Pics: The jaw-dropping moment surfer is attacked by a shark during competition

Sunday, July 19, 2015

The jaw-dropping moment a world champion surfer was attacked by a shark during a competition - was captured by spectators. Australian surfing legend Mick Fanning fought off the shark by punching it in the back.

The three-time world champion, was knocked from his board by the shark just moments into the final round of the J-Bay Open in South Africa. The shark's fin emerged from the water before the shark lunged at Fanning. Fanning survived by fighting back. See the dramatic photos after the cut...

Officials remove him from the ocean

 Fanning before the shark attack

Fanning after he came out from the water

Photos: Osun workers receive food aid sent by Pastor Oyedepo

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Osun state workers, retiree and others came out in their numbers today to receive the food aid sent to them by Pastor David Oyedepo. Pastor Oyedepo sent the trailer load of food stuff to the workers to help them cushion the hardship they face as a result of their many months of unpaid salaries. More photos after the cut...

Photo credit: Punch

Consul General inaugurates ID card for Nigerians in South Africa

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Nigeria`s Consul General in South Africa, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, says the country’s mission was in the process of discussing with the South African government to recognise a Nigerian identity card.

Ajulu-Okeke made this known in Johannesburg at the inauguration of the identity card by the Nigeria Union in South Africa.

She said the Consulate approved the identity card to identify Nigerian citizens in South Africa. "The Consulate is in the process of discussing with the government of South Africa to accord it recognition so that we reduce the incidents of loss of Nigerian passports.

All the information contained in the passport are in the identity card,“ she said. Okeke said she would meet officials of the South African government in early August to discuss the recognition of the identity card. According to the Consul General, the identity card will give Nigerians dignity and respect when they meet other nationals.

She, however, urged Nigerians not to abuse the identity card by engaging in illegal acts with it. Ajulu-Okeke also commended the Nigeria Union for initiating a monthly publication, The NaiRand, and urged the publishers to focus on stories about Nigerians in South Africa. The President of Nigeria Union, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, said the identity card was approved by the Consulate General to identify Nigerians in that country.

He said the card had all the details in the Nigerian passport and would ensure easier identification. “ By the time the project is concluded, we will be able know how many we are and how our people are contributing to the economic and social development of South Africa. We call on Nigerians to embrace this card for easier identification,“ he said. Anyene also said that the monthly publication would be the mouth piece for Nigerians and project what they are doing to take Africa to the next level.

E.J Johnson, his purse, sheer top and leather shorts step out in NY

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Legendary basketball player, Magic Johnson's reality star son EJ Johnson was spotted wearing a tight-fitting, see-through shirt, leather shorts, over-the-knees boots and carrying a purse as he stepped out in New York last night. He's really lost a lot of weight. More pics after the cut...

 

Court orders ex Jigawa gov, Sule Lamido and 2 sons remanded in prison till Sept 28th

Thursday, July 9, 2015

A Federal high court sitting in Kano has ordered that former governor of Jigawa state Sule Lamido and two of his sons, Aminu and Mustapha be remanded in Kano Prison till September 28th when their bail application will be heard. The former governor and his sons are being accused of collecting bribe totaling N1.35 billion from government contractors when he was governor. Picture above shows the former governor and his sons arriving court this morning...

At the hearing today, the presiding judge, Justice Evelyn Anyadike ruled that the former governor, his sons and one of his aides, Aminu Mustapha be kept in Kano prison despite a plea from their counsel that they should be transferred to the EFCC cell in Abuja or Kano. EFCC counsel had objected to this, claiming that the cells in both Kano and Abuja are full to capacity.

10 Problems That The Bananas Solve Better Than The Medications

Believe it or not, bananas can solve certain health problems better than medications. Bananas are great for your overall health because they are loaded with protein, vitamins and other nutrients. What is even better, they are super delicious


Recent studies have found that bananas regulate menstrual cycle and increase body strength. Bananas also provide a strong protection against various diseases, due to their high fiber content.
Here are ten specific problems that a banana can solve better than conventional pills:

1. Bananas provide an excellent source of energy whichis why athletes love them.
2. They are high in amino acids; this will keep you happy and relieve your stress. Magnesium and calcium protect against depression.
3. Bananas are rich in calcium and contain just a tiny bit of salt which is amazing for your heart health and also aids in the treatment of hypertension.
4. Eat a banana a day to improve your memory.
5. Bananas are packed with iron which increases hemoglobin level and helps in treating anemia.
6. Eat more bananas to regulate your hormoneproduction.
7. Bananas are great for pregnant women, as they help in relieving morning sickness and maintaining a balanced blood sugar level.
8. This fruit creates a special layer in the stomach and reduces the chances of stomach ulcers. Bananas alsoregulate the production of stomach acids.
9. Bananas contain six vitamins that are of key importance for blood glucose.
10. Eating a banana in the morning prevents constipation, due to its high fiber content.
Source: www.healthyfoodteam.com

Was This 14-Year-Old Boy Brutally Tortured By Pennsylvania Police? (PHOTOS)

UPDATE: 11-18-13 11:00 AM EST
The mother of the 14-year-old boy who was subdued with a Taser in the face is calling into question whether the officer’s actions were appropriate.

