Welcome To Sandra Spicy Blog: August 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026

“God turned my personal story into a tool” – Tonto Dikeh reflects on her reconciliation with ex

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is reflecting on her reconciliation with her ex, Olakunle Churchill.

Singer Timi Dakolo has shared how an innocent act at an event led to the spreading of false news about him.

Singapore has committed to providing each child with government support worth S$70,000 (approximately $55,160) from birth through the teenage years, as the Asian nation strives to improve its low birth rate.

Despite being two years since her body transformation, Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus is still in awe of her new look.

Binance has stopped processing transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency-asset service providers and platforms.

Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo has marked a major family milestone, celebrating her first grandson, Ayomide Rakeem, as he turned one year old.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) now allows candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), to verify and upload their O’Level results from home.

Skit maker Zicsaloma has advised people who start making good money to be careful about the friends and family members they keep close, especially those who constantly depend on them financially.

2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent government action to halt the wave of killings, abductions and destruction of communities in parts of Nigeria.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is celebrating her 49th birthday today, expressing gratitude to God for His faithfulness and praying for good health, long life and the grace to continue fulfilling her purpose.

The mother of two shared the birthday message on her Instagram page, reflecting on the different seasons of her life and the lessons, victories, mistakes and challenges she has experienced.

“Today is my birthday.🎉

My heart is full of gratitude to God for all He has done, all He is doing, and all that is still to come.

Through every season, every lesson, every win, every mistake and every challenge, God has remained my strength and my shield. Even in moments when I have fallen short, He has given me the grace to rise, learn, keep going and become better.

Today, my prayer is simple. That God blesses me with good health, long life, peace and the grace to keep walking in purpose.

I pray that my life continues to mean something beyond me. That I can touch more lives, open more doors, nurture more talents, raise more stars and give others the opportunity to become everything God has called them to be.

May I never stop giving back. May I never stop growing. May my life remain a testimony, and may the way I live inspire others to believe, to dream and to keep going.

Thank You, Lord.

Happy birthday to me.

DNA Tests: 1 in 4 men not biological fathers of their children — Report

About one in four paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results in its 2025/2026 reporting period, its latest annual DNA Testing Report has revealed.

Influencer Priscilla Ojo has unveiled her son's face as he celebrates his first birthday.

The media personality shared adorable photos of her son on social media, marking the milestone with a heartfelt tribute to her “sunshine.”

She wrote:

“We blinked, and a whole year passed. To our dearest son, Watching you grow has been the biggest blessing. You are the most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin. You light up every room you walk into and we’re so proud to be your parents 365 days of loving you, cuddling you, and watching your beautiful personality shine. You are curious, so joyful, so smart and so full of life. You make every day better just by being you. We can’t believe how fast you’re growing, our little sunshine. May your life be filled with as much happiness as you have given us this past year. We pray you grow up healthy, happy and full of purpose.

We pray God guides your steps and orders your path. We pray you know how deeply you are loved, every single day. We pray your laughter never stops and your beautiful heart stays pure. You are our greatest answered prayer.

Happy 1st Birthday our sunshine, we love you endlessly.”

The birthday celebration also marked the first time Ojo publicly revealed her son’s face, giving fans a glimpse of the little boy she has lovingly described as her “greatest answered prayer.”

BBNaija S11: Cassi evicted from reality show

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Cassi, has been evicted from the reality show, becoming the fifth housemate to leave the house this season.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother for dealing in illicit drugs.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, aka Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday Ogogo d!ed at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66.

TOPIC: Nothing Good To Offer [24 Monday, August 2026]

MEMORISE: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7 (KJV)

Beauty queen stripped of title after previous marriage revelations

Miss Grand USA, Mekyla Li has been stripped of her title just one week after she was crowned amid revelations of an alleged 2024 hit-and-run and a previous marriage.

Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe are celebrating their triplets as they turn four months old.

Hey my beauties.. thank God its friday..Nothing looks better than a well designed African inspired outfit.

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25th August 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, celebrated in remembrance of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

46 bodies have so far been recovered following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has said.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding players’ wages, bonuses and other national-team obligations.

BBNaija star Bella Okagbue has broken her silence amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her relationship and breakup with fellow reality TV star Sheggz.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive N900,000.

Gospel singer Moses Bliss has celebrated his wife, Marie Bliss, as she marks her birthday.

A 23-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter, identified as Ali Saidiq, has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State with an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday, August 20, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he presented his certificate of return to the President and appreciated him for a free and fair election in Osun state.

TOPIC: Breaking Covenants (1) [21Friday, August 2026]

MEMORISE: But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered? – Ezekiel 17:15 (KJV)

Actress Debbie Shokoya celebrates husband on his Birthday

Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya is celebrating her husband, Lukman Ejalonibu, on his birthday today.

Nigeria's competition and consumer protection watchdog has ordered all manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to immediately remove products from shelves if they don't have proper labels.

Comedian AY Makun is celebrating his 55th birthday today August 19.

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi; his African Action Congress (AAC) counterpart, Omoyele Sowore; and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), among others, today, August 18, converged in Abuja to sign the National Peace Accord, months before the 2027 elections.

Footballer, Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new head coach of Senegal’s Teranga Lions.

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers who were abducted by suspected sea robbers after their wooden passenger boat was hijacked along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Sheggz has addressed the controversy surrounding his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella, insisting that he did not cheat on her and revealing that they have been separated since January 2026.

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is too old to contest an election.

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her remarkable global influence, Grammy-winning career, and enduring impact on African music.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would have been in Osun to help secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu had wanted the party to win the governorship election.

Bella’s sister has asked Sheggz to take down pictures of the reality TV star from his social media page.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, August 18, warned the opposition to dismiss the idea of defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stressing that they should start crying ahead of the polls.

Davido and Wande Coal have clashed publicly over their unreleased collaboration, with the disagreement escalating after both artistes gave different accounts of why their joint song, ‘Come My Way,’ never saw the light of day.

TOPIC: God’s Covenant Of Protection [19 Wednesday, August 2026]

MEMORISE: For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her. – Zechariah 2:5 (KJV)

'This is probably my last year' - Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the current year could “probably” be his final one as a professional footballer, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain revealing his retirement plans in an interview with Vogue published on Sunday.

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