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I Haven’t Seen My Children for 18 Years— Calvin Bassey Father Publicly Pleads for Reconciliation, Says Super Eagles Star Refuses to See Him
The father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has publicly opened up about the pain of being separated from his children for nearly two decades and is now begging for a chance to reconnect.
Kingsley Ughelumba shared his heartbreaking story in an emotional interview, explaining that he hasn’t had a real relationship with his sons—Calvin, Mathew, Elvis, and the youngest, Michael—for 18 years. He revealed that Calvin, Mathew, and Elvis were born in Italy, while Michael was born in Ireland. Before everything fell apart, the family lived together peacefully in London.
Speaking about how the separation happened, he said to PUNCH: “We had husband-and-wife arguments. I went to work, and before I returned, she had left with the children.
“She only reached out in 2017 when my children needed Nigerian passports. I sent all my documents and bought all their flight tickets. When they stayed with me then, I never told them their mum did anything to me. She has muted me since he signed for a football club.”
“I have not seen my children for a long time.
“During COVID in 2020, I drove all the way from London to Leicester when Calvin was playing there. I wasn’t looking for him because he was a footballer; I wanted to see my first son, but I didn’t have access because their mother had changed everything. I didn’t have their numbers or anything.”
“When I got to Leicester City, the club welcomed me and called Calvin. There was a name I used to call him when he was small—‘Biggy’. When they called him that, he responded immediately.”
“I spoke to him and he gave me an address. When I got there and he saw me, he called his mum and afterwards he changed. He got upset and told me to say whatever I wanted to say and leave. He said he didn’t want to see me again and drove off.”
Ughelumba didn’t give up. He even traveled from Italy to Abidjan during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hoping to catch a glimpse of his son or speak to him.
He added: “During Nigeria vs Angola, a journalist helped link me with the football federation. They gave me tickets and I watched the match. After that, I went to Abuja to try again, but I still didn’t see him.
“Since then, I have been dying in silence. I don’t have any problems with my children—it’s just their mum that made me feel bad. Even if I am a devil, I can’t be a devil where my children are.”
Calvin Bassey, now 26, has built an impressive career. He joined Ajax from Rangers in July 2022 for €23m (a club-record fee for Rangers at the time), then moved to Fulham in the Premier League for €22m a year later. He made his Nigeria debut in March 2022 during the World Cup playoff against Ghana and has since earned 43 caps, becoming a key player for the Super Eagles in recent AFCON tournaments.
Early in his career, Calvin was sometimes listed as Calvin Ughelumba on team sheets, using his father’s surname. But as he rose to prominence, he switched to his mother’s surname, Bassey, and has always spoken gratefully about her support.
In past interviews, Calvin has said: “He’s just not in my life — we lived with him, but that was when I was really young,” Bassey once said when asked about his father.
“Since I was six, it has been mum and us boys. I knew that if I got the chance to put my name on the back of a shirt, I wanted it to be my mum’s name—my way of saying thank you.”
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The Results Have Been Difficult to Process – Kenyan Comedian Stevo Breaks Up With Girlfriend After DNA Test Reveals He Is Not the Biological Father of Their Child
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Stevo made the announcement while sharing the DNA test results publicly, explaining that the outcome had been difficult for him to process.
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In his statement, he wrote:
“The results have been difficult to process, but I have chosen to handle this matter with dignity and respect for everyone involved. I ask my fans and the public to respect my privacy as I navigate this chapter of my life.”
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The Yoruba actress shared the sad news on her Instagram page on Monday, October 19, 2026, where she paid tribute to her late mother and prayed for Allah to grant her eternal rest.
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In her emotional message, Adunni Ade expressed her pain over the loss while asking Allah to forgive her mother’s shortcomings and grant her a place in Jannah.
She also revealed that her mother is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones who will continue to cherish her memory.
The actress added that details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
Sharing the announcement, she wrote:
“lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.
With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness.
She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sisters and loved ones, who will forever hold her memory close.
Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. Grant us sabr and strength as we navigate this painful loss. Ameen.
Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen.”
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If You Want Me to Be Faithful to You, You Must Also Be Faithful to Me – Uche Ogbodo Speaks on 50-50 in Marriage
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During an interview with Punch, the actress spoke about her views on marriage, faithfulness and the importance of mutual commitment between partners.
Ogbodo, who described herself as an advocate for equal responsibility in marriage, criticised men who make excuses for infidelity, arguing that self-control should apply to both men and women.
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She said: “I am an advocate for 50-50 in marriage. If you want me to be faithful to you, stay faithful to me. You just want (sexual) satisfaction? It’s a desire that you can control. You can control yourself; you are not an animal. Why can’t men stay the same? Why do men always make excuses for their failure? They always make excuses for their stupid behaviours.
She said:
“First, you have to know who you are as a woman, know your worth, what you want and also love yourself enough. If you love yourself enough and know what your deal-breaker is in a relationship, and your wants and needs are not being met, then what are you doing in that relationship? I am not an advocate for suffering and smiling. If it is not working, you don’t have to die there.”
