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The Truth About Big Brother Naija All Stars Finalists
The Truth About Big Brother Naija All Stars Finalists....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Undoubtedly, the Big Brother Naija All Stars season has been packed with top-notch content, entertainment, drama, and more. The reality show, which kicked off on July 23, 2023, is set to conclude on Sunday, October 1, 2023. With the recent eviction of Soma, Venita, and Angel during the week 9 live eviction show, the initial roster of 20 housemates plus four additional guests has now been whittled down to just six finalists. These six housemates will vie for the grand cash prize of 120 million naira on Sunday. Below are five key facts about each of the finalists, including Mercy, Ilebaye, CeeC, Adekunle, Pere, and Cross.
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Mercy:
– Full name: Mercy Eke
– Occupation: Nigerian actress, media personality, video vixen, and businesswoman
– Origin: Imo State
– Educational background: She completed her secondary and university education in Imo State.
– Notable achievement: Mercy made history as the first female housemate to win the Big Brother Naija show, emerging victorious in the ‘Pepper Dem’ season 4. She also received the award for the best-dressed female at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Ilebaye:
– Full name: Ilebaye Precious Odiniya
– Occupation: Nigerian model, entrepreneur, and reality star
– Origin: Kogi State
– Educational background: She studied Criminology and Security Studies at Salem University.
– Notable fact: Ilebaye is the only Big Brother Naija All Stars finalist who did not reach the final stage during her initial season.
CeeC:
– Full name: Cynthia Nwadiora
– Origin: Enugu State
– Occupation: Model, reality star, and social media influencer
– Educational background: CeeC pursued a degree in Law at Madonna University.
– Accomplishment: She finished as the second runner-up in the Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ season 3.
Adekunle:
– Full name: Adekunle Tobiloba Olapade
– Origin: Lagos State
– Occupation: Digital marketing consultant, media personality, and reality TV star
– Educational background: He graduated from Redeemer University in Ede, Osun State.
– Claim to fame: Adekunle was among the finalists in the Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ season 7.
Pere:
– Full name: Pere Egbi
– Birthplace: Warri, Delta State
– Occupation: Nigerian actor, model, reality TV star, and nurse
– Education: Pere pursued nursing studies at the University of Texas in Arlington, USA.
– Noteworthy achievement: He finished as the second runner-up in the Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season 6.
Cross:
– Full name: Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo
– Origin: Anambra State
– Occupation: Fitness expert, entrepreneur, and TV personality; he is the owner of Cross Fitness Nutrition.
– Notable fact: Cross reached the finals in the Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season 6.
In summary, these six finalists bring diverse backgrounds and achievements to the table, and their journey on Big Brother Naija All Stars will culminate in the quest for the coveted prize.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with investors to drive development and generate employment opportunities across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The governor made the statement at the Government House in Umuahia during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the Aba Commercial Smart City, a project expected to create about 125,000 jobs.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, Otti said the project would transform Aba and the wider Abia State into a major industrial hub, fostering sustainable economic growth and large-scale job creation upon completion.
He emphasized that his administration prioritises the creation of quality employment over handouts, noting that meaningful jobs remain the most effective way to empower youths and citizens.
The governor also called for sustained public-private sector collaboration in the state’s development, citing the recent achievement of 90 days of uninterrupted power supply in Aba as a product of effective partnership between the government and private investors.
Speaking on the project, the Manager of Technical Services for Aba Commercial Smart City, Mr. David Okoro, disclosed that the development would occupy 140 hectares of land in Osisioma and generate 25,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs for residents of Abia State.
Ten inmates of the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have secured free admission into Yewa Central College of Education to study various academic programmes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The beneficiaries, made up of seven males and three females, were admitted into courses including English Language/Social Studies, Economics/Social Studies, Political Science/Social Studies, Business Education, Physical and Health Education, Economics/Political Science, and Economics/Computer Science.
Speaking at a matriculation ceremony held within the correctional facility on Friday, the Provost of the College, Dr. Mary Bamgbose, formally welcomed the inmates into the 2025/2026 academic session and urged them to maintain good conduct.
She described the inmates as reformed and expressed confidence that they could become positive representatives of the institution after regaining their freedom.
“Today, 10 inmates who have been corrected and reformed are being matriculated into Yewa Central College of Education. As you begin this journey on February 6, 2026, I urge you to conduct yourselves properly,” Bamgbose said.
“As God is showing you mercy through this opportunity, I believe you can one day serve as good ambassadors of our college outside this system,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of the new students, Peter Adike expressed gratitude and pledged that, despite their incarceration, they are determined to make the opportunity count.
However, he noted that they still face challenges accessing essential learning resources such as teachers, textbooks, and classroom furniture.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reflected on the lasting legacy of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, describing his leadership as a moral benchmark for public service, fifty years after his death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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