Newly evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Benjamin Olufemi, popularly known as Ben, has shared the reason behind his move from the United Kingdom to Nigeria.

Ben, who was evicted from the season 9 edition of the BBNaija, No Loose Guard show on Sunday, disclosed that his relocation was primarily to take part.

Speaking in an interview with some journalists on Wednesday, the nightlife promoter stated that he aimed to utilize the platform to promote his business.

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“First and foremost, I’m not doing a 9 to 5 job. Tjay reached out to me and said let us pair together. So if I was doing a 9 to 5 or under a student’s visa, I would not have come.

“But I’m a permanent resident in the UK, so nightlife is on the weekend. I came for Big Brother to push my nightlife 100%. To sell myself. I tell people that I organise parties, and people would come to my parties.

“People now even use the tagline number, Action Ben, no party. But the most difficult part for me was I had to pay all my bills before coming.”

Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, widely known as Dele Gold, has been laid to rest following his death on September 11, 2024, after a brief illness.

The Ekiti-born artist, also called ‘The Miliki Gospel King, was buried at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos, amidst tears and tributes from family, friends, and fellow entertainers.

The funeral, held on Thursday, September 19, was attended by prominent figures in the Nigerian entertainment and gospel music industry. Notable attendees included veteran Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun and renowned gospel musicians like Genesis, Wale Dada, and Femi Solar.

Dele Gold, a native of Usi-Ekiti in Ekiti State, was revered for his unique blend of traditional Miliki highlife music and gospel, earning him the title The Miliki Gospel King.

His musical legacy, which spans decades, touched the lives of many and brought joy to his listeners through soul-stirring gospel melodies.

Fans and colleagues have continued to pour out tributes on social media, celebrating the life and contributions of the late gospel icon to the Nigerian music scene.

Dele Gold’s passing is a great loss to the gospel music industry, but his legacy will continue to live on through his music and the impact he made on his listeners.

Dele Agbeyo, professionally known as Dele Gold, rose to fame for his ability to blend traditional Yoruba Miliki music with gospel themes. With a career spanning over several decades, he earned respect and admiration for his distinct style and powerful message.

Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Abdulrahman, known as Oxlade, has revealed that gang targeting led him to drop out of school.

In a recent podcast referenced by Punch Online on Wednesday, the former Lagos State University student shared that he had to leave during his final year.

He described the experience as a ‘crazy time,’ stating that leaving the school environment was the best decision for him.

“I dropped out of the university in my final year because it was a crazy time. There were some gangs after me because I’m a fine boy. Being a fine boy makes you a target. It is either you join them or they o** you. So I had to leave that environment.”

“I went to Lagos State University (LASU). Go and read about the school. Now, they’re more focused on academics. I think they’ve realized how fragile life is and how important it is to pursue your dreams, so they’ve cracked down on that kind of behaviour. Now everyone is chasing money, but at that time, it was a hot period.

“After I left school, I ran away from home because I couldn’t tell my family why I dropped out,” he revealed.

Meanwhile, the singer warmed the hearts of his fans as he welcomed his father on stage at his album listening party on Wednesday, September 18.