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BBNaija Star Faith Says He Asked for Therapist Before Disqualification
LAGOS, Nigeria (Oct. 11, 2025) — Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has spoken publicly for the first time since his disqualification from the reality show, revealing that he asked for a therapist several times while in the house before his removal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Faith, who is a medical doctor, was disqualified on October 2 after a physical confrontation with fellow contestant Sultana. Big Brother announced his exit immediately, citing a violation of the show’s rule against violence.
In a video released on his official YouTube channel on Friday, Faith said he repeatedly asked for mental health support because he was struggling emotionally.
“I was overwhelmed. I was isolated. I asked for a therapist over three times because I knew I needed help,” he said.
The reality star explained that the pressure and isolation of the competition affected his mental state, but his requests for professional help were not addressed.
Following his disqualification, Faith said he took time off to reflect and learn from the experience. According to him, the incident taught him the importance of patience, self-control, and seeking help early when struggling mentally.
His management team also issued a statement expressing disappointment over the disqualification. They claimed the decision was unfair and that Faith was not given any prior warning or strike, which is usually the first step before disqualification in such cases.
“All his work and efforts gone without a warning,” the team said, while thanking fans—known as The Faithfuls—for their continued support.
Fans have been divided on social media. Some viewers agreed that the show’s organizers acted within the rules, stressing that physical violence cannot be excused. Others argued that Faith’s request for therapy should have been taken seriously and that more attention should be given to contestants’ mental health.
A medical expert who reacted to the situation said Faith’s behavior might have been linked to emotional stress and exhaustion, adding that therapy could help him recover and grow from the incident.
Despite the controversy, Faith expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying they stood by him even when he was at his lowest. He promised to move forward positively and focus on new personal and professional projects.
“This is not the end,” Faith said. “I’m grateful to everyone who showed me love. I’ll come back stronger.”
Faith’s disqualification has once again sparked debate over how reality TV shows handle contestants’ mental health needs, with many Nigerians calling for more emotional support systems in such high-pressure environments.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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