijk. Ik zou graag willen weten hoe de mensen die kritiek op me hebben zich zouden hebben gedragen als ze zich in mijn positie hadden bevonden."

Barcelona betaalde uiteindelijk 105 miljoen euro voor Dembélé, die een week na zijn debuut al een hamstringblessure opliep. Kort na zijn herstel raakte hij opnieuw geblesseerd. De Franse aanvaller speelde daardoor pas tien keer voor Barça, waarvan zeven keer in La Liga.

Terrorists storm army base, gun down 3 UN workers, soldiers

Boko Haram terrorists stormed a military base in Rann, Borno State late Thursday, March 1; before killing four Nigerian soldiers, three aid workers and a UNICEF Doctor.

The world body and two security sources initially said four people were killed in the attack in the remote town of Rann on Thursday evening but later revised the death toll.

Onslaught

The terror group also abducted three aid workers (2 from ICRC clinic team and 1 from UNICEF) in addition to killing a UNICEF Doctor and two workers from the International Organization for Migration, according to Sahara Reporters.

The report also states that at least three soldiers were abducted and three mobile police officers attached to an internally displaced persons’ camp, were killed.

Boko Haram also successfully made away with a military truck and an armored personnel carrier belonging to the Nigerian army.

Rann plays host to a camp for internally displaced persons. Several humanitarian workers catering to the needs of the displaced, also operate from Rann.

Reports say aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) were wounded in Thursday’s Boko Haram onslaught.

Technically defeated

Boko Haram has claimed more than 20,000 lives and displaced thousands more since it commenced a war against the Nigerian State in 2009.

The terrorist sect seeks to carve a hardline Islamic State from northern Nigeria.

Its first leader, Mohammed Yusuf, was killed in custody of law enforcement in 2009. Abubakar Shekau who succeeded Yusuf, would turn out even more bloodthirsty.

The federal government often claims that Boko Haram has been "sufficiently degraded" and "technically defeated"; although that hasn’t stopped the terrorist sect from launching soft target attacks from its base in the Sambisa forest, now and again.

Actress, Tonto Dikeh Gets Featured On Sapphire Scents And This Is What It Looks Like

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is looking sultry in her latest photos for special branding of the Sapphire Scents.

The actress is the latest celebrity that gets to put her face on the scent perfume.

Tonto in her photos went for the reigning Arabian theme and she looks divine with her henna tattoos.

Sapphire specializes in branding it’s perfumes with the faces of celebrities or royalties and Tonto is getting this special honour.

See the lovely photos from the shoot.

Tagliafico 'ontzettend blij' met uitnodiging Sampaoli

Nicolás Tagliafico is zeer content met zijn uitnodiging voor de nationale ploeg van Argentinië. De Ajax-verdediger was er niet helemaal door verrast.

Tagliafico had onlangs namelijk al een gesprek met bondscoach Jorge Sampaoli. "Ik ben ontzettend blij. Voor deze kans heb ik hard gewerkt", vertelt de 25-jarige speler aan De Telegraaf. "Ik heb de bondscoach een maand geleden op Schiphol ontmoet en gesproken. Hij heeft me verteld wat hij van me verwacht en zei me bij Ajax in de gaten te houden."

Ajax nam Tagliafico in de vorige transferperiode over van Independiente, waarmee hij toen net de Copa Sudamericana had gewonnen. In juni debuteerde hij in de nationale ploeg van Argentinië en dat is tot nu toe zijn enige interland. Tagliafico vindt dat hij de laatste weken wel veel vooruitgang heeft geboekt. "Vooral aanvallend."

Komende interlandperiode speelt Argentinië tegen Italië en Spanje. De linksback weet niet hoeveel kans hij heeft om de WK-selectie van Sampaoli te halen. "Meer dan de komende maanden alles voor Ajax geven en afwachten, kan ik niet." De Argentijnen spelen op het WK in Rusland tegen IJsland, Kroatië en Nigeria.

Photos Of Emotional Toyin Abraham At Her Father’s Wake Keep Service In Ibadan

Nollywood actress /producer Toyin Abraham started the funeral services for her late father with a Wake Keep yesterday March 1, and during the eulogy of her father, Toyin couldn’t hold back her emotions as she began to cry and mourn her father.

Toyin lost her father last year October after he had a brief  illness and in her last words she says she would miss him greatly.

See the photos from the burial.

Date Night, The Disagreement And More Highlights Of Day 31 At The BB Naija 2018 House

It’s been a month now since the Housemates have moved to the BB Naija house and they have had time o get to know each other well or not as they still have time to fight among themselves. We have the housemates being petty with their challenges and the first winners and losers also emerged from the weeks task.
These are the interesting highlights of day 31 at the BB Naija house.

The Challenging Task

Big Brother gathered the housemates in the Lounge to give them further instructions for the third part of the Roc Da Mat challenge.

