BIOGRAPHY OF IFU ENNADA / BIG BROTHER NAIJA/ PROFILE/ BIRTH/ AGE/ EDUCATION/ ACTING/ BLOGGING /CAREER

HER PROFILE:

 IFU ENNADA

Full name: Iheme Faith Uloma (Adanne) aka Ifu Ennada

State of Origin: Abia State

Ifu Ennada is an Actress, Content Producer, TV host, Digital Marketing Consultant and Wellness Entrepreneur. She was inducted into the Big Brother Naija House on Sunday 28 January.

Enada describes herself as a “Media and entertainment personality, Fabric artist and designer…daughter, sister, friend, Media and entertainment personality, Fabric artist and designer”.

She continues, “I’m unconventional, trust me, if you don’t love then you have a problem…and yes! I’m a child of God! Ask Jesus!”

Notably, she loves partying, shopping online, and Mojitos. One thing she will definitely miss is her phone. Ifu works hard, and plays hard according to her. She is a social media addict.

Birth

Ifu was born on July 23 199* in Abia State.

Education

Ifu is a Computer Science graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. She formerly attended Iaja private school and New World Academy.

Career

Ennada is a fashion designer. She loves designing cloths and as a matter of fact she wears only her designs to events. She is presently working towards the official launch of her debut ready to wear collection.

Aside fashion, Ifu runs her business on Ifu Ennada Productions and E & E Expressions. She formerly worked at Goldmyne Entertainent as a presenter. Also, she reported for Video Wheels and Hitz on TV. Consequently, she moved to Dynamix Communications where she did a lot of behind the scenes as a TV producer and reporter. She was also in-charge of Voiceovers, Scriptwriting and Content Creation. In 2012 she also co-produced Dynamix All Youth Awards

Acting / Blogging

Ifu is both an actress and a blogger. She owns a blog in her name where she writes about fitness.

However in 2013, She got her first role as an Actress. She went to an audition with a friend and she grabbed a spot for one of the Major Characters on the Award winning TV Series, Emerald. Ifu has since gone ahead to feature on Mnet Multiple Award Winning TV Series, Tinsel, just to mention but a few.
She works as a freelance TV reporter, content creator and red carpet host. She loves to stay fit and healthy and also helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Rape Allegations and her New Movie – Tears of A Broken Virgin

While inside the house, the androphobic housemate claimed to have been “dumped” by popular musician, CDQ. He however responded, denying ever being in a relationship with Ifu. He instead claimed she was just a “one night stand”. This comment didn’t go down well with Ifu, who reacted by calling him an a$$hole. CDQ finally apologized.

Meanwhile, Adanne recently revealed she was raped and infected with a Sexual Transmitted Disease (STD). She said the incident inspired her latest short film, Tears of A Broken Virgin. 

-Jainda

AHNEEKA OF BBNAIJA: BIOGRAPHY of BIG BROTHER NAIJA 2018 HOUSEMATE AHNEEKA /FULL NAME/ BIRTH / AGE/ CAREER/ EDUCATION/ FAMILY/ PROFILE/

Full name – IwuGod Marianne Onyii

Age – 25

State of Origin – Anambra

Profile:

This is the official biography of Ahneeka, BBNaija 2018 Housemate.

Ahneeka is a 25-year old Engineer, Script Writer, TV Presenter and entrepreneur. Her full name is IwuGod Marianne Onyii. She was unveiled as a big brother housemate on 28th January 2018.

She describes herself as overall witty and cray-cray who enjoys goofing around. She loves eating pasta and her favourite colour is black. She doesn’t like dull moments so she will be livening up the House.

Meanwhile, her fans, blaming the unexpected eviction on the pairings started a popular movement to bring back Ahneeka on social media. Biggie surprisingly capitulated, giving the viewers an opportunity to vote back two of their favorite housemates into the house.

Birth / Age:
Marianne was born on August 29, 1993. She is the third born in a family of five. Her hometown is Oraifite in Anambra State.

