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The #BigBrotherNaija 2018 kicked off Sunday night with twenty housemates battling for the winning prize of N45 million as announced earlier by the organiser, M-Net West Africa The housemates numbering would be staying at the Big Brother House for the next eleven weeks to entertain TV viewers across Africa and beyond. At the launch, Popular media personality, and host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu ushered the housemates into the#BigBrotherNaija house with the edition themed: “Double Wahala.”‎ Ebuka, will also be announcing the evictees week after week till the show ends. Here are the housemates that will make you stay glued to your TV screen all through the 11 weeks: 1. Vanessa Williams AKA Vandora, Edo State 2. Nina Chinonso, 21. 3.Kelvin Burle aka K-Brule , 23 4. Teddy A, 29 5.Adedayo adewunmi, AKA Dee, Comedian The #BigBrotherNaija 2018 kicked off Sunday night with twenty housemates battling for the winning prize of N45 million as announced earlier by the

As part of the funeral arrangements for the late Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (GCON), Anambra State government has announced that there would be a state-wide public holiday on 1st February 2018. Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to Government of Anambra State announced this Sunday in a press statement made available to DAILY POST in Awka. The statement read, “Please note that Thursday, February 1st, 2018 is work free day in Anambra state. All markets and businesses will be closed on that day to enable Ndi Anambra, friends, associates and well wishers to pay our last respects to the late Vice President. “All those attending the commendation ceremony including various social, cultural, religious, political, professional, educational groups, market men and women, and all other groups are to be seated by 10am prompt at Ekwueme Square.” Ekwueme died in a UK hospital after a brief illness in November 2017

FEDERAL Government says it has begun the investigation into over 200 whistle blowing tips on tax officials and taxpayers which involve under declaration of taxes as well as demand by taxpayers and receipt of gratifications by tax officials. The Government through the Federal Ministry of Finance has also commenced the process of sanitizing the tax administration and revenue collection system of dishonest operatives. Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja while presiding over the meeting of the Whistle blower Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA). A statement issued by media adviser to the minister, Oluyinka Akintunde explained that the sanitization of the tax administration and revenue collection system was part of the government’s efforts at enhancing the willingness of citizens to pay their taxes. She confirmed that her ministry had requested and secured the suspen

The Swedish founder of the Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at the age of 91, the company has announced. Mr Kamprad - who pioneered flat-pack furniture - died at his home in Småland, Ikea confirmed in a statement. The company said that Mr Kamprad was "one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the 20th century". The billionaire, who was born in 1926 in Småland, founded Ikea at the age of 17. He used some money his father had given him as a gift for performing well at school despite his dyslexia.  In the later years of his life, Mr Kamprad faced questions over his past links to fascist groups - something he admitted, but said was a "mistake". In a statement on Sunday, Ikea said that Mr Kamprad had "peacefully passed away at his home". "He worked until the very end of his life, staying true to his own motto that most things remain to be done," it added. Mr Kamprad eventually stepped down from the company's bo

It seems as though Ellen DeGeneres won't rest until she gets to the bottom of this pop culture conundrum. As Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott continue to remain quiet on confirming any and all pregnancy speculation, one familiar face is determined to find out the truth once and for all. Beginning last fall, Ellen has been a voice for the people and tried her best to solve the mystery surviving Kylie's (possibly) expanding family. It all began on Halloween when The Ellen DeGeneres Show host dressed up as "lesser-known Kardashian sister" Karla Kardashian on her talk show. "I've got a new baby bump under my lady lumps," Karla, or rather Ellen, told the audience. "You know what that means: Either I'm pregnant or I put my butt pad on backwards." Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner later arrived on stage to set the record straight and say they aren

Nigeria’s fastest growing stout brand, Legend Extra Stout has been announced as sponsors of the 2018 edition of widely acclaimed TV reality show Big Brother Naija, which starts airing on the  28th of January . Legend was also a sponsor of the 2017 ‘See Gobe’ edition of the hit show. Tagged ‘Double Wahala’ , this season of Big Brother Naija will feature 20 housemates from diverse backgrounds living together in the same house for 12 weeks. The housemates will compete for the grand prize of a mouth-watering 45 million Naira and a brand new SUV. Legend Extra Stout is the sole sponsor of  Saturday  night parties in the Big Brother Naija house, a segment which remains wildly popular with both viewers and housemates, and features some of the best DJs in Africa. With the brand’s continued involvement with BBNaija, Legend further strengthens its connection with loyal customers, while winning the hearts of the urban youth population in Nigeria and beyond. Speaking on the

Nigerian R&B singer and actor, Oluwabankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has raised an alarm over a fake campaign on social media. The campaign is demanding people to pay N5,000 to be in a reality show with his family. Reports on social media had claimed that fans and followers were being scammed into a fake reality show with the star singer. Reacting to the development, The ‘Wedding Party’ star advised Nigerians to not pay any sum, as such information was a scam. Banky, on his official twitter handle wrote, ”I hear there’s yet another scam on Facebook.. charging 5k to be in a reality show by the Wellingtons. Please ignore, it is a complete scam. ”Please do not send any body money to be in any tv show or to join any label, it is a scam’.’

Has your partner suddenly turned taciturn? Here’s expert advice so you can rekindle your bond and understand what goes on in their mind. Do you sometimes feel that your partner has emotionally shut down? That the communication gap between you two is only growing by the day? This is usually the case when one partner can’t relate with oneself or the relationship anymore, as they are of the belief that the bond has run its course. Does that really mean the end? Here’s what relationship experts Shivani Misri Sadhoo, Pulkit Sharma and psychoanalyst Dr. Petra Muller have to share with you, so you can communicate better with your partner. Stop chasing them   If your partner becomes unavailable, your primary reaction is to chase them to open up. This approach can be counter-productive, as it can drive the partner away. Be patient; give them their space and time to feel that they’re ready to share their inner thoughts and feelings. Calm down Giving space needs to b

The local textiles and garment industry will be revamped at the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to be created, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. According to Osinbajo, the Federal Government and the private sector will collaborate in creating SEZs, starting first with the textile and garments industry, to spur the nation’s economic development. The Vice-President spoke during an interaction with selected investors in Davos during the World Economic Forum, according to a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Osinbajo said that “having the right mindset and understanding where we want to go” would affect the implementation, whilst ensuring things got done in the nation’s business environment. He said private sector-government collaboration had ensured consistency in the implementation of economic policies. The Vice President said he was optimistic about the forthcoming SEZ for garment manufacturing

The All Progressives Congress (APC) panel on restructuring has recommended devolution of power to states and the scrapping of local governments as a tier of government. It recommended resource control, state police, independent candidacy and merger of states. Panel chairman and Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai submitted its report  to National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun in Abuja yesterday. Oyegun said with the report the APC’s stance on true federalism and restructuring are clear, adding: “this is the totality of our views, but it is still going to go through the mill.” El-Rufai said the panel collated the views of Nigerians, especially party members, which were mostly reflected in the report. He said: “The first item that we felt needed legislative action is the merger of states. It is pertinent to note that only 36 per cent of Nigerians wants more states created while majority of Nigerians don’t want more states. For us, since the creation of states is