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CrimeRe: Angry Youths Destroy Church In Edo After Pastor Slept With Married Woman by merits(m): 10:05am On Jan 24
FamilyRe: Married But Lonely by merits(m): 9:59am On Jan 24
Ibkay32:
I’m a single guy, and there are days the loneliness hits me deeper than I expect. Sometimes it feels heavy, like something is missing. There are moments I just wish I had someone to talk to someone who would listen, understand, and remind me that I’m not alone but 🥲
Go and marry and be happy.
PoliticsRe: US State, Georgia Grants Nnamdi Kanu Honorary Citizenship by merits(m): 9:57am On Jan 24
HacheNoire:
British citizenship not working and his minions had to go get that of Georgia!

I remember those good old days before Kanu was arrested. His online minions be boasting how the UK government would rescue him if he was arrested.

One even insulted my person that, You think it’s like Nigeria where they don’t regard their citizens.

The rest is history……
Those chest beaters won't stop to amazed me I swear they push NMK into mess and all of them withdrew and left him to languish in prison.
Samething Samuel Ekpa they thought he is untouchable untill Finland cleared is doubt.
PoliticsRe: Killings, Kidnappings Soar After US Airstrikes: Terrorists Kill 183, Kidnap 366 by merits(m): 9:15am On Jan 24
Truthissupreme:
USA don worsen everything that's the summary
EXACTLY 💯 NA WE GO STILL SURFER AM.
PoliticsRe: Killings, Kidnappings Soar After US Airstrikes: Terrorists Kill 183, Kidnap 366 by merits(m): 9:14am On Jan 24
ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/killings-abductions-soar-after-u-s-airstrikes-as-terrorists-kill-183-abduct-366-in-27-days
This is what Sheikh Gumi was trying to make Nigerian tunderstand that kinetic approach is what we need to end banditry not warfare approach but the mumu man lack decorum on how to present words.
IslamRe: When Is Ramadan 1447AH? by merits(m): 5:14pm On Jan 23
Antlisiam:
You are funny ehn, date wey don dey inside your Islamic calendar on when to commence your ramadan is what you are still waiting for moon to be sighted
U can never understand just shut up.
IslamRe: Jumaat Mubarak by merits(m): 11:51am On Jan 23
Aliamdulilahi for today's Juma'at.
TV/MoviesRe: Why Almost All The BBN Housemates Fade After The Show? by merits(m): 2:56pm On Jan 22
Akinpedia:
Big Brother Naija. It's the biggest reality TV show in Africa, a massive platform that turns ordinary Nigerians into overnight celebrities. For three months, these housemates dominate our screens, our social media feeds, and our conversations. Millions vote for them, dedicate fan pages to them, and dream with them.

Then, the show ends. The winner takes the prize, the headlines celebrate, and everyone else slowly… fades.

Think about it. Out of the dozens of housemates we've seen since the show began, how many can you truly say have maintained a significant level of fame or built substantial careers solely from their BBN platform? A handful, maybe? For the vast majority, the spotlight dims, the fan pages go silent, and they return to relative obscurity.

Why does this happen? Is BBN a poisoned chalice for most? Let's explore some hard truths.

The "Borrowed" Shine: No Unique Value Proposition

Many housemates become famous simply for being in the house. They haven't necessarily showcased a unique talent, skill, or compelling brand beyond their participation. Once outside, the audience asks, "Okay, what's next?" If there's no immediate, clear answer – no music, no acting, no distinct business venture, no powerful personal brand – the interest wanes. Their fame was an extension of the show's fame, not their own intrinsic value.

The Illusion of Effortless Success

The BBN house offers a curated environment where all basic needs are met. Housemates live a life of relative luxury, engaging in tasks and games without the real-world hustle. This can create a false sense of how the industry works. Post-show, they face intense competition, rejection, financial demands, and the sheer grind of building a sustainable career. Many are simply unprepared for the harsh realities of the entertainment or business world.

The Lack of Strategic Post-Show Planning

For many, getting into BBN was the plan. What happens after is an afterthought. The truly successful ex-housemates often had a clear vision or a strong management team ready to hit the ground running. They monetize their fame quickly, launch products, sign strategic endorsements, or pivot into a niche. Others just ride the wave of initial popularity until it crashes.

