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Pistol-whipped cop didn’t shoot suspect for fear of backlash

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 09:54 AM PDT

The Alabama police officer who went viral after he was pistol-whipped with his own gun last week said he didn't shoot his attacker because he didn't want to make headlines as the nation's newest vilified cop.

The Birmingham detective, whose name has not yet been released, paused while a suspect attacked him during a traffic stop because he feared the country-wide backlash he might receive for killing a black man, the head of the local police union said Friday. 

They're losing these confrontations," he added. "He who hesitates is lost." Images of the bloodied officer lying limp and face-down on the ground quickly went viral after witnesses dispersed them on social media, where the wounded deputy was heavily mocked by cop critics.

"Pistol whipped his ass to sleep," one Facebook user wrote. The plainclothes Birmingham cop was investigating a string of burglaries when he stopped a GMC Yukon and was attacked by the driver who immediately got out of his vehicle, authorities said. The suspect, 34-year-old Janard Cunningham, allegedly stole the detective's gun during the struggle and clubbed him repeatedly with it.

"Local law enforcement officers are walking on egg shells because they're so hesitant of how to interact because of what's taking place in the media," police Sgt. Heath Boackle, president of the Fraternal Order of Police said.

The officer was just trying to diffuse the situation," Boackle, 40, said.

"Mr. Cunningham sucker-punched the officer, immediately knocking him to the ground and gained control of his weapon and beat him until he was unconscious."

The detective, a six-year veteran on the force, had hesitated before Cunningham dealt the devastating blow, even as the suspect was quickly inching closer, the union president said.

"If the officer would have pulled his weapon, we would be talking about a totally different story," Boackle said.

"They're so afraid that what's going to be portrayed of them isn't going to be the whole truth of the encounter."

Cunningham, who has a violent criminal history, including an assault conviction in 2006, initially fled the scene, but he was quickly caught and charged with attempted murder in the attack. He appeared in court Tuesday, but his hearing was postponed because he didn't have an attorney.
The deputy, who suffered a concussion, is recovering at home after being treated at UAB Hospital, said Boackle, a 19-year veteran with the Birmingham Police Department.
"He's not going to be back at work for some time," the union president said. "He's still under the doctor's supervision."



Daily news

Indonesia plane carrying 54 people goes missing

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 05:51 AM PDT

An Indonesian domestic flight carrying 54 passengers and crew has gone missing. The plane, said to be about 27 years old, lost contact with air traffic control in Papua province around 2.55pm local time

The Trigana Air Service flight carrying 44 adult passengers, five children and five crew members, left Sentani Airport at 2:22 p.m. and was supposed to land at Oksibil airport at about 3:05 p.m but disappeared 10 minutes before it was due to land. Indonesia Transport ministry said no distress call was made from the plane.

Search and rescue have begun though it has since been called off because of bad weather. Search for the plane, believed to have crashed in the steep mountains, will continue tomorrow. Quite sad!

True story: An interesting personal encounter with a mad woman

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 04:06 AM PDT

Article written by a LIB reader who had a personal encounter with a mad woman. Read below.
This happened a few years ago and I thought I should share. Before this I had often wondered who impregnates mad women. Who are the men doing so? Who in their right mind sleeps with them? This encounter answered my question. Please read on.
After four days at the hospital where I had an Appendicitis operation, the doctors cleared me to go home. My mum wanted to go to the bus stop and get a taxi but I declined. After four days coupled up in the hospital bed I needed some fresh air and a bit of  exercise.

We got to the bus stop and joined the rest of the passengers waiting for vehicles. A mad woman appeared. I have seen her a couple of times at the bus stop with other mad folks begging for money. She was tall and lean with a black torn short covering her womanhood and a yellow faded ankara thrown over her shoulder leaving her stomach and thighs bare. She moved from one passenger to the next begging for money. Finally, she stood before us,gave us a bewitching smile.

"Fine Mama and fine aunty, help me with some change" she said in Igbo.

I drew back to ward off the smell emanating from her unwashed body. My mother quickly opened her bag while holding her breath and brought out a 100 Naira note which she dropped on the mad woman's outstretched palm. She beamed her thanks and was about to go when a dread locked mad man on brown underwear walked up to her. She giggled like a school girl when she saw him. I glanced at my mother. She was watching them too. They struck a conversation in Igbo.

