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BIG BROTHER NIGERIA: OF WHAT MORAL VALUE TO VIEWERS???

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As the main day of the official re-launch of the much
awaited Big Brother Nigeria is set to hit the screen many controversies and
tongue are wagging. The Reality Show, suffered a setback in 2006 when it debut,
many viewers accused the organisers, MultiChoice of partiality and favouritism;
this was after the winner Katung Aduwak was investigated and proven to be a
close pally to the organizers of the reality TV show. When the truth found the
light of the day, many viewers felt bad and boycotted the second edition; this
made the concept fizzled out and died a natural death.

As the second season after a decade is about to go on air, different
questions have been arising and different controversies erupting on ‘What moral
values the reality TV show adds to its viewers whom are mostly youths’. This
made CITYSPY team took out time to take a critical look by speaking with some
of the viewers who watched the Big Brother Nigeria debut edition in 2006. Some
of the viewers from different walk of like were objective about their views, as
they spoke extensively on the topic.

 Mr Olatokunbo Adeosun,
is an Accountant in his mid 50‘s, He spoke extensively on the moral values the Reality
show added to him, He recount his experience, He said ‘Sincerely ,I have been
looking for an opportunity to say this, but, there was no platform to make myself
heard. When I saw the advert for the auditions last year, I was happy because I
followed the first edition for start to finish in 2006. I know the turnout for
the audition was going to be much but I blame the Nigeria Government, if they
had created jobs for these youths, will they think of going to one audition?,
they camp them for months doing tasks and all, of what value does that add to
we the audience?. We just watch some people sleep, wake and jist, sincerely, it
has not added any value to my life. when you call something reality show it
should pass a message not just entertain. There should be a moral message it
should pass not just create a concept for viewing sake just to make money. We
know MTN Project Fame
 showcases Musical
Talents, likewise, some few other reality shows, but, ever since I watched the
Big Brother Nigeria years back, I lost interest totally. I pray it does not die
the way it did years back’.

Miss Folashade Ogunlewe, is a Philosophy graduate from the
University Of Lagos, when we asked Her about what she learnt from the Big
Brother Nigeria reality Show, when it debut over a decade ago, Shade said ‘ I
am not a religious person, but sincerely, I am a Lady and I am well exposed. The
concept Big Brother, I learnt was a franchise and personally it was created
inline with the culture and tradition of the original owners of the concept.
  When it was adapted to Nigeria market, we
should know we Africans have our ways of dressing, culture and way of life, there
are some part of the things being done in the house that needs to be reviewed,
because it’s not inline with our tradition here in Nigeria. But on the moral
aspect well its zero.
 For me, personally,
and most of my friends, we just watch for the sake of it. I have not learnt
anything. I see it as a waste of resources’.

Olabisi Adekanbi, is an entrepreneur based in Abuja, she
claimed to have been a huge follower of the Big Brother Nigeria when it debut
in 2006. She spoke about her experience with the reality show and what morale
values she learnt, she said ‘ I want to be blunt with you, I have learnt
nothing. Big Brother Nigeria is just a waste of time.
  Multichoice, should have just let the Big
Brother Nigeria concept fade off like it did several years ago. The first edition
was a total flop.
 I managed to see it
till the end, they went to bring one guy from no where to win the competition,
that alone got me annoyed me most. Talking about what moral values it adds to
we the youths, well, the show it’s self has no value. Not to talk of morale. I
just view to pass away time that’s all.

Hadiza Aminu is a blogger and a journalist from Northern
Nigeria, a graduate of mass communication from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira.
Hadiza, has been a huge follower of Big Brother Nigeria. Recounting her own
experience and what she learnt after watching the reality TV show, She said, ’See
without mincing words, me, I have not learnt anything. Infact, I get angry at
some point. I prefer watching movies or other programmes that will impact me
positively rather than stay glued to waste my precious time watching some set
of people in one house, faking their lifestyles, after that, they will declare
one person the winner. The most annoying thing is, there is nothing to learn.
No theme, no message. I don’t want to over emphasise this issue there is
nothing the show is adding to we as Nigeria youths,’.

Oluchi Ebere, is a writer and social critic, when asked her
own view about the Big Brother Nigeria concept on what values it gives to the
youths or it’s viewer’s, She said ‘I think the programme should be scrapped. For
me, I have been on the fore front of stepping down the reality Show. The
annoying part is you called something made for Nigeria, and yet, you take the
camp to South Africa claiming there is no electricity here in Nigeria. Why call
it Big Brother Nigeria? Why, not Big Brother South Africa?. It shows that Multi
Choice is just using the Nigeria audience because nobody would question them,
they can do things without being checked balanced. Nigeria has the Highest
numbers of subscribers for DSTV. A programme meant for Nigeria should be held
on our home soil. I see the excuse as lame and shallow. With this current
economy recession Nigeria is facing, I can’t sit and watch a programme that can’t
impact my life. When you stage a programme that has no content and message, so
you expect us to watch when I can use my time to do things that are worth it. Like
the words of Late Poet, and writer, Chinua Achebe, said, ‘A writer that neglects
his socio- political issues will be like that proverbial man that neglects his
burning house chasing rats escaping from the flame. Well, let DSTV and Multi Choice
be serious enough to give us inspiring programmes and not time wasting programme
like Big Brother Nigeria’.

   

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Elated Polaris Bank Customer commends Bank for excellent customer service

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Polaris Bank customer, Ife Michael, who recently aired her concerns on X (formerly Twitter) on a school fees transaction, has commended the Bank for resolving her Complaint swiftly as promised.