According to her, having four siblings inspired her to kill boredom. She has vowed to kill everything dull by nagging everyone in the House. She is coming with a full pack of fun. Ahneeka’s greatest achievement is getting a media job in spite of her engineering qualification.

CAREER

Ahneeka made a name for herself in the media world. She once mentioned that she bumped into an audition while accompanying a friend.

She has formerly worked with Hip TV. She presently works with Linda Ikeji TV.

FAMILY:
As stated earlier, Ahneeka is the third born in a family of 5. She stays at Lekki in Lagos. She says her family is anxious about her participation in the Big Brother House. However, she enjoys their full support. In fact, her sister to be her best friend. She has been her motivator all the way.

Ahneeka BBnaija House Controversies:

Ahneeka’s biggest controversies in the BBNaija house came as a result of her acne. Some viewers including Noble Igwe claim she doesn’t maintain a good hygiene; a claim she debunked personally.

While Entering the house, she was asked a few questions. She what she said below.

What irritates her most about people:

‘Bougie’. Generally fake people.

What she brings into the Big Brother House?:

No dull moments, I’ll be disturbing people a lot.
What will you do with the prize money:

I don’t know yet.

Ahneeka was evicted alongside Angel as strategic partner paired as GELAH weeks ago.

ALEX OF BBNAIJA UPDATE: OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF SANDRA ALEXANDRA Asagwa /BIG BROTHER NAIJA/ PROFILE/ BIRTH / AGE/ EDUCATION / FAMILY /CAREER/ FIGHT/

HER PROFILE

Queen Sandra Asogwa Amuche Alexandra aka Alex

Alex of BBNaija’s full name is Sandra Asogwa Amuche Alexandra. She is a dancer, model and the former Miss Eastern Nigeria. She is a regular feature of Calabar Carnival. Alex joined the last carnival (December 2017) train as a dancer. She describes herself as “unusual”, unique and daring.

Alex, according to her facebook profile is in a relationship. She was officially unveiled as a Big Brother Naija Housemate on Sunday January 28. Asagwa is reportedly very social. Her main hobby is dancing.

BIRTH

Alex was born in 1996 in Nsukka, Enugu State. She lives in Lagos, though a native of Enugu

FAMILY

Sandra is proud of her small Igbo family of two girls and a boy. She is fond of her family, and rues the fact that she will miss them for so long.

Education

Alex graduated from Aunty Lizzy International School in 2006. She moved on to Daughters of Divine Love Juniorate in Abakpa Nike, Enugu. Sandra later graduated from Federal Government College, Enugu in 2013.

Career

Alexandra currently works with Nestle Nigeria LTD as an Advertiser and Model.

Big Brother Naija

Our young beauty queen leaked her strategy for the Big Brother House. According to her, she “won’t hold back”.

When asked what irritates her most in other people, she says: Dirtiness and people who are fake

Also, what she brings into the BB House: Myself, I don’t hold back

Finally, what she will do with the prize money: "I really don’t know for now", she replied.

PROTESTERS BURN DOWN CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST'S CHURCH BUILDING IN KADUNA, POLICE OUTPOST OVER A MAN'S DEATH

There was heavy public disobedience and breach of public peace in Narayi community of Kaduna State yesterday morning when protesters burnt down Celestial Church of Christ, Narayi, and a Police outpost in the area.

The protesters were reportedly angry over the death of 21 years old Sylvester Friday, who was working in the church before his death as they accused the pastor of the church, 78 years old Steven Shitu, of being responsible for the death.

The death occurred on Wednesday but police quickly put the pastor in protective custody because the protesters tried to lynch him. They alleged that the victim was used for ritual by the church pastor.

However, yesterday morning, the protesters gathered again, setting the church and the police station ablaze.

Fortunately, the police had already taken the pastor away from there and there were no casualties from the violence, it was gathered.

Confirming the incident, the Kaduna State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Muktar, said five people were arrested in connection with the incident.

He said: “Yes it is true that some miscreants set ablaze a Celestial church and a police outpost in Narayi. The church was completely burnt but the police outpost was not burnt completely.

