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Woman Exposed After Family Discovers She Faked Pregnancy and Used a Reborn Doll as Her Baby
A family in the UK has been left devastated after discovering that the baby they believed was real turned out to be a doll.
The woman at the center of the shocking incident, 22-year-old Kira Cousins, allegedly wore a prosthetic baby bump, faked her pregnancy, and even pretended to give birth — before introducing a reborn baby doll she named Bonnie-Leigh Joyce.
Earlier this month, Kira had taken to social media to announce the arrival of her “baby girl,” claiming the newborn weighed 5lbs 4oz.
To make the story more convincing, she reportedly shared ultrasound scans, threw a gender reveal party, and even posted videos of her stomach “kicking.” Loved ones rallied around her, gifting baby clothes and essentials, including a £1,000 pram and car seat.
She also posted detailed updates about hospital visits and claimed her baby had been diagnosed with a heart defect during tests.
However, the elaborate lie began to unravel when Kira’s mother made a heartbreaking discovery — finding a realistic reborn doll lying in Kira’s room.
Screenshots shared online reportedly show messages from Kira telling the man she claimed was the baby’s father that the baby had died — adding another layer of deception to the bizarre hoax.
In a statement shared on TikTok she wrote: “In my own words let’s set this straight. I was in bed when my mother came into my room and found it to be a doll.
“Prior to this, I had been keeping myself away from literally everyone. The next thing I know, I was confronted by all the family. Don’t for one minute think they let me away with this, they haven’t.
“And none of them knew. Neither did the dad and his family.”
Friend Neave McRobert said suspicions began to grow when loved ones noticed that the “baby” had never cried and that Kira refused to let anyone hold it, claiming the infant had recently been to the hospital for check-ups.
In a video and a series of screenshots shared by Neave McRobert, she wrote: “Kira Cousins
Where tf do I even start, so Kira is/ was a good friend of mine, the day she told me she was “pregnant” I was so happy feeling like I was going to be an auntie again, sending me baby scans! 4 months go by and the gender reveal comes, me, my mum and niece all went! Bought her gifts, she received ALOT of presents for her “baby doll” anyway no one thought for a second that she wasn’t pregnant, or lying to everyone! everyone believed Kira.
“Kira was texting me all throughout her “pregnancy” telling me never to get pregnant, she’s constantly sick, she feels lonely all the rest! Telling me Jamie never went to any of the appointments with her painting Jamie and his family out to be the worst people on the earth when in reality they were the only correct 1nes! She also called me at 01:30 2ce early on the 10th October I never answered it as I was asleep, when I woke up I had a Snapchat from her “hi aunt neave, Bonnie-Leigh is my name I was born at this time and I weigh this much the exact same weight as my daddy when he was born, I can’t wait to meet you” she also sent me a video of her walking out the hospital with the baby in a car seat , I felt terrible as I thought she went through labour on her own! so I sent her a video crying with excitement congratulated her.
“2 days after the baby was born she texts me saying Jamie’s mum had says to her “it’s a doll, she’s not moving or anything and she’ll be freezing” again never let the granny hold the baby or touch the baby, so she grabbed the “baby” and went to Wishaw to get her checked over, she says the hospital just told her to keep her wrapped up and she had mucous. The same day she told me it’s normal for a new born baby not to open their eyes atol. The following day she texted me saying “I need to get out this house, can I come see you” I says yeah course do you want me to come pick you up as you’ve just had a baby she says yes and I went. I asked her if she needed help she says no but anyway I took the pram and put it in my boot, and she strapped the car seat in, asked me to take her to Morrisons where she worked so she could show everyone the baby, so we went and all her work colleagues were giving her money for good luck, she asked her manager “can I come back to work” as a joke and her manager says “Kira just enjoy this time off and get bonding time with Bonnie-Leigh” so now everyone in her work has met her we came to mine. She had the car seat really close to her and my mum was also excited to meet the baby as Kira had been telling my mum for weeks and months she couldn’t wait to see her, my mum moved the blanket to just see her legs as everyone does and Kira moved so quickly to put the cover back over her, she made a bottle up but says “she’s not crying or even up so I won’t bother the now”.