 

Ife Michael tweeting via her X handle @V_Ifemichael had called out the Bank for ‘seizing’ her funds as sent from a UK University where she had sought admission.

Polaris Bank reacted promptly to her Complaint and engaged her to explain the process and promised to resolve the issue which the Bank did swiftly.

An apparently elated Ife Michael went back to the micro blogging site to recount her experience with an update on her earlier thread of how the Bank swiftly resolved her Complainant.

The Bank, according to her update “responded and reached out to explain in details the guidelines underpinning FX transaction as it relates in particular to International payment.

In her tweet, Ife Michael expressed gratitude to Polaris Bank’s swift action and transparent communication. According to her, the Bank clarified that the situation was complex but assured her that the funds would be promptly refunded to the school. And Polaris Bank did exactly as it promised as it promptly refunded the money to Roehampton University and initiated necessary processes to streamline the refund.

The engagement began when Polaris Bank’s headquarters made the first contact at 11:48 am, and by 3:41 pm on the same day, Ife Michael confirmed that the Bank had successfully refunded the funds and

fulfilled all required procedures. The Bank also took the extra step of writing to the school to facilitate the process.

This positive outcome highlights Polaris Bank’s commitment to customer satisfaction, responsive and excellent customer service, and adherence to regulatory policies. The incident not only showcases effective conflict resolution but also underscores the power of a Bank fostering transparent communication between it and her customers.

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Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes held meetings with United at Carrington on Tuesday, but his position remains unchanged and he wants to play for a club in the Champions League and win major trophies. United do not want him to go, however, and Ronaldo has started training with the team having missed the club’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to family reasons.

His potential options elsewhere are limited. Chelsea are not an option anymore, while Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid appeared to publicly rule themselves out this week. “As we’ve seen on Instagram, Ronaldo has been keeping fit, so there are no concerns from Manchester United over his fitness or physical level; he’s one of the fittest players in world football.

“Ultimately, The Portuguese forward did state his desire to leave Old Trafford, but he’s running out of options, and it seems like he’s actually going to have to stay. Perhaps he will try and swing it where the 25 per cent pay cut in his contract will be waived away by United, perhaps he wants to manoeuvre and muscle a new deal, we’ll have to wait and see. But it doesn’t look like Stamford Bridge is on his cards.

“Chelsea have distanced themselves from a deal for Ronaldo, as have Bayern Munich, Napoli and a lot of other elite clubs that Jorge Mendes, who is Ronaldo’s agent, has tried to sell him to. “An offer from Saudi Arabia is astronomical but ultimately, it does not give Cristiano Ronaldo what he wants, which is that legacy. He wants to achieve Champions League records that he thinks no one else will be able to attain in the future.

“He wants to sign off at the absolute highest level. Now, it looks increasingly like he will have to stay at Manchester United because there are no biters from the big clubs.

“Everyone has their forwards already, and Chelsea, who are the only club looking like they could actually potentially be spun by what Cristiano Ronaldo offers off the pitch because we were told that Mendes, while being in front of these clubs, was putting forward his numbers in terms of social media influence, sponsorship that he rakes in, the commercial gain of his shirt sales and stuff like that. But even they now say he is not in their plans. Their immediate aim is to strengthen the defence.

“So, that leaves Ronaldo really with not many choices. We know that he does want to be competing at the highest level so if he does go to Saudi Arabia that cuts against everything he has said and everything we actually know about him and his career.

“Manchester United have always been very calm and very comfortable. They have insisted he is not for sale, and he will see out the last year of his contract. How they manoeuvre this now going forward we’ll see, but Ronaldo is keeping fit, so they have no issues or problems or fears over what state he’ll report back to pre-season in.”

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CONVOCATION: GRACE NATION BIBLE INSTITUTE GRADUATES 120 STUDENTS

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-you must remain a good Ambassador of Christ- Chris Okafor

No fewer than 120 certified Trained Prophetic students of Grace Nation Bible Institute graduated today after they have gone through rigorous prophetic training by the best Teachers Supervised by the anointed servant of God Dr. Chris Okafor. The student was presented with their certificates at the special convocation ceremony held at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation(GBI) in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria. According to the Rector of the institute, they satisfy all requirements and conditions to be awarded a diploma certificate in various fields of Prophetic and Bibles knowledge.

In his words of Encouragement, the President of Grace Nation Bible Institute, Dr. Chris Okafor remarks that he has no doubt in his mind that all the students are well-trained judging by the level and capacity of all the resource Personality who lecture them, train and retraining them to face any challenges that come there ways,
The Apostle of altars also challenged them to be a good ambassador of the school to the outside world through soul-winning to the kingdom of God.

The Generational Prophet of God also remarked that as you have all learned, you must put the name of a school in good repute and always ready to work for the Lord at any time

Some of the course covered in the 8weeks program includes Evangelism and soul-winning, spiritual development and Human Management to mention but few

The highlight of the convocation was the Presentation of Certificates to all the students, according to the Rector all the students perform excellently well

Earlier in his sermon, the Senior Pastor Grace Nation and the Generational prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor teach on the series, ”The Covenant Day of Settlement” said settlement comes when you fulfill all the Principles of Settlement,
the man of God said nothing come free but when you applied the principles and follow it diligently you will easily get a settlement on all side

The realm of the Prophetic witnessed another higher dimension of Prophetic movement and deliverance through the Set Man, the Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor, He visited many family altars and set many captives free, he also delivered people with blood-line diseases while delivering miracle babies to expectant mothers

The service came to a close with a special Prayer for the Set Man, the Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor who will be making another birthday tomorrow, 4 April 2022.

 

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