“The youths were angry that police gave the church pastor, 78 old Steven Babatunde Shitu, protective custody.

“They demanded for his release so as to lynch him. But our personnel refused to hand him over to them so they decided to take laws into their hands.

“Our men dispersed them on Wednesday but they regrouped around 4 a.m. yesterday to attack the church and the outpost. So far, five people have been arrested.”

Mr. Muktar said normalcy has since returned to the area. He said the police will ensure all those involved are arrested and prosecuted.

Governor el-Rufai reacts

In a statement, spokesman of Governor Nasir el-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan, said: “It is wrong and illegal for anyone or group to take the law into their hands.”

The governor also ordered an investigation into the labourer’s death, which allegedly prompted the riotous conduct, as well as the apprehension of all those who partook in or enabled the acts of arson.

He said: “The pastor of the church, one Babatunde Shittu, was protected from being lynched by the mob by Police and some residents of the community.”

Samuel Aruwan said the governor commiserated with the family of the deceased, but added that everyone who had concerns about the circumstances of his death will allow the law enforcement agencies to handle the matter.

He said Kaduna State Government will not tolerate attacks on places of worship and public property such as the Police post.

BUHARI OFFERS REPENTANT BOKO HARAM MEMBERS AMNESTY

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday promised to grant amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect who are ready to drop their arms and embrace peace.

Buhari made the promise at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving girls who were abducted from their school in Dapchi, Yobe State, and were released on Wednesday.

“While further efforts are being made to secure the release of every abducted citizen in Nigeria, government is ever ready to accept the unconditional laying down of arms by any member of the Boko Haram group who shows strong commitment in that regard.

“We are ready to rehabilitate and integrate such repentant members into the larger society.

“This country has suffered enough of hostility. Government is, therefore, appealing to all to embrace peace for the overall development of our people and the country.”

The President announced that a total of 107 students previously abducted have been unconditionally released by their abductors.

He said the unconditional release signified his administration’s commitment to the security and wellbeing of all Nigerians.

He said he was never in doubt about his administration’s focus and direction since his assumption of office.

He restated his position that security, anti-corruption and revamping of the nation’s economy remain the main focus of his government.

Buhari added, “You will recall that on 14th of this month, I paid a visit to Yobe State, during which I sympathised with the parents, families, government and people of the state for the tragic abduction of the students in Dapchi.

“I made a solemn pledge on my word of honour that this administration would do everything possible to ensure the unconditional release of the girls.

“I further tasked all the appropriate security agencies to safely bring back the girls. We also reached out to our contacts at home and abroad. We embarked on backchannel shuttles with a clear view to bring to an end this tragedy.

“We entered into negotiations solely to make sure that no single girl was hurt. This strategy paid off, as the girls have been released without any incidents.

“Let me reemphasise our administration’s commitment to the fight against terrorism and insurgency, and also call on all Nigerians to join in this task.”

Buhari assured the rescued students that they will freely live and pursue their dreams in Nigeria of peace and order, without fear of violence or molestation.

While parents of the Dapchi girls rejoice because of the reunion with their children, the President appealed to the Chibok Community never to lose hope or to despair.

He assured them that he is determined, as never before, to bring back the remaining Chibok girls, adding “and this, we must accomplish. And that will be soon by God’s grace.”

The President thanked all Nigerians who, in spite of political differences, prayed and showed solidarity with families of the abducted pupils during the period of the abduction.

This, he said, undoubtedly was the Nigerian spirit.

“We can and should sustain it beyond moments of sorrow. I remain thankful to the International Community and our friends who offered varying degrees of assistance during the backchannel communications.

“May I, on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, extend our appreciation to the security agencies for their loyal and tireless efforts in making this day a reality,” he concluded.

BBNAIJA: IMO STATE UNIVERSITY'S VC VOWS TO PLACE NINA UNDER WATCH

NINA- BBNAIJA HOUSEMATE

- Fears that housemate may be bad influence on other students

The vice chancellor of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Prof. Adaobi Obasi, has said that Nina, one the housemates in the on-going Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality show is one of her students and would be kept under close watch on her return to the campus.