The Saturated Market & Short Attention Spans

Every year, a new batch of fresh, eager faces enters the BBN house. This means a constant influx of new "celebrities" vying for the same endorsement deals, media attention, and fan loyalty. The public's attention span is notoriously short, and yesterday's star can quickly become today's forgotten housemate, especially with new seasons consistently introducing new darlings.

The "Character" vs. "Personality" Conundrum

Inside the house, some housemates play a role or highlight certain aspects of their personality that make for good TV. While entertaining, this "character" might not translate well to a sustainable personal brand outside. When the cameras are off, and they have to be their authentic selves, or present a more mature, business-oriented persona, fans who loved the in-house antics might lose interest.

The Hard Truth

Big Brother Naija is a phenomenal launchpad, but it is not a guarantee of lasting fame or success. It offers an incredible opportunity, but only those who are strategic, hardworking, talented, and adaptable manage to convert that temporary spotlight into a sustainable career. For the rest, it remains a fleeting, glorious memory.

What do you think? Which housemates, past or present, do you believe have truly broken this cycle and built something lasting? Share your thoughts!
Because it is a cursed show that God didn't support blessings is far from the show.
EducationRe: FG Moves To Scrap HND–Degree Dichotomy, Empower Polytechnics To Award Degrees by merits(m): 9:52am On Jan 22
eyesoflagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/22/fg-scrap-hnd-degree-dichotomy-polytechnics-award-degrees/
Same story, same failure to implement as far back as I can remember , rubbish.
EducationRe: I Can Call Myself A Graduate Today Because Of NELFUND - Graduate by merits(m): 8:37pm On Jan 20
Political graduate how much APC paid you to say this trash 🗑️?.
RomanceRe: Height Difference: See The Wedding That Got People Talking (Pictures, Photos) by merits(m): 3:31pm On Jan 20
Lovelink1991:
Do you think the woman will give man the respect he deserve as a husband or this is a red flag that the man has entered?
David and Goliath

Watch and comment your opinion below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH6PwjQLrrs
From the look of things the guy is even afraid of the woman.
Christianity EtcRe: Between Prophet Odumeje & A Lady Who Wets Without Meeting Any Man (Video) by merits(m): 5:42pm On Jan 18
Lovelink1991:
Odumeje is one of the major prophet in Nigeria. Watch the encounter he has with a lady who came from Lagos because of spiritual husband

Here is the YouTube link that leads to the video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2damMyqw3AE
Skit and his followers can't see he is a scammer.Too bad.
RomanceRe: Please Help Me Reprogram My Life, I'm Tired Of Patronising Prostitutes. by merits(m): 5:36pm On Jan 18
KiNg0G:
Just this year alone, I have had sex with over 20
prostitutes. It's almost like I am cursed or swear for with this kind of lifestyle.

While people were in church Jan 1st I broke my resolution before the year even started, had marathon sex that night and one would think it will be enough but it never is.

Before then I have been trying to change the whole last weeks of December, even on Christmas eve and the 25th I was still holding myself, the urge to patronise them kept calling but I kept my cool was adamant on my resolution but on new year eve I lost it all and the relapse is so bad that I haven't rested since Jan 1.

From one brothel to another, different spots carrying daybreak, short time. I have lost a huge amount of weight within this 2weeks but I can't just stopped it's almost like I am jazzed... like a reflex action that I don't even think, it just happens..

I know it's the price I got to pay for starting with prostitute in my teenage days and it became a habit but now it's getting worse and I'm starting to think this isn't normal, they've gotten to me.

If I know anyone to go tomorrow to get a permanent solution even if it means paying for it I will. I met a pharmacist sometime last year if there's any medication I can take to kill my sex drive. He didn't give me a reasonable response, I just need help on how to reprogram my life, my brain to live like a normal human being with purpose and focus in life other than patronising prostitutes..it gets so bad that I take loans from friends and app to expense this lifestyle. I can't watch 2026 passed me by yet again with this kind of living. Now I am sober but give me 24hrs time especially tomorrow Sunday, I'm back to the same ways.

