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 Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been living together again for the past two years, according to a source. The couple, who have been married since 1997, resumed sharing a home after previously living separately for several years. “Jada moved back in with Will two years ago,” the insider told PEOPLE. “They are happy and love each other and are, as ever, committed to supporting each other.” In 2023, Jada revealed that she and Will had been separated since 2016. A source later told PEOPLE that the pair remained together while maintaining separate homes. The couple recently appeared together publicly during Paris Fashion Week in support of their son Jaden Smith.  Will and Jada attended the Christian Louboutin Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on June 24, posing on the red carpet with Jaden, their daughter Willow Smith, Will’s son Trey Smith, and Jada’s mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. They were also together in Philadelphia during the July 4 celebrations marking the 250th a...

 IOC approves new sports for 2030 Winter Olympics, removes Nordic combined from program     The 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps will feature new events, while one long-running Olympic sport will be removed from the program. The International Olympic Committee approved the addition of synchronized skating and freeride skiing and snowboarding for the 2030 Games, while keeping snowboard parallel giant slalom after the event faced uncertainty over its Olympic future. Nordic combined, a sport that combines ski jumping and cross-country skiing and has been part of the Olympics for more than a century, will be eliminated from the program. The IOC considered expanding the event to include women’s and team competitions to improve gender balance but ultimately decided to remove it entirely. Synchronized skating will make its Olympic debut in the nine-member Synchro9 format. The discipline, which has traditionally been associated with female competitors, will initially ...

 Girlfriend allegedly sets boyfriend’s children ablaze over alleged cheating in Benue  The Police in Benue have arrested one Mbalumen Ikyenge for allegedly setting ablaze the house of her boyfriend identified as Aondoyima Ierkwagh, leading to the de@th of his two daughters aged four and six in Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Udeme Edet, said the command received a report from the father of the deceased girls alleging that a person set his house on fire. Edet said the command is yet to determine the motive behind the attack.  Some neighbors, however, alleged that the incident stemmed from a relationship dispute. The witnesses said the suspect visited the residence of her boyfriend on Sunday night July 5, but was asked to leave. The disgruntled girlfriend reportedly refused to leave as she suspected another woman was with her boyfriend in the house. The witnesses further claimed that Ler...

 A 14-year-old Kentucky girl was looking for her lost dog when a creep began groping her and attempted to rip her shirt off. Law enforcement in Louisville, Kentucky received a call regarding a possible attempted kidnapping in Shively on July 4th. The caller reported seeing a man with no shirt who appeared to be trying to grab a teenage girl. Officers responded to the area and located the victim. The teen girl told officers that she had been searching for her dog when a man had approached her asking for money. She told officers that when she told him she didn't have any money, the man began inappropriately touching her multiple times. As she tried to get away from the man, he grabbed her by the shirt and pulled so hard that he actually ripped her shirt. The girl's mother and sister reported they had witnessed the man following the victim as she fled towards her home. Officers began to patrol the neighborhood, looking for the suspect. They soon found 47-year-old Lonza Manuel a fe...

 Alleged $1.5m Investment Fraud: Court Remands Ifoma Emmanuel in Kirikiri Correctional Centre Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, ordered the remand of Ifoma Immanuel, Executive Director of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre  for an alleged $1.5 million investment fraud. Investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly induced Adebisi Adebutu of R28 Holdings Limited to invest $1.5 million by claiming that the funds would be used to finance projects linked to Chappal Petroleum Development Company Limited, Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, and Chappal Energies Mauritius Limited. The Commission further alleged that the investment was backed by assurances that the funds would be reimbursed, alongside the payment of a $2.25 million development capital fee and the allocation of a 22.4 per cent equity stake in Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited. The defenda...

  6,009 successful candidates from the 2025 Bar Final Examination at the Nigerian Law School, take oath at the July Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja. The event marked another significant milestone as the new lawyers took the oath of office before joining the ranks of legal practitioners in Nigeria. One more photo below. 

 FG MOURNS NIGERIAN KILLED IN KHARKIV, UKRAINE ATTACK The Federal Government is mourning the death of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian.   In a statement, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said she died from injuries sustained during a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The Ministry informed that late Miss Nnani was a graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University. On behalf of the Federal Government, it extended condolences to her family and pointed out that the Ministry is in contact with Nigerian Missions in Ukraine and Germany to verify details and provide consular assistance.  The statement renewed its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict while reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the protection and welfare of its citizens abroad.  The Nigerian Government further emphasized that it will continue to monitor developments closely while providin...

 NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE ADVOCATES IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TAX REFORM  Nigeria's tax reform agenda is taking centre stage as implementation gathers momentum, with renewed efforts to strengthen revenue generation, improve tax administration, and support sustainable economic growth. Driven by the National Defence College Nigeria, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, in conjunction with the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, the policy roundtable brings together key stakeholders to examine the realities of implementing the new tax regime. Participants are expected to assess emerging challenges, foster collaboration among government, the private sector, and civil society, and develop practical recommendations to ensure the successful institutionalisation of Nigeria's tax reforms.

 SENATE CALLS FOR ACTION TO CHECKMATE RISING ATTACKS ON SECURITY PERSONNEL The Senate has again suggested the deployment of advanced technology to stay ahead of criminals whose tactics are now evolving from attacks on communities to targeted attacks on serving and retired military personnel. The Senate says this trend is a threat to national security and state authority, and therefore wants authorities to checkmate such atrocities. These resolutions were the outcome of a debate on a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Abdulaziz Yaradua, in which he highlighted the rising abductions of high-ranking security personnel. The Senate commended the military and other security agencies for their sacrifices and advised that collaboration and intelligence gathering be strengthened. Meanwhile, the Senate has condemned xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa and called for the prosecution of the perpetrators.

 OPERATION HADIN KAI SUSTAINS MOMENTUM AS TWO MORE HIGH PROFILE TERRORIST COMMANDERS SURRENDER, PROVIDING VALUABLE INTELLIGENCE ON TERRORIST OPERATIONS Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two senior commanders to troops of Sector 2 in Geidam on 4 July 2026. The surrendered terrorists, identified as Munzirs within the terrorist leadership structure, arrived Maiduguri at approximately 1930 hours on 5 Jun 26 and are currently in military custody undergoing detailed profiling, debriefing and intelligence exploitation. Preliminary interrogation indicates that the two surrendered commanders occupied influential positions and possess extensive knowledge of the group’s operational activities, command arrangements and logistics architecture. Initial intelligence obtained from the debriefing has provided valuable insights into the terrorists’ operational methods, sustainment mechanisms and supp...

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rolled out a new self-service online platform for first-time voter registration to enhance accessibility and boost citizen participation in the electoral process. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Nasarawa State, Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-Sadiq, announced the development at a news briefing on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital. Abubakar-Sadiq said the platform will become operational on **Wednesday, July 8**, through INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Eligible citizens will be able to follow step-by-step guidelines to complete their registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices without visiting any INEC office. “The platform incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation and backend integrity checks to safeguard the credibility, integrity and accuracy of the National Register of Voters,” he said. The REC described the initiative as consistent with INEC’s drive ...

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to immediately discontinue the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, insisting instead that suspected terrorists be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. The upper chamber expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across the country, describing it as increasingly complex, persistent, and alarming. In a series of resolutions, lawmakers highlighted how terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent attacks continue to claim lives, destroy livelihoods, and disrupt economic activities. The resolutions stemmed from a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army. Titled “Escalating Attacks, Abductions and Killings of Serving and Retired Military Personnel: A Growing Threat to National Security and State Authority in Nigeria,” the motion...

 France withdraws diplomats from Burkina Faso France has withdrawn all of its diplomats from Burkina Faso after Burkina Faso announced an end to diplomatic ties with its former colonial ruler. AFP quoted the French Foreign Ministry on 6 July as saying Burkina Faso’s chargé d’affaires in Paris had also been summoned and informed that Burkinabè diplomatic staff had until the evening of Monday 6 July to leave France. It said all French diplomats in Burkina Faso returned to France "late last week". The move by France comes after Ouagadougou cut diplomatic ties with Paris, accusing the former colonial ruler of violating its sovereignty over security issues and not observing the principles of "mutual respect", TRT Afrika reported. Allegations against France Burkina Faso’s Communications Minister, Gilbert Ouédraogo, had said on 26 June that France was supporting "subversive networks" and "terrorists" in the West African country, an accusation Paris desc...

 Colorado man survives rattlesnake attack after suffering anaphylactic shock and receiving 18 vials of antivenom A Colorado man is recovering after a terrifying rattlesnake encounter during a family outing left him in anaphylactic shock and requiring emergency treatment with 18 vials of antivenom. Michael Padilla said he was spending the day with his family near a river when the attack happened. While stepping across rocks, he suddenly felt a sharp strike from behind, describing the sensation as feeling like he had been hit by something sharp. Within minutes, Padilla began experiencing severe symptoms, including swelling, a strange sensation throughout his body, tongue swelling, and intense pain in his leg. His wife, Amy, noticed his condition worsening as his eyes became red and his symptoms continued to escalate. The family quickly called 911, but Padilla’s condition deteriorated further while being transported to the hospital. He said he went into anaphylactic shock, experiencin...