Housemates were already aware that they were still expected to dance to the seven songs they had been assigned. However Big Brother introduced a slight twist in that he would now be playing similar songs into the House, very similar tunes but not the right songs, and just to push Housemates a little bit further.  The caveat this time is that any Housemate caught dancing to the wrong song, that is a song not on their tracklist would have a point deducted.

As fate has it, Cee C was the first casualty of the game for she rushed onto the mat when Tekno’s tune ‘Green Light’ and not ‘Pana’ belted out the speakers. Sadly for Lolu, this meant that their pair Ceelo lost another point – in addition to the strikes they’ve jointly received. Yet Big Brother was in a lenient mood for he conceded that having Anto and Leo enact their Punishment today would hinder their participation in the challenge. To allow them to fully focus on their Task, Big Brother then postponed the Punishment to Friday, a news greeted with broad smiles by Housemates.

When the first Ninja emerged out of the elevator, Housemates knew it was time to open the fourth box. Biggie appointed Teddy A to go pick the key from the Ninja’s basket. He swiftly entered the glass room to open the corresponding box, that to everyone’s surprise contained a ₦2.5 million reward for the pair that would win the weekly challenge. Later a second Ninja walked into the Lounge, and this time it was Ifu Ennada who had the privilege of unlocking the box only to be slightly deceived by its Punishment of barking, begging and behaving like a dog

By the end of the day, Ifu Ennda and Leo (Lifu) together with Tobi and Alex (Tolx) were leading the game with five points, while Teddy A and Nina are at the bottom.

Cee C And Lolu’s Exchange

Here’s a reminder, lest we forget the show’s tagline, Double Wahala. Without fail and within a short period of time, Ceelo has managed to remind us that multiple folds of drama can in fact be found in one place, where else but the Big Brother House?

Lolu, an ex-constituent of Loto has had his fair share of drama and seems to have come out stronger and more resilient. According to the signals he’s given, his and Anto’s was not just strategic pairing, the girl was literally his muse; so much so that even through Big Brother’s reshuffles, his eye’s gaze has never wondered away from her. We were introduced to his emotional side when his name was mentioned by Dj Xclusive during the Saturday night turn up and further explored his softness and fragility when he spoke of his mom and upbringing. The screams and hurling of insults pretty much began when he was initially paired with Cee-C and it seems to be spiralling out  of control.

While Cee C has been the centre of controversy for a while now. Initially paired with Tobi and having enjoyed the HoH luxuries for a good two weeks. Her gaming approach was somewhat confusing and had the other Housemates thinking that she placed herself on a pedestal too high and felt they were all commoners. This brings us to the question of personality dynamics; it seems as though the other Housemates simply judged her without actually getting to know her. After much self-containment, she finally let out a more emotional and longing side to herself. In her own way, she finally reciprocated Tobi’s feelings and although that didn’t end so well, he seems to still see the softness in her, which really does exist. Afterall, the more responsive, the more sensitive. She’s simply a caterpillar that needs to be allowed to bloom into a butterfly.

The two have completely different personalities and seem to be totally aware of themselves, hence the constant quarrels. None accepts to be completely submerged in the others’ comforts. Today’s explosion stems from various things; Lolu constantly warning Cee-C to keep to herself and avoid being too explosive; while she feels that even though in a partnership, they should still strive on free masonry. Ultimately, this is what the show is about; interactions between people of different backgrounds and schools of thought. The drama is just a bread crumb from the main table. If this is their strategy; it certainly is raising a lot of eyebrows. Will they survive the chopping board and avoid wanting to literally chop each other?

Date Night

Despite the blood rush causing moments, Cee C and Tobi seemed to be civil towards each other and acted as normally as they both could manage. Between all the music and dancing, yet another conversation seemed to have taken place between the two of them, one that lead to Cee C agreeing to a date with him. Remember his request for a box of chocolates to gift Cee-C as token of his apology? He decided to take the initiative and with the help of Chef Rico Swavey, served a simple but thoroughly thought through moon lit dinner. Clearly dressed to impress and ready to verbally caress, Tobi sweetly directed Cee-C to her seat and sealed their little romantic cocoon by shutting the front doors. Even a blind man could see how smitten they both were; the oga even reached out and fixed her hair, to which she obliged.

Cee C seemed to be unable to let the save and replace matter go and Tobi explained his reasons for putting her and Lolu up for Eviction; elaborating that even though he felt so strongly for her, his principal objective wasn’t romance and he therefore needed to strategise accordingly. She too expressed her dissatisfaction and how broken she was by it. Fast forwarding to today after her quarrelsome episodes with Nina, Miracle and Lolu; it did look like Tobi was more for the others than he was for her for which he eventually apologised.

Strategy or not, Cee C was obviously very shattered by the candy coated betrayal and having been the one to have spent the most time with her, Tobi understood just how much this turn of events affected her, hence his gesture. We’re beginning to wonder whether his feelings are real or he’s just playing the ‘Keep your enemies closer’ game. Nonetheless, this whole thing gave us goose bumps all over.