This is also as the Vice Chancellor noted that the housemate may have to undergo some form of rehabilitation on her return to purge her of the indecent influences of the BBN show.

This, Professor Obasi said, was to forestall Nina from having a bad influence on other students of the university where she is currently a student.

The Vice Chancellor made the disclosure while playing host to members of the Independent Newspaper Proprietors Association (INPA) led by their chairman, Mr. Chidi Emeagi, at her office in Owerri. Obasi wondered the morals behind the BBN show which Nina may seek to inculcate in her mates.

According to her, she is piqued that Nina said she would “sort out IMSU” on her return from BBN after abandoning her studies for the show

Obasi said: “That one of my students is now in Big Brother Naija is nothing to be proud about. It is not the type of thing we seek to promote because I don’t see the need it serves.

It is our prayer that whatever influences driving this young lady now, does not affect other students here. I really do not know what purpose the BBN serves or the morals and values its’ teaching. Maybe I am the only one who doesn’t know. I don’t know what it celebrates. Is it just all about indecency in the full glare of the public?

“Can you imagine her telling my students that she will sort us out when she returns? We are waiting for her to come and sort us out. With that kind of mind-set, if this girl comes back, I will watch her and make sure she left all the unfortunate influences and indecencies behind at the BBN house.”

NO RANSOM WAS PAID TO SECURE RELEASE OF THE 104 SAPPHIRE GIRLS- FG

The released Dapchi girls

The Federal Government has said that no ransom was paid to secure the release of 106 abducted persons, comprising 104 Dapchi schoolgirls, one other girl and a boy on Wednesday.

Briefing journalists in Maiduguri, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said all the 106 persons were freed unconditionally, contrary to reports in a section of the media that ransom was paid and that some insurgents were swapped for the freed persons.

”It is not true that we paid ransom for the release of the Dapchi girls, neither was there a prisoner swap to secure their release.

”What happened was that the abduction itself was a breach of the ceasefire talks between the insurgents and the government, hence it became a moral burden on the abductors. Any report that we paid ransom or engaged in prisoner swap is false,” he said.

Meanwhile, the freed persons have been formally handed over to the Federal Government.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, handed over the girls and one boy to the four-member Federal Government delegation at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri on Wednesday evening.

The delegation comprised the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau (retired); the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hajia Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim and Goni Lawan Bukar, a member of
House of Representatives from Dapchi.

The girls were immediately airlifted to Abuja aboard a military transport plane.

UNICEF URGES NIGERIAN GOVT TO PRIORITISE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER

Staff of Federal Ministry of Water resources, in a rally to mark 2018 World Water Day in Abuja on Wednesday the 21st day of March 2018.

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the “2018 World Water Day, the UN Children’s Fund has called on Nigerian Government to make access to safe water a priority.

This call was made in a statement by its Communication Specialist, Ms Eva Hinds in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday.

According to the statement, safe water is a right, not a privilege for every child.

“It is a matter for regret that no fewer than 69 million Nigerians lack access to safe water.

“Access to safe drinking water remained a challenge to majority of Nigerians, especially those in the rural areas, where 19 million people walk long distances to collect unsafe water from lakes, streams and rivers.”

Hinds quoted the recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the Government of Nigeria in 2016/17, which indicates that about 40 per cent of households do not have access to clean water sources.

“Children without access to safe water are more likely to die in infancy and throughout childhood from waterborne diseases.

“Diarrhea remains the leading cause of death among children under five years of age in Nigeria. Waterborne diseases one of the major contribution to stunting,” she said.

She said that lack of safe water and sanitation also makes children vulnerable to other threats beyond health.

According to Hinds, a stunted child is shorter than she or he could have been and will never be able to reach her or his full cognitive potential.

She also quoted Mr Zaid Jurji, Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, UNICEF Nigeria, as saying that for Nigeria to achieve the global goal of providing access to safe water for every citizen by 2030, it needs to make water, together with sanitation and hygiene, a national priority.