Prince Harry and celebrities lose privacy lawsuit against UK tabloid publisher after four-year legal battle A four-year legal battle involving Prince Harry and several high-profile celebrities against a major U.K. tabloid publisher has ended after a court dismissed their privacy claims. Harry, along with Elton John, Sadie Frost, Elizabeth Hurley, and other plaintiffs, lost their High Court case against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The judge ruled that the group did not provide enough evidence to support their allegations of unlawful information gathering. The lawsuit was filed in 2022, with the plaintiffs accusing the publisher of serious privacy violations, including claims that private investigators were hired to obtain personal information through illegal methods during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The allegations included claims of unauthorized surveillance, hidden listening devices placed in private locations, and payments m...

Trump unveils $100 bill featuring his signature as new currency design moves forward  President Donald Trump has shared the first image of a redesigned $100 bill featuring his signature, following a Treasury Department announcement that a sitting president’s name would appear on U.S. currency for the first time. The new design shows Trump’s signature alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s signature. Traditionally, U.S. paper currency has displayed the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer of the United States. Officials previously described the change as part of a commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The addition of Trump’s signature is separate from a larger effort by some lawmakers to create a new $250 commemorative bill featuring Trump’s portrait. A proposal to place Trump’s image on currency faces legal challenges because current law generally prohibits portraits of living individuals from appearing on U.S. money. Existing rules require people...

 Carter Efe Makes History as First International Star at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University A Historic Win for African Content Creation In a groundbreaking moment for the African digital space, popular Nigerian creator and streamer Carter Efe has been announced as the first international creator to join Kai Cenat's Streamer University. This selection marks a monumental milestone in his career, shining a bright spotlight on the rapid rise of African streamers on the global stage. Created by the legendary American streamer Kai Cenat, Streamer University is a highly coveted mentorship initiative. The program is designed to cultivate, guide, and elevate the next wave of digital pioneers by giving them direct access to industry-leading expertise and invaluable networking opportunities. From Local Comedy to Global Recognition Carter Efe’s path to this international platform is paved with consistency and viral charisma. Widely celebrated for his high-energy comedy sketches, infectious person...

 Tragedy as Popular Arewa TikToker Hadiza Mago Passes Away: Her Last Video Trends Online The online community, particularly the Northern Nigerian (Arewa) TikTok circle, has been plunged into deep mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of popular content creator and fashion influencer, Hadiza Mago. Known for her infectious energy, vibrant personality, and impeccable sense of style, Hadiza reportedly passed away on July 5, leaving her massive fanbase in absolute disbelief. An Emotional Farewell From Friends and Brands The heartbreaking news of her untimely demise was confirmed by her close friend, Safiyya Yusuf, who took to Instagram to share her grief in a deeply emotional post. As news of her death spread, tributes began pouring in from various quarters, including businesses she partnered with. Monga Motors, a brand Hadiza closely collaborated with, released a touching statement expressing their profound sorrow and offering condolences to her family during this difficult ...

 Proud Father: Fuji Legend Taye Currency Shares Emotional Moment as Son is Called to the Nigerian Bar It is a season of immense joy and celebration in the household of legendary Ibadan-born Fuji musician, Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency. The veteran singer could not hide his pride as his son, Samsudeen Adebisi, officially became a lawyer after being called to the Nigerian Bar. An Emotional Father-Son Moment On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Taye Currency took to his social media platforms to share this major milestone with his fans and well-wishers. Describing his son's achievement as the ultimate reward for years of resilience, hard work, and unwavering dedication, the singer penned a deeply touching message. He prayed for Samsudeen's legal career to be filled with divine wisdom, outstanding success, and professional fulfillment. To make the announcement even more special, the Fuji star shared a heartwarming video capturing an intimate moment between father and son. In ...

 LSSC BEGINS SCREENING OF ATHLETES FOR NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE GAMES In a bid to emerge champion of the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games to be hosted by Lagos State later this year, the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has organised a Secondary School Sports Fiesta across all secondary schools in the state to discover talented athletes who will represent the state at the championship. The fiesta, which was an open trial held at Tolu Secondary School Complex, Ajegunle, brought together students from both public and private schools to select the best in Athletics, Chess, and Scrabble. Dr. Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, Director of School Sports at the Commission, said the fiesta is one of several competitions and platforms organised to allow deserving pupils to emerge as part of the best Under-18 teams that will represent Lagos State at the competition. She added that talents discovered at the competition would be merged with the existing state Under-18 teams for further scre...

 LASCOPA INTENSIFIES ROUTINE INSPECTIONS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FAKE, EXPIRED, HAZARDOUS, SUBSTANDARD GOODS ... Inspects Over 600 Stores, Supermarkets in the First Half of 2026 The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has intensified its routine inspection operations across supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, markets, shopping malls, and other retail outlets in Lagos State as part of a renewed campaign to eliminate counterfeit, expired, hazardous, and substandard products from the marketplace. The intensified enforcement exercise, led by the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., is aimed at protecting consumers by identifying retailers and distributors stocking products that pose serious health and safety risks to the public. As part of the exercise, LASCOPA officials conduct unannounced inspections, verify product certifications, examine production and expiry dates, assess storage conditions, and confiscate products that fai...

