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See what made Imisi win Big Brother Naija

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The winner of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija Season 10, Opeyemi Ayanwale, aka Imisi, tells OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her time in the house and plans for her career

How do you feel being the latest winner of the Big Brother Naija show?

I feel good, excited, happy, overwhelmed, and deeply grateful. There’s just a rush of emotions running through me right now. Honestly, it still feels surreal — I haven’t fully come to terms with the reality of my win. It’s an incredible feeling, and I’m still in shock.

What conversation did you share with your mother after your win?

We didn’t really talk much, but she said to me with so much warmth, “You are a child that made me proud.” Those simple words meant everything to me; they carried so much love, pride, and fulfillment.

What strategies would you say clinched you the grand prize?

My vulnerability was my greatest strength. If people think being myself was a strategy, then so be it. But honestly, I was just living my truth in the house, and that authenticity spoke for me.

What were some of your fondest memories in the house?

Some of my fondest moments were the times I acted like a clown and made everyone laugh. I also loved the diary sessions, especially when Big Brother complimented me. There was one time he admired my gele (headtie), and that compliment still rings in my head till today. I truly enjoyed the arena games, the shared experiences with everyone, and the courage it took to face our fears together.

If you had not won, who do you think would have emerged the winner?

I would have rooted for Kola because he’s an amazing person. I admire the way he carries himself, the way he speaks, and his charisma. I would have also loved Isabella to win; she’s beautiful, vulnerable, and talented. Dede is also someone I truly love and would have been happy to see win.

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Have you figured out what you will do with the prize money?

I plan to take my time to figure that out. I don’t want to rush any decision. The money may seem like a lot, but I want to invest it wisely and in a way that it keeps generating returns.

Would you be returning to school to complete your university education?

Probably, but I am not completely sure yet. However, I am leaning towards pursuing something in business and entertainment.

You were one of the most expressive housemates. What are you bringing to the entertainment industry?

I believe viewers already saw a glimpse of what I can do, especially when it comes to acting. I know I’m a good actress, and even my fellow housemates often told me so.

Do you think Nollywood is ready for you?

I really hope they are. I would love it if Nollywood is ready for me because I’m ready for them.

Are there people you are hoping to work with in the industry?

There are quite a few. First on my list is Funke Akindele; she has always been my number one mentor. I also admire Toyin Abraham, Mo Abudu, Bimbo Ademoye, Bolaji Ogunmola, and several others whose works truly inspire me.

How did you feel knowing that some of these people rooted for you during the show?

I just got my phone last night (Monday), and people told me about some of the celebrities who rooted for me. I was genuinely shocked. I still can’t believe what they saw in me that made them support me that much.

If Big Brother calls again, would you answer that call?

Yes, definitely. I would because I now have a better understanding of what it takes to live and interact with different kinds of people.

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If you had the chance to go back into the house, what would you do differently?

I wouldn’t do anything differently. I would definitely grow in some areas, but I’d still remain true to myself.

You had some tense moments with fellow housemates. Do you plan to mend fences with anyone you had issues with, especially Faith?

That’s not going to happen. I have already forgiven him, but I’m not forcing anything. If reconciliation happens naturally, fine; if not, it’s okay.

The nickname that Kulture gave you, ‘Ijoba 606,’ is now trending. How did you feel about that?

I was honestly surprised. After the arena task where it came up, it just seemed to fade away; only for me to come out of the house and see that my fans actually embraced it.

Would you be adopting the nickname officially?

Yes, absolutely. It’s my name now, and I’m “owning” it proudly.

Being in the spotlight can be overwhelming for many new celebrities. How do you plan to stay relevant?

I am new to fame, but I’m determined to do my best. I’ll be seeking guidance and advice from experienced mentors who can help me navigate the industry the right way.

Do you have plans to move out of Ebute Meta where you live now that you’re famous?

Ebute Meta will always be my hood; that’s home. Even if I eventually move elsewhere, our family house will always be there, and that connection will never fade.

You proudly promoted your culture in the house, even when it earned you a strike. What did that mean to you?

I am a proud Yoruba girl, and that won’t change. I was just being myself, living freely, and expressing my culture with pride.

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What was the first thing you did when you stepped out of the house as the winner?

The first thing I did was pray. Right after we got off the stage, I just took a moment to thank God and say a prayer of gratitude.

What was your initial reaction when your name was announced as the winner?

I was completely stunned. I honestly didn’t expect it, and I didn’t see it coming. The surprise was overwhelming.

You were sometimes misunderstood in the house. How did that make you feel?

It didn’t feel good, but I understood that most people didn’t really know me. They thought the real me was just a strategy, but it wasn’t; that was simply who I am.

What lesson has this entire Big Brother journey taught you?

It has taught me that absolutely anything is possible if you truly believe.

Regarding love and relationships, what’s next for you?

I am still taking my time to reflect on everything. Right now, my focus is on God. But going forward, I’d really like to venture into acting and sewing.

Now that you’re out of the house, how do you intend to level up?

I’m new to fame, so I plan to seek advice from people who have more experience, and learn from them.

