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  • Mercy Eke apologises to Onyeka over unauthorised social media post

    Mercy Eke apologises to Onyeka over unauthorised social media post

    Reality TV star, Mercy Eke, has apologised to ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Onyeka, for provocative posts made from her account.

    She clarified that a handler’s actions did not reflect her views. 

    The controversy arose after the handler engaged in drama related to the show, specifically the clash between returning agents and current housemates.

    On her birthday, Mercy expressed frustration, stating she had left Big Brother Naija behind and was disappointed by the handler’s unprofessional behaviour. 

    She apologised to Onyeka’s supporters, calling the posts “embarrassing” and emphasising they did not represent her feelings.

    She tweeted: “Can’t believe I’m waking up to this on my birthday. A handler that was supposed to post my birthday contents and reply birthday wishes was involving herself in BBN drama and now I have to deal with this mess??? I have left everything BBN behind for Christ sake! And seeing such silly opinion especially about one of the housemates I like! 

    “The only reason I’m not tagging this person’s main page is to not get her bullied by fans, because this is highly unprofessional.

    “I apologise to Team Onyeka, because this is so embarrassing coming from my account, it definitely does not represent me or how I feel”.

  • My man pay me allowance, says Mercy Eke

    My man pay me allowance, says Mercy Eke

    Reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she earns off her man to pay her staff salaries.

    In a recent episode of “Love Is A Game,” she shared that her partner provides her with an allowance to help cover the salaries of her seven domestic workers.

    Mercy clarified that she didn’t request the allowance, but rather her partner offered it to alleviate some of her responsibilities.

    She expressed appreciation for his gesture, stating that it motivates her to reciprocate and do thoughtful things for him as well.

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    She said: “My guy [partner] pays me an allowance. But it’s not that I mandated him to do that. I have about six domestic workers. So the allowance is just to assist me to pay my staff.

    “I didn’t tell him to pay my staff’s salaries. He’s doing it on his own to reduce my responsibilities. Because of that, I always want to do things for him too.”

    Mercy has kept her current partner’s identity hidden from the public.

  • Peer pressure led me to opt for BBL – Mercy Eke

    Peer pressure led me to opt for BBL – Mercy Eke

    Reality TV star Mercy Eke has explained the reasons behind her decision to undergo cosmetic procedures, including a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). 

    In a recent interview on the ‘Love is a Game’ show, Eke admitted that peer pressure and prevailing trends in 2018 influenced her choice to pursue the procedure.

    She said: “To be very truthful, it was the trend at the time. I think this was around 2018 and it was the trend, peer pressure and everyone was doing it. I had a very good form and it wasn’t bad, the stomach was too much.

    “I was really scared when I wanted to do it; I didn’t tell my mum because I didn’t want anyone to discourage me. So it was me and two of my other friends, we planned it, paid, and did it together.”

    Despite her initial reservations and a grueling recovery process, she asserted that the results were worth it.

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    Eke described the post-BBL experience as uncomfortable, stressing the need to lay on her stomach for 14 days to avoid pressure on her bum and the painful massages to reduce swelling.

    “Getting your body massaged after the surgery is the painful part, also not being able to sleep on your bum for 14 days thereabout so you have to lay with your stomach. Also, when the nurses try to massage you to bring the water out”, she said.

    Eke also set the record straight about her facial features, debunking claims of surgical enhancements.

    “It was worth it. People keep saying that I touched my face so I keep posting throwbacks for them to see. I have only touched my lips, I had fillers done, it dissolves after 3 months and I feel like people need to be more educated.

    “I had liposuction done and my bum is the softest you would even touch, it’s just fat so it feels like water,” she concluded.

  • I’m ready for marriage- Mercy Eke

    I’m ready for marriage- Mercy Eke

    Winner of BBNaija Season 4, Mercy Eke has announced that she is ready to tie the knot.

    She shared her desire to get married on Snapchat while attending the wedding of actress Sharon Ooja.

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    When a follower proposed to her, she responded, “I’m so ready… I don’t mind the gender like this. Love is sweet. I’m so ready.” 

    Mercy hinted of being in a relationship and considered having a child through a sperm donor.

  • There’ll be no BBNaija All-Stars reunion – Mercy Eke

    There’ll be no BBNaija All-Stars reunion – Mercy Eke

    Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke has claimed there will be no reunion show for the “All Stars” edition.

    She made this announcement on her Instagram live, disappointing fans eagerly anticipating the reunion.

    This marks a departure from the show’s usual tradition of hosting a reunion after each season.

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    Fans, still unsure if she meant it or not, have vowed to keep fingers crossed while they keep tabs on the organisers. 

    But auditions for the ninth season of Big Brother Naija have begun.

    The auditions, which started on March 27, 2024, introduced a new twist: contestants will audition in pairs.

    These pairs can consist of close friends, family members, romantic partners, or any other combination that makes for a “dynamic duo”.