 SANWO-OLU, UMAHI DISMISS CLAIMS LINKING LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY TO FLOODING The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, have dismissed claims that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for flooding in parts of Lagos, describing the narrative as misinformation spread on social media. The governor and the minister spoke during a courtesy visit from the minister alongside members of the National Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who welcomed the Minister of Works and lawmakers from both chambers of the National Assembly, commended the Federal Government for embarking on what he described as a transformative infrastructure project that would improve the economy and the quality of life of Nigerians. He said the Coastal Highway, which many initially dismissed as a political promise, has become a reality. He said: “Two years ago, it felt like it was just a political conversation, but today people are already usin...

 Sextortion: US Consulate, FBI Laud EFCC, Seek Enhanced Information Sharing. The United States Consulate in Lagos and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, have commended the EFCC for its investigative effectiveness and sustained efforts in combating sextortion and transnational financial crimes. The commendation came on Monday, July 6, 2026, during a courtesy visit by Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché of the United States Consulate, SSA James Smith, and SSA Thomas Pepper of the Cyber Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters, to the Acting Zonal Director of Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, ACE I Bawa Usman Kaltungo. Speaking during the interactive session, James stated that the visit aimed to strengthen the existing collaboration between the U.S. Consulate and the Commission particularly in the area of information sharing in combating criminal activities involving both Nigerians and foreigners.   Responding, ACE I Kaltungo thanked the delegation fo...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND  PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER ARMED ROBBERY AND HOUSE BREAKING IN GADAU Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, house breaking, and armed robbery. On 3rd July, 2026 at about 1200hrs, a 28-years-old complaint, male, resident of Gadau Town, reported at Gadau Division that on 8th June, 2026 at about 0300hrs, five unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons broke into his residence.  According to the complainant, the hoodlums forced open his bedroom door, intimidated him and his wife with machetes, tied them up, and carted away valuables. Items stolen include one Jincheng motorcycle, five android mobile phones, ten sets of wrappers, the sum of ₦1, 000, 000. 00 cash, one cap, and three wristwatches, all valued at about ₦4, 000, 000. 00. Upon receipt of the report, police operatives visited the scene and commenced intelligence-le...

 Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Anambra State Performs Induction of 30 Newly Employed Scientific Officers By Chris Chikelue The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Obiageli Uchebo has held an orientation session with the newly employed 31 Scientific Officers posted to various departments of the ministry and Hospitals in the state. At the meeting held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry on Monday, July 6 the Permanent Secretary exposed various tenets of the Civil Service that they should be conversant with to do well in their places of assignment. She said above all that the workers should get abreast with the Governor Chukwuma Soludo's vision, mission and manifestos. "The government of the day has a lot of works at hand; we need to be in support of the tasks of the government so that we can do our bits to help make them happen". About the Civil Service Rule, Dr. Uchebo told them to download them into their digital systems and memorize them as they go ...

 FROM AGUATA TO RWANDA: MAYOR LEADS 2026 AGUATA BEST STUDENTS TO PAN-AFRICAN INNOVATION BOOT CAMP By Ngozi Okoli The Mayor of Aguata Local Government Area(LGA), Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike, on July 4 led 20 finalists of the 2026 Aguata Best Students Challenge from Lagos to Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in a prestigious international educational programme. The students will represent Aguata at the 2026 Pan-African Innovation Boot Camp, taking place at Ntare Louiselund International School, where they will join outstanding young innovators from across Africa and other parts of the world. The boot camp is designed to equip participants with practical skills in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital storytelling, leadership, innovation, problem-solving, teamwork and global networking, preparing them for future opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven world. The selected students are Ejezie Sopuruchukwu Divine, Ezema Chisom Esther, Okoye Amarachukwu Juliet, Agu Chisom Stella, U...

 ₦200,000 Bounty: ARTMA Declares Manhunt for Truck Driver Who Damaged Amawbia–Uga Road Median By Staff Reporter The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has placed a ₦200,000 cash reward on the head of a truck driver captured in a viral video allegedly driving over and destroying the median of the newly completed Amawbia–Uga Dual Carriageway. The announcement was made in an ARTMA Gazette released on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the agency intensified efforts to identify and arrest the driver. According to ARTMA, the truck driver's actions were not only reckless but also posed a serious threat to other road users while causing damage to critical public infrastructure. "Anyone who destroys government property must be held responsible. Such behaviour will not be allowed to continue without consequences," the agency stated. What Happened A heavy-duty truck was caught on video mounting and damaging the road median along the newly constructed Amawbia–Uga Dual Carr...