Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has confirmed that he and his manager, Jada Pollock, are expecting their third child together.

The superstar made the announcement during a recent interaction on social media, putting an end to rumours that have been circulating about Jada’s pregnancy.

Wizkid, who began his relationship with Jada in 2014, welcomed their first child, Zion, in 2017. In 2022, the couple expanded their family with the birth of another son, AJ.

Speculation about a third child began when Jada was seen flaunting what appeared to be a baby bump on social media, sparking conversations among fans and the media.

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The rumours were officially confirmed when a user on X (formerly Twitter) commented on Wizkid’s recent online activities, hinting at the pregnancy. The fan wrote, “Wizkid, your woman get belle but na you dey show the hormones,” referencing the singer’s social media behaviour. Wizkid responded, “Yes o! We Dey feel am together! Can’t wait to meet my new baby!” – confirming the pregnancy.

Apart from his two sons with Jada, Wizkid is also a father to two other boys from previous relationships. His first son, Boluwatife, was born in 2011 to Shola Ogudu, and his second son, Ayodeji Jr., was born to Binta Diallo in 2016.

The news of Wizkid expecting another child has generated excitement among his fans and followers, further solidifying his image not just as an international Afrobeat star, but also as a family man.

Bako Bala, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has been tragically killed following an attack by armed gunmen.

The incident occurred at his residence during what appears to have been an abduction attempt.

The news was confirmed by Zaidu Bala, special adviser on television and radio to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, who shared the information via a Facebook post.

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“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Alhaji Bako Bala has died — APC chairman of Suru local government,” the post read.

According to the adviser, Bala succumbed to gunshot injuries at the Medical Centre Hospital in Birnin Kebbi after the gunmen shot him during the attempted abduction of him and his family.

Kebbi State police spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, mentioned that he is in the process of verifying details of the attack and would provide further information in due course.

This tragic killing comes amidst a wave of rising insecurity in Nigeria’s north-west region, where banditry and kidnappings have continued to escalate.

Over the past few months, security forces have been engaged in intensified efforts to combat this violence.

On September 11, the Nigerian Air Force successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on the Department of State Services (DSS) facilities in Niger State.

Just days later, Operation Hadarin Daji forces neutralized notorious bandit leaders in Zamfara.

Renowned social media activist Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, stirred discussions on Friday after critiquing the role of religion in Nigeria and Africa.

His comments followed Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s public apology regarding a controversial statement on tithing.

Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), had previously claimed that Christians who did not pay tithes would be unable to enter heaven.

However, in a recent address to his congregation, the respected cleric admitted that the assertion was a mistake, emphasizing that the Bible does not support such a teaching.

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Instead, Adeboye clarified that peaceful and holy living, not financial contributions, are the true prerequisites for salvation.

Reacting to this development via his Instagram account, VeryDarkMan expressed mixed feelings.

“I’m happy about what Papa Adeboye revealed, so I’m waiting for all those pastors like David Ibieyomie who preach about giving tithe,” he said.

“The number one man of all the religious people in Nigeria has come out to apologize that he’s sorry for saying if you don’t pay tithe you won’t make heaven; that it’s not in the Bible.

“Which other things have they told us is not in the Bible? That’s what I’m concerned about; how many things have they manipulated that is not in the Bible? I’m glad that Papa Adeboye came out to say these things, so imagine the ones that would come out to apologise and have manipulated the people, they have twisted the right words of the Bible to suit their own narratives.

“Religion has blinded and finished us in Africa and I will keep talking about how messed up religion has made us, carry your Bible. I’m waiting for those who will come tomorrow and say prayers won’t move Nigeria forward.

He added, “I hope God will touch papa and the tithe collected will be used to touch the people of the country by creating jobs for millions.”