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BBNaija: Get All the MeloDrama, Romance on the New Episode of The Buzz with Toke Makinwa
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than being able to catch up with a week of your favourite show in 30 minutes. But Showmax proves it can get even more rewarding with social commentaries from some of the most delightful guests and a host like no other, Toke Makinwa.
This weekend, she sat down with Nollywood star Lilian Afegbai, Social media influencer Pamilerin Adegoke, and multimedia personality Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun. They broke down week 8 in Big Brother’s house with no-holds-barred conversations and striking opinions.
Week 8 Highlights In Minutes
Lilian Afegbai was Toke’s first guest on the show, and together they broke down the highlights. Laughing until she was doubled over, the actress told Toke one of the best parts of the week for her was watching the housemates mimic each other. She said that Pere’s imitation of Angel was perhaps the most hilarious of them all.
She said that she likes that Saga has accepted that he is Nini’s handbag and couldn’t possibly be a strategy. Toke thinks Nini is encouraging Saga’s behaviour and that just led to an argument between the ladies. Lilian said that she could accept that Nini also likes Saga, but definitely not enough to be a boyfriend. They moved on to Liquorose and Emmanuel. They agreed that they are both sweet and that Emmanuel is such a fine man. She ended the conversation by adding that Saskay in that house was black spice, and she was needed.
The Bonds, The Fake Fights, And The Sex Conversation
Pamilerin joined Lilian at this point to talk about how the relationships are doing. They started the segment by talking about Queen’s candid conversation about her sex preferences with Cross. Everyone agreed that it was okay to be upfront about what you like that way.
The discussion shifted to the ‘EmmaRose’ ship. Once again, all of them poured accolades on Liquorose for the way she handled her task from Big Brother. They said it was impressive, and it proves that she has her eyes on the prize. Finally, in the section, they talked about Yousef and Cross’ ‘fight’ for Angel. Lilian and Pamilerin said they’d put their money on Cross if there was a real fight. Toke said she’ll support Yousef because quiet guys are dangerous and have inner peace.
The Real Fights And Gbas-Gbos In Week 8
Stephanie joined the rest of the guests to talk about the theatrical fights between Saga and Pere, and Cross and Nini. They started with the latter duo, and Toke came in hot for Saga, saying his involvement in their conflict annoyed her. She expected him to put Nini in check. Steph noted that Nini went overboard with the fight and said many ‘below the belt’ things to Cross. Toke thought that Cross’s breakdown was just proof that he’s genuine, human and emotional.
They moved to Saga and Pere. Toke said that Pere likes to pick on people he believes are weak and that his only version of friendship is when he’s the head. Everyone agreed that Pere’s behaviour is influenced by his military background. They believe that he plays mind games, and he’s very intentional about what he does. Lilian added that he’s just playing his game, and he’ll crush anyone in his path. They also talked about Saga, agreeing that his ‘gum body’ with Nini may be an abandonment issue, or maybe he’s just love-starved.
Week 8’s Standout Moments On The Buzz
Again, Saga was at the centre of conversations during this segment. Toke thought he should have served his punishment for not completing his Biggie task alone. All the guests agreed that he has lost sight of the N90 million he initially came into the house for and has decided that Nini is his prize. Once again, they praised Liquorose for the way she handled the task. The ladies acknowledged that Liquorose could pull off the mission because she’s a woman. They said women barely ever lose sight of their goals, especially where money is involved.
They also talked about Nini and Saga getting strikes. This is Saga’s second strike, and Lilian believes he needs to be very careful because Pere will try to trigger him. If Saga gets another strike on the show, he’ll be automatically disqualified. Everyone also concluded that they were sure that Pere would try something on Saga. Toke says that it’s sad because Saga does not even have a woman that will help to keep him grounded. Again, it was unanimous that Nini is for herself and will not be doing the most to keep Saga safe.
The Conclusion
The secret diary session saw housemates talk about their emotions about nominations and their various tasks. It was also the place to tell Biggie about their relationships, rant about the house, and simply let loose. Afterwards, the guests came to the conclusion that all the housemates are crazy. They exempted Cross from that list, saying he’s a baby and super genuine.
As always, Toke asked her guests who their MVP of the week was. Steph and Pamilerin chose Liquorose because she handled Biggie’s task of not talking to her partner in the house, Emmanuel. Lilian also said she leaned towards Liquorose, but she’d instead pick Pere. She said she liked the way he executed the imitation task and his version of how Angel acts. Toke’s MVP was Cross because he has such great restraint and cap on his emotion. She said that his fight with Nini was an actual test of his character.
She ended the show by asking them who they thought was going home on Sunday. Lilian said if it’s two people, then her money was on Saskay and Yousef. Pamilerin, Toke and Steph chose Saskay and Emmanuel. They added Angel to the list if three people are sent home. Pamilerin got the last word in on that, saying Cross and Yousef were going nowhere, especially Yousef.
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Afro-pop star Joeboy takes centre stage this week as he features on the Easter edition of African Voices, the Globacom-sponsored magazine programme on CNN.
In this episode, the Nigeria-born singer sits down with show anchor, Larry Madowo, in Lagos, where he shares the story of his journey from a young university student with big dreams to becoming one of Afrobeats’ most recognised voices.
Long before global attention, Joeboy, born Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, started out experimenting with music and sharing covers online. His 2017 cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” marked a turning point, helping him transition fully into singing and setting the stage for what was to come.
That moment soon opened new doors, including a connection with Mr. Eazi, who brought him into the emPawa Africa talent programme. This provided support and exposure for his music to reach a wider audience, laying the foundation for his professional career. The alliance also birth “Fààjí,” which featured Mr. Eazi in 2018, after which he was signed to Warner Music Africa.
Under this partnership, Joeboy released his hit single “Baby” in 2019, followed by “Beginning,” which has 23 million views on YouTube. He also released “Love & Light” the same year and featured Mayorkun in the tracks “Don’t Call Me” and “All for You”
Since then, the 29-year-old has gone on to release two albums, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic in February 2021 and Body & Soul in 2023, while earning recognition across the continent, including awards for his contributions to African pop music. He won Best Artist in African Pop at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and Best Pop at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
The programme will air on Saturday at 7.30 a.m., with several repeat broadcasts scheduled across the weekend and into the following week. 11 a.m. on Saturday; on Sunday at 3.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. This continues on Monday at 3 a.m. and 5.45 p.m, and on Tuesday at 5.45 p.m. The schedule will be repeated next week until 3 a.m. on Monday.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgement that restrained it from imposing fines on radio and television stations across the country.
NBC
Delivering the lead judgement, Justice Oyebiola Oyewumi, on behalf of a three-member panel, upheld the earlier ruling and set aside the fines imposed by the NBC on 45 broadcast stations on March 1, 2019, for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
The panel was presided over by Justice Abba Mohammed, with Justice Donatus Okorowo as the third member.
According to a statement issued by Idowu Adewale, Communications Officer of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), the unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal stemmed from a suit filed by the non-governmental organisation in November 2021, challenging the NBC’s powers to impose fines on broadcasters.
The Federal High Court, in its judgement delivered on May 10, 2023, by Justice James Omotosho, ruled in favour of MRA after the NBC failed to defend the suit.
The court held that fines are sanctions imposed on persons found guilty of criminal offences and, under Nigerian law, only courts of law have the authority to impose such penalties.
Setting aside the fines of ₦500,000 each imposed on the affected stations, Justice Omotosho stated that the NBC “is neither a court nor a judicial tribunal to make pronouncements on the guilt of broadcast stations, notwithstanding what the NBC Code says.”
He added that the Commission’s actions violated the Constitution.
Dissatisfied with the ruling, the NBC filed a motion in July 2023, urging the same court to set aside the judgement on the grounds that it lacked jurisdiction and had reached its decision without considering relevant facts.
However, in November 2023, Justice Omotosho dismissed the application, describing it as futile and an afterthought, noting that available evidence showed the Commission had been duly served but failed to appear in court to defend the case.
The NBC subsequently approached the Court of Appeal in July 2024, seeking to overturn the judgement.
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At the hearing on February 4, 2026, Mr Victor Ogude (SAN), leading Mr Kehinde Wilkey for the NBC, adopted his brief of argument and made additional submissions.
Counsel to MRA, Ezenwa Anumnu, also adopted his brief and responded accordingly.
In its ruling, the appellate court agreed with MRA’s position that the NBC, having failed to contest the suit at the Federal High Court, could not raise fresh challenges at the appellate level.
Justice Oyewumi held that the appeal lacked merit and accordingly dismissed it.
With this decision, MRA has secured victory in the first of two appeals involving the NBC over separate Federal High Court judgements barring the Commission from imposing fines on broadcast stations.
The second appeal, filed by the NBC against a similar judgement delivered on January 17, 2024 by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, is still pending. The Court of Appeal heard arguments in that matter on March 25, 2026 and has reserved judgement.
In that case, the NBC is challenging a ruling arising from a suit filed by MRA after the Commission imposed fines of ₦5 million each on a television station and three pay-TV platforms in 2022 for allegedly undermining national security through the broadcast of documentaries on banditry in Nigeria.
Dr.Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has called for stronger distribution frameworks within Nigeria’s film industry to ensure that locally produced content achieves global visibility.
He urged film festivals across the country to evolve beyond networking platforms into active marketplaces where filmmakers could secure distribution deals. He stressed that festivals must attract distributors, exhibitors, streaming platforms, and marketers to create tangible opportunities for filmmakers.
Husseini made this call while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of the Coal City Film Festival held in Enugu.
“Film festivals must become gateways to distribution where filmmakers leave not just with applause, but with real opportunities,” he said.
Husseini expressed personal delight at hosting the event in Enugu, his birth state, noting the city’s rich cultural heritage and longstanding contribution to Nigeria’s creative landscape.
He commended the festival organisers, particularly the Festival Director, Uche Agbo, for their resilience and commitment in sustaining the
initiative. According to him, the Coal City Film Festival has grown into a significant cultural platform and a must-attend cinematic event in South East Nigeria.
Speaking on the festival’s theme, “Local Stories, Global Screens,” Husseini emphasised the importance of authenticity in storytelling. He noted that films rooted in local realities, languages, and cultural truth often resonate more strongly with global audiences.
He cited notable Nigerian productions such as King of Boys by Kemi Adetiba, The Wedding Party by Mo Abudu, Anikulapo by Kunle Afolayan,
“Black Book” by Editi Effiong, and “Lionheart” by Genevieve Nnaji as examples of culturally grounded stories that have gained international recognition on platforms such as Netflix and at global film festivals.
While acknowledging the growth in film production across Nigeria, the NFVCB boss identified distribution as a major bottleneck in the industry. He observed that many high-quality films struggle to reach audiences both locally and internationally due to limited distribution channels.
Reaffirming the Board’s commitment to industry development, Husseini stated that the NFVCB has continued to reposition itself as a partner in progress by engaging stakeholders, improving classification processes, and promoting a balance between creative freedom and social responsibility.
However, he raised concerns over increasing non-compliance with regulatory requirements, noting that some filmmakers bypass the Board by releasing unclassified films or operating without proper licensing.
He said all films and video works must be submitted to the NFVCB for classification and registration before being released on any platform, including digital platforms such as YouTube.
“This is a legal obligation, and the Board will not hesitate to take decisive action against defaulters,” he warned, adding that regulation is essential for protecting the industry, audiences, and national values.
Looking ahead, Husseini assured stakeholders of the Board’s continued collaboration with filmmakers and festival organisers to build a structured, sustainable, and globally competitive Nigerian film industry.
He concluded by commending the organisers of the Coal City Film Festival for their vision and contribution to Nigeria’s cultural economy, urging filmmakers to continue telling authentic stories that can resonate across global screens.
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