Congratulations are pouring in for Nelly and Ashanti, who are reportedly expecting their second child together following their secret wedding last December.

The couple, who welcomed their son Kareem Kenkaide Hayne on July 18, are overjoyed at expanding their family. Ashanti, reflecting on meeting her newborn for the first time, described the moment as “emotional and spiritual.”

Nelly, 50, and Ashanti, 44, have shared a long history, initially meeting at a Grammy press conference in 2003. The duo collaborated on music, dated for a decade, and reunited romantically in 2023 after a public split in 2013.

Their rekindled romance took a significant turn when they secretly tied the knot on December 27, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans now celebrate the next chapter in their enduring love story.

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian police of killing at least 24 people during the #EndBadGovernance protests, held from August 1 to 10 over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions.

The victims, including 20 young adults, two children, and an elderly person, were reportedly shot at close range, with many sustaining fatal injuries to the head or torso. Amnesty called the actions deliberate and accused authorities of covering up the incidents.

Protests in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and other states turned violent when police used live ammunition and tear gas. Kano recorded 12 deaths, while Jigawa and Niger reported three each. Over 1,200 protesters, including minors, were detained, with reports of torture among detainees.

Despite evidence, authorities denied involvement, blaming “unknown gunmen” or dismissing reports as “fake news.” Amnesty has called for President Bola Tinubu to investigate and ensure accountability for the violence.

Nigerian music star Davido has pledged to fully represent Nigeria following criticism over his recent remarks about the country’s struggling economy during an interview abroad.

In a social media post, the singer shared a picture of himself wearing a durag in the colors of the Nigerian flag, captioning it, “I Dey go do interview nw… fully representing (Nigeria). Say make I kuku put am for head.”

This move comes after Davido faced backlash for his comments on a US platform about the poor state of Nigeria’s economy and rising inflation.

The gesture appears to be his way of reaffirming his pride and commitment to his homeland despite the controversy.