Mad man: Nne, kekwanu? How re u?
Mad woman: (giggles) I am fine. (Another giggle)
Mad man: Did I offend u?
Mad woman: Ah! Noooo!
Mad man: if I didn't offend you then why didn't you visit me like u said?
Mad woman: Okkkkkkk! (She scratched her hair then her buttocks)
Mad man: Is it that I didn't do it well the other time? Was it painful?
By then, my jaw dropped. Mama's jaw dropped even further.
Mad woman: (giggles) no, you did it well
Mad man: Then why didn't u come? Is not good oo
Mad woman: I will come today. Yes, today. I ll come. Today
The mad man grinned at her: Ok.

He turned and swaggered off, his member nodding between his legs. The mad woman ran towards a yellow bus discharging some passengers and began another round of begging.

My mother whispered. "Nne, please tell me that what I just saw and heard is all a dream"
I cleared my throat, plied open my numb lips and replied,
"No, Mama, it isn't a dream but I wish it is"
We still joke and laugh about it today

"If you're fat or a lesbian, don't wear my dress': Herve Leger designer says

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 03:46 AM PDT

The boss of figure-hugging frock Herve Leger launched a bizarre attack on some of the women who buy his iconic bandage dresses. Patrick Couderc (right) has urged 'voluptuous' women and those with 'very prominent hips and a very flat chest' to steer clear of the creations.

And in a dangerously outspoken interview with The Mail on Sunday, he risked further offence by claiming that 'committed lesbians' would never want to wear such tight clothes anyway because they preferred to be 'butch and leisurely'.
Mr Couderc, the UK managing director of the French fashion house, lamented that the skin-tight bandage dress - imitated countless times by cheaper High Street brands – had become a victim of its own success, with too many now seen on the wrong-shaped customers.

He went on to despair of older women who insisted on 'displaying everything like you're 23' and women who wore underwear that was too small.

The brand's iconic bandage dress – so-called because it is made from strips of stretchy fabric like bandages wound around the body – was pioneered in the 1980s and has since been worn by a host of celebrities from Elle Macpherson and Victoria Beckham to Rihanna and Kate Winslet.

Source: UK Daily Mail

Back In The HighLife Again: Listen to 'Sussana' by Buvic Assorted

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 03:36 AM PDT

After the release of myfiancee kporonge hit song in 2010, Buvic-assorted, the voice behind the song went solo as a single act. He was later signed to south african based record company, Hillbank records. He has been dishing out some good tunes and videos to keep his fans updated as he is bouncing back. But now the different is here.

Buvic assorted is here with dope makosa highlife tune to bring back the memory of our old school song lovers in this tune titled SUSSANA.

Could it be he found another lover and never wanted her to go away. find out from one of nigeria best inspirational musician -Assorted with a Wonderful tune. SUSSANA. As Produced by Dr.cliq . mixed and masterd by zeeno foster.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/blackpiano-2/sussana-buvic-assorted
https://soundcloud.com/blackpiano-2/sussana-buvic-assorted

Stephanie Linus left me teary-eyed - Charly Boy writes

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 03:27 AM PDT

Article written by Charly Boy. Read below...(meanwhile, I saw some part of Dry at the screening in Paris, and I, who is not a big fan of Nollywood movies, thought it was amazing. Go check it out)
"I was invited to a movie premiere a few days ago and reluctantly I went, not knowing what to really expect. I'm not really a fan of the Big Screen, because in the comfort of my room I can watch whatever till the normal happens -I fall asleep! The movie Dry is to go down in my books as the first Naija movie premiere I have ever attended. From the moment I was ushered into the cinema hall, my attention was captivated. The movie was about the challenges faced by child brides who are struggling with VVF (Vesico vaginal fistula).
The damage of the fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine by a female into the vaginal vault, caused by early child birth.
I enjoyed the movie production, the acts and their characters we simply of international standards. The movie was so emotionally laden that it left  me TEARY eyed. The whole cast were very good in their delivery of their roles and my sister Stephanie Okereke Linus was outstanding. 
Who would have thought she had it in her to whip up such emotions in my person. However, the movie left me with more questions than answers.
What can a full grown man see as a sexual attraction to a 12yr old girl young enough to be one's granddaughter?
What joy do men drive from very violent sex? Why are some men worse than dogs? 
Why are some people still giving away their little girls to very old men who should be put to pasture for marriage? Questions and more questions!
Did I hear you say culture? 
Is it not about time we get rid of certain parts of our culture especially, those
that paint the women as subservient, house fixtures, things to be used for selfish pleasure while conveniently forgetting the fundamental rights of the female gender?
Is it not high time we look around and see that the world has since moved on from these barbaric acts?
All these silly old ignorant randy men should please allow children to enjoy their childhood rather than damaging them physically and emotionally. 
There is a lot the Federal Ministry of Health can do, oh! sorry we have no ministers, I forget we are on our own.
Well, for my sister Stephanie, kudos to a job well done. You have made us proud. I hear you loud and clear, just know that you have a believer in this message you are trying to pass across and remember, I am only a phone call away in joining you in this sensitization campaign. I pledge my support to help stamp out VVF especially in Naija.
Well done.

