Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- Nollywood actress Chika Ike has denied allegations linking her pregnancy to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko, tagging the rumours "false and baseless."

The speculation, which spread rapidly on social media, suggested that the 64-year-old senator was responsible for Chika's pregnancy and was set to make her his seventh wife.

The rumour gained traction after the actress announced her pregnancy on 10 February and further intensified on Monday when Mr Nwoko's wife, Regina Daniels, briefly deactivated her Instagram account.

Reacting to the claims and sharing more baby bump photos, Chika said on Wednesday that Nwoko is not the father of her child and she is not interested in polygamy.

The actress who began her acting car...