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What Actually Happened Between CDQ, Seyi Tinubu—Insider
By Dipo Olowookere
Twitter was almost set ablaze on Thursday while Nigeria was celebrating its 60 years of independence from Great Britain.
A popular music artiste in Nigeria, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, otherwise known by his stage name CDQ, posted via his Twitter handle of a disagreement he had with the son of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Tinubu, though he did not give details of the incident.
In his tweet, which sparked reactions, CDQ said he would be the last person the son of the Lagos political godfather will ever mess with, promising to release an article about what went wrong between them.
CDQ and Seyi Tinubu are close friends and from the singer’s rants yesterday, they were hanging out at the residence of another music star, David Adeleke, otherwise known as Davido, when the spat erupted.
But an insider, who claimed to have witnessed what actually happened, said CDQ took the matter too far and should have called Seyi Tinubu to express his displeasure rather than going on Twitter to drag his close pal all for clout.
“The friends were just talking about the importance of the education of one’s children over designer wears, which is what friends discuss among themselves,” the insider claimed.
“Seyi was of the opinion that one’s children’s education supersedes everything else and that designers cannot be compared to educating one’s children because the two are far apart,” the insider further said.
To buttress his belief and his theory, Seyi reportedly took CDQ’s designer cap, which incidentally was the only designer wear around, and put it on the floor to explain that anybody can step on it without knowing it’s a designer cap and according to him, such cannot happen with the children’s education.
It was stated that this was what may have vexed CDQ, who rushed to Twitter, to claim he was disrespected by Seyi Tinubu because of his father’s influence.
The insider said Seyi meant no harm in what he did but expressed shock at the reaction of CDQ to the issue.
Business Post learnt that the singer has now deleted the tweets.
CDQ was accused of taking such action because he wanted to trend on Twitter because he knows he can get publicity using Seyi father’s political position, not minding the fact that he has enjoyed the success that comes with his association with the son.
It was alleged that in the past, CDQ has enjoyed many privileges that came with his friendship with Seyi, including getting his shows on Seyi’s billboards for free.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Nigerian actress, Temitope Osoba, fondly called Tope Osoba by her fans, has reportedly passed away.
She died barely a year after she survived a battle with breast cancer, reports say.
The 41-year-old entertainer left the acting world to cater to her health, but returned shortly after she had a successful treatment in 2025.
The movie producer, however, has not been very active in the past months, ostensibly due to her health.
Her demise has come as a shock to some of her colleagues and admirers, as she was very lively during her lifetime.
Details about the unfortunate incident, which became known to her fans on Wednesday morning, have not been given by her family.
The first official voting of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is here, and fans have the power to decide who stays in the House and who leaves the competition.
After a week of getting to know the housemates, watching alliances form and seeing personalities emerge, this is where fans move from watching the game to influencing it. If you’ve been thinking about voting, here are five reasons why now is the time.
1. This Is the Season’s First Real Eviction
First evictions are always significant. They set the tone for the weeks ahead, reshape the House and often change the direction of the game. Viewers hold the power to change the trajectory of the game as they influence who continues their BBN journey and who the first set of housemates to leave are.
2. It’s Too Early to Lose Someone You Enjoy Watching
You may not have settled on a favourite housemate yet, and that’s perfectly normal. It’s only the first eviction. But if there’s someone you’ve enjoyed watching over the past week, this is your chance to help keep them in the House. Waiting until you’ve picked a favourite could mean losing a housemate you wish had stayed a little longer.
3. Every Vote Shapes the Competition
Who stays and who leaves affects everything from alliances and rivalries to tasks and strategies. The decisions viewers make this week will have an impact on how the game unfolds in the coming weeks.
4. Online Buzz Doesn’t Keep Housemates in the House
A housemate may trend all week, but that doesn’t automatically translate into safety. At the end of the day, it’s the votes that determine who survives eviction.
5. Don’t Leave It to Someone Else
It’s easy to assume other fans will do the voting, but every vote contributes to the final result. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see remain in the competition, this is your opportunity to back them.
Here’s How to Vote
Voting is available through the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app, as well as the Africa Magic voting website.
To vote:
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Register or log in using your mobile number and password.
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Select your favourite housemate.
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Choose the number of votes you’d like to cast.
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Submit your votes before the voting window closes.
Looking to boost your voting power? You can also earn bonus votes by playing games and completing quizzes on the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app.
The voting window for the first eviction is now open and closes on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see in the House for another week, be sure to cast your votes before the deadline.
Catch all the drama live and 24/7 on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. BBNaija season 11 is also available to watch on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. For updates and exclusive news, visit www.africamagic.dstv.com/
After days of anticipation, Flora and Aikou have been confirmed as this season’s Gambits after receiving the highest number of votes from viewers. This was revealed during Sunday’s live show, where host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the pair as the viewers’ choices.
Introduced as a brand-new twist for Season 11, The Gambit guarantees two selected housemates a place in the House until the final day. Although they will participate in tasks and House activities throughout the season, they will not be eligible to compete for the grand prize.
Sunday’s live show also marked the end of the Ladies-versus-Gentlemen format that defined the opening weeks of the competition. With the teams officially dissolved, the housemates will now compete as individuals.
Biggie also unveiled this week’s wager task, Game On, challenging the housemates to define the identity of Season 11. Through a creative presentation incorporating elements such as a logo, slogan, song, artwork and props, the housemates have been tasked with capturing what they believe this edition of Big Brother Naija should stand for and how they want it to be remembered.
The excitement continues today with the second Head of House Challenge at 2:00 p.m., where housemates will once again battle for power in the House. This will be followed by this week’s nomination show at 7:00 p.m., when viewers will find out who will become the first set of housemates to face possible eviction.
With Flora and Aikou’s fate in the House secured till the last day and the housemates now playing as individuals, the stakes have never been higher as the battle for the grand prize gathers momentum.
Viewers can enjoy the 24/7 BBNaija Season 11 experience on DStv and GOtv, or stream every episode live on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.
For more updates, visit Africa Magic’s Big Brother Naija page and follow #BBNaija on X (@bbnaija), Instagram (@bigbronaija) and Facebook (Big Brother Naija).