“I know what my son did was wrong, but look at the picture, you think he deserved all that for retail theft?” Marissa  Sargent told LevittownNow.com exclusively on Saturday morning.
Sargent also alleged her son’s rights were violated because police officials “wouldn’t let me see him at the police station.”
“He’s a minor, I’m his parent, and I should’ve been able to talk to him while I was there” she said.

Sargent plans to file a complaint against the Tullytown Police Department. We’ll keep you updated on the latest.
SOURCE: Levittownnow
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A photo of a 14-year-old baby badly bruised, swollen and beaten has been making it’s way around the internet, posted by the teen’s mother her claims her son was abused by police.
Sharing the picture below on Facebook (which we warn is pretty graphic), the mom claims the police of Tullytown, Pennsylvania left her son’s eyes swollen and nose broken, after tasering him in the face.

She wrote:

This is my 14 yr old son who was brutually tortured By 2 Tully town officers he was handcuff but they say he resisted arrest that yall tazzed him in his face …not only that they took him to lower bucks hospital with out his mother consent they broke his nose n both eyes were swollen shut these prejudice cops need a rude awakening any one know anyone that can help my son please help they took him to the police station n told me I could not come up there but as a mother who loves her child I did Go to the station they would not let me n at all they talked to me through the door I didn’t see my son for tree days n the cops says o he’s fine we ordered him pizza really? Any one who can help me get justice please comment I’m torn mad angry just can’t deal # HELP

However the police seem to have a different story.
According to the police, after they handcuffed the teen and put him in the back of the cop car, he escaped leading to a chase and he refused to listen to orders. This, they claim led to them using a taser after several warnings.
Bucks County District Attorney David Heckler gave the following account to the Courier Times:

Tullytown police were called to Wal-Mart for a shoplifting incident.
Police took three males into custody. While in the back of a patrol car in handcuffs, one of them got away and started running toward Route 13.
Police gave chase, repeatedly warning the youth to stop.
Seeing the teen running toward Route 13 with his handcuffed hands behind his back, police feared for his safety. They warned him he would be hit with a Taser.
Heckler said he was told the police officer gave a warning to stop or he would use his Taser gun.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that police did warn the youth several times, Heckler said.
Not seeing him stop, police fired a Taser barb, hitting the boy in the shoulder and cheek.
The boy fell down. He was taken to a hospital and treated. He was then taken to the county juvenile detention center in Doylestown Township as he was under a juvenile probation violation, Heckler said.

Heckler says his office is not investigating the claims, but said if the boy’s mother comes forward and complains, he would look into it.
And while Heckler hasn’t spoken to the teenager he says juvenile probation spoke to the boy and the teen also told his probation officer that no one ever touched him.
Mmm… conflicting stories much? We’re sure in due time the truth will come out. We’ll be keeping an eye on this one. Until then let us know who’s story you believe.

Ratan Lal Jat, 35, has gotten married to a 6-year-old girl in West India.

The shocking marriage took place June 23, 2015, in a secret village temple ceremony.
Although Lal Jat already has a woman whom he is dating, the bizarre wedding is said to have taken place in order to fulfill Nata Pratha.
Nata Pratha is an ancient local custom which dictates that a man can have a live-in relationship with a married woman as long as he pays money to her so he can move in with her.
See photos below:

WOMEN protest for lack of MEN to make them pregnant

 

Call it whatever you will but reports have it that Kenyan women on Thursday held a serious demo in Limuru, Kiambu County protesting the dwindling performance of men in the bedroom.
A Kenyan website, Tuko, reports that a section of women held a peaceful demonstration in Ndeiya ward claiming that most of their men, including young men have failed to perform their conjugal rights.
The women said the trend was worsened by high levels of alcohol consumption which saw many men abandon their families.
The women further claimed that only a few newly married women are currently pregnant with the rest of the bulk dreaming about ever having a baby since men have failed to impregnate them.
“If you walk in this village, you will find so many young married women but only a few are pregnant,” Nancy Wangare, one of the protesters, is quoted as saying.
Women have now threatened to move outside Kiambu to other counties where they can find real men who are serious enough to impregnate them.
They further called on government to make strict laws restricting drinking from 5pm to 11pm for week days and 2pm-11pm for weekends.

