Khloe Kardashain Leaving Lamar Now That He's Recovered?

In one of her emotional outburst online over the weekend, Khloe Kardashian wrote:

''It doesn’t matter how loyal you are to someone. You can’t change someone’s heart and bad habits unless they want to themselves... Don't lose yourself by trying to fix what's meant to stay broken." 

Soon after, stories started flying that she's talking about her man Lamar Odom. But hours later, she came back online to deny that she was referring to Lamar, even though the words she used were strong.

Budget Saga: Buhari Rejects National Assembly’s Suspicious Peace Deal

Story flying in NASS is that Bukola Saraki and senators close to him are frustrating the budget in order to force President Muhammadu Buhari to stop Saraki's prosecution and save him from going to jail.

But indications have emerged that the National Assembly’s peace moves with the executive over the 2016 budget crisis had flopped, as President Buhari has insisted he won't stop anybody's prosecution.

According to Punch, Mr President did not accept the suggestion against the backdrop that the distortions in the budget discovered in the document transmitted by the National Assembly were too many.

A minister said both arms of government had been discussing the issue, but the President had been advised by members of his cabinet not to sign the appropriation bill until all projects that would benefit the majority of Nigerians are brought back into the budget.

“The National Assembly has initiated some peace moves. The lawmakers have suggested that the budget should be signed by the President before he will send a supplementary budget to cover the omissions, but he had turned down the proposal,” the competent source revealed.

With the level of distortions noticed in the document sent to the President, there was no way he could have been advised to append his signature to the budget, said a presidency source.

Buhari Now On The Right Path In Economy, says Dangote

Owner of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has said that President Muhammadu Buhari administration was now on the right path in the diversification of the nation’s economy.

His assertion followed new policies implemented through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment as well as Ministry for Solid Mineral Development.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Okpella cement in Edo State financed by his group. Dangote hailed efforts of the President in revitalising the solid mineral sector, noting that the sector could provide employment for Nigerian youths and improve non-oil revenue.

Falana tells Buhari: Don't borrow $2bn, Recover Looted $200bn

Respected human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has advised President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to shelve its plan to obtain $2billion loan from China.

He said instead of “plunging the nation into more indebtedness” the Federal Government should intensify efforts to recover some looted funds totalling about $200bn which were either not remitted to the Federation Account or stolen from the nation’s treasury.

Falana gave this advice in a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, threatening to sue the Federal Government if his request was not taken seriously.

He said, “In the light of the foregoing, we are compelled to call on the Federal Government to muster the political will and courage to recover the aforesaid withheld or stolen wealth of not less than $200bn belonging to the Nigerian people.

“However, if you refuse to accede to our request we shall have no alternative than to initiate legal proceedings at the Federal High Court with a view to restraining the Federal Government from further plunging the nation into external indebtedness.”

Meet Nigeria's Anthony Oluwafemi, The New World IBF Boxing Heavyweight Champion

Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua won the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday with a sensational second round knockout of his American rival, Charles Martin. After his sweet victory, the new world champion took to his twitter account to celebrat: "An unforgettable night!"

Congrats to our brother for making Nigeria proud!

This Lady Just Gave Birth Outside A Hospital, In The Open

In our continent, Africa, money is more important than life. Really sad! On Thursday, April 7, this woman gave birth in the open air on the grass outside the regional hospital of Mellen in Gabon. She was taken to the hospital to give birth but could not afford the amount the hospital asked for delivery.

The hospital refused to attend to her and shut their doors on her. While outside the hospital, the baby came. A good woman around had to help her deliver the baby. See more photos...

Undergraduate Kidnaps His Sister's Daughter, Demands N200k

The Oyo State police command has paraded a 20yrs old man, Olayinka Taiwo, who kidnapped his three years old niece, Omolade Abdulsalam and demanded N200,000 ransom from his parent.

Police Commissioner, Leye Oyebade disclosed this at the command headquarters in Ibadan on Tuesday.

CP Oyebade said little Omolade was kidnapped on March 30, 2016 at her residence at the Adegbayi area of Egbeda, Ibadan, by some men who took her to an unknown place thereby preventing her parents from having access to her.

