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  A call for urgent regulatory action has been made against the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), as Nigerian activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, formally petitions the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In a strongly-worded letter addressed to the Director General of NBC, Idam demands the immediate ban or strict regulation of the show within 30 days, citing consistent violations of public morality. The petition, titled “Urgent need to ban or regulate the content of the television programme described as ‘Big Brother Naija’ for obscene, indecent, and profane content, pursuant to the NBC Act 1999”, accuses BBNaija of broadcasting explicit and pornographic content across national television and social media platforms. Idam insists that such materials are easily accessible to underage audiences despite the show’s 18+ rating. “The show is not only aired on national TV but its profane content is proudly shared on the verified social media handles of the host compan...

  Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in Lagos, Portugal, along with João Félix, Sadio Mané, and the rest of the Al Nassr squad, as part of the club’s preseason tour ahead of the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League season. After wrapping up their initial preparations in Lisbon, Al Nassr confirmed the squad’s relocation via social media, stating, “Lisbon chapter closed, Lagos chapter loading.” The club also posted a series of pictures showing players arriving in the city, generating excitement among fans. Ronaldo Shines in Preseason Opener The Saudi giants kicked off their preseason campaign with a 2-1 win over French club Toulouse, with Ronaldo on the scoresheet. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored a spectacular goal, helping to set the tone for what promises to be a competitive season. The team is now focused on their next preseason challenge as they prepare for a Saudi Super Cup clash against rivals Al Ittihad. A Power-Packed Lineup The arrival of new signing João ...

Popular Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, and Afrobeats sensation Damini Ogulu, famously called Burna Boy, are at the center of a fiery online feud that has captured public attention. The altercation began when Burna Boy made a cryptic Instagram post on Friday, referring to Cubana Chief Priest as "Owerri Rick Ross" and hinting at alleged illegal activities. The post read: “No forget say u be Azaman o. And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.” In response, Cubana Chief Priest fired back, claiming Burna Boy was bitter and mocking his success. He alleged that Burna Boy’s rise to stardom was recent compared to his long-standing wealth. He shared old videos of Burna Boy performing at his birthday in 2018, claiming he paid ₦1 million for the performance, labeling Burna as a “backup artist” at the time. Cubana further taunted Burna Boy, referencing his Grammy win and accusing him of livin...