“She was on the phone to Jamie and he was asking for a dna test to be done, but as the baby had mucous it couldn’t be done, her cousin then phoned and says “Kira why have you took the baby to your friends before I’ve even met her” but her cousins a social worker so she never wanted her cousin to see her as she would’ve known straight away that it was a doll! She didn’t let anyone touch the baby not even me when she was in my house but we thought she’s just being an overprotective mum! When I was dropping her off she called Jamie and asked for him to be at hers for her getting back so he could feed the fkn doll! Soon as we got 2 minutes from hers she calls Jamie back and tells him not to come right now he could come later. The next day my sister had noticed all her photos on Facebook had been deleted then I went onto snap to notice she had deleted every picture and video of Bonnie-Leigh from our chats! I texted her asking why she done it she ignored me, I then added Jamie on snap to understand what the fuck was happening and I asked him “is this a doll” and he says yes it’s a doll, I can’t imagine how he must feel right now and everyone else that has been lied to for months and months believe they were going to be a grandparent for the first time, an uncle for the first time, all of her family and friends! as I know I feel totally used, drained, mentally I’m fucked, I feel I can’t trust anyone or believe anyone! Everyone got conned by her! And I feel worse because I’m one of the few people to meet this baby. I was driving 20mph on the motorway as I didn’t want to hit any bumps or give the fkn doll a fright! But deep down I know I done everything correctly and just done it because I genuinely cared about this doll! She even went to the extreme and texted Jamie the dolls dad saying “Bonnie-Leigh died”
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People gather as keke kills masquerade during street parade
A video circulating on social media has captured the moment a tricycle rider accidentally hit a masquerade during a street parade.
The incident reportedly happened while the masquerade was performing along the road, drawing a crowd of onlookers at the scene.
The video was shared on X by a user who expressed shock over what had happened.
“Keke don kee masquerade 😭🤧
Never thought I’d see something like this in my life.”
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Keke don kee masquerade 😭🤧
— Nedu_🔥 (@Hhonor_) June 9, 2026
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Woman caught after drowning her 5-year-old child following claims by a spiritualist that the child was preventing her from getting pregnant again
A woman has caught as she drowns her 5-year-old child after allegedly believing that the child was the reason she had been unable to conceive again.
According to information shared in a video circulating on social media, the woman claimed that she had not become pregnant since giving birth to the child five years ago.
According to her account, the man told her that the child was responsible for her condition and warned that unless the child was gotten rid of, she would either continue to face difficulties conceiving or give birth to children with similar challenges with her 5year old child who is also unable to walk.
The woman reportedly acted on the advice before she was stopped and confronted by members of the public.
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According to the woman who threw her 5-year-old child into a river in Benin, she said that after giving birth to the child, she was unable to conceive again. She also claimed that the child had not been able to walk since birth.
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 9, 2026
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You claim to be minding your business but you go into his Snapchat stories at midnight to peep on him — MC Fish new lover calls out someone spying on her man
Gbemi, the new partner of Nigerian entertainer Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has taken to social media to call out an individual she accused of repeatedly viewing her partner’s Snapchat stories late at night.
MC Fish is also known as the former husband of actress Anita Joseph.
In a post shared online, Gbemi expressed frustration over what she described as constant attention from someone she believes should not be monitoring their private updates.
She wrote:
“Minding your business but every midnight, you go dey him Snapchat story dey peep.
“Wonder why we can’t practice what we preach.”
The post has since circulated online, drawing attention from social media users who reacted to the indirect message and speculated about who it might be directed at.
While Gbemi did not mention any specific individual
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I need a woman that is pure and respectful that does not know man — Single man cries out
A Nigerian man has sparked reactions on social media after publicly sharing the qualities he is looking for in a potential wife.
The 44-year-old, who described himself as a born-again Christian and “purity preacher,” said he is ready to settle down and can fully take care of a woman financially.
He wrote:
“44 yrs. Well educated. Born again and purity preacher. AS and O+ . I do business (buying and selling). I can take care of a woman now. Please I need a pure sister who is born again and respectful. 25 to 33 yrs. I will like a university graduate. Someone capable of coordinating things. I hope you get it. Please I need a girl that doesn’t know ma(e)n willing to settle down before 2027 starts. Please chat me on 08030893340,”
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South African Man Injured After Being Mistaken for Robbery Suspect
A 29-year-old South African man was left seriously injured after he was allegedly mistaken for a robbery suspect and attacked by two unidentified men in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident reportedly occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The pair allegedly accused the two friends of being involved in robberies in the area before launching a violent attack using a metal object.
During the assault, the 29-year-old suffered a broken hand along with injuries to his head, face and other parts of his body.
His friend was reportedly able to flee the scene and escape further harm.
Emergency responders from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called to the location and arrived at approximately 1:49 a.m.
Following the incident, both men reportedly denied any involvement in criminal activities and maintained that they were not robbery suspects.
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Woman who fries akara and bread caught with human waste mixed with the beans she uses for akara
A woman has sparked outrage on social media after a video emerged showing her being confronted by residents over allegations that she used a suspicious substance while preparing akara for sale.