  • Mercy Eke cries out over N100m stuck in Heritage Bank amid financial crisis

    Mercy Eke cries out over N100m stuck in Heritage Bank amid financial crisis

    Former Big Brother Naija contestant Mercy Eke has expressed her distress and frustration over her funds being stuck at Heritage Bank.

    She revealed through a series of tweets on her X account that she has over N100 million trapped in the bank.

    According to her, she was advised to open an account with Heritage Bank during her time on the show, as they were the sponsors, and her account manager persuaded her to invest her funds despite knowing about the bank’s issues.

    Her post has sparked concern and outrage among fans and followers, who are offering support and advice in the comments.

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    Many are criticizing the bank for alleged unethical practices and urging Mercy to seek legal action.

    Others are offering words of encouragement and urging her to stay strong and hopeful for a resolution.

    She wrote: “I really don’t know how to react to this … I have been hoping for the best thinking there’s a way out…. #heritagebank. It was the bank that sponsored Bbn during my set, for them to pay our money we were advised to open an account with them… stupid me went ahead and funded the account … don’t worry, I’m full of regrets right now. I have above 100m with them.

    “My account manager lured me into fixing my money, knowing fully well there have been issues with the bank … I don’t have words for her, I blame myself.”

  • Mercy Eke hospitalised hours after partying with friends

    Mercy Eke hospitalised hours after partying with friends

    Mercy Eke, the winner of the Big Brother Naija ‘PepperDem’ season, was hospitalised shortly after partying with friends on a yacht.

    The reality TV star made this known in a post on her Snapchat page.

    She also shared a photo of herself on the hospital bed, urging her friends to avoid wasting their time in anger, regret, worries, and grudges, saying life is too short to be unhappy.

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    She wrote: “Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy. Who would have thought that I would end up in a hospital barely 24 hours after I was seen outside? I’m just having different thoughts of what could have been the worst case. God, I thank you for your loving kindness. Life is so fickle. Good health is underrated.”

  • Why I didn’t win the BBNaija All-Stars season – Mercy Eke

    Why I didn’t win the BBNaija All-Stars season – Mercy Eke

    Winner of the Big Brother Naija ‘PepperDem’ edition in 2019, Mercy Eke, has explained why she didn’t win the reality TV show for the second time.

    The Nation reported that 22-year-old Ilebaye won the ‘All-Stars’ edition in 2023 while Mercy finished as the runner-up.

    In a recent episode of Celebrity Quickies posted on comedian AY’s YouTube page, Mercy Eke said she didn’t win the show for the second round because people “were allergic to winners.”

    According to her, many people referenced her previous win and what she had acquired.

    She said: “The first time I went into the Big Brother House, it was all cute, lovely people. I played the game and I won the show. And I thought it was all cute, then I went back for the second time, and I found out that people were allergic to winners.

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    “They were like, ‘She had that, she can’t have it again. She has this, she can’t have it again.’ That’s why I did not win for the second time because they are allergic to winners. They were like, ‘She is already rich, give others a chance.’

    “This second experience, I loved it. I will not even take anything away from it because it made me see people for who they truly are. It can only be God’s doing because, without this second experience, I would not know a lot of things. I didn’t know that it was a crime to want to win again. But anyways, I am still a winner.”

  • Why my relationship is kept private – Mercy Eke

    Why my relationship is kept private – Mercy Eke

    Mercy Eke, a former Big Brother Naija reality star, explained her choice to keep her love life out of the public eye.

    She cited past experiences as the driving force behind her decision.

    Speaking in a recent episode of Celebrity Quickies on comedian AY’s YouTube page, Eke revealed that although she has found love again, she has opted to maintain secrecy surrounding the identity of her new partner.

    She said: “I consider my dating life private. I think I have made a couple of mistakes with my dating life, putting out everything on social media. But lately, I can say this part of my life is still very private.”

    Eke disclosed that she can’t miss a day without talking to her mystery lover.

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    She said Nigerian celebrities are under a lot of pressure, stressing that most of the pressure is from the people around them.

    The reality star said regardless of that, Nigerian celebrities are breaking new ground.

  • Venita speaks on relationship with Mercy Eke

    Venita speaks on relationship with Mercy Eke

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress, Venita Akpofure, has revealed the status of her relationship with Mercy Eke.

    She mentioned that she is currently not in communication with her colleague, Mercy, attributing it to a hectic schedule.

    Venita shared this information during an interview on the Big Friday Show, hosted by her colleague Tacha.

    Recall that Mercy and Venita were very close during their stay in the last Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition.

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    However, speaking of their relationship outside the house, Venita said: “I’m very clear and very transparent, I thought when we came out of the house most of us would be able to rise above some things. Whatever happened in the house is what you saw.”

    When asked if she had any conversation with Mercy outside the house, Venita replied: “No, I’m very busy, even for events and stuff I’m not available, so I don’t feel the need to water any plants or bridges coming from that show for now aside from what is already working.”