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Isabela Ferrer claimed Justin Baldoni made an “inappropriate” comment about a teenage sex scene while filming It Ends With Us. According to a transcript from Ferrer’s deposition obtained by Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 20, a lawyer asked the actress if she remembered feeling “uncomfortable” after Baldoni described one of her intimate scenes as “hot.” “It didn’t feel appropriate in a work environment, and given that it was not necessarily like a note of any kind to do with my acting,” Ferrer said per the docs. “It felt out of place and strange to hear about a scene, especially a…

Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bello, the federal lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, rose to prominence within the All Progressives Congress (APC) not merely on the strength of his surname, but also through strategic political positioning. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2023, defeating seasoned contenders, including Samaila Suleiman, a former lawmaker with strong grassroots structures in the constituency. At the time, Bello enjoyed the combined weight of two powerful…

Justice Modupe-Osho Adebiyi of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday, lashed out at some Ghanaian nationals for attempting to compromise her court in a 26-count criminal charge filed against them by the Nigeria Police. The accused are Sam Jonah, Kojo Mensah and Victor Quianoo. The police in Abuja, following the conclusion of investigations and consideration of a forensic report, had charged the Ghanaians to court over allegations of falsifying ownership documents of the highbrow River Park Estate. The police alleged in the charge that the accused persons illegally increased share capital and used forged documents…

The former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, Almustapha Saulawa, has officially defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, citing principle and the need to “rescue” Katsina State. Saulawa announced his defection on Tuesday at the ADC Secretariat in Katsina, where he formally registered as a party member alongside a large group of supporters, many of them youths. “I’m here to declare myself a tentative member of ADC, as it is enshrined in the law that I cannot act until I belong. That is why I’m here today,…

Former Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji has told Arsenal they are not the best team in Europe. He said the idea of Arsenal being the best team in Europe right now is not correct. Akanji spoke ahead tonight’s Champions League match between Arsenal against Inter Milan. Mikel Arteta’s team are leading the Premier League and are very close to making it to the next round of Europe’s biggest club tournament. The Gunners have a perfect record in the Champions League this season, with six consecutive wins, including victories against Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Even though Arsenal did not score…

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has flagged off the All Progressives Congress, APC nationwide membership update in the Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. Addressing party members and stakeholders on the Friday event, Onyejeocha, who previously represented Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, expressed her appreciation to APC members in the local government for their loyalty and commitment to the party over the years. She described the e-registration as a critical step in strengthening the party’s structure at the grassroots and ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach genuine party members in…

The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 134 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okadas, during enforcement operations across major parts of the state. The spokesperson for the agency, Raheem Gbadeyan, in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the exercise was carried out in the early hours of the day and that it was part of the agency’s renewed efforts to curb illegal okada operations and related security concerns. According to the task force, the operation was conducted in two phases, following an earlier enforcement exercise in the morning, to sustain pressure on operators who flout traffic and security regulations. Gbadeyan disclosed…

A fact that many Nigerians will readily agree with is that our health infrastructure, manpower, investment, utilities, and gains have improved significantly over the years, more so than at any other time in our recent history. But there is one nagging snag: preventable deaths and disabilities owing to poor quality care. The disquiet and the claims of medical negligence and poor-quality healthcare by many Nigerians on social media following the devastating loss of a child of a storied and respected Nigerian author naturally provoke concern, reflection, and the need for action. While some of the claims are unsubstantiated, not grounded…

Stocks, United States long-dated Treasuries, and the dollar declined sharply on Tuesday as investors reacted to renewed trade tensions between the United States and Europe, according to Reuters. The move reversed gains seen earlier in the week, reflecting heightened market uncertainty. Reuters reports that President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose tariffs on European imports triggered a repeat of the “Sell America” trade seen after last year’s April tariff announcement, with investors pulling back from US assets. Wall Street’s key gauge of investor anxiety, the Cboe Volatility Index, rose as much as 1.9 points to an eight-week high of 20.69,…

Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has said she is not under pressure to reach new heights this season, as she focuses on productive outings for Nigeria and in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adeshina, who currently holds the national record in the event both indoors and outdoors, is entering the third year of her collegiate career with optimism. After her breakthrough in 2024, when she set both records, she waited until 2025 before winning her first NCAA title. She also featured at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she finished outside the podium places. Last season, the…