After Kimambi made a controversial post encouraging her daughter Priscilla and her Tanzanian husband Juma Jux, actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo dragged a Tanzanian blogger through the mud, Iyabo Ojo dragged Mange Kimambi through the mud to stop social media content from detracting from Tanzania’s electoral season.
The blogger argued in a post on Friday that the couple’s online activity was distracting from the “fight of a lifetime” in the country.
Your Tanzanian in-laws adore you, Kimambi wrote. We have embraced you with loving arms, but Tanzania is engaged in a fight of a lifetime. You seem like such a sweet girl. Our rights are being fought for.
We don’t need you and Jux to annoy our people with pointless content that the government wants you guys to post because we need our people to pay attention to the fight.
“We need you and Jux to sit down for the next five months because we are on their as* and we aren’t letting up.” You can continue to do whatever you need to do to stay relevant after the election, and we will back you.
Don’t let us hate you, please. When you travel to London next week, we need you to keep Jux in the room and stop posting pointless material to annoy us. Also, while you’re at it, tell Jux to tell his best friend @diamondplatnumz to lay low for the next five months.
We are aware that you may not want to join our fight because you, at our expense, enjoy the privilege our government has to offer, but kindly don’t stop us from trying.
READ ALSO: Gov. Mbah mourns as singer Mike Ejeagha passes away at age 95.
Iyabo criticized Kimambi for meddling in Priscilla and Jux’s affair, which was not supportive of Kimambi’s advice, though.
The actress remarked, “Your audacity is shocking me! It is unacceptable to make such a reference to my daughter and her husband, calling their contentment stupid, and attempting to stoke fear and intimidation. I’ve taught her to be self-assured and authentic as a parent. Although the Mkambala are very quiet, please take note that my daughter won’t joke with me.
Regarding the wedding rumors, my family’s financial institution covers costs, not my government, which is what gave us the money. We, the Nigerians, gave my daughter a lavish wedding in Nigeria, and we were able to arrange it for her.
I stand by my principles and fight for what I believe in without disparaging or threatening anyone because I am an activist. A true leader requires courage and presence. You must be living in America to dictate to my daughter and her husband, who are living in Tanzania.
The notorious Rukban displacement camp in Syria’s desert, a ominous symbol of the country’s civil war, has ended, with only a few survivors making their way back to their hometowns.
A tragic and sorrowful chapter of displacement stories created by the bygone regime’s war machine comes to an end, according to Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa on Saturday on X.
The regime left people in the barren desert to face their agonizing fate, he continued, noting that “Rukban was not just a camp; it was the triangle of death that bore witness to the cruelty of siege and starvation.”
The camp was set up in a deconflict zone that was run by coalition forces led by the United States to fight ISIL (ISIS), in 2014 at the height of the nation’s ruinous civil war.
The camp was used to house those who sought refuge and hope to cross the border into Jordan after being bombarded by the then-President’s government and fighting against ISIL.
However, al-Assad’s regime’s regime rarely permitted aid to enter the camp because neighbors’ nations blocked access, leaving Rukban stranded there for years, putting it under a severe siege.
Around 8, 000 people stayed in mud-brick homes where food and basic items were being smuggled in at high prices.
Families started leaving the camp and going home after al-Assad was toppled in December following a lightning attack led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current head of Syria’s interim government.
Following the fall of al-Assad, al-Sharaa has pledged to unite Syria, restore the nation domestically, and join the international community abroad.
Al-Sharaa convened with world leaders last month, including US President Donald Trump, who announced that all sanctions against Syria would be lifted, giving the nation a “chance at greatness.” Sanctions were lifted as well as the European Union stepped up. After nearly 14 years of war and economic devastation, Syria now has a crucial lifeline for economic recovery.
A&B: “A&#; Castle in my eyes”
Yasmine al-Salah, who marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and returned to her home after nine years of displacement in the Rukban camp, told The Associated Press news agency on Friday that her emotions are “uncountable.”