How did you manage your sexual desires in the house?

I don’t want to talk about that.

What kind of roles would you like to take on as you pursue acting?

I believe I’m an extraordinary person who can do anything I set my mind to. So if any role is given to me, I can deliver. I just hope I won’t be limited to a particular type of role.

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RESPECT IS RECIPROCAL: YOU CANNOT DEMAND WHAT YOU REFUSE TO GIVE

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Why do some people demand respect from everyone while treating others with disrespect?**

There is something deeply wrong with a society where people believe that respect should flow in only one direction.

Some people want to be respected because they are older, wealthier, more educated, more influential or occupy positions of authority. Yet they feel entitled to insult, intimidate, humiliate and belittle those they consider beneath them.

They want people to bow before them, but they refuse to treat others with dignity.

They want their opinions respected, but they dismiss the opinions of others.

They demand loyalty, but offer betrayal. They demand kindness, but practise cruelty. They expect understanding, but show little consideration for anyone else’s feelings.

**Is that respect, or simply an abuse of power?**

## Respect is not determined by wealth, age or status

Having money does not make you more human than someone who is struggling financially.

Being a boss does not give you the right to humiliate your employees.

Being a parent does not mean your children have no feelings or deserve no consideration.

Being older does not automatically make every decision you make right.

And holding a position of authority does not give you permission to treat people as though they have no value.

True respect is reflected in your character, behaviour and treatment of other people.

## Stop confusing fear with respect

This is where many people get it wrong.

Some people believe that because others remain silent around them, they are respected.

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But silence is not always respect.

Sometimes people are simply afraid of your anger, your influence, your financial power or the consequences of disagreeing with you.

You may command obedience through intimidation, but you cannot force genuine admiration.

**People may fear your power without respecting your character.**

## Respect begins with how you treat people

If you want people to respect you, start by examining how you treat them.

Respect the poor. Respect the vulnerable. Respect people who cannot offer you anything in return.

Respect those who disagree with you. Respect people’s boundaries. Respect their dignity, even when you have more money, authority or influence than they do.

You do not have to agree with everyone, but disagreement should never become an excuse for humiliation.

Respect does not mean tolerating abuse or surrendering your boundaries. It means recognising that every human being deserves basic dignity.

## The question we must all answer

Before demanding respect from others, take a moment to examine yourself.

Are you the kind of person who gives the respect you constantly demand?

Do you treat your domestic workers, employees, relatives, neighbours and strangers with the same dignity you expect from those around you?

Or do you believe respect is something other people owe you simply because of who you are?

**Remember: Respect is reciprocal. You cannot continuously disrespect people and expect genuine respect in return.**

### NEWSBREAK365 FINAL THOUGHT

The true measure of a person’s greatness is not how many people bow before them, but how many people they treat with dignity.

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**Never demand from others what you are unwilling to give.**

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**JOIN THE CONVERSATION**

Do you believe respect should be given automatically, or should it be earned through character and behaviour?

Can someone genuinely demand respect while constantly disrespecting others?

Share your thoughts. Your opinion matters.

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YOUR WEALTH DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO OPPRESS THE POOR: STOP EXPLOITING THOSE WHO HAVE LESS THAN YOU

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Having money does not make you superior. Having power does not give you the right to intimidate others. And being in a position of authority does not make you the owner of another person’s dignity.

There is something deeply troubling about a society where some people believe that having money, connections, influence or authority gives them permission to treat less privileged people like they are worthless.

Some wealthy individuals look down on the poor. Some employers intimidate their workers because they know those workers depend on their salaries to survive. Some people in positions of authority exploit the vulnerability of those who cannot afford to challenge them.

Others use their financial advantage to humiliate, manipulate and silence people who have fewer opportunities.

But let us ask an important question: **When did having more become a licence to mistreat those who have less?**

## THE POOR ARE HUMAN BEINGS, NOT YOUR PUNCHING BAGS!

Being poor does not mean someone deserves humiliation.

A person struggling financially still deserves respect. Someone working for you is not your slave. A person who cannot afford to challenge your decisions is not someone you have the right to exploit.

Whether someone is a cleaner, security guard, domestic worker, factory employee, labourer, driver or street vendor, their dignity matters.

You may have the money, but they have feelings. You may have influence, but they have families to feed. You may have power, but they deserve justice.

Never confuse someone’s inability to fight back with permission to mistreat them.

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## WEALTH SHOULD BUILD PEOPLE, NOT DESTROY THEM

What is the purpose of becoming wealthy if your success comes at the expense of other people’s suffering?

Why intimidate an employee who is already struggling to survive? Why refuse to pay someone what they have legitimately earned? Why use your position to frustrate someone simply because you know they cannot afford to challenge you?

True success should create opportunities, encourage fairness and improve lives.

Pay people fairly. Respect their contributions. Treat workers with dignity. Help vulnerable people when you can.

You do not have to become poor to show compassion to the poor.

## REMEMBER: LIFE CAN CHANGE

The person you humiliate today may not remain in that position forever.