I need help.
Your own small but I am totally free today,just go and marry simple. Your brain 🧠🧠🧠 will automatically format with family responsibility.
PoliticsRe: Benue State Government Hails Progress On Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu Road Project by merits(m): 5:07pm On Jan 18
Pakute:
https://nannews.ng/2026/01/17/chinese-coy-pledges-prompt-completion-of-makurdi-otukpo-9th-mile-road-project/
Hail FG for what?Is it not our tax money? it is there responsibility I can never hail FG.
FamilyRe: Family Makes Aged Woman Withdraw All Her Money In Case She Dies by merits(m): 5:04pm On Jan 18
Switruth:
Abuse of human rights. Some of them may die before her...that's the realities of life.
Exactly 💯 you are correct that happened to my uncle he did Grandma photo frame for all his siblings so they can have a copy of her picture before she died, surprisingly a year after he passed away and grandma still spent additional eight years before she finally died this life death is not by age.
RomanceRe: Gay Nigerian Man Marries His Oyinbo Lover In USA (Photos) by merits(m): 4:43pm On Jan 18
Marvieduke:
An Igbo gay man, Innocent Ndubuisi Okechukwu, marries his male lover, wearing Igbo attire in the church, as officiated by a reverend father.

1. The black man is a Nigerian by name Innocent Ndubuisi Okechukwu. He is a composer and pianist with a significant body of work and academic study in music.

2. He started in a Catholic minor seminary (secondary school) and sang/played music there. He never went to major seminary.

3. The white man is called Greg. He is a chorister and a lector (reader) in Episcopal Church.

4. The “wedding” took place in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Downers Grove, Illinois (USA).

5. The Episcopal Church belongs to the global Anglican Communion, a fellowship of churches worldwide that recognizes the Archbishop of Canterbury for unity. As an Episcopal church, St. Andrew's shares this Anglican heritage and connection to the broader communion.

6. The minister is Rev. Gregg Morris. He is the rector (senior minister) of that parish.

7. The Episcopal Church does permit clergy to officiate same-sex marriages, and the denomination has authorized religious weddings for gay couples.

8. I hope this clarification helps. Thanks for your attention!
And Pope joined them together in the holy church,this nonsense can never happen in a mosque.Respect Islam and all Muslims.
SportsRe: AFCON 25: Senegal Refuse To Train, Send Complaints To CAF Ahead Of Morocco Final by merits(m): 10:52am On Jan 17
CelebritiesRe: Video Of Bunmi Akinnaanu 'Omije Ojumi' Seeking Prayers, Healing Before Her Death by merits(m): 10:50am On Jan 17
nlfpmod:




I speak to that bone.
I speak to that tendon.
I speak to that flesh.
I speak to t blood.
I speak to that pulse.
Stop,stop.
I laughed in Swahili instead of her going to hospital she goes to lord pastor that can heal sickness.until xtian wake up from their slumber they will never be free from the shackles past.tors and fak,e healings.
TV/MoviesRe: James Akaie Dies In Explosion On Movie Set by merits(m): 9:22am On Jan 17
RomanceRe: What Is Going On Between Me And This Gorgeous Lady? by merits(m): 9:19am On Jan 17
Rhymesy:
A lady returned from Owerri to Uyo during the Christmas period to visit her elderly sister. I happened to come across her, and I must say, she is extremely beautiful and charming. I tried to keep things normal—both in our communication and interactions. She eventually opened up to me, revealing that she has a serious man in her life. I remained calm and continued acting as a normal friend.

At one point, I accidentally stumbled upon her phone and noticed that she is a classy lady. Since I’m not financially buoyant, I focused on maintaining a stable and respectful manner. I kept my mind on being a good friend.

One day, she started asking me some deep questions about myself. I told her I just graduated from university and am waiting for my call-up for NYSC. She said she’s actually working towards that too. She also asked if I was staying alone, and I confirmed that I was. Throughout December, she spent most of her time with me, chatting, gisting, and smiling. Sometimes, I took her out to lounges and bought her food from eateries.

Yesterday, she confessed that she enjoys hanging around me. Today, she insisted that most people know where I stay. Initially, I felt reluctant to bring her to my place—not because of anything suspicious, but because I didn’t want my libido to get the better of me. After some persistent urging from her, I decided to bring her over.

As a single guy who just finished school, my laptop is my television. When she entered, she said she was feeling hot and asked me to find her a polo or a light jersey to wear. I did so. She then went into the bathroom to take a shower while I was in the kitchen preparing her a meal. We enjoyed the meal together, and she complimented my cooking.

Later, she felt sleepy and fell asleep. When she woke up in the evening, she asked me to see her off. Honestly, this lady is very beautiful—so much so that my friends on the street were even hailing me.