Even though our house has been destroyed, our family has no money, we are hungry, and we have debts, and my husband is ill and unable to work and we have children, al-Salah said. Still, our home is a castle in my eyes.
During the war, her home in the Homs province’s eastern town of al-Qaryatan suffered damage.
Raed al-Saleh, the minister for emergency situations and disasters in Syria, stated on X that the camp’s closure represents “the end of one of the harshest humanitarian tragedies that our displaced people have ever seen.”
We hope that this action will lead to the restoration of the camps’ residents’ dignity and safety, he continued.
Nick Knowles’ fiance, who is 27 years his junior, wed in a six-figure ceremony today. After dating for more than four years, Katie Dadzie and the DIY SOS star wed.
Katie, 34, and Nick, 62, first got together in 2019 and started dating again in 2021. According to reports, the pair’s special day has cost them six-figure sums.
Nick wore a light pink tuxedo jacket with black pants and a matching black bow tie to look stylish. A purple flower was adorning his lapel to complete his look.
Nick chose a pink jacket (n. c.)
Katie’s non-traditional wedding gown also stunned guests. She chose to go for a white dress with blue flower details instead of the customary all-white dress.
She went for full-glam wedding makeup and tied her hair in a bun. She then complemented her look with a long veil and a statement-making necklace.
In her white and blue gown, Katie looked stunning (n.c.).
In a play center where Nick’s daughters met and Nick’s youngest son Eddie, 9, the two first forged a friendship in 2019. Katie owns a lingerie and sex toy business, as does Boobbix, which sells “lactation products for breastfeeding mothers.”
When the pair were in New Orleans together two years ago, Nick sat on one knee. Katie has since celebrated her last date with her closest and dearest just before the big day by having a hen-do with them.
In Essex (n. c. ), the couple wed.
The significant age difference between her and Nick had to be defended by Katie, who is also a proud mother-of-two. The star has also been associated with a younger woman, but she is not the first of her kind.
As they went on a date to a West End show with each other in 2019, Nick and Emily Hallinan, 26, were seen getting close. The TV star reportedly dates marketing executive Rebecca Kearns, who is also reported to be older than him, in the prior year.
Nick and Katie (n. c.) got married.
Following an appearance at the TV Choice Awards in September 2016, Nick was photographed getting cozy with Emmerdale’s Gemma Oaten after splitting up with Rebecca.
Gemma describing the situation as “one Sunday morning when we were lying in bed and all these texts came through about us being photographed together” before describing how the photos eventually caused their relationship to split. He completely changed in a matter of seconds. He and how his family would be affected by this was the focus. He claimed it didn’t matter to me, but it was really cruel. I experienced sneezing.
A long veil was worn by Katie (n.c.)
She continued, “I asked, Do you want to throw away what we have?” Nothing has been done improperly. But he just dropped me like a ton of bricks. I believed he had a true relationship with him, and he had no desire to reveal anything.
This story,do you like? Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok,Snapchat,Instagram,Twitter,Facebook,YouTube,andThreadsfor more latest news andgossip.
The major leagues in Europe and around the world may have ended, but the actions behind the pitch are intensifying. Teams are sacking coaches, signing players, and making moves to bolster their chances ahead of the campaign.
At the Roland Garros, the French Open is reaching its climax after days of action-packed games, just as the race for the 2026 World Cup heats up in Asia.
Relive these and more on First 11 — the recap of major sports stories during the week.
Spurs Dismiss Postecoglou Despite Europa League Win
(FILES) Ange Postecoglou holds aloft the Europa League trophy, following their mid-week win in the Europa League Final on May 21. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
It’s the season of firing at Tottenham! Despite helping to break the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League, Ange Postecoglou was shown the exit door on Friday, becoming the latest casualty in the Premier League sack race.
The North London club finished 17th in the league, one of their worst outings in decades. Even though the team qualified for the Champions League by winning Europe’s second-tier club competition, Spurs said it was time for the Australian gaffer to go.
“Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,” a statement on Tottenham’s official X account said.
