BBNaija S11: Gerard Reveals Why He Was Depressed and Ended Relationship With Kamsy

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The newly evicted Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Gerard, has opened up about the emotional struggles he experienced during his time on the reality show.

Gerard revealed that he battled depression in the house after becoming convinced that his journey on the show would end as early as the third week. According to him, the fear of being evicted so soon affected his mental state and made him question how viewers would remember his time on the programme.

Speaking about his experience in an interview, Gerard said he was particularly worried that his relationship with fellow housemate Kamsy would overshadow his individual identity. He explained that he did not want to leave the show being remembered primarily as the man who was romantically involved with Kamsy.

Gerard said the pressure eventually pushed him to end their relationship because he feared the public would perceive him as someone who entered the Big Brother house mainly because of a woman.

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He explained that after enduring significant stress before entering the house, he did not want his entire experience to be reduced to his relationship with Kamsy.

Gerard’s decision to end the relationship came shortly after an incident at a pool party involving Kamsy and another housemate, Chimsom. Reports had indicated that Kamsy danced intimately with Chimsom and later sat on his shoulder during the party.

The incident reportedly triggered Gerard’s jealousy, with the reality star expressing his displeasure over what he considered disrespectful behaviour.

Gerard subsequently accused Kamsy of being manipulative, further straining their relationship inside the house.

Despite the emotional challenges and uncertainty surrounding his stay, Gerard managed to remain in the competition beyond the week he initially feared he would be evicted. However, his eventual eviction has now brought his Big Brother Naija journey to an end, giving him an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and decisions that shaped his time on the show.

Joe Trex Announces New Music Project For Next Month

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Nigerian born Gospel minister and singer Joseph Oyinlola aka Joe Trex is set to release a music project in October 2026.

Joe Trex made the revelation recently during a chat with The Nation.

The singer noted that he is currently working on a musical project entitled ‘Hallelujah song’ and is set for release on October 22, 2026.

He said that the project is expected to further showcase his artistic direction, with songs centred on worship, the character of God and the believer’s response to His presence.

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Joe Trex explained that for him, music is more than entertainment. He stressed that his ministry is built around an expression of salvation through music — a conviction reflected in the meaning behind his name, TREX: The Real Expression of Salvation.
Speaking about his musical journey, Joe said he started singing at the age of 7 with the influence of his father, a Juju musician turned Pastor.

“I started singing at the age of 7 and was greatly influenced by my father, who was a Juju music singer before turning into a pastor. Aside from this, I have consistently emphasised the importance of remaining focused on Christ while developing excellence and structure around my music ministry,” he said.

The UK based singer has performed alongside some of the respected names in Nigerian and African gospel music including Sinach, Eben, Ebuka Songs, Abbey Ojomu, Folabi Nuel and Neon Adejo, among others.

With songs that seek to draw listeners into deeper fellowship with God, his approach to music places emphasis not only on musical performance but also on the message behind each song including ‘We Wait (Spirit of the Living God),’ ‘I No Fear.’

19-Year-Old Pleads For Father’s Release After Alleging Years Of Sexual Abuse

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Ugo Rejoice, a 19-year-old woman has spoken out against the incarceration of her father, Uche Didie, after accusing him of sexually abusing her over several years in Lagos.

Ugo said the alleged abuse began in 2019, when she was 12, and continued until she disclosed it on Sept. 6, 2026.

She said the incidents occurred once or twice a month and that her father threatened her not to talk about them.

“I have been having sexual intercourse with him since 2019. I never had a boyfriend. “My dad is the only man who’s had sex with me,” she said.

She said that Didie raped her and threatened to beat her anytime she thought of informing anyone.

“He did not convince me; he forced himself on me. He would always tell me not to tell anybody and he will beat me if I tell anybody. “Sometimes he bought me gifts too,” she said.

Ugo said her mother was told about the alleged abuse beforehand, and she asked Didie about it but he said no.

Finally, she confided in a close friend, the son of their pastor. The matter was then brought to the notice of the pastor.

The OPC members arrested Didie and handed him over to the Police Tactical Unit at Araro, Ikorodu.

He was later moved to the Gender Unit headed by ACP Oluwatoyin Kazeem.

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Ugo said she wanted the alleged abuse to end but was not seeking her father’s imprisonment because of the possible effect on the family.

“I know my dad should be arrested, but I don’t want that because I don’t want it to affect our future. “I am his second child,” she said. “There are three of us, two girls and a boy.”

She said she would rather leave her parents’ home and stay with her grandmother at Agege or her aunt at Egbeda.

