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A Week of “Comrades in Arms” on BBA
For those who are yet to see the revolution on Big Brother Africa 4, they need to look again! The reality show gets more interesting by the hour as viewers see more intrigues and twists added to the game.
Last week, “Biggie” introduced a new twist, which changed the face of the game. The housemates were paired up and played as teams of two, meaning that each team played as if they were one housemate. If one member of the team was nominated, so was the other. If one member of the team was saved by the head of house, so was the other. If one member of the team was evicted, so was the other. The only place the housemates did not operate as one was in the Diary Room, while their Money Pots also remained separate.
This twist which put each housemate’s survival at the hands of another housemate in this manner, has never been seen on Big Brother Africa show; and that quite elicited a lot of applause from viewers who saw alliances and events in the house assume a whole new form.
However, the penultimate eviction show saw Erastus, Rene and Zambia ’s Paloma evicted from the house after gaining the fewest votes from Africa. Erastus said he didn’t think the Twin Twist worked against him and Edward, and declared he wouldn’t have played the game any differently if he hadn’t been in the house with his brother.
The show also delivered all the drama and excitement the continent could ask for as politics, new alliances and soccer dominated the housemates’ time.
Nkenna surprised viewers when she said she wanted to leave the house, claiming she was sad, homesick and tired of the scheming and the game. Itai tried to convince her that it was part of the game and that she needed to be strong – he had a vested interest in keeping her in the house as he feared that if she had left, he may have had to follow as her “Comrade in Arms.”
The nominations were particularly tough for the housemates because of the new alliances – a nomination for one housemate was effectively a vote against their partner too. But at the end of the day, Yacob & Hannington and Elizabeth & Kevin emerged as the weakest links, after the latter pair were put in line of fire to save Quinn & Kristal, by the head of household.
Viewers also saw the housemates focus on their soccer skills. For 3 days, whenever Big Brother blew the whistle, all housemates dropped to the ground as if mortally injured and appealed in the most dramatic way for a penalty until Biggie sounded another signal. They also each had to perfect a “signature trick” with a soccer ball.
The housemates’ creative skills were tested as they had to redesign and build a ‘Revolution World Cup’ and compose an anthem, before being tasked with playing blindfolded football. They divided into teams of four – two pairs per team and spent time discovering how difficult it was to play soccer without being able to see the ball. They also had a new face in the house as Eustas, a professional musician, joined them to show them how to play the “Zazu,” a plastic horn-like wind instrument that lets out a sound when blown – similar to a vuvuzela.
However, the female housemates reminisced about the days when they lived separately from the males, and then realized they were outnumbered by the guys. It well seemed the “Girl power Alliance” was about to be rekindled but only time would tell.
Nkenna already had plans for life after Big Brother house – to establish a church charity and an NGO to encourage people to visit the sick in hospital, and to get some Nollywood film roles.
Mr. Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, took centre stage at the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) annual end-of-year meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, recounting the company’s remarkable growth and reaffirming free IT training for journalists.
Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, in a group photograph with NITRA Members
Speaking directly to IT media members at the company’s training facility in Lagos, Akano acknowledged the critical role journalists played in supporting New Horizons during its formative years two decades ago.
He detailed how the firm evolved from a handful of staff to one of Africa’s leading ICT skills training organisations, now employing about 500 staff across multiple training centres nationwide.
Akano Spotlights Youth Training, University Partnerships
Akano highlighted that New Horizons has trained over 500,000 youths, particularly tertiary institution students, equipping them with practical IT skills essential for Nigeria’s digital economy.
He announced recent partnerships with universities, including a new agreement with Afe Babalola University, to scale hands-on training programmes for students.
“This growth would not have been possible without the media’s support in documenting our journey,” Akano stated, pledging continued free IT skills training for media members to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Reciprocal Support Defines Long-Standing Partnership
The venue hosting the NITRA meeting underscored Akano’s generosity; NITRA Secretary Chidiebere Nwankwo secured the free facility after contacting him—a gesture consistent with New Horizons hosting multiple association events and training IT journalists since its inception 20 years ago.
Participants shared personal testimonies of Akano’s support, including veteran journalist Aaron Ukodie, whose daughter—an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg—received NYSC placement and IT scholarship at New Horizons.
The Guardian’s Yemi Adeyemi recounted Akano accommodating his editor’s child for mandatory IT training after other firms declined.
Members praised Akano’s commitment to human capital development as evidence of deep appreciation for the media community that chronicled New Horizons’ success over two decades.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
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