 

Goat Gives Birth to Two Human Babies

A goat in India has given birth to what is medically considered a rare genetic disorder.
The goat has been delivered of two still born kids which possess striking similarities to human babies.
The baby goats were born in Solapur hamlet in Kote district of the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
The kids bear about 70% resemblance to that of a human baby, according to Deccan Chronicle.
Except the foot and ears, which look like that of a goat, the newborns’ eyes, nose, limbs and mouth look like those of a human.

The goat’s owner, Bhaskar, told the newspaper that the goat has given birth to ten kids in the past four years and all of them were normal.
Experts think the baby goats’ human-like appearance was the result of a rare genetic condition.
“In medical terms, the condition in is called fetal anasarta, means the baby body filled with excessive fluids,” Dr Devadas, deputy director of the department of animal husbandry of Karnataka, was quoted as saying.
“This happens due to a genetic disorder or infection.”
Meanwhile, hundreds of visitors are flocking to Bhaskar’s house to see the unusual still born creatures. Some people have even asked Bhaskar to get rid of the baby goats as they fear their birth is a bad omen, he said.
However, the department of animal husbandry plans to preserve the two still-born baby goats and exhibit them at the Mysore Dasara Exhibition in October next year, Devadas said.

Maiduguri Boko Haram terrorists attacked the remote village of Musara, located in the Monguno Local Government Area (LGA), which had recently been liberated by the Nigerian military.

Destroyed home by Boko Haram in Borno State Sahara Reporters Media

Update: An earlier version of this report incorrectly listed the number of deaths as 48. The corrected death toll at least 140.
At least 140 people have been killed in two separate attacks by Boko Haram terrorists just outside of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, security sources have told SaharaReporters.
According to one source, the first Boko Haram attack targeted the remote village of Musara, located in the Monguno Local Government Area (LGA), which had recently been liberated by the Nigerian military.
Monguno is located about 148 kilometers from Maiduguri.
Boko Haram “rode [in] dozens of vehicles and stormed Musara [during] the night at about 8pm. More than 47 people in Musara village near Monguno were killed, '' Tijjani Baba Isa told our SaharaReporters correspondent.
A lawmaker who represents Monguno at the Federal House of Representatives, the Hon. Mohammed, also confirmed the attack in a telephone interview from Maiduguri.
"Boko Haram has attacked our people again. The reports I got show that 48 people were killed," he said.
Victim injured by Boko Haram terrorist attack Sahara Reporters Media The second attack targeted Kukawa town, also in Borno State, where at least 100 people were murdered according to local residents.
“They shot indiscriminately at the worshipers‎'' at the local mosque, according to a resident.
"Boko Haram later set the houses of many people on fire. One of our colleagues who escaped the attack said they've recovered 97 dead bodies, some of them burnt beyond recognition,” he told our SaharaReporters correspondent.

Police save anti-police protesters from angry bikers

Friday, July 3, 2015

A group of flag-burning anti-NYPD protesters needed New York’s Finest to save their skin from a gang of angry bikers who tried to pummel them in a Brooklyn park for setting Old Glory ablaze Wednesday.
The fiery stunt by a few dozen members of the group Disarm the Police led to a chaotic scene at about 8 p.m. in Fort Greene Park, when the activists enraged 40 members of the Hallowed Sons Motorcycle Club by roasting the flag on a tiny barbecue grill.

“They took off like little b—hes,” said one biker. “They lit the f–king flag and took off running once they got slapped once or twice.”

The anarchists had announced on social media that they had planned to burn the flag in protest of NYPD policies, drawing a large group of flag-waving counter-protesters, including the bikers.
While it’s illegal to openly burn anything in Fort Greene Park, the self-styled anarchists managed to find a loophole in the law that allows cooking in closed barbecue grills.

Thus, they started to roast the flag, but they didn’t burn it for long. One of the bikers rushed forward in a fit of rage and kicked over the grill, sending embers flying. He then doused it as members of the pro-flag crowd chanted “USA! USA!”

The bikers then started trying to rough up the protesters who were quickly saved by members of the same police force that they criticize.

The protesters were shielded by the cops and escorted out of the park.

“I served in the Marines,” said counter-protester Brian Christopher, 23. “We defend this flag. We are ready to die for it. When I see people burning it and showing complete ignorance, it’s very offensive.”
No arrests were made in the scuffle, and the group’s flag-burning stunt went up in smoke.

