After 13 years, Obasanjo apologises to human right activist, Joel Odunmakin

It has taken almost 13 years but former President Olusegun Obansanjo has now apologised to human rights activist, Dr. Joel Odumakin for the man-handling she suffered from security operatives back in May 2004. The duo were special guests at an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State when the apology went down. An excited Joel Odumakin took to Instagram to share the news and wrote:

Another Kidnap!!! 7 people abducted in Epe, Lagos

Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have abducted seven persons in the Igbodu, Epe area of Lagos state. According to reports, the victims, 5 of them workers on a farm and two others who are members of the Oodua Peoples Congress, were kidnapped yesterday morning as they made their way to the farm. No word has been heard from their abductors.

Libya deports 161 Nigerians

The Libyan government, yesterday, brought back about 161 Nigerians who had migrated to the country illegally.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), which facilitated the return of the Nigerians explained to newsmen the returnees “had voluntarily agreed to be brought back to Nigeria.”    

“No one deported them; they just agreed voluntarily to return to Nigeria based on the unfriendly conditions they found themselves in Libya,” said head of IOM Office in Lagos, Mr. Nahashan Thuo. “We brought them back in liaison with the  Nigerian Embassy in Libya, and we will do everything possible to reunite them with their families. We are giving each of them 50 pounds which would be converted to naira to assist them financially,” he added.

The IOM said they had expected 162 persons, but 161 eventually turned up. The returnees comprised 60 males and 101 females, among them children and infants. Thuo explained that three of the returnees had health challenges, with one having a fractured bone and having to be taken to hospital for further treatment.

Buhari signs eight bills into laws

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to eight bills already passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly.

Briefing newsmen after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa yesterday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang explained that with this development, the bills had become laws.

According to him, the bills include the National Judicial Institute Amendment Bill, 2016, Advertising Practitioners Registration Amendment Bill, 2016, Utilities Charges Commission Amendment Bill, 2016 and Quality Surveyors Registration Amendment Bill, 2016. 

Others are Small and Medium Scale Industries Development Agency Amendment Bill, 2016, Treaty to Establish African Economic Community Relating to Pan African Parliament (Accession and Jurisdiction) Amendment Bill, 2016, University of Abuja Amendment Bill, 2016 and Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers Amendment Bill, 2016.

According to Enang, the bills, having been signed by the President have become acts and laws enforceable in the country.

The lawmaker further commended members of the National Assembly for the commitment to‎ their responsibilities.

He said this was the highest number of bills passed by any single parliament within one year and six months.

Could Drake And Rihanna be ready to WED?

Drake wants to marry Rihanna - as the pair's whirlwind romance continues to escalate.

The on/off pair recently rekindled their romance and after 29-year-old Drake's heartfelt admission at the MTV VMAs last week that he has been "in love" with Rihanna since he was 22, things have gotten extremely serious between them.

A source told E! News: "Drake is very committed to Rihanna. They are both mature and ready to commit now. Drake loves Rihanna so much and
if it was up to him, he would marry her tomorrow.

"Things are different this time between them for the better. They want to make this work this time with each other."

50 Cent offers Chris Brown a role on US TV series”Power”

50 Cent has offered Chris Brown a role on his TV series, “Power”, with plans to harness his negative energy which seems to get him in trouble.

A source reported that 50 Cent offered Chris the role without consulting the show executives first, which seems to be another reason why they are strongly against having the father-of-one on the show.

50 Cent has been the most vocal amidst the likes of Ray J, Lil Mama, KeKe Palmer, Safaree, Cardi B and more, who have been rooting for the “Liquor” singer.

Chris is currently facing assault charges which might cost him 14 years behind bars, apart from the N79 million he paid as bail.

Learn How to make Tasty Potato Porridge this Weekend

It’s the weekend and am sure you want to try something new, So why not try my potato porridge recipe. You would love it!!!

Ingredients

• 1/2 kilogram chicken

• 1 tsp. curry powder

• 1 tsp. thyme

• 12 medium sized Irish potatoes

• 1 medium sized Red Onion

• 5 cloves garlic

• 2 small green pepper

• A handful green peas

• 3 medium sized Carrots

• 2 scotch bonnets

• 2 Medium sized Tomatoes

• 1 stick Butter – optional

• 3 Seasoning cubes

• 3 tbsp. Vegetable oil

• Salt to taste

• 3 tbsp. All purpose flour

Directions:::

Step 1: First peel and cube the Irish potatoes- Set this aside. Chop the Red Onion, mince the garlic, dice the green pepper, green peas, carrots, scotch bonnets and tomatoes. Set this aside.

Step 2: Cut the chicken into smaller pieces and place in a medium sized pot. Add the seasoning cubes, curry powder, thyme and salt to taste and just enough water to cover the content of the pot. Cook on medium heat for about 12 minutes.

Step 3: Cut the butter into small cubes.Throw them in the pot with the chicken stock. Add the cubed potatoes and let it cook further for about 10 minutes.

Step 4: In an empty wok, pour in the vegetable oil and heat up for about 3 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables in step 1 above and stir fry for about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Pour the cooked potato with chicken stock in step 3 into the wok with stir fried vegetables in step 4. Mix the flour with about 1 cup of water in a small bowl and add it into the pot. Stir and leave to simmer as well as thicken for about 5-10 mins.