Jurji said the goal was closely linked with three key results for the country – good health, environment sustainability and economic prosperity.

“Many children in rural areas spend hours daily collecting water, missing out on the opportunity to go to school.

“Improving water and sanitation services, as well as basic hygiene practices in Nigeria, calls for a strong commitment from all partners; the government, the civil society, the private sector and communities.

“UNICEF, in collaboration with the Federal, State and Local Governments, has provided safe water during the past five years to over eight million Nigerians living in rural areas.’’

World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 yearly to focus attention on the importance of water.

The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’; exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK: WHO WARNS NIGERIA, 15 OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Listeriosis

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming its support for their preparedness and response to the disease.

The other African countries are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

It can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death.

Listeria is ubiquitous and is primarily transmitted via the oral route after ingestion of contaminated food products

According to WHO numbers, nearly 200 South Africans have died since January 2017 as a result of contaminated ready-to-eat meat products that are widely consumed in the country and may also have been exported to two West African countries and 14 members of the South African Development Community.

South African health authorities recently declared the source of the outbreak as a factory in Polokwane, in the country’s northeast.

This prompted a national and international recall of the food products.

However, in light of the potentially long incubation period of listeriosis and the challenges relating to large scale nationwide recall processes, further cases are likely to occur.

Whole genome sequencing of isolated strains of the Listeria bacteria was used to make the link between the contaminated products, the producing company and strains of Listeria isolated from the patients.

The WHO is currently supporting further genome sequencing to determine which cases are linked to this on-going outbreak.

In March, South Africa hosted a meeting of SADC health ministers to address regional preparedness and response to listeriosis.

The ministers committed to regional collaboration, exchanging information and strengthening national food safety systems in line with international standards.

The WHO, however, does not currently recommend any trade related measures in relation to the current outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa, other than the recall of products identified as sources of infection.

The UN health agency is working with the 16 priority countries to improve their ability to prepare for, detect and respond to potential outbreaks.

Immediate steps include increasing awareness on listeriosis, enhancing active surveillance and laboratory diagnosis, ensuring readiness of Rapid Response Teams, and strengthening coordination and contingency planning. Experts have been deployed to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland to support these efforts.

“This outbreak is a wake-up call for countries in the region to strengthen their national food safety and disease surveillance systems,” said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa.

2018 UTME: JAMB CONFIRMS RELEASE OF RESULTS, HERE'S HOW TO CHECK

YES! THE 2018 UTME results are out and here's everything you should know about how to check your results.UTME candidates will henceforth have no reason to sit for another tests after their UTME

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB has started releasing the 2018 UTME results in batches as the final batch is expected to be released on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

In a telephone chat with Daily Post, JAMB's Head of Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin confirmed the development saying the results can be assessed from Tuesday afternoon.

               
Fabian-Benjamin, Head of Media, JAMB

 According to Fabian, “We are not holding any press conference to make the announcement; no need for that. All those who sat for the examination are advised to check the JAMB website this afternoon. All results will be uploaded at 2 pm,” he said.

Here's how to check the result.

1.  You’re required to visit JAMB official website, www.jamb.org.ng

2. When it opens up, do check your upper right side.

3. Then insert your PIN, Serial No or Reg Number.

4. When your JAMB 2018 RESULT has been shown to you, print out the copies for further usage.

You can also watch the tutorial on how to check your UTME result in the video below.

However, in the first batch of result released on Monday, March 19, 2018, a candidate, Ibukun Oduntan, who finished from Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun state emerged with the highest score of 344 in the exam.

Earlier, Aliyu Muhammad Sani Kaugama, a young boy from Jigawa state who scored 311, was celebrated on Facebook for purportedly emerging as the best candidate in the 2018 UTME. But so far, Oduntan's UTME score is the highest.

The 2018 UTME, which started on Friday, March 9, 2018, was written by over 1.6 million candidates. The exam ended on Saturday, March 17, 2018.