Super Eagles Held By Russia
FT in Moscow. Good show by the Eagles at the Luzhniki stadium against the host #soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/xIH3BATdjm
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles have continued their preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, drawing European side Russia in a friendly game in Moscow.
An own-goal by Semi Ajayi, who deflected a low cross past goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, gave Russia a 27th-minute lead. However, Genk striker Tolu Arokodare came off the bench in the second half to score his first goal for Nigeria. The match ended 1-1! Friday’s game came off the back of the Super Eagles winning the Unity Cup —an invitational tournament in England.
Nigeria are at risk of missing out on the World Cup after an abysmal start to the qualification campaign. The Super Eagles and South Africa, who will clash in a key World Cup qualifier during September, finished second and third in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Falcons Humble Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses
The morning after a job well done !
Still buzzing from last night’s win over Cameroon in Abeokuta.#CMRNGA #MissionX #SoarSuperFalcons pic.twitter.com/nbn94jeOA0
Before the Super Eagles took to the field, the country’s female senior national team was also in action at home. They faced neighbours Cameroon in a friendly match, part of their preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and emerged victorious – 2-0 winners courtesy of Rasheedat Ajibade’s brace.
Nigeria, nine-time winners, will aim to make it 10 when the WAFCON begins in July in the Maghreb nation of Morocco.
U-17 World Cup: Flamingoes Get Dream, Dangerous Group
The groups are set for the #U17WWC 2025!
Who will be crowned Champions?
In the meantime, the Flamingoes were drawn into Group D of the U-17 Women’s World Cup, billed for later in the year. The Nigerians got Canada, France, and Samoa to battle in the group stage of the competition scheduled for Morocco.
Nigeria will be taking part in the tournament for the eighth time. However, this edition will feature 24 sides – the first time that is happening. Morocco will be the first African country to host the age-grade showpiece, which runs from October 17 to November 8, 2025.
Sabalenka, Gauff Set for Roland Garros Showdown
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 06, 2025 shows (L) US Coco Gauff celebrating after winning her women’s singles semi-final match against France’s Lois Boisson on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 5, 2025 and Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrating after winning against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles semi-final match on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
In tennis, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for a French Open title against second-ranked Coco Gauff at Roland Garros on Saturday. It will be the first time the world’s top two players have met in a women’s Grand Slam final since Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep to win the 2018 Australian Open.
Sabalenka and Gauff faced off in the 2023 US Open final when the Belarusian led by a set before imploding as the then-teenager Gauff claimed her maiden major title.
Gauff is targeting to become only the third player to win two women’s Grand Slam titles before 22 since Maria Sharapova added the 2006 US Open to her famous 2004 Wimbledon win. The others are Swiatek and former world number one Naomi Osaka.
French Open: Sinner Sets Up Clash With Alcaraz
Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
While Gauff and Sabalenka square off in the women’s singles final, Jannik Sinner will be meeting with reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s version at Roland Garros.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point during his men’s singles match against US Ben Shelton on day 8 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 1, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
Sinner battled past Novak Djokovic to book a date in the final against Alcaraz, who stormed past Lorenzo Musetti. The 38-year-old Sinner will next attempt to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon next month. Neither Sinner nor Alcaraz has ever lost a major final, but Sunday will change the trajectory.
Raphinha Crowned La Liga’s Best
Raphinha named La Liga Player of the Season! pic.twitter.com/oNiWF8bMYD
Back to football! Brazil winger Raphinha’s outstanding season has gotten him the Player of the Year prize in Spain’s La Liga. The forward helped Barcelona win the domestic double, notching 18 goals and nine assists. The hard-working right-sided winger is a skilled dribbler and assiduous back-tracker. His teammate and teenage striker Lamine Yamal won the under-23 award.
EPL Confirms Fixtures Release Date For 2025/26 Campaign
Liverpool’s English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool’s Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrate with the Premier League trophy during an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Ahead of the next campaign, the Premier League has confirmed the release date for the 2025/26 fixtures. According to a statement released earlier in the week, the fixtures will be out on June 18, 2025.