 I bet they love the police now, lol.


Source: NYP

NASS and APC crises: Atiku says its time to stop the blame game and work together

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on APC members to come together and resolve the issues they've been having following the recent crises in the National Assembly.

In a statement released this evening, Atiku who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj said it is time for members of the party to stop the blame game and work together for the unity, cohesion and harmony of the party. He added that he is concerned that after winning the elections, APC is now engulfed in internal crises. The statement after the cut...


Former Vice President and chieftain of APC, Atiku Abubakar has urged leaders of the APC to shift from extreme positions to a centrist one for the interest of democracy and the party, the new administration and the country at large.

The counsel of the former Vice President comes against the backdrop of the APC NEC meeting in Abuja on Friday, 3 July.

A statement released by his media office in Abuja on Thursday, 2 July quoted the former Vice President as calling for the concentration of positive energies on building unity, cohesion and harmony among party leaders and other stakeholders.

"We can resolve our differences when our leaders individually and collectively shift ground from extreme positions and move to the centre in the interest of our party and our country."

Atiku, who is unavoidably outside the country to perform Lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Saudi Arabia, said that he is deeply concerned that, soon after capturing power, the APC is torn apart at a time more energy are needed to attend to the objectives of the change agenda for which it was voted into power.
The former Vice President said it was high time the party overcame its current crisis of confidence arising from the National Assembly election of principal officers.

He explained that the current blame games targeted at individuals was an unnecessary diversion of energies at the expense of the urgency of the mission of the party to make life better for Nigerians.
According to the former Vice President, the vilification of individual party leaders and members in the face of challenges facing the country was painful to him, adding that the party should learn the lessons and move ahead.

While restating his commitment to the party and its change agenda, the former Vice President advise the party leaders not to allow people of bad faith to fuel division and acrimony among the party, adding that all positive energies should be directed towards sustaining the morale of the voters who look forward to the APC to make their lives better.

He reminded party leaders that any division could be exploited at the expense of the party. He extended his goodwill to the party for successful deliberations and assured the party of continued support and loyalty at all times.

Atiku Media Office
61 Ebitu Ukiwe Street
Jabi
Abuja
Nigeria.

Buhari will release list of ministers in a few days.APC says Pres.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

We wait...!

Scott Disick seen frolicking with another woman while on vacation in France

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Amidst rumours that Scott Disick has been kicked out by his partner Kourtney Kardashian, he doesn't seem to be bothered, as he was seen having a good time with another woman in France.

According to Hollywood Life, the father-of-3 has slept with over 100 women behind Kourtney’s back during their 9-year relationship!. Kourtney has accused him several times of infidelity & he's always said he'd do better but it doesn't look like it.

The 32 year old, is in the South of France with a group of friends including fashion stylist Chloe Bartoli, 25 whom he's been very hands-on with. 

At one point, the father-of-three wrapped his arm around her and she then fed him food off her plate.They were also seen reclining on a lounger and she tipped water into his mouth from a wine glass. 

Kourtney with their oldest child, Mason in LA yesterday

Rivers,Lagos and Ogun get new commissioners of Police

Thursday, July 2, 2015

The press statement from the Force HQ below...

In line with the determination of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase NPM, fdc, to inject fresh ideas in the security architecture in #Lagos, #Rivers and #Ogun States, and some other Force Headquarters Formations. The IGP has ordered postings of new Commissioners of Police as stated - after the cut...

1. CP AJANI FATAI OWOSENI to CP LAGOS STATE COMMAND
2. CP CHRIS EZIKE to CP RIVERS STATE COMMAND
3. CP ABDULMAJID ALI to CP OGUN STATE COMMAND
4. CP DAN BATURE to CP INTELLIGENCE FCIID FHQ, ABUJA
5. CP VALENTINE U. NTOMCHUKWU to CP ADMIN DEPT OF LOGISTICS & SUPPLY, FHQ, ABUJA
6. CP HYELASINDA KIMO MUSA to CP FED. SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY SQUAD, FCIID FHQ, ABUJA
7. CP KAYODE C. ADERANTI to CP ADMIN, DEPT OF OPERATIONS, FHQ, ABUJA
8. CP E. J. IBINE to CP PORT AUTHORITY EASTERN COMMAND
9. CP OGBUSUA AJA OLEH to CP PROVOST, FHQ, ABUJA

It is expected that the new postings will reverse the crime wave in the affected states, while also strengthening administration in the affected strategic Force Headquarters Formations.

CSP ABAYOMI SHOGUNLE
DEