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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the birth of their daughter at the end of January, sharing that they welcomed their first child via surrogate.  Priyanka Chopra announced the news via her Instagram handle. Congratulations Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber and briefly arrested at a Georgia bank. Coogler, 35, who was quietly standing at the counter, having passed a female teller a handwritten note asking her to discreetly withdraw the cash from his account.  'Woah, woah woah,' he said, clearly taken aback on realizing he was being apprehended, as an officer orders him to put his hands behind his back.  'You got it, you got it,' he said. 'Is that really how you're doing this, bro? I'm trying to pull money out of my own account.' The award-winning director was escorted out of the main lobby by the police for further questioning and then placed into a cop car.   The teller gave the following narration; She said, "He came in and I said, "hey, how can I help you today?" He came up to the line, handed me this note and he said "look at the note,"' she recalled, noting that he inserted his debit card into the card reader

Chidinma Ojukwu, is Miss Cell 2022 in Kirikiri Correctional Centre.  The young lady who went viral some months ago over the alleged killing of Super TV boss, Michael Ataga, has now been crowned beauty queen at a pageant at the correctional facility. Ojukwu emerged the winner of the competition. In an exclusive chat with Daily Trust, the National Spokesperson, Nigeria Correctional Service, Francis Enobore, confirmed the news explaining the reason behind the beauty pageant. The spokesman noted that part of the services of the correctional facility is to ensure that inmates are in ‘sound and good spirit.’ Enobore further stated that to ensure that inmates are in a high spirit, the correctional centres engage them in exciting competitions likes; pageantry, cooking competitions among others. He said, “What happened is that as part of our reformation and rehabilitation programme and to also keep the inmates in a sound and good spirit, we organise a number of social engagement amongst them. S

  Get Sense! A Nigerian Statement, Which Means Acquire Wisdom OR Be Wise. • Have you noticed that we oftentimes give less love and priority to the people who give us the most love? Well, now you know!  It is time to 'get sense' and make a conscious effort to love that someone and do the right thing.  Give your mum, your dad, that big cheque. Do not hold back!   Give that someone, that is always there for you, the huge appreciation that they deserve.  Give that love.  Show it.  Demonstrate it.  Quantify it and Execute.  Appreciate the priceless gift of love and care. "Oh boy, you dey drive Range Rover meanwhile your mama still dey climb okada. Get sense now!"

To all women, we say Happy Women's Day.  A marvellous, beautiful, intelligent creation. Women...The caregivers, the nurturing spirit, the life bearers..." She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her."

  Watch Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo celebrating his Eighty Fifth Birthday while playing football on a football field. Wow! Did I hear you say 85 years old and in excellent health? Happy Birthday, Sir. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo scores 2 goals to lead his side to a 4-2 in a charity match to celebrate his 85th birthday. The novelty football match was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. Obasanjo was Military Head of State from 1976 until 1979 and President from 1999 until 2007. This sums up to 15 years of his rule over Nigeria. Please click on YouTube on link above to watch the video.

The Permanent Secretary of the Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda shared photos of the Nigerians boarding at the Chopin Airport, Warsaw. The Federal Government had arranged evacuation flights for Nigerians who have made it across the Ukrainian borders into neighbouring countries. "Nigerian evacuatees boarding at Chopin Airport Warsaw Poland!" He tweeted.

In a video shared by Mohammed Abubakar, an Atiku devotee. Former senator for Kogi West, Dino Melaye appeared to have embarked on the Atiku Abubakar train. In a trending video, Melaye spoke at an interaction between Atiku and some senators in Abuja, with Dino explaining why he is on Atiku’s side and not Saraki’s. Dino said his ex-colleagues in the Senate had wondered why he is following Atiku. "I stopped following aspirants. I now follow candidates”, he said to the delight of the audience, including Atiku. He received some ovation at the meeting. Please see video below: Melaye joined the APC in 2014 and left in 2018 for the PDP.