The opening matchday will start on August 18, 2025!
Chelsea Seal Delap Deal
Liam Delap. X/@ChelseaFC
Already, Chelsea are getting their act in place for next season with the signing of English striker Liam Delap. The Premier League giants beat off competition from Premier League rivals to land Delap from Ipswich for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million).
Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship.
He was one of the few success stories for the Tractor Boys during a difficult season as they were relegated back to the Championship with just 22 points.
Uzbekistan, Jordan Reach World Cup For First Time
Uzbekistan’s players celebrate after their 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier football match against the United Arab Emirates ended in a draw, qualifying them for the World Cup for the first time, at Al-Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
In international games, Uzbekistan and Jordan made history by qualifying for their first World Cup. The pair will be joined in next year’s tournament by perennial participants South Korea. Uzbekistan, one of the fastest-rising national teams in Asia, drew 0-0 with the UAE in Abu Dhabi to take the second automatic spot in Group A. South Korea confirmed their place in an 11th straight World Cup by defeating Iraq 2-0 in Basra.
Kano Mourns 22 Athletes
The vehicle involved in a Kano accident on May 31, 2025
On the home front, Kano State on Monday observed a public holiday to mourn 22 athletes killed in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, which was held in Ogun State.
The athletes died last Saturday in a road crash while returning from the games. A delegation from Ogun State also paid a condolence visit to the Kano State Government.
Their deaths have continued to raise concerns over the welfare of athletes in the country, but government authorities have promised to do better.
The major leagues in Europe and around the world may have ended, but the actions behind the pitch are intensifying. Teams are sacking coaches, signing players, and making moves to bolster their chances ahead of the campaign.
At the Roland Garros, the French Open is reaching its climax after days of action-packed games, just as the race for the 2026 World Cup heats up in Asia.
Relive these and more on First 11 — the recap of major sports stories during the week.
Spurs Dismiss Postecoglou Despite Europa League Win
(FILES) Ange Postecoglou holds aloft the Europa League trophy, following their mid-week win in the Europa League Final on May 21. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
It’s the season of firing at Tottenham! Despite helping to break the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League, Ange Postecoglou was shown the exit door on Friday, becoming the latest casualty in the Premier League sack race.
The North London club finished 17th in the league, one of their worst outings in decades. Even though the team qualified for the Champions League by winning Europe’s second-tier club competition, Spurs said it was time for the Australian gaffer to go.
“Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,” a statement on Tottenham’s official X account said.
Super Eagles Held By Russia
FT in Moscow. Good show by the Eagles at the Luzhniki stadium against the host #soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/xIH3BATdjm
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles have continued their preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, drawing European side Russia in a friendly game in Moscow.
An own-goal by Semi Ajayi, who deflected a low cross past goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, gave Russia a 27th-minute lead. However, Genk striker Tolu Arokodare came off the bench in the second half to score his first goal for Nigeria. The match ended 1-1! Friday’s game came off the back of the Super Eagles winning the Unity Cup —an invitational tournament in England.
Nigeria are at risk of missing out on the World Cup after an abysmal start to the qualification campaign. The Super Eagles and South Africa, who will clash in a key World Cup qualifier during September, finished second and third in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Falcons Humble Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses
The morning after a job well done !
Still buzzing from last night’s win over Cameroon in Abeokuta.#CMRNGA #MissionX #SoarSuperFalcons pic.twitter.com/nbn94jeOA0
Before the Super Eagles took to the field, the country’s female senior national team was also in action at home. They faced neighbours Cameroon in a friendly match, part of their preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and emerged victorious – 2-0 winners courtesy of Rasheedat Ajibade’s brace.
Nigeria, nine-time winners, will aim to make it 10 when the WAFCON begins in July in the Maghreb nation of Morocco.
U-17 World Cup: Flamingoes Get Dream, Dangerous Group
The groups are set for the #U17WWC 2025!
Who will be crowned Champions?