Ogbodo further explained that abuse in relationships goes beyond physical violence, noting that emotional and psychological mistreatment can also damage a woman’s self-worth.
She said:
“Abuse is not only physical. There’s mental and psychological abuse. When you start to make a woman feel less of herself, you are abusing her mentally and psychologically. You’re making her feel she’s not worth it; that your side chick is better.
“Some men are actually well-disciplined, they don’t do these things, they understand the ethics of marriage and good relationships”
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Our Bundle of Joy Has Been With Us for Some Time Now – John Boyega Reveals He and His Wife Have Welcomed Their First Child
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The actor shared the news on Instagram, revealing that their baby had arrived some time ago while thanking fans and well-wishers for their messages.
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In the same post, Boyega also disclosed that his sister is expecting a baby and will soon give birth.
Sharing the update, he wrote:
“Our bundle of joy has been with us for some time now but thank you for all the well wishes. Also my sister is about to pop! Wish her well too! 🥰
Back to feeding this big baby!”
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Blueface Proposes to Chrisean Rock at Nightclub as Couple Rekindle Their Relationship
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In a video circulating on social media, Blueface was seen going down on one knee to propose to Chrisean Rock while friends who were present cheered them on.
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The moment has drawn attention online, particularly because the pair have experienced several ups and downs in their relationship over the years, including previous breakups.
The reported reunion also comes after Blueface’s split from his former partner, Nevaeh Akira.
Blueface and Chrisean Rock share a son, Chrisean Jesus Porter, whom Chrisean gave birth to on September 3, 2023.
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Blueface proposes to Chrisean Rock at a club, and she says yes. https://t.co/Fl9boZ2wNO
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) October 12, 2026
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Arrest Him! – Ghanaians Call for Arrest as Viral Videos Show Nana Akua Addo With Severe Injuries After Beaten by her Husband
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In the footage circulating on social media, the actress appears to have suffered injuries to her face, including a swollen lip. Blood can also be seen on her body and on the ground in the videos.
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🚨 Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo has sparked major concern online after videos surfaced showing her with visible injuries and blood. In another video, her husband is seen bending over her and apologizing. Calls for his arrest are now spreading online, while claims that he has already been arrested remain unconfirmed. . https://t.co/WZMByW2eeL
— Ayoku (@bolajiayo) October 6, 2026
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I Just Keep Asking God, Whenever You Feel It Is Time for Me to Go, Just Take Me – Pete Edochie Opens Up About His Health Struggles
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The veteran actor, who is currently in Ghana, disclosed that walking has become difficult for him and that he sometimes needs assistance while moving around.
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Speaking about his health, the actor said:
“I’m not very well myself. Walking is a problem for me now, but I still have hope that I will recover myself. Sometimes I get up and parts of my body are swollen, and then after some time they go down again, like my hand is swollen now and my leg.
“I just keep asking God: You are the author of life. Whenever you feel it is time for me to go, just take me. Don’t let me bother the people who are around me now. Just take me”
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The Marriage Is Over, the Woman Is Just Getting Started – South African Influencer DJ Nandi Celebrates Her Divorce With a Party
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DJ Nandi shared an invitation flyer for the event, which shows her wearing her wedding crown while announcing the celebration of a new chapter in her life.
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The invitation carries the headline:
“The marriage is over. The woman is just getting started.”
It also features the messages:
“Chapter closed. Crown still on.”
“No tears. No Drama. Just vibes.”
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Life’s Too Short to Be Unhappy, Live, Love and Laugh – Late Actor Cjay Nwoke’s Last Post Trends After His Death
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Nkechi Blessing took to social media on September 30 to announce the actor’s death while revealing that she had been preparing to release a movie.
In an emotional post, she wrote:
“Cjay this was never the plan💔💔 Guys unfortunately I won’t be dropping my movie anymore!! This one pain me💔💔”
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Before his death, Cjay had also shared a reflective message on social media on September 12, urging people to make the most of their lives.
He wrote:
“Life’s too short to be unhappy, live every minute like it’s your last. LIVE, LOVE ,LAUGH.”
The actor’s death has left colleagues and fans mourning as tributes continue to emerge online
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I Sponsored All Your Fake Lifestyles With Loans I Took Because of You – Anita Joseph’s Husband Calls Her Out on Social Media
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In a series of posts shared on his Instagram Stories, Michael accused the actress of making him take several loans in an attempt to keep up with the lifestyle he says she wanted to portray on social media.
He also disputed previous claims that Anita was responsible for feeding and financially supporting him during their time together.
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According to Michael, he was the one who allegedly had to borrow money to maintain the lifestyle associated with their relationship, despite what he said had previously been portrayed publicly.
Michael also addressed claims surrounding trips and vacations during their relationship, alleging that some of the stories about the trips Anita had taken him on were not accurate.
His posts appeared to challenge the public perception of their former marriage, as he shared his own account of the financial pressures he says he experienced while they were together.
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