Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kola, has said that he never intended to be in a romantic relationship with his love interest on the show, Dede.

He made this known during the second episode of the BBNaija reunion, which aired on Tuesday night.

According to Kola, despite how strongly he pursued her in the house, his intention was never to date her.

“I never said I wanted to date Dede,” he said.

His friend, Bright Morgan, also revealed that he had advised Kola to stop chasing the relationship, telling him that a woman who is interested would not make things difficult.

“I told Kola to leave Dede, babe wey like you will not stress you,” Morgan said.

Dede, however, shared her own side of the story, saying their friendship became strained after Kola referred to her as “the other person” in an interview.

She said Kola still reached out to her after the show, but acted differently in public.

According to her, they once met at Tacha’s birthday party, where Kola followed her to the bathroom and they spoke. She also said Kola invited her to his house and they discussed a kiss that happened in Biggie’s house.

However, during questioning by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kola denied ever inviting Dede to his house.

“I never invited Dede to my house,” he said.

Controversial relationship expert and social media personality, Blessing CEO, has reacted after being remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

The development comes after she was re-arraigned on Wednesday over allegations of defrauding members of the public of N13 million.

Earlier, DAILY POST reported that Blessing CEO was granted bail of N10 million on Tuesday in a separate case involving an alleged tenancy fraud of N69.1 million.

In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, Blessing CEO revealed that she had been remanded in prison after spending 26 days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

She maintained that she pleaded not guilty to all the charges brought against her by the anti-graft agency.

According to her, this is the second time she has been remanded in Kirikiri prison.

She wrote:

“I’m in high spirit. Cancer drama, 13 million donated and the girl wey say I doctored her result. Pleaded not guilty to all of the charges after spending 26 days in EFCC custody. I have now been remanded in Kirikiri correctional center make I go rest, pending on when perfect my bail.

“2nd time going to prison, 1st time was 2022, alleged defamation and cyber bullying. So second time In Kirikiri correctional center na him be say I go gats to contest for president.”

The case is expected to continue in court while the defendant remains in custody pending the perfection of her bail conditions.

Nollywood stars, gospel musicians, and several dignitaries gathered on Wednesday for the service of songs held in honour of late actor Alex Ekubo.

The event took place on June 10 at the Monarch Event Centre in the Lekki area of Lagos State and attracted many prominent personalities from the entertainment industry, religious circles, and public service.

Among the dignitaries present was former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.

The service featured ministrations by popular Nigerian pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze. Gospel artistes who performed at the event included Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and the Laud Urban Choir, among others.

Several celebrities also attended the ceremony to pay their last respects to the late actor.

Those present included actresses Funke Akindele, Dayo Amusan, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Blessing Nze, and Ruth Kadiri.

Actors Ike Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, and Mike Godson were also in attendance.

Other notable personalities at the event included comedian AY, Yomi Casual, Frank Edoho, Cubana Chief Priest, Kcee, E-Money, Chike, and Nambam, among others.

Alex Ekubo died at a Lagos hospital on May 11, 2026, after a prolonged battle with advanced kidney cancer.

The late actor is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Ujari Village, Abia State.