#BBNaija2019: Audition centers officially released, eligible candidates announced; Nigerians react

Nigerians all over the world were glued to their TV screens in the past just to catch a glimpse of their favourite housemates and even spent huge amounts to vote for the contestant they wanted to emerge as winner.
Despite the fact that there can only be one winner, the show helped create a good platform for former contestants and some of them have made good use of the opportunity.
In the past, the programme gained criticism for taking place in South Africa despite it being tagged a Nigerian show. But things would be a bit different in the 2019 edition.

It has been gathered that the reality show is going to take place in Nigeria and auditions are to hold on the first and second of February.
This would enable new stars grace TV screens as they jostle for the top spot.
The auditions as announced by DSTV will hold on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 in eight locations across Nigeria, an increase from previous editions.
Candidates are expected to be 21 years and above, and report to audition centres with valid international passports.
Below are the list of centers across Nigeria:
Lagos: D’Podium event center, Off Adeniyi Jones, Allen Ikeja
Abuja: Multichoice office, Plot 1548 Ademola Adetokunbo street , Beside NEMA adjacent Transcorp Hilton
Port Harcourt: Hotel Presidential, 5141, Aba road.
Ibadan: Mauve 21 Events Centre,MKO Abiola way Ring Road by Adeoyo Junction.
Enugu: Oakland Hotel and Park, Tunnel Crossing, Ogui ring road behind Etim Plaza.
Warri: Deluxe Garden Suites, Bauchi Close, Shell Edjemba.
Calabar: Venetian Arena, Plot 5 Murtala Mohammed Highway.
Benin: Uyi Grand Event Center, 11 Osagiede street GRA.
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#BBNaija2019 is here! 🤸
This is the best time to be alive!💃
See you at the auditions!!! pic.twitter.com/oGeA4obwor

— DStv Nigeria (@DStvNg) January 15, 2019

Many Nigerians have taken to their Twitter handles to to share their various opinions.
Reactions Below:

Since Bet9ja is the official sponsor of #BBNaija

I guess we’ll start playing odds on housemate to leave the house.
— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) January 15, 2019

Biggie has said our fave @Ebuka will again host #BBNaija this year, and Bet9ja has promised a lot of giveaways.

— BellaNaija (@bellanaija) January 15, 2019

#bbnaija I support dreams, ambition…not market people.
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This year I will also separate the weeds. pic.twitter.com/paDt2K12JY

— Ada (@tessyada7) January 15, 2019

What!!! #BBNaija2019 is holding in Lagos!

Once you’re evicted just fly okada abi danfo to your house 😂#BBNaija
— Mayor of Ikeja 🇳🇬 (@iamAmeerLee) January 15, 2019