“I wanted it to stop, I want him to be released, but I will stop living with my parents. “I’ll go to my grandma in Agege or my auntie in Egbeda,” she said.

However, Didie gave a different version in a video, denying Ugo’s claim that the alleged abuse started in 2019.

WHAT SHE SAID ONLY STARTED IN 2026, HE SAID.

I’m going to start doing it this year, I’m going to start fucking it this year, my daughter Rejoice. “The time the mama ask me that time, e never happen,” he said.

Aaron Rodgers Claims Shailene Woodley Wanted Another Man After Accepting His Proposal

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NFL star Aaron Rodgers says actress Shailene Woodley told him she wanted to be with another man just days after accepting his marriage proposal.

Rodgers made the claim in an appearance on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast on Thursday, September 10, where he was discussing his failed engagement to the actress.

Rodgers said that Woodley accepted his proposal but later told him she wanted to be with another man before they got married.

I dated Shailene, I asked, she said yes. She could have said no, she could have felt forced into making a decision. “But like a couple days after that she told me, before we got married, ‘I got to go fuck this guy,’” he said.

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By March, Woodley took off her engagement ring, and later they tried to reconcile several times, Rodgers said.

He also denied the story about being responsible for Woodley’s alleged depression after the breakup.

“It’s like, I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her, but really she told me that and took the ring off by March,” Rodgers said.

The NFL star explained his decision to go public about the relationship, saying some accounts of what happened were false.

“There’s just a lot of narratives out there that are just not true and they portray things a certain way because they can get away with it,” he said.

Rodgers also took a dig at his ex-girlfriends on the podcast saying, “The height of their fame was when they were with me.”

Omotunde Ogundimu Thanks Funke Akindele For Supporting Her Cancer Treatment

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Veteran actress Omotunde Ogundimu has thanked Nollywood star Funke Akindele for the financial support she received while battling cervical cancer.

In a heartfelt post on her social media page on Thursday, Omotunde said she was brought to tears when she received a surprise call and financial assistance from the filmmaker.

The actress found Akindele’s gesture very touching and appreciated and commended her for her kindness and support during a difficult time.

The unexpected intervention meant a lot to her as she continues to navigate her cancer treatment, she said.

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“The first call I got this morning was from Funke. I was really surprised because I didn’t expect it. Chai! God is just too good to me,” she penned.

“Pls pray for Funke Akindele for blessing me this morning toward my cancer treatment… She gave me a huge amount of money ni. “Laila, God will never leave you Iya Ibeji. You will grow from strength to strength forever,” she added.

In July, Omotunde opened up about her health challenges in an emotional interview with colleague Biola Bayo.

During the interview, she passionately appealed to Nigerians for support and disclosed that she has been fighting cervical cancer since 2024 and the pain has gotten severe. NigeriaNews Subscription

She said treatment had become too expensive and appealed for help from the public.

Peller Targets 500,000 TikTok Followers For Unborn Child

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Popular Nigerian TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has revealed an unusual plan for his future child: to build the baby a social media following before the child is even born.

Peller said that once his wife becomes pregnant, he intends to immediately create a TikTok account for the unborn baby, naming it “Incoming Peller Baby.”

The content creator said his target would be to grow the account to 500,000 followers and load it with $5,000 worth of gifts before handing it over to the child after birth.

“Once I get my wife pregnant, the next day, I’ll open a new TikTok account for the baby with the name ‘Incoming Peller Baby’. I’ll take the account to 500,000 followers and send $5,000 gifts inside, so once the baby arrives, he/she will continue from where I stop,” Peller said.

The comment, which has circulated widely online, has drawn attention to the increasingly unconventional ways social media personalities are approaching family, fame and digital identity.

For Peller, however, the idea appears to go beyond simply creating an account. It is about building what could become a digital inheritance for his future child, allowing the baby to arrive into a ready-made online community rather than starting from scratch.

The plan comes shortly after Peller’s highly publicised marriage to fellow TikTok personality Jarvis. The couple, whose relationship and careers have largely unfolded in the public eye, have built substantial audiences through TikTok content and livestreams.

Peller has also previously spoken about the financial realities of building a career on social media, including how Jarvis supported him financially at a period when his own TikTok earnings were relatively low.

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His latest revelation has therefore added another dimension to his approach to the platform: not only using TikTok to build his own career, but potentially laying the groundwork for the next generation.

While some may see the idea as a clever way of creating a digital legacy, others may question the idea of establishing a public identity for a child before the child is born.

The proposal also raises familiar questions about children growing up in an era where their digital footprints can be created by parents long before they are old enough to make decisions about their own online presence.

