Reality star Mercy Eke has issued an apology after her social media handler referred to Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Onyeka, as a “gold digger.”

In a now-deleted tweet, the handler claimed Onyeka was with Ozee Mbadiwe due to his affluent background.

“Onyeka the Mbadiwe gold digger sorry to burst your bubbles there’s no gold in the twins… #BBnaija,” Mercy Eke’s verified X handle posted.

The post sparked outrage from fans, who took to their pages to condemn Eke’s action.

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Following the backlash, Eke issued an apology, explaining that the tweet wasn’t posted by her but by her handler.

She said she has left anything that concerns Big Brother Naija behind and couldn’t have involved herself in this season’s drama.

She wrote, “Can’t believe I’m waking up to this on my birthday. A handler that was supposed to post my birthday contents and reply to birthday wishes was involving herself in a BBN drama and now I have to deal with this mess???

“I have left everything BBN behind for Christ’s sake! And seeing such silly opinions, especially about one of the housemates I like! The only reason I’m not tagging this person’s main page is to not get her bullied by fans, because this is highly unprofessional.

“I apologize to Team Onyeka because this is so embarrassing coming from my account, it definitely does not represent me or how I feel.”

Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates, Rhuthee, Chinwe, and Damilola, reportedly received a sum of N3 million each for their surprise return to the reality show.

This development has ignited widespread conversation among fans and sparked a fresh wave of controversy.

The revelation was made by fellow housemate Wanni in a viral video on Saturday. According to Wanni, the trio’s re-entry into the house came with a financial incentive, which many fans and housemates found shocking.

Damilola, Rhuthee, and Chinwe made a dramatic return to the BBNaija house on Thursday, much to the surprise of their fellow contestants and viewers. Their unexpected comeback raised questions about the show’s fairness and the financial perks involved for returning evictees.

The financial aspect of the show became a hot topic of discussion after Wanni, during a conversation with housemates Anita and Nelly, disclosed the N3 million payment.

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The revelation quickly spread online, fueling speculation about the show’s handling of evicted housemates.

In response to Wanni’s statement, Anita, another contestant, boasted about her luxurious lifestyle, dismissing the N3 million sum as insignificant. She claimed that the amount was equivalent to the cost of just one of her wigs, further stoking the flames of the controversy.

The payment to evicted housemates has sparked debates among BBNaija fans on social media, with many questioning whether the financial reward gives certain contestants an unfair advantage.

As the ‘No Loose Guard’ season of Big Brother Naija continues, the return of these housemates and the revelations about the show’s financial operations are sure to keep viewers engaged and talking.

Fans are eager to see how this new twist will affect the dynamics inside the house as the competition heats up.

Big Brother Naija star, Victoria Iye, better known as Vee, expressed her disbelief  in the supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the controversial activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM).

In a recent video shared on her TikTok page, Vee suggested that these supporters might require a mental evaluation.

She said: “Personally, I’m judging anybody that supports that current Nigerian government. I’m also judging supporters of VDM.

“It’s high time we start holding certain people responsible. If you say something stupid or defend the wrong thing, I’m cutting you off.

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“I don’t believe in freedom fighters. I don’t believe in an individual coming out to say they want to fight for the rights of Nigerians. It doesn’t make sense to me. I think it should be a joint effort. I think everybody should be involved. And I definitely don’t think it should be VDM doing it.

“I don’t have much to say about the Falz versus VDM issue, by the way. They say he [Falz] is going to court. Lovely. Aside from Falz, Bobrisky and VDM’s case, I feel like anybody defending VDM is not somebody I want to have a conversation with.

“This country makes no sense. People are suffering. People are hungry. Anybody defending this government needs mental evaluation. Anybody defending VDM… We don’t even know what his [VDM’s] achievements are. What’s he trying to achieve? I personally do not know and I will not defend him. When I come across a VDM video, I skip it. When they are talking about the guy, I will continue to skip.”

BIZTELLERS reports that human rights lawyer Femi Falana and rapper Falz issued a 24-hour ultimatum to VeryDarkMan (VDM) to retract his statements, accusing them of facilitating a soft landing for controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, during his jail sentence.

However, VDM released a video denying any defamation of Chief Falana and Falz.

In response to his refusal to retract the publication, Folakemi Falana, an entertainment lawyer and Falz’s sister, has threatened legal action against VDM.

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