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Victoria Talks About Her Past with Shaun on Big Brother Naija
Victoria, a finalist from Big Brother Naija Season 9, recently opened up about her relationship with her fellow housemate, Shaun Okojie.
Their journey began as a pair known as “Shatoria” before Biggie decided to separate the two.
This dynamic shift raised eyebrows, especially after Shaun developed a romantic connection with another housemate, Wanni, just weeks into the competition.
This sparked rumors about a pre-existing relationship between Shaun and Victoria before they entered the house.
During an interactive session on social media platform X, Shaun addressed these rumors, emphasizing that he and Victoria were never romantically involved before the show, which led to speculation about heartbreak and misunderstandings.
In a candid interview with popular host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Victoria shared insights into her history with Shaun.
She revealed that their relationship had encountered turbulence due to a series of trivial disputes they engaged in during the lockdown period prior to the show.
These “silly fights” took a toll on their connection and made things complicated when they reunited in the house.
Victoria elaborated on the emotional challenges she faced, especially as she watched Shaun form a close bond with Wanni.
She recounted how Wanni approached her to inquire about her relationship with Shaun before they started dating, indicating that there was some concern about the dynamics between the three of them.
“I will be very honest,” Victoria stated. “Shaun and I had our share of misunderstandings during the lockdown. We were often at odds over trivial issues.
When we entered the house, he found someone to confide in, while I had to navigate a whirlwind of emotions alone.”
She expressed that her high standards made it difficult for her to form connections in the house.
“When I got there, I really didn’t see anyone that caught my interest,” she admitted.
“Wanni even asked me if Shaun and I had something going on, and I assured her there was nothing between us.”
Through this interview, Victoria not only provided clarity about her relationship with Shaun but also gave fans a glimpse into the emotional complexities that reality TV can bring, particularly when past relationships and new connections collide in such an intense environment.
TIME magazine has unveiled its 2026 TIME100 Next list, recognising 100 emerging figures whose work and influence are shaping the next generation.
Among the musicians recognised on this year’s list are RAYE, Troye Sivan, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney, Conan Gray, Alex Warren and Sombr.
The list recognises rising figures across entertainment, sports, business, technology, fashion, media, arts and other fields. RAYE, who is featured on one of the three worldwide covers for the 2026 TIME100 Next issue, is also set to perform at the TIME100 Next event in New York on October 29.
Other entertainers recognised on the list include Druski, Ashley Padilla, Charles Melton, Eiza González, Joey King, Chase Sui Wonders, Molly Gordon, Cooper Hoffman and Yerin Ha, among others.
Colleen Hoover is making headlines once again as her bestselling psychological thriller Verity has been adapted into a movie.
The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, with Hathaway playing the titular character, Verity Crawford, Johnson as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh and Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford. Other cast members include Ismael Cruz Córdova and Brady Wagner. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Nick Antosca, the movie is based on Hoover’s bestselling 2018 novel.
The movie follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is hired to complete the book series of acclaimed but incapacitated author Verity Crawford. After moving into Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that reveals dark secrets about the family and leaves her questioning what is real and what is fiction.
It can be recalled that Colleen Hoover gained significant attention in the movie industry after her books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us became major talking points, with It Ends With Us adapted into a 2024 film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Verity is scheduled to be released in cinemas on October 2, 2026
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Former BBN Star, Cross Questions Lagos Security After Alleged Robbery by Street Beggar
Former Big Brother Naija star Cross Okonkwo has spoken about the security situation in Nigeria after alleging that he was robbed by a street beggar in Lagos.
Cross shared his experience after the incident, which he said occurred in the Ikate area of Lekki, Lagos, while several beggars approached his vehicle.
According to the reality TV star, one of the men reached into his car, took an item and ran away. “Federal government, I just got robbed. All these beggars, they were in my window talking to me. I did not refuse the guy and he just ripped off something from my car and ran away,” Cross said.
“Nigeria is not safe. Federal government, what kind of mistake are you guys doing allowing these guys on the street?” he added.
“This Lagos, I don’t understand why you guys are allowing these people to be on the street. This is unfair,” Cross said
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