Key Points
- Mercy Eke denies the PM News story as false. She says she never granted any interview to them.
- The post shows a screenshot of the disputed article. She insists the headline misstates her views and intent.
- Fans urged outlets to verify before sharing such claims. ValidUpdates reached out to Mercy for comment and awaits reply.
BBNaija Mercy Eke (Mercy Chinenyenwa Eke) denied a PM News claim on X in a swift reply. Her post says she never said she would have children outside marriage.
The claim followed a PM News article that quoted an unnamed source. ValidUpdates previously covered her Ikoyi home purchase in September this year.
What she said
A screenshot of the story showed a headline with a startling claim. Mercy replied quickly, saying the post misquoted and spun her words. She urged the social platform to take the post down immediately.
She asked outlets to remove the story and correct the record. Her post used strong language and an angry face emoji. Supporters poured in with messages of defence and calls for proof.
Journalists note how fast a headline can spread on social feeds. A single screenshot can go viral before checks finish properly. That speed raises real risks for wrong facts about people.
Media editors advise making a quick retraction when errors happen. They say that fixes calm readers and stop false threads growing.
The row adds to long online talks about Mercy’s public remarks. See claim over her Lamborghini source for past rumours that followed posts.
In her reply she wrote a brief, angry note on the platform. “Take this down! Stop spreading fake news about me.”
Fans backed her and urged outlets to check facts before posting. Media watchdogs often warn against sharing unverified social claims.
Mercy’s team did not immediately reply to further questions from this paper. We will update the story if new details come to light.
Mercy rose to fame after winning Big Brother Naija in 2019. Her public life often draws strong reactions and quick rumours online.
Editors say reporters should reach verified sources before publishing claims about stars. A short post can start a long thread of false claims fast.
Public figures and their teams say clear checks help calm audiences. Readers should wait for verified replies before resharing social screenshots.
This page will follow any fresh replies or retractions from the named outlet. ValidUpdates is monitoring developments and will report updates as they arrive.