In the meantime, the Flamingoes were drawn into Group D of the U-17 Women’s World Cup, billed for later in the year. The Nigerians got Canada, France, and Samoa to battle in the group stage of the competition scheduled for Morocco.
Nigeria will be taking part in the tournament for the eighth time. However, this edition will feature 24 sides – the first time that is happening. Morocco will be the first African country to host the age-grade showpiece, which runs from October 17 to November 8, 2025.
Sabalenka, Gauff Set for Roland Garros Showdown
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 06, 2025 shows (L) US Coco Gauff celebrating after winning her women’s singles semi-final match against France’s Lois Boisson on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 5, 2025 and Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrating after winning against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles semi-final match on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
In tennis, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for a French Open title against second-ranked Coco Gauff at Roland Garros on Saturday. It will be the first time the world’s top two players have met in a women’s Grand Slam final since Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep to win the 2018 Australian Open.
Sabalenka and Gauff faced off in the 2023 US Open final when the Belarusian led by a set before imploding as the then-teenager Gauff claimed her maiden major title.
Gauff is targeting to become only the third player to win two women’s Grand Slam titles before 22 since Maria Sharapova added the 2006 US Open to her famous 2004 Wimbledon win. The others are Swiatek and former world number one Naomi Osaka.
French Open: Sinner Sets Up Clash With Alcaraz
Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
While Gauff and Sabalenka square off in the women’s singles final, Jannik Sinner will be meeting with reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s version at Roland Garros.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point during his men’s singles match against US Ben Shelton on day 8 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 1, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
Sinner battled past Novak Djokovic to book a date in the final against Alcaraz, who stormed past Lorenzo Musetti. The 38-year-old Sinner will next attempt to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon next month. Neither Sinner nor Alcaraz has ever lost a major final, but Sunday will change the trajectory.
Raphinha Crowned La Liga’s Best
Raphinha named La Liga Player of the Season! pic.twitter.com/oNiWF8bMYD
Back to football! Brazil winger Raphinha’s outstanding season has gotten him the Player of the Year prize in Spain’s La Liga. The forward helped Barcelona win the domestic double, notching 18 goals and nine assists. The hard-working right-sided winger is a skilled dribbler and assiduous back-tracker. His teammate and teenage striker Lamine Yamal won the under-23 award.
EPL Confirms Fixtures Release Date For 2025/26 Campaign
Liverpool’s English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool’s Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrate with the Premier League trophy during an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Ahead of the next campaign, the Premier League has confirmed the release date for the 2025/26 fixtures. According to a statement released earlier in the week, the fixtures will be out on June 18, 2025.
The opening matchday will start on August 18, 2025!
Chelsea Seal Delap Deal
Liam Delap. X/@ChelseaFC
Already, Chelsea are getting their act in place for next season with the signing of English striker Liam Delap. The Premier League giants beat off competition from Premier League rivals to land Delap from Ipswich for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million).
Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship.
He was one of the few success stories for the Tractor Boys during a difficult season as they were relegated back to the Championship with just 22 points.
Uzbekistan, Jordan Reach World Cup For First Time
Uzbekistan’s players celebrate after their 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier football match against the United Arab Emirates ended in a draw, qualifying them for the World Cup for the first time, at Al-Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
In international games, Uzbekistan and Jordan made history by qualifying for their first World Cup. The pair will be joined in next year’s tournament by perennial participants South Korea. Uzbekistan, one of the fastest-rising national teams in Asia, drew 0-0 with the UAE in Abu Dhabi to take the second automatic spot in Group A. South Korea confirmed their place in an 11th straight World Cup by defeating Iraq 2-0 in Basra.
Kano Mourns 22 Athletes
The vehicle involved in a Kano accident on May 31, 2025
On the home front, Kano State on Monday observed a public holiday to mourn 22 athletes killed in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, which was held in Ogun State.
The athletes died last Saturday in a road crash while returning from the games. A delegation from Ogun State also paid a condolence visit to the Kano State Government.
Their deaths have continued to raise concerns over the welfare of athletes in the country, but government authorities have promised to do better.