Interesting! World economy explained using just two cows...lol

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 03:27 AM PDT

Found these memes interesting and a bit hilarious and wanted to share. Read more after the cut and tell us what you think...

Caroline Danjuma debuts new look (photos)

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 03:17 AM PDT

The former actress and mother of three unveiled her new short blonde bob in a series of pics she shared on instagram. More pics when you continue...

Photos: Fugitive radical Sunni preacher attempted to enter Nigeria through Cairo

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 02:50 AM PDT

According to reports, fugitive Sunni preacher, Ahmed al-Assir was trying to leave Lebanon to Nigeria through Cairo using fake Palestinian travel documents. Above is a photo of him as he was arrested by Lebanese authorities at Beirut International Airport, Lebanon.

The militant cleric had been on the run since June 2013, after he and his supporters engaged in a deadly two-day battle with the Lebanese army in the southern city of Sidon. He is being accused of having formed armed groups that attacked an institution of the state, the army, killed officers and soldiers, took explosive materials and light and heavy weapons and used them against the army.


Unconfirmed reports said he had shaved off his beard and undergone facial surgery.

Meanwhile, his wives attacked the Lebanese Army yesterday after the latter captured their husband. See photos below..

Nigerian man, Freeman Osonuga, shortlisted to fly Space

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 02:40 AM PDT

A Nigerian man Freeman Osonuga has been shortlisted as one of the lucky human beings to travel to space! Osonuga, a Medicine and Surgery graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University, was selected through the Rising Star programme, which launched at the One Young World Summit 2014 in Dublin

The programme invites both One Young World Ambassadors and outstanding members of the public aged 18-35, to nominate themselves to take on the trip of a lifetime.


If selected for the programme ​he​ will not only embark on a once in a lifetime flight to space but will also be offered a three year management contract. He will be the ​first Nigerian and First ​black African to fly to space!

Osonuga is a 2015 WIRED Innovation Fellow. He will be speaking live on stage at the WIRED 2015 conference in October, London. In late 2014, at the Peak of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, he worked as a volunteer and worked with the African Union team of Ebola responders for 6 months in Sierra Leone.

Here is
​ Freeman Osonuga's​
profile on the Kruger Cowne website :

Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill rent out an entire theatre to watch movie + Nicki Twerks for Meek

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 02:27 AM PDT

The rapper shared this photo and wrote "When u & bae rent out the entire theatre to watch #StraightOutttaCompton with the team. so proud of Ice Cube. Can't wait to reveal our lil secret.". Meanwhile, check out a video of Nicki twerking for Meek after the cut...

 

Spotted in Lagos..:-)

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 02:19 AM PDT

Lol. Except it's for a wedding, it's a little weird driving around like that...

Don't carry things for strangers at airports. Drug smugglers now use different tricks (photos)

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:55 AM PDT

In a 15 seconds video, security experts revealed drugs hidden inside an Aquafina bottled water. When you first look at the bottle, it looks clean, like it's just water, until you shake and open. It's a trick drug dealers now use. Be warned. I screen-grabbed from the video. More photos after the cut...

Princess Pat Akpabio - I Want To Know You More

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:57 AM PDT

Princess'Pat Akpabio', is a Nigerian-American gospel singer, song-writer, producer, and actress. She is the founder and CEO of La'Khush records. A phenomenal gospel artist with a sultry anointed voice and inspiring lyrics whose stage presence electrifies fans internationally, Princess Pat Akpabio is taking gospel music to new heights.

