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BBNaija: Atiku, Efe, Others Congratulate Miracle

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8 years ago

April 27, 2018

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in congratulating Mr. Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu who emerged the winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija reality TV show and the N45 million grand prize, beating off challenges from Cee C, Tobi, Nina and Alex at the finals held last Sunday.
Atiku on his twitter page described his win as a proof that Nigerians were innovative. He encouraged Nigerian youths to keep believing in themselves, adding that the show depicted youths had what it takes to take Nigeria to the next level.
He wrote: Congratulations to Miracle, winner of BBN. Miracle is proof that Nigerian youths are hardworking, innovative and creative. May this victory lead to the miraculous for the Nigeria’s youths who have shown that they have what it takes to help take this great nation of ours to the next level. To the Nigerian youths I say continue to believe in yourselves.
Also, the winner of the 2017 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show Mr Efe Ejegba in his congratulatory message said “Miracle deserves to win as he was what the country needed on his twitter page he wrote: “congrats Miracle, this is what the country clearly needed”.
Other celebrities who congratulated the winner of the ‘Double Wahala” 2018 edition of the BB Naiji include Kiss Daniel, Uti Nwachukwu, and the Big Brother Naija Host, Ebuka among others.
Miracle was declared the winner of the show after scoring the highest percentage of the total votes cast. Cee C trailed behind while Nina had the least vote.
Below is the breakdown of how the viewers voted.
Miracle – 38.18%
Cee-C – 28.04%
Tobi – 22.53%
Alex – 7.07%
Nina – 4.18%
Miracle was born on 17 February 1994 in Lagos State. He currently resides in Owerri, Imo State. He is a trained pilot who graduated in 2017 at the International Aviation College (IAC) and the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Zaria.
He entered the BB Naija house with his pilot licence tightly in hand. He once told Big Brother he’ll use part of the money to advance his aeronautic training and use the rest to support his family.
Meanwhile, Governor Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State has reacted as the 2018 edition of the BB Naija show came to an end. He said via his twitter handle: “As BBN comes to an end, I hope our ever hard working youths will join us in voter registration drive and encouraging other Nigerians to register, go get your PVC”.

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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1 month ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.

The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’

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1 month ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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1 month ago

April 10, 2026

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.