Categories
News

Panic As Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri

Multiple explosions were reported on Monday evening in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, sparking panic among residents in various parts of the city.

According to Vanguard, sources within the city said the blasts occurred between about 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with loud sounds heard in multiple locations, raising fears of a possible security incident.

Residents said the explosions were heard around major areas of the city, including the popular Monday Market, Kaleri, the Post Office area and the vicinity of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Witnesses described the blasts as loud and sudden, causing widespread fear among people in the affected neighbourhoods.

Some residents reportedly abandoned their activities and hurriedly left the area in search of safety.

The situation reportedly created tension in parts of the city as residents attempted to confirm the cause of the blasts.

Security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

Categories
Entertainment News

Why I Never Wanted To Give Birth – BBNaija Star, Queen Mercy Reflects As She Celebrates Motherhood

In celebration of Mother’s Day, former Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang opened up about a side of herself that few knew.

The reality star revealed that, years ago, she never imagined herself becoming a mother because the idea of giving birth terrified her.

Reflecting on it now, she can’t help but laugh at her younger self, acknowledging how life has a way of changing one’s perspective.

“Motherhood has been such an incredible journey,” Queen Mercy shared. “Funny enough, years ago, I used to say I never wanted to give birth because I was so scared.

“Now, when I think about it, I just laugh at myself. Life really has a way of changing your mind.”

Now, all Queen Mercy wants is to be the best mother she can be. She explained that motherhood has transformed her, making her more focused, resilient, and motivated to work hard to build a future her children will be proud of. Even during sleepless nights and exhausting days, the love she feels for her children makes it all worthwhile.

“Motherhood has made me more focused, more resilient, and more motivated to work hard and build a future my kids will be proud of,” she said. “Even on the days when I’m tired and running on little sleep, the love makes it all worth it. Thank you, God, for this beautiful experience. I’m forever grateful.”

Queen Mercy also took the opportunity to celebrate mothers everywhere, sending out warm wishes and heartfelt prayers for strength and guidance.

She wrote: “Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mothers around the world. Take your flowers, mommies—you deserve them and so much more. May God continue to bless us with wisdom, strength, patience (because we definitely need it), and the grace to keep being the amazing mothers our children need.”

Her candid reflection serves as a reminder that motherhood is a journey full of surprises, growth, and unconditional love, and that even fears of the past can evolve into the most rewarding experiences.

Categories
Entertainment News

I Pray You Never Lose Your Mum – Toke Makinwa Speaks As She Celebrates Her First Mother’s Day

Toke Makinwa has celebrated her first Mother’s Day, expressing gratitude to her daughter, Yaya, for making her a mother.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the media personality noted that the highlight of the special day was the personalized Mother’s Day messages she received, describing it as a thing of joy.

Toke said Yaya has brought her ease and prayed that her daughter never experiences sadness or loss.

“My very first Mother’s Day. Adunola, today I call you my Sweetness,” she wrote.

“My first fruit. The one who’s come to pave the way. Ease is what you have brought, you make being your mommy easy.

“God, thank you for blessing me with this sweet angel. The last slide is us every morning.

“Because of you my baby I’m receiving personalized Mother’s Day messages, what a Joy.

“My Yaya, my gift, my heartbeat, my Reason. I just want to be the best mother ever to you sweet girl.

“My sweet sweet girl, I pray you never lose your smile, I pray you never lose your mum, I pray you never know sadness and I pray you serve God and shine his light in your generation.

“It’s my first Mother’s Day ya”ll. I hope you all get to feel loved today.

“May everyone who desires the gift of a child receive their heart’s desire and more.

“Happy Mother’s Day to every single mommy out there.”

Categories
Entertainment News

I Don’t Want More Kids, I Tied My Tubes – Veteran Actress, Shaffy Bello Reveals

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has revealed details about a significant personal decision she made years ago concerning childbirth.

The thespian revealed that she underwent a medical procedure to stop having more children.