Financial circumstances can change. Positions can change. Businesses can collapse. Opportunities can disappear. The person who appears powerless today may become successful tomorrow.

Nobody knows everything tomorrow holds.

That is why humility matters.

Do not allow your present success to make you arrogant. Do not allow your wealth to destroy your humanity.

## THE MESSAGE IS SIMPLE

If you have more than others, remember that your advantage comes with an opportunity to make a positive difference.

Stop exploiting the poor. Stop intimidating vulnerable people. Stop using money and authority to silence those who have less.

**Be wealthy, but remain humane. Be powerful, but remain humble. Be successful, but never lose your conscience.**

Because at the end of the day, your bank balance may reveal how much money you have, but your treatment of other human beings reveals your character.

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**LET’S TALK:**

Why do some people become wealthy and powerful only to use their position to intimidate, exploit and oppress those who are less privileged?

Is it greed, arrogance, lack of compassion or a society that has normalised the abuse of power?

What is your opinion?

Share this article. Someone needs to hear this message.

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Mohbad Family demands identity of US lab for DNA test

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The family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has demanded the disclosure of the identity of a United States laboratory expected to conduct a DNA test to determine the paternity of Liam, the singer’s son.

The family also called for the postponement of the examination scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at the Mainland General Hospital/IDH, Yaba, Lagos, pending clarification of its concerns over transparency and compliance with a court order.

In a statement signed by the family head, Samuel Aloba, and sent to PUNCH Metro on Thursday, the family said it was concerned about arrangements for the tissue-based DNA examination, particularly reports that samples would be collected in Lagos and sent to a laboratory in the US for analysis.

The family said it wanted clarification on whether the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, which it claimed was designated by a court order issued on May 5, 2026, would conduct the examination or merely collect and dispatch the samples abroad.

“This raises a fundamental question that must be answered before the exercise proceeds: Is the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre itself going to conduct the examination contemplated by the court, or is it merely going to collect and dispatch samples to another laboratory?

“The distinction is material. Where a court has directed that a scientific examination be conducted at a particular institution, the parties are entitled to clarity regarding the manner in which that directive will be implemented.

“If the designated centre intends to rely on a foreign laboratory to conduct the analysis, the arrangement should be explained and, where necessary, presented to the court for clarification,” the statement read.

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The family said no institution or party should unilaterally substitute a materially different arrangement for one contemplated by a subsisting court order without appropriate judicial clarification.

The family also demanded the full name and address of the proposed overseas laboratory, evidence of its accreditation and technical competence, details of the testing procedure, and documentation showing how the samples would be collected, labelled, preserved, transported and examined.

It further requested a mechanism to verify that the samples collected in Lagos were the same ones received and analysed by the foreign laboratory.

The statement added, “The family has been informed that the identity of the proposed overseas laboratory may be disclosed only to the court. While the family recognises the importance of protecting legitimate confidential information, confidentiality cannot be permitted to defeat the basic requirements of transparency, accountability and meaningful verification in a process whose outcome may have far-reaching legal and personal consequences.”

The family said its concerns were not an attempt to frustrate the judicial process or prevent a scientifically valid examination but to ensure that the outcome could withstand independent scrutiny.

It expressed apprehension about possible interference, mishandling or manipulation of the process if adequate safeguards were not established before the examination.

However, the family clarified that it was not claiming that the proposed test had already been compromised or that manipulation had been established.

“In a matter as sensitive as Mohbad’s DNA, the result must not merely be announced; it must be demonstrably reliable. The integrity of the process must be capable of independent verification, from the point of sample collection to the final laboratory report,” it said.

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The family also linked its concerns to questions it had previously raised about the handling of biological samples during the post-mortem examination conducted in connection with Mohbad’s death.

It questioned the role of the pathologist involved in sample collection during the coroner’s inquest.

The family further claimed that information it received from its enquiries indicated that the laboratory to which samples from the earlier process were purportedly sent had not received them or any specimen registered in the name of Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba.

It stressed, however, that the assertions represented its account of the matter and required clarification and verification, adding that they were not findings of a court or independently established proof of wrongdoing by any individual or institution.

The family maintained that it supported a credible DNA examination capable of resolving Liam’s paternity but insisted that the identity of the testing laboratory and the chain of custody of the samples must be clear.

It called on the relevant authorities to address its concerns, provide the necessary information and ensure that the examination complied with the court’s order and accepted forensic procedures.

The family consequently requested the postponement of Saturday’s exercise until the outstanding issues were clarified, adequate notice was given to all parties and their legal representatives, and further directions were obtained from the court where necessary.

It said its objective was not to predetermine the outcome of the examination but to ensure that the eventual result was based on a credible and properly documented process.

The family added that the public interest in establishing the truth should not be undermined by avoidable uncertainty or a lack of transparency.

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Mohbad died at 27 on September 12, 2023. Following his death, the Lagos State Police Command inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the circumstances surrounding his passing.

Earlier reports in 2024 indicated that Aloba, through legal representatives, filed an application at the coroner’s court in Ikorodu to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death and later demanded a DNA test to resolve the paternity dispute.

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