Broadcasting
Big Brother Naija Adds Two New Housemates to Level up Season
Big Brother is serving a lot of twists and tricks to this already intriguing season. Not only is the plot getting intense, but it has also got everyone, including the fans and audience, on their toes.
The first BBNaija Level Up live show on Sunday, 31st July, gave us a taste of one of Biggie’s twists. However, before getting down to the evening’s business, fans and the audience got treated to a live performance from Bella Shmurda. He thrilled everyone with his hit singles, Hallelu and Cash Out.
After the performance, Ebuka gave everyone the first surprise of the night. The expected eviction had the Level 2 housemates scared. They didn’t realise that Big Brother did not put up anybody for eviction on Monday, and they would instead get what looked like an unwelcome surprise.
With the new twist, the level 2 housemates needed no tension or prayer as no one was going home. Instead, the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, introduced us to the 25th housemate of the show, Deji, who joined Level 1 housemates.
Deji Morafa, popularly known as ‘the perfume guy’ on social media, says he is a hardworking guy who wants to gist, eat, party and sleep. The Level 1 housemate is attracted to people’s physical attributes. Despite being in a complicated relationship, he is open to mingling in the house. Deji hails from Lagos State.
Next up was Modella from Osun state. The 26th housemate described herself as the content queen the house needs, bringing all the vibes the audience subscribed for. She also described herself as a multitalented and fun person to be with. Modella joined the Level 2 housemates.
After introducing the new housemates, Ebuka spoke to level 1 and 2 houses and announced that no one would be going home – to the vast relief of Level 2 housemates. He then encouraged everyone to relax and have fun but not lose sight of why they are in the house, as the show is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The final plot came at the end of the eviction show when Ebuka announced to the viewers that the two new housemates were only fake and went into the show to add more drama and spice to the already brewing mix.
Ebuka introduced a new aspect to the show where he asks viewers at home trivia questions about the season for a chance to win some prizes. For a chance to be a part of the audience next week, he asked the audience to name the 13th housemate to enter the house.
Big Brother Naija Season 7 promises and delivers many exciting twists, and everyone is in for an enjoyable ride.
For more information about Big Brother Naija season 7, visit https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija. Fans can also catch the show anywhere they are across Sub-saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland on Showmax.
BBNaija Season 7 is headline sponsored by Pocket by Piggyvest (formerly Abeg) and associate sponsored by Flutterwave.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026.
NIPR
The event, earlier scheduled for December 7, 2025, was deferred to accommodate stakeholders whose observance of Christmas festivities had commenced earlier than expected.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Israel Opayemi, urged stakeholders to note the new date and prepare to participate in the ceremony.
He said the awards would motivate professionals, practitioners and scholars, while enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the public relations ecosystem and strengthening brand equity for all stakeholders.
Opayemi reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class award administration and ceremony, describing the PRICE Awards as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate and elevate outstanding individuals, campaigns and organisations shaping the public relations landscape across sectors.
The development of the PRICE Awards peaked in September 2025 when the NIPR President and Chairman, Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-man committee to organise the maiden edition. The inauguration followed the Council’s adoption of the report of a technical team tasked with establishing the awards.
Netflix has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion, a move analysts say will reshape the global entertainment industry.
Netflix
The deal, which includes Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Games, was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares for each WBD share.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the acquisition as “a defining moment” for the streaming giant, noting that the company intends to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations while expanding its production capacity.
“By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies with Netflix’s culture-defining titles, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling,” Sarandos said.
The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, following the planned spin-off of WBD’s TV networks division, Discovery Global, in 2026. Netflix projects annual cost savings of $2–3 billion by the third year after completion and expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share by year two.
Industry groups, including the Directors Guild of America and Cinema United, have raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters, while regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal over antitrust issues. Netflix has pledged to continue supporting theatrical releases, with Warner Bros.’ cinema commitments running through 2029.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hailed the agreement, saying it “combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love.”
Observers note that the acquisition comes 15 years after former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes dismissed Netflix as “the Albanian army,” underscoring the dramatic shift in the entertainment landscape.
A major shake‑up rocks viewers and subscribers of DSTV/GOTV as many channels are set to shut down and be removed on January 1, 2026.
The trigger for the upcoming shut‑down is a breakdown in negotiations between the owners of multiple global channels and the pay‑TV operator.
As of December 2025, the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and DStv/GOtv has expired and the two parties have not reached a renewal agreement.
Without a new carriage/distribution agreement, the channels belonging to WBD risk being pulled off the DStv/GOtv line‑up.
This is the most significant content cutback the service has seen in years.
The affected channels are:
Discovery Channel
TLC
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Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
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