  Wonders they say shall never end! A video of a Nigerian police officer at an event, carrying food for a female very important personality (VIP) went viral.  The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters reacted to the viral video.  The Police force has cautioned its members to desist from unprofessional conduct and be professional in the discharge of their duty. A police officer was captured on camera carrying a female VIP’s food tray at an event in Ilorin, Kwara state’s capital. While reacting to the video, the acting Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi  told Punch that the police officer has been identified and summoned to Abuja. "He (the policeman) has been identified."  "He is coming to Abuja to meet us. We’ll ask question from him and take necessary action. We need to discourage such a thing because it is embarrassing the image of the Force and we can’t continue to be experiencing that kind of a thing because it is highly unprofessional.” He reiterated.

About 115 young men, yesterday, offered to join Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The men, who besieged the Ukraine Embassy in Abuja, also put down their names in a register provided by the embassy. The volunteers may have been responding to a recent call by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, urging people around the world to join the fight. In a statement released last Sunday, the President accused the Russian army of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves. He said that the assault by Russia was not just “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” but also the beginning of a war against democracy and basic human rights. Zelensky had called on anyone who wished to join the defense of Ukraine, Europe and the world to come and fight side by side with Ukrainians. This is all happening at a time Nigerians in Ukraine are struggling to return home.

Ukraine Live Updates: As Russians Surround Key City, Mayor Is ‘Waiting for a Miracle’ By Dan Bilefsky Russia claimed to have seized the city, the southern port of Kherson, but Ukrainian officials said the battle was ongoing. Explosions struck the capital, Kyiv, and Russian troops continued to lay siege to Kharkiv. As the war in Ukraine pushed into its seventh day on Wednesday, fierce Ukrainian resistance continued to deny the Kremlin the easy victory it had anticipated, even as Russian forces advanced in the south while edging closer to a capital buffeted by fear. They were also intensifying the indiscriminate bombing of civilian targets, potentially altering the war’s dynamics by increasing the human toll. The Russian military was bearing down on several Ukrainian cities, including Kherson, a port near the Black Sea, whose capture would mark the first major city to come under full control of President Vladimir V. Putin’s forces since the invasion began last Thursday. Russia claims it

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in an interview on Channels Television’s programme, ‘Politics Today,' indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved funds for the airlines to evacuate Nigerians. The minister said, “I have been in touch with the ambassador. There are about 150 of them who are looking to cross into Russia and we have asked the ambassador in Russia to try and get a permit for them to transit to Russia and hopefully, by Wednesday we will start deploying planes to start bringing the Nigerians." "There were about 8,000 Nigerians in Ukraine, 5,000 of whom were students. He said. He also made mentioned that the Federal Government had tipped Air Peace and Air Max to airlift the Nigerians who wanted to be evacuated. Earlier on he highlighted how the crisis was being tackled to the members of the Federal House of Representatives. He stated this while giving a brief of the evacuation efforts thus far; "We made Romania the hub and over

Former Vice President of Nigeria and a former Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said Nigerians would be safe in his hands if he becomes President in 2023. He made this known at the South-West edition of the Atiku Abubakar Town Hall Meetings of National Unity and Prosperity Forum 2022, powered by the Atiku Kawai Media Group, held in Lagos. Atiku said he understands the country’s challenges; hence Nigerians would be in safe hands if he becomes President. The former Presidential candidate said: “I am aware of the daunting challenges faced by visioners as they struggle to create a nation out of an amalgamation of communities. "The willpower and empathy required to fix Nigeria will need a leader who knows both the historical and contemporary issues of our generations. “Nigeria and indeed Nigerians will be safe in my hands. And together, we can halt the slide and redirect our collective resources to build a prosperous country.” Atiku hints at running for P

Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, on Saturday night confirmed that he had a “bad accident” in his Ferrari. Burna wrote “Yes it’s true. I had a bad accident in my Ferrari today. My leg just hurts a little but I’m fine. It’s just funny how everyone came with their phones recording me instead of trying to help. "I guess they were too excited to see me regardless of the situation lol. But I love you all, Gambo got me”, he added. The three-time Grammy-nominated singer added that his late bosom friend, Gambo, whom he eulogised earlier on his status, “got” him. He posted a short video on his Insta story, the singer wrote, “Just for confirmation. This is my face”

