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.

Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer, has denied allegations that he or his son, rapper Falz, were involved in securing a VIP section in prison for Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

In an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Falana dismissed claims made by controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, that the lawyer and his son were part of an arrangement to secure Bobrisky’s release in exchange for money.

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Recently, Otse shared an audio recording where Bobrisky alleged that Falana and Falz had contacted her in prison.

Bobrisky claimed that Falz visited her while she was incarcerated and that both father and son had offered to secure her a presidential pardon in exchange for ₦10 million.

Falana refuted these allegations, calling them “infantile radicalism.”

He clarified that Bobrisky had reached out to Falz asking for ₦3 million to secure placement in a VIP section of the prison, a request Falz firmly declined.

“My son told Bobrisky that he could not assist in bribing prison authorities and warned him not to call again unless it was through official channels,” Falana explained.

The senior lawyer stressed that neither he nor Falz had ever negotiated fees on behalf of anyone, and he had never met Bobrisky.

Falana also mentioned that they plan to examine call logs to disprove the claims made in the recording.

Falana to Pursue Legal Action

Falana revealed that he has assisted 280 convicted individuals to secure pardons without ever collecting money. He recounted his involvement in securing pardon for Nigerian soldiers and citizens convicted of drug-related offenses in Libya.

The lawyer expressed frustration with the spread of false claims and defamation on social media, particularly by young activists who fail to understand the legal implications of their actions.

“I have never received any money for the pardons I’ve secured. This attempt to defame my character and that of my son will be met with civil legal proceedings,” Falana said, adding that criminal charges would not be pursued.

While Falana has led campaigns in West Africa to decriminalize freedom of expression, he warned that this freedom should not be misused to defame others.

His legal team plans to pursue civil procedures to restore their reputation and send a message to those who use social media recklessly.

“We will make an example of this case,” Falana concluded, urging for a more responsible use of social media platforms in Nigeria.

Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the naira in April, has not yet responded to the latest developments.