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Jada Pinkett Smith says claims made by singer August Alsina that they had an affair and was given permission by her husband, Will Smith, are a total lie. August recently sat down with The Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee to talk about his new album, “The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy” … but the interview quickly took a turn, with him claiming he had been in a relationship with Jada after being introduced to her by her son, Jaden, in 2015, and, according to him, it lasted quite some time. AA was emotional as he explained how Jada is the only person he’s…

The Senate on Wednesday received a request for the confirmation of Suleiman Sani as career Ambassador-designate for the Federal Capital Territory. The President’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “In accordance to Section 171(1)(2)(c) and sub-section 4 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I have the honour to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Suleiman Sani as career Ambassador-designate for the FCT.” In a separate letter on the floor, President also requested the upper chamber to confirm the…

A US woman has been shot while trying to remove a Nazi flag from someone’s front yard in the state of Oklahoma. Garfield County Sheriff’s office said the woman had been at a party nearby when she took one of two flags being flown outside Alexander Feaster’s home. Mr Feaster, 44, then reportedly shot her in the back with a semi-automatic rifle as she ran away. The 26-year-old woman is expected to recover from her injuries and Mr Feaster is being held in custody. Sherriff Jody Helm said the woman was found lying in a ditch with four gunshot wounds…

EFCC Port Harcourt zonal office on Tuesday arraigned one Onwuzuruike Ikenna Kingsley (aka Jeff Sikora), a self-styled President/ Chief Executive Officer of United States-based Prime Trust Credit Union Bank before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on an eight count charge bordering on conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, possession of proceeds and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of Eight Million, Five Hundred and Two Thousand Dollars ($8,502,000.00). The offence contravenes Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of government. Lawan stated this in his remarks sequel to a motion considered on International Day of Parliamentarism, sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP – Anambra South). According to the Senate President, the development poses a challenge which requires parliamentarians to educate and enlighten citizens on the functions and roles of the parliament. He added that the National Assembly in its bid to ensure the prudent application of public funds, will continue to oversight the executive arm of government, as well as provide legislative interventions to…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus, the governor said on Wednesday. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. “We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter,” he said in a tweet. More to follow….

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja appreciated the outstanding support and guidance provided by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) which he described as a “tutorial,” urging the members to do more to help the country exit “our very terrible state of development.” Speaking during a virtual audience with members of the PEAC, the President said: “We are a country characterised by a large population of poor people, serious infrastructure deficit, lack of housing and a vulnerable economy now haunted by the COVID-19 pandemic and collapse of the oil sector and its effect on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).” The…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday tasked the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to consider widening the tax net rather than overburden the people and business concerns. Lawan was the Guest Speaker at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Audit and Recovery of back years Stamp Duties and FIRS’ formal launching of adhesive Stamp for Stamp Duties collection in Nigeria. “We should rather expand the tax net. Let’s not over burden our businesses or our citizens,” Lawan said at the event which took place in Abuja. The Senate President said there are many people who are supposed to…

Lionel Messi scored the 700th goal of his career with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona’s La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Spanish giants’ all-time top scorer hit the landmark goal for club and country by gently chipping the ball into the net as Jan Oblak dived the wrong way. The goal had put Barcelona 2-1 up but Atletico hit back to draw 2-2. Barca remain second, one point behind Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. Messi’s penalty was also his 630th goal in his 724th appearance for the club. The Argentina star played a part…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 561 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Tuesday. The 561 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 25694. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 344 patients from isolation centers across the country with 17 new deaths reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria topped the number of confirmed cases with 200 new cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 10510. Nigeria announces 566 new coronavirus cases Edo state recorded 119…