“Victim's abductor called to demand for a ransom of N200,000 for her release. They report to the police the anti-kidnapping squad of the command immediately commenced investigation. Soon, the location of the victim was discovered somewhere in Adegbayi Alakia area of the state.

“The discovery made the operatives to storm the criminal hideout where one of the suspects, Olayinka Taiwo was arrested and the victim rescued unhurt at 1:30pm on March 31,2016. The suspect confessed to the crime and narrated how he and other members of the gang currently at large planned and carried out the evil act.” he said.

Confirming the suspect was her brother, the mother of the victim, Kemi Abdulsalam said he was contacted by someone on the phone, who called her in the evening that her daughter has been kidnapped and demanded for N200,000 for her release.

“I have been searching for my daughter all day before I was called by someone in the evening who said that my husband was owing them money. I reported at the village head’s house and they told me to report at the police station,” she said

Also confessing to the crime, Olayinka Taiwo who studies Insurance at the Polytechnic of Ibadan, said: "I kidnap my niece because my sister’s husband does not give me money anytime I come back from school. So I reported to my friend and he was the one who planned all the kidnapping of Omolade, at first I felt reluctant to be part of the plan but he threatened me and that was why i gave him my sister’s number to call her and ask for a ransom of N200,000."

Olayinka said he regretted his action and seeks for forgiveness from his sister and her husband.

Pretty Abuja Lady Arrives Her Traditional Marriage With KEKE

Some are saying it's due to fuel scarcity, because the Keke man is not well dressed. I guess it's her concept.

Update on Panama Papers: EFCC, Interpol to Go After Saraki, David Mark, Others

The Federal Government has opened a file on Nigerians whose names have been mentioned in the Panama Papers as operating secret offshore accounts in notorious tax havens.

Some of the individuals listed in the papers so far are the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki; and his predecessor, David Mark.

Others big names on the list include

Africa’s richest man, Mr. Aliko Dangote; his cousin, Saayu Dantata, and a former Minister of Defence, Lt.Gen Theophilus Danjuma (retd.)

It was learnt that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had been gathering reports from local and international media as well as the responses being given by those named.

It was also learnt that EFCC would carry out its independent investigation and could involve INTERPOL.

A German newspaper had last Sunday released the Panama Papers, seen as the biggest leak in the history of data journalism, publishing online 11.5 million documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, which showed how some prominent people across the world criminally hid money using anonymous shell corporations across the world.

The Panamanian law firm, regarded as one of the world’s most secretive companies, according to documents, has helped clients launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax.

It was alleged that about four assets belonging to the Saraki family, which included Girol Properties Ltd., Sandon Development Limited, and Landfield International Developments Ltd., were tucked away in secret offshore territories.

Similarly, at least eight offshore companies in the British Virgin Island have been linked to Senator Mark which he allegedly operated while holding office, a criminal offence according to Nigerian laws.

A credible source told Punch that Federal Government was studying the mood of the international community and looking at how other countries were handling investigations.

The source, who pleaded anonymity due tothe sensitivity of the matter, said, “We are studying the matter closely. In fact, we have opened a file and all reports are being gathered.

“We want all the names to be released first before launching full investigations. The issue is a tricky one. After preliminary investigations, we will seek advice from the Office of the Attorney General because investigations of such nature will need foreign collaboration.”

SWEET LOVE: Actor Mofe Duncan & His Beautiful Wife Share Their Love Secrets

When you marry with a positive mindset, all issues are addressed in love. Even if things get serious at a time, they are resolved with apology from a sincere heart. The key is; marry in truth, not in deceit.

Actor Mofe Duncan and his beautiful wife, Jessica, in a chat with Punch, share their love story:

How did you meet your wife?
Mofe: I met my wife for the first time at a wedding I anchored in Lagos. She was a member of the event planning team. She caught my eye and I was distracted. I always tell her that she threatened my career with her beauty, but God took control.

At what point did you realise that she would become your wife?
Mofe: I decided to spend the rest of my life with her when she came to visit me from the United Kingdom. She visited me on the set of a movie and I immediately saw the positivity of having her as a 'homemaker'. She would pack me a bag that contained sandwiches, cold water, boxers and inner shirts. She did all those because within a short period, she realised that I sweat a lot because of the lights used on set.