The incident was shared by X user @crownprincecom2, who claimed the woman was apprehended along Ani Street on Ikom-Obudu Road in Cross River State.
According to the post, the incident reportedly occurred on June 5, 2026.
Witnesses at the scene repeatedly urged her to open the bag and explain what she was carrying. The crowd continued questioning her as tensions rose during the confrontation.
At one point in the video, some individuals attempted to pull the item from her hands. After a brief struggle, the contents allegedly fell to the ground, prompting strong reactions from those gathered at the scene.
People in the video could be heard expressing shock and disbelief, with some shouting, “Jesus, this is wickedness.”
Sharing the video, the X user wrote: “Video showing a woman who’s known for selling akara and bread at Ani street in Ikom Obudu road was caught on Friday the 5th of June 2026 mixing stool, the solid waste eliminated from the human body with the beans that she’s using to fry akara to sell to the public.Repost”
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Video showing a woman who's known for selling akara and bread at Ani street in Ikom Obudu road was caught on Friday the 5th of June 2026 mixing stool, the solid waste eliminated from the human body with the beans that she's using to fry akara to sell to the public.Repost😭 pic.twitter.com/KvsoW9nfin
— GRV Stan (@CrownprinceCom2) June 6, 2026
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I have been in Germany for the past 4 years. I am homeless, jobless, and have no degree — Man cries out
A man identified as Lennox Mugambi has shared his heartbreaking story of how his dream of building a better life in Germany turned into years of homelessness.
Speaking during an interview, Mugambi revealed that he has been homeless in Frankfurt, Germany, for the past four years despite spending nearly a decade hoping for an opportunity to leave Africa and start a new life abroad.
“I have been sleeping outside for two years but have been homeless for four years. I was staying in a place where other homeless people slept, but since I could not cope with their rules and regulations, I was thrown out. They are very strict. Some of the rules include having to sleep and wake up at certain times, being present, and always being reachable, among others,” he said.
Mugambi explained that one of the major factors that worsened his situation was the loss of his personal documents, which he said were stolen.
He stressed the importance of keeping identification documents safe, noting that stolen documents can easily be misused.
“When documents are stolen, they can be used for illegal activities. Some are even sold and can end up in the wrong hands. It is very important to keep them on you or store them somewhere safe. As soon as your residence permit or documents are lost, you should report it to the police. I also got in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the matter, so I am just waiting for communication,” he said.
The father of one also opened up about personal and family challenges that contributed to his current circumstances.
According to him, he did not have a good relationship with his father, and the pressures of balancing education, work, and family responsibilities eventually became overwhelming.
“I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree, but I got overwhelmed by stress and everything broke down. During that period, I became a father. My daughter is now turning five years old. At the same time, I had to work full-time while pursuing my studies and taking care of my family. It was not easy,” he explained.
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I need a husband that will provide for and take care of me — 57-year-old woman cries out
A 57-year-old woman has sparked conversations on social media after publicly revealing that she is still single and searching for a life partner.
In a video shared on X, the woman made a heartfelt appeal, stating that she is looking for a caring and responsible man who would be willing to share his life with her.
Speaking in the video, she said:
“I’m a single woman. I need a husband. I’m 57 years old, and I need a man that will take care of me and provide for me. He shouldn’t be more than 58 to 60 years old.”
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I need a husband that will provide for and take care of me — 57-year-old woman cries out pic.twitter.com/y3PG6ib52I
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 5, 2026
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Influencer couple Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley reveal they terminated pregnancy after learning their baby had Down syndrome
Influencer couple Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have shared the difficult news that they recently ended a pregnancy after receiving a prenatal diagnosis indicating that their unborn baby had Down syndrome.
Jesse made the announcement through his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, June 3, where he opened up about the emotional decision the couple faced following the diagnosis.
According to Jesse, the couple made what he described as a “difficult decision” after learning about their baby’s condition.
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I have always wanted to marry a Nigerian — Wife of Nigerian businessman Okwudili Umenyior says as they tie the knot in Greece
Anastasia Malandrenia, the Greek wife of Nigerian businessman Okwudili “Dilly” Umenyior, has revealed that she always dreamed of marrying a Nigerian man.
Her revelation comes weeks after the couple exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony held in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2026.
Anastasia made the statement while reacting to a post shared by her husband on Instagram. In the post, Umenyior admitted that he never imagined he would marry a foreigner until he met Anastasia.
Responding to his message, Anastasia disclosed that, unlike her husband, she had always hoped to marry a Nigerian man.
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