The actress made the disclosure during a conversation about motherhood on her YouTube channel, Shaffy Bello TV.

While discussing her experience as a mother, Bello explained that she decided to tie her fallopian tubes about 26 years ago because she did not want to have many children.

She explained that the decision came despite her former husband wanting them to expand their family.

According to her, he pleaded with her to have another child, but she had already made up her mind about limiting the number of children she would have.

Bello explained that the procedure was carried out through her navel and involved doctors tying her fallopian tubes so that she would no longer be able to conceive.

She said the process was simple, and it permanently stopped the release of eggs needed for pregnancy.

The actress said she had always been certain about the kind of family size she wanted and did not feel the need to have many children.

She said, “My ex-husband had to beg for me to have another one. I didn’t want a lot of children. I wanted to stop.

“So they went through my navel, went in there, did what they needed to do, and they tied it up. That was it. They closed my eggs.

“I’ve always said to myself that after tying my tubes, if I get pregnant, I will feel like Mary, it’s a holy child.”

Categories
Entertainment News

Nigerian Actress, Kiekie Reveals Why She Keeps Her Husband From Public Eye (Video)

Nollywood actress and content creator Kiekie has explained why she chooses not to share photos or videos of her husband on social media.

The mother of one said her decision is deliberate and tied to how she manages her online presence.

The actress made the clarification during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, on his show, where she addressed questions about her private life and marriage.

Kiekie stated that she is not hiding her husband from the public but simply chooses not to feature him on her Instagram page.

According to her, the page mainly serves as a platform for her work, including comedy skits, brand promotions and other professional activities.

She explained that her husband is not involved in her online business, which is why she prefers to keep that part of her life off the platform.

She said, “I’m not hiding my husband, I just don’t feel the need to put him on Instagram.

“My instagram is my business page and my husband is not part of my business.” 

Kiekie got married to her husband, Shonaola Ilori, in February 2020.

The couple later welcomed their first child, a daughter, in November 2022.

Kiekie is known for her energetic comedy skits, fashion content and acting roles, and has grown into one of Nigeria’s popular online entertainers.

Categories
Entertainment News

Why I Divorced My First Wife – Pastor Chris Okafor Opens Up

The founder of Grace Nation Global, also known as Liberation City, Chris Okafor, has spoken about the reason his first marriage ended.

The cleric, who has been facing public scrutiny in recent times, shared details about the collapse of his marriage and the circumstances that led to the divorce.

In an interview with Vanguard, Okafor said the relationship ended after he discovered his wife with another man inside his home.

The discovery caused deep pain and disappointment for him and eventually led to the breakdown of the marriage.

He explained that although his mother pleaded with him to forgive his wife and move past the incident, he could not continue with the relationship because of what had happened.

The situation, he said, made it difficult for him to remain in the marriage.

The pastor also disclosed that the divorce was later handled legally and finalized in Lagos.

The case was concluded at a customary court in the state on September 18, 2014. The case was filed under suit number IKJCC0172014.

He said, “I divorced my first wife because I caught her with a man in my house and it was because of my mother that was saying, oh my son, forgive.”

Categories
Entertainment News

Nigerian Singer, Chike Calls Out Lady Who Allegedly Duped Him Of $20,000

Popular Nigerian singer Chike has accused a social media user, Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, of allegedly defrauding him.

In a series of posts on X Monday morning, Chike claimed that he gave Chioma $20,000 for a business but she didn’t meet her own end of the bargain.

The music star said he found out that he may have been defrauded very late.

He wrote, “Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, so you are a thief? That’s how they do. They will tell you they are doing certain business. Her business is to survive on your money.

“$50,000 in the air . $20,000 of my hard earned money I didn’t see either. How do I find out this late that I’m just another person she has duped. Even me I de laugh myself.”

He warned his followers not to do any business with alleged fraudster.

Responding to questions about the nature of his transaction with the alleged fraudster, Chike said that isn’t important and that the focus should be on the alleged fraud case.