What was the initial attraction?
Jessica: I loved the way he made me giggle and smile whenever we spoke. We spoke like we had known each other all our lives and that was definitely the initial attraction.

Mofe: I was attracted to her smile; it always soothed my day and still does.

Did any of your parents oppose your relationship?
Jessica: We did face some form of opposition but we are now a happy family.

Mofe: I do not think that there’s any Nigerian couple that did not face opposition.

What do you love the most about your union?
Jessica: It has been so amazing. I am so lucky to be a part of his life’s journey. It feels different being married as I now have a lot of responsibilities but I’m enjoying every bit of it.

Mofe: I love the experience of being married to my wife. It took her a while to adapt to the Nigerian culture because she was raised abroad but we worked together to make sure she was okay. The experience of being married to Jessica is the best decision I have ever made.

Did you nurse any fears while courting?
Jessica: Yes, I did especially because he is an actor and he meets many women in the line of duty.

How often do you have disagreements?
Mofe: We rarely quarrel because she is my best friend. We talk all the time. The moment I try to get upset is the minute I start to miss her. We fight over who controls the television but I bought a second one, so I can now play my PlayStation 4 without being disturbed.

Jessica: To be honest we only argue over the TV. Apart from that, we haven’t had many disagreements.

Who apologises first after an argument?
Mofe: My wife apologises first. I’m too busy trying to break my last record of how long I am able to stay pretending to be angry with her. My wife doesn’t have time for all that because she dislikes confrontation.

Jessica: I apologise because I don’t like the awkward feeling of not speaking to each other especially because it’s just the two of us living together. It just feels weird, so we talk for hours about what happened before we go to bed.

Do you sometimes invite a third party to broker peace?
Mofe: No, we don’t. The only people we ever talk to about anything are our mothers. She talks to mine, while I speak to hers. Most times, we regret doing so because after a few days, we come to the realisation that we could have sorted things out by ourselves. However, we still receive motherly advice.

What would you say accounts for the success of your union?
Mofe: Our faith in God, our friendship and the undeniable passion we have for each other.

Jessica: I think the fact that we communicate effectively with each other has helped us understand each other better. We have a good understanding of each other, so it’s easy for us to communicate about anything.

How do you relate with your female fans?
Mofe: As a male actor, the female fans can best be described as your greatest fans. This is because the male fans can’t be really bothered about you; they won’t download your movies or put up your picture on their Instagram accounts. As such, learning to relate with your female fans is key. Sometimes the relationship or rapport with a female fan can be misinterpreted. When this happens, you may get disrespected, but that is one of the things that comes with being a public figure.

Do you sometimes regret being married to a celebrity?
Jessica: I don’t but it just means I have to make a little effort each day when we are in public. I have to understand that he is at work and for a few hours every day, I won’t get his full attention.

Why do you think some people cheat on their spouses?
Mofe: It can be attributed to stupidity, lack of control, and the drug called 'fame'.

What is the most memorable gift you have shared as a couple?
Mofe: I think it is spending quality time with each other. We do almost everything together. Whenever she travels to the UK, we ensure that we communicate regularly. We also ensure that we take advantage of any opportunity we have to be together as a couple.

How do you react when female fans celebrate your husband?
Jessica: At first, it made me feel very jealous but now I guess as a male celebrity, he will attract more females than males. What can I do? If nobody celebrates him, I will have to ask myself what I have done that has made him not worth celebrating.

Do you operate a joint bank account?
Mofe: Yes, we operate several joint accounts.

Do you sometimes disagree over finances?
Mofe: This hardly ever happens because my wife is very understanding.

Jessica: Come on Mofe, who doesn’t? I may want to go shopping while he wants to put money aside for more reasonable things.

What advice do you have for celebrity couples?
Jessica: They must ensure they understand their spouse and communicate effectively with each other. Most importantly, they must make sure they love each other genuinely.

Mofe: They must learn to ‘love hard and love long’ because it pays. Above all, it is very important for them to feel free to talk about everything under the sun with each other.