 
She has received several honors and notable recognitions that can attest to her talents. She is the 'first' and only Nigerian gospel artist to be inducted and named as a voting member of the Grammy's Recording Academy, she is the 'first' Nigerian gospel artist to receive The National Excellence Award, 'first' to have a Hall of Fame named in her honor in Liberia in 2009. She is an Ambassador to the United Nations (POLAC) Peace Initiative and has been nominated as the Nigerian Gospel Musician of the Year in 2010 by the Nigerian Gospel Award.

Her new Single I WANT TO KNOW YOU MORE produced by Supersonic Blaze is a fast tempo, rich blend of bold vocals, inspiring lyrics and afrobeat rhythm which could be dubbed a praise and worship banger that will surely make you dance to the Glory of God. In her words "I WANT TO KNOW YOU MORE was written in one of the most trying times of my life. I longed for God, He showed up, I came out victorious asking to know Him more in deeper revelation because I acknowledge His greatness and all the bountiful blessings in my life." 

Set to bring a new style of gospel music to the streets. Princess Pat Akpabio has proven she can blend contemporary secular music with traditional gospel and arrive at a unique music style.  I WANT TO KNOW YOU MORE is the first single in anticipation of her forthcoming album UNSTOPPABLE which is loaded with music of diverse sounds and evangelistic messages.

For Booking and enquiries contact: Paul Frank 
Phone: +234818788222

Twitter @patakpabio
Facebook @patienceakpabio 
Instagram @patakpabio

DOWNLOAD LINK: https://goo.gl/g3lhSU

Life indeed is transient

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:45 AM PDT

Late Borno state Deputy governor Alhaji Zannah Mustapha pictured left. This was just 2 weeks ago. He died yesterday August 15th and was buried yesterday. Life!

Anti-corruption war begins - ICPC seizes 24 property from '3' civil servants

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:40 AM PDT

And it has begun. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Tribunal has begun its' clampdown on wealthy civil servants. They have successfully seized millions of Naira worth of property & cars from just three civil servants of a Ministry in Abuja.

According to Punch, a document obtained from the Office of the Chairman of the ICPC, Mr. Ekpo Nta, revealed that the properties were seized from three officials of the Ministry of Niger Delta.

Further investigation showed that the three officials are all principal account officers of the ministry. They include,
• Poloma Kabiru Nuhu - who has 10 hectares of land valued at N50m, property worth 90m alongside 16 plots of land in Abuja
• Mangset Longyl Dickson - who has a property worth over N7million and
• Daniel Obah - who has a four-bedroom duplex at Karsana South District in Abuja, valued at N60m & other plots of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The ICPC boss stated that the commission is of the opinion that based on their investigation that these movable and immovable property owned by these people who are staff of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs are excessive, when one puts into consideration their present emoluments and all other relevant circumstances. Hence, they are now seized.

Read the rest on Punch

Ciara flaunts nipples in sultry Photoshoot for Shape magazine

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:32 AM PDT

Will her born-again boo, Russell Wilson, approve? The singer and mother of one showed nipples in a provocative photoshoot for the September issue of Shape Magazine. See more photos after the cut...

Fast rising music star, T-Me, releases promo photos

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:13 AM PDT

Timilehin "T-Me" Obanla released his debut EP couple of months back to an awe-struck audience, this gave him the opportunity to build on his career and forge on in his art as a Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, producer and most importantly an Entertainer. 

The youngster who was born and raised in Nigeria has traveled around the world for his education and his art, this has thus helped him to understand what genuine music should sound like, he lives in the Agege area of Lagos and channels his music from his environment.

Unlike any generic artiste out there he's in a lane of his own making music that appeals to everyone who listens. He recently employed the services of Special Media Inc. to handle his management. With the releases of his new promo pictures he launches a new Brand Campaign #TeamT_Me in which loads of freebies would be given out in the coming weeks and the release of the official audio and video to the lead single off his debut EP Tsunami

Connect T-ME on FB: T-ME, Twitter: @tme_obanla, IG: ntimilehin to win
loads of freebies *wink*

Management - raycastles111@gmail.com 08169644805 FB: Special Media Inc,
Twitter: @specialmediainc
#TeamT_Me #FahdriguezEnt #SMINC.

Bishop David Oyedepo marks 33rd wedding anniversary

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:32 AM PDT

‎At the ongoing second service of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, the General Overseer of the Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, disclosed that this week will mark his 33rd wedding anniversary and used his grace for sweet marriage to break the yokes of divorce in the ministry.