“Whatever business chioma sells to you is not the issue . The big issue here is that the business does not even exist, which then equates to fraud,” he wrote.

The singer also revealed that he has initiated a process to recover the funds he allegedly lost to the alleged fraudster lady.

The alleged fraudster, Chioma Nneoma Ochibili is yet to respond to Chike’s allegations.

Categories
News

Tinubu Will Start Losing Sleep Soon – Dele Momodu Says

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has predicted that Bola Tinubu may soon begin to worry as some people around him reveal their true intentions in the coming months.

Momodu, who claimed to be a prophet recounted that former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola abandoned Tinubu for the ADC despite being close allies in the past.

He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

According to Momodu: “Nobody knows Tinubu better than Rauf Aregbesola, he was governor in Osun State for eight years and commissioner for works in Lagos State, he’s now in ADC.

“Look at the preponderance of senators, members of the House and everybody now trooping in.

“Let me give you a prediction again, you know I’m a prophet, I was born and named Joseph at birth in Ile-Ife, I’m telling you that in the coming weeks and months, Tinubu will begin to lose sleep when he seeks the true colour of human beings, they will show him.

“All those people who are expecting something from him today they are pretending like the rattle snake waiting and hoping that they will get something. When they can no longer get it they will seek their fortune elsewhere.

“Even right now, their own Vice President, a very cerebral gentleman is at a crossroad, APC does not know if it can risk a Muslim-Muslim ticket again.

“In the coming weeks and coming months, Tinubu will begin to lose sleep when he sees the true colour of human beings.”

Categories
Entertainment News

BBNaija Star, TolaniBaj Reacts To Claims She Had A Nose Job

Former Big Brother Naija housemate TolaniBaj has responded to speculation suggesting that she underwent plastic surgery to alter her nose.

The reality TV star, who gained popularity after appearing in BBNaija Season 5, recently became the subject of discussion on X (formerly Twitter) after some users claimed her facial features appeared more defined than before.

According to the comments circulating online, some social media users speculated that TolaniBaj might have gone under the knife to achieve a sharper and more chiseled nose.

However, the reality star quickly addressed the rumors with a lighthearted response. Reacting to one of the posts suggesting she had a nose job, TolaniBaj dismissed the claim in a short but pointed reply.

“I didn’t know I got a nose job,” she wrote, subtly mocking the speculation.

Her response has since sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans defending her and attributing the change in her appearance to makeup, lighting, or natural changes over time, while others continued to debate the issue.

TolaniBaj, known for her bold personality and active social media presence, has often found herself at the center of online conversations since her time on the popular reality show. Despite the rumors, she appears unbothered, choosing humor as her way of addressing the claims.

Categories
Entertainment News

How Davido Reacted To Viral Bullying Video From Edo School

Afrobeats singer Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has reacted angrily to a viral video showing a brutal bullying incident involving students of Igbinedion Secondary School in Edo State.

The singer reacted on X on Sunday, condemning the behavior in strong terms. “Fuckin animals… so disgusting,” he wrote in response to the footage circulating online.

The video shows two male students repeatedly assaulting a fellow student who had fallen to the ground.

At one point, one of the attackers drags the victim by his school uniform and stomps on his chest and head while the boy cries out in pain.

A third student, recording the incident, can be heard begging them to stop.

The disturbing footage quickly sparked widespread outrage on social media, prompting immediate action from the school authorities.

In response to this, the school in question expelled the students involved in the bullying while suspending the student who did the recording.

In addition, in a statement, the Edo State Police Command confirmed that the students involved have been expelled, while the student who recorded the incident has been suspended.

Police spokesperson Eno Ikioyedem said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has directed the Divisional Police Officer in the area to carry out a full investigation.

“The Edo State Police Command strongly condemns acts of bullying, violence, or intimidation among students, and anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law,” the statement added.

About Us

626blaze is an entertainment and lifestyle website that brings you latest gist and scoops from the world of music, fashion, movies, sports and social commentary.

Categories

Subscribe to our Newsletters