News|Russia-Ukraine crisis The Nigerian students caught in the Russia-Ukraine war Students scramble to leave Ukraine as the conflict intensifies, reaching new cities. Many people have been evacuated from the capital, Kyiv, as the fighting intensifies [Umit Bektas/Reuters] By Hamza Mohamed Lolade Lawal’s life has been turned upside down in a way she never imagined. The third-year medical student from Nigeria is coming to terms with the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that started last week. “It is scary, very scary. I’m very worried. People are running for their lives. We are hiding in groups so we can keep an eye on each other,” Lawal told Al Jazeera over the phone as she sheltered with other students at a safe bunker in the northeastern city of Sumy. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered what he said was a “special military operation” against Ukraine on Thursday. A full-scale invasion followed, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declaring martial law, saying his c

Wow! Colour Purple Never Looked So Good! Ever thought the colour purple would stand out this good? This sure is a very bold move. Big Brother Naija star Liquorose is making the colour purple look effortlessly beautiful. The colour purple’s ties to kings and queens date back to the ancient world, where it was prized for its bold hues and often reserved for the upper crust.  Little wonder why Kings and Queens wore a purple robe, the colour purple symbolizes, 'Wealth, Wisdom, Bravery, and Spirituality.' More On The Colour Purple Below: Classy chic bag. Stepping out in style! I 'drip' purple. The guys are not left out. Smart in purple. Purple and African attire. Go try out the colour purple today.

President Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill Into Law. The Electoral Act Amendment Bill has finally been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.  The President okayed the bill at past noon on Friday at a brief procession held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Villa in Abuja. The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, witnessed the signing of the bill. Members of the President’s cabinet in attendance included his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, among others. This comes barely a week to the expiration of the window the President has to take a decision on the proposed legislation, as required by the Nigerian Constitution. In Abuja on Tuesday Some Civil Society Organisations protested over the alleged delay by the President in signing the bill into law. The bill is expected to strengthen the electoral process.

A mild drama occurred in the early hours of yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as reported by the Guardian newsletter, as players and officials of the Super Falcons were allegedly humiliated by officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over COVID-19 test money. The Super Falcons, who on Wednesday, secured their ticket to the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations by defeating the Lady Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan, were held hostage for over three hours inside the airport. The nine-time African champions had departed Abidjan a few hours after the match, which they won 1-0 and arrived at the international wing of the Abuja airport only to be held hostage by the NCDC officials, who, allegedly, insisted that all players and officials must undergo another round of routine tests and pay a certain amount of money before they would be allowed to leave the airport despite being armed with their COVID-19 test results done less than 24 hours before

Terrified Brazilian football stars stranded in Ukraine film a video begging their government to send a plane and evacuate them and reveal 'food is running out, there's no fuel, no money'  • Brazilian footballers and their families in war-torn Ukraine have appealed to their government for an evacuation out of the country • Several Brazilian players from Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv are gathered in a hotel in the Ukrainian capital • Shakhtar player Junior Moraes said 'the situation is one of despair' and said the group is 'gathered waiting for a plan to leave Ukraine'He added that borders are closed after Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion •Russian forced attacked Ukraine from the north, east and south overnight Roads out of Kyiv were gridlocked as thousands of residents tried to flee the city. Brazilian footballers stranded in war-hit Ukraine have appealed to their government for an immediate evacuation, saying 'the situation is one of despair.' A

Naomi Campbell holds baby daughter on cover of British Vogue. Supermodel Naomi Campbell is on the cover of the March 2022 issue of British Vogue holding her 9-month-old daughter. She also opens up on her drive as a young model in the industry. “We never said we were tired,” she says. Naomi announced becoming a mother on Instagram in May 2021, with a post of her daughter’s perfect, deliciously tiny feet in the palm of her manicured hand. Exact details around her arrival are unknown. When asked if she would elaborate, all she will confirm is, “She wasn’t adopted – she’s my child.” She is saving the rest of the details for her book, which she is yet to begin. She has also decided to keep her daughter’s name private. In fact, very few people even knew that she was planning parenthood: "I can count on one hand the number of people who knew that I was having her,” she admits. “But she is the biggest blessing I could ever imagine. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”