Photos from Rolari Segun & Benedict Jacka's white wedding...

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 12:56 AM PDT

Rolari Segun, the beautiful only child of Yeni Kuti and late media personality and PR guru, Femi Segun, has had her white wedding to her beau, UK born author, Benedict Jacka, best known for his Alex Versus series.  Her Mum shared the photos. More when you continue...

EJ Johnson suffers wardrobe malfunction (photos)

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:00 AM PDT

EJ Johnson, the 23-year-old son of Magic Johnson, who is also a star on the Rich Kids Of Beverly Hills flaunted his new slimmer body in a revealing shirt dress on Saturday night but had a wardrobe malfunction. Another photo after the cut..

New video: Jenny O Ft Oritse Femi - Sho Mara

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 12:52 AM PDT

Afro pop singer Jennifer Fab-obi, Jenny O, A Vj at HipTv and the familiar voice on Hip Tv news, presents the video of her latest single, the dance tune "Shomara'' featuring musical Taliban Oritse Femi. The video was shot in Lagos and directed by Frizzle and Bizzle films. It features cameo appearances from Fliptyce who produced the song and the Nigerian King of Mixes Dj Neptune.

The Video concept is about two girls fighting for a guy. In a twist of events, the guy gets kidnapped and tortured to answer for cheating by his girlfriend.

Follow on Twitter/Instagram:
Watch video below...

Buhari doesnt owe Igbos anything

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 12:37 AM PDT

The Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has dismissed the sentiments shared by the former Governor of Anambra State, Gov Ezeife that the Igbos have not been treated fairly in the governance of Nigeria.
Ezeife argued that President Muhammadu Buhari's appointment of Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, who hails from the Igbo-speaking part of Delta State, to head the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, was not enough to satisfy the South-East.

However, on Friday, Mohammed criticised Ezeife, insisting that people of the Igbo nation have enjoyed favourable treatment.
He added it was wrong to reward the Igbo simply on the basis of the Nigerian Civil War, which lasted between 1967 and 1970.
Mohammed said:
"If it is about Buhari making the appointments based on merit, I have no problems with it. I don't believe Buhari or Nigeria owes any Igbo anything. I don't care what Ezeife says; if they had seceded, there would have been no Nigeria today. As people who acted outside the interest of Nigeria as a country, to expect compensation is a very odd logic.
"If the Igbo don't like it, they can attempt secession again. If they do, they must be prepared to live with the consequences. Nobody owes them anything and nobody is out to compensate them for anything."
The doctor-turned-politician also condemned claims that Buhari's appointment of northerners into key positions in government was done out of ethnic sentiment.
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He said:
"Critics should tell us which ethnic groups have been favoured by Buhari in the course of making his appointments in parastatals and agencies. Those who are making those allegations, particularly the Igbo, have not told us exactly which parastatals.
"For example, an Igbo man has just been appointed as the head of the NNPC, one of the most important government agencies in Nigeria. And over 50 per cent of those appointed before him were also Igbos. So, if people decide to be mischievous, there is nothing anybody can do about it. As far as I am concerned, those appointed have been good and credible persons."
On reports that Buhari may head the petroleum ministry for the next 18 months, the northern leader stated that there was no living Nigerian at that public level who knew as much about the ministry as Buhari.
According to Mohammed, there is full justification for Buhari to be petroleum minister for as long as he desires.
He stated"
"Moreover, the consequences of what happens in the oil ministry are so dire. When one looks at the track record of the past minister, one can see what we have to deal with as a country as a result of her being made a minister.
"In fact, I encourage him to retain the defence ministry because we are in a state of war and he is a distinguished retired general who has headed every single division of the Nigerian Army during his service. If he decides to be the defence minister, I would be more than glad."

Punch

Cindy Crawford steps out in see-through summer dress

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 12:48 AM PDT

49-year-old supermodel, Cindy Crawford who was voted one of the 100 hottest women of all time by Men's Health, showed off her silhouetted figure while wearing a transparent dress and pumping gas into her Bentley. More photos after the cut...

Toolz and fiance Tunde loved up as they vacation in the US

Posted: 16 Aug 2015 01:02 AM PDT

Toolz and her fiancé Tunde Demurun are currently vacationing in the US. They shared photos of their time at Universal Studios Orlando, Florida. Another photo after the cut.

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