For now, though, there is no “Incoming Peller Baby” account to follow. The account, like the baby it is intended for, remains a plan for the future.

But if Peller gets his way, his future child may not have to introduce themselves to the internet; the internet may already be waiting.

Stella Damasus Reveals Three Qualities She Wants In Her Daughter’s Future Husband

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Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has opened up on the three qualities she would never compromise when choosing a potential partner for her daughter.Take Acting Classes In a Pulse TV interview with her daughter, Stella declared that any man who wants to date her daughter must truly respect her and be financially stable to support himself and her.

The actress also said that discipline is needed because love for God alone is not enough to keep a relationship without self-control.

“One: he must respect you, fully. He needs to be obsessed with you. Yes, very much so. Secondly, he needs to have enough and more than enough to take care of himself and you. Three: he must be disciplined. “Very disciplined,” she said.

Stella added that while most people would want a partner who loves and fears God, she believes discipline of mind and body is equally important.

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“Those qualities would help ensure that her daughter has a responsible and stable partner,” said the mother of two.

“It’s easy to say, ‘I want him to love God, I want him to fear God. I want him to have all that, but without self-discipline, without discipline of mind, body, everything, everything will scatter. “So those three things, I’m big on those three things,” she said.

The actress also mentioned that physical appearance is important to her and her daughter’s potential suitor must be good-looking.

Her comments also shed light on the qualities she seeks in a man looking to build a relationship with her daughter, particularly respect, financial stability, and discipline.

‘I Wouldn’t Have Married Simi If She Wasn’t AA’ – Adekunle Gold

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Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that genotype compatibility played a major role in his decision to marry fellow artiste Simi.

Speaking on a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, the singer, who lives with sickle cell disease, said he would not have pursued the relationship if Simi were not genotype AA.

Adekunle Gold said his priority was to have healthy children, adding that he placed that consideration above romantic feelings when deciding whether to proceed with the relationship.

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“I wouldn’t have married my wife if she were SS. Forget love. I don’t think it makes sense to bring a child into this world and they would be sickly,” he said.

“When me and my wife first met, the first thing I did was to know her genotype. She is AA. That was why I proceeded with the relationship,” he added.

Adekunle Gold and Simi got married in January 2019. The couple have two children.

Since publicly disclosing his SS status, the singer has become an advocate for sickle cell awareness in Nigeria. NigeriaNews Subscription

Cheating Once Should Be Forgiven If There Is Genuine Remorse

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The debate over whether infidelity should automatically end a relationship has taken another turn, following an argument that a partner who cheats once should be allowed to make amends if genuine remorse and behavioural change are evident.

The view challenges the popular belief that cheating should always be treated as an unforgivable betrayal, suggesting instead that relationships should be judged by the circumstances and choices of the people involved.

“If someone cheats once, they should be forgiven if they are remorseful and show signs of change,” the person argued.

The statement also questioned the tendency to judge couples whose relationships may operate outside conventional expectations.

“Well, it’s not right to judge a relationship whereby the partners involved are cheating because it might be something that gives them happiness, and a decision between them,” the person added.

The comments have reignited an age-old conversation about fidelity, forgiveness and the boundaries couples are willing to establish within their relationships.

For many people, cheating represents a fundamental breach of trust. The pain is often not limited to the sexual or emotional act itself, but extends to the secrecy, lies and sense of betrayal that may accompany it.

Yet forgiveness does not necessarily mean pretending that nothing happened.

Relationship experts and people who have experienced infidelity have pointed to the importance of genuine accountability when couples decide to move forward. A remorseful partner must take responsibility for the hurt caused rather than simply regret being caught. Rebuilding trust can also require transparency, patience and consistent behavioural change over time.

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This distinction is important because saying sorry and actually changing are not necessarily the same thing.

For the person who has been betrayed, forgiveness may also be a personal decision rather than an obligation. One can forgive a partner without necessarily choosing to remain in the relationship.

The second part of the argument, that outsiders should not automatically judge couples who knowingly accept infidelity, introduces another complicated question.

Every relationship has its own boundaries. What one couple considers a betrayal may be something another couple has openly negotiated. The crucial difference is whether both partners genuinely understand and consent to the arrangement.

Where cheating is hidden, however, the issue becomes more complicated because one partner may be deciding without the other’s knowledge or consent.

Ultimately, the debate may be less about whether cheating should always be forgiven and more about whether people can acknowledge wrongdoing, take responsibility and genuinely change.

For some couples, infidelity may mark the end of a relationship. For others, it may become a painful chapter they eventually work through.