Naijalanders, what is really going on?
When you are done using chatGBT to compose this your unrealistic and fake 🤥 story let me know.
PoliticsRe: Scores Dead As Terrorists With Machine Guns Launch Attack On Borno Military Base by merits(m): 8:45am On Jan 17
franchasng:
Why can't Nigerian military take the fight to these terrorists enclave? Why do they always wait for the terrorists to attack and then they repel abi defend? How long are we going to continue to defend instead of attacking them everywhere they are until they are completely wiped out? angry
I wonder 🤔🤔🤔 ooo.always active not proactive.
CrimeRe: Rita Special: Tiktoker Reportedly Murdered In Rivers State by merits(m): 12:13am On Jan 12
YoungBlackRico:
Lol, a lot of them do it for less. More even do it without being sure the amount that would be paid...
Wa ooo that is serious
EventsRe: Wesley Tafida: Nigerian World War 2 Veteran Celebrates His 106th Birthday by merits(m): 8:09pm On Jan 10
shineoflife:
Make papa give us tactics to finish all this Islamic bandits abi how una see am
No tactics he can give that can surpress the present terrorism,technology has go far more than what he can think off any of his idea will look archaic in present day tech.
CrimeRe: Rita Special: Tiktoker Reportedly Murdered In Rivers State by merits(m): 7:57pm On Jan 10
Just 80k to meet an unknown man in the hotel, poverty mentality by her.
BusinessRe: What Happens To The Unclaimed Funds Of Deceased Bank Customers? by merits(m): 6:54pm On Jan 10
ppogba:
I think the bank's branch. will transfer to their Hq after two years and the Hq transfers to CBN most likely after five years.

I wouldn't know if the policies at the banks. and the CBN has changed now.

The transfer is to prevent illegal debits into the accounts as it was common before.
Ok thanks for the encouragement.
BusinessRe: What Happens To The Unclaimed Funds Of Deceased Bank Customers? by merits(m): 5:34pm On Jan 09
ppogba:
Unclaimed balances are transferred to the CBN by commercial banks from time to time.

Fools saying bankd are thieves should be ashamed to hawk their ignorance publicly.
Please for more clarity for how long the bank would assumes the money is unclaimed before transfer it to CBN.
HealthRe: Woman Dies While Addressing Her Colleagues At Her Workplace (Photos, Video) by merits(m):
nlfpmod:
Inalilahi wa ina illayhi rajiun.Will come from Allah we will all go back to Allah.

We come with nothing and definitely we will go with nothing,take life easy.She has reached her final bus stop and highlighted,who next only God knows that.

Imagine the moment her boss was saying but before you are shy and you don't want to talk and shouted on her imagine what people would be saying by now.
HealthRe: Woman Dies While Addressing Her Colleagues At Her Workplace (Photos, Video) by merits(m): 1:32pm On Jan 09
For those that are commenting when last did you check your health and BP dey play,one thing is certain death is inevitable and every soul must taste death ☠️.
I pray almighty Allah put her in aljanat firdauz 🤲, ameen.
Foreign AffairsRe: US Cancel Second Wave Of Attack As Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners by merits(m): 1:17pm On Jan 09
Goood and fine never the less glory be to almighty God for be the he first to comment.


ALIAMDULILAHI 🤲🤲

Happy Jum'at Kareem.
Christianity EtcRe: Nigerian Lady Preaching The Gospel In London (Photos, Video) by merits(m): 1:16pm On Jan 09
Nchoje34:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhqceAXN1R0


This courageous Nigerian woman named Ola steps out in bold faith to preach the undiluted Gospel of Jesus Christ on a moving London Underground train!

Listen as she powerfully declares:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

No matter your background, your past mistakes, or what you’ve done—Jesus loves YOU right now and offers complete forgiveness and eternal life TODAY!

She leads everyone in a heartfelt sinner’s prayer and invites new believers to find a Bible-believing church. This is real street evangelism in action—unscripted, Spirit-led, and full of love! 🙌

If this video blessed or challenged you, drop "Amen" in the comments!
Share this with someone who needs to hear the Good News today.

Prayer of Salvation (pray this with faith):
"Lord Jesus, I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I repent and invite You into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me! Amen."

God bless you richly as you share His love! ✝️❤️
She suppose to be sued for public distance.
EventsRe: Jennifer Chisom Ananti: Bride Missing On Her Wedding Day (photos) by merits(m): 12:35pm On Jan 09
She might be truly got missing ooo, just inform the police and let her be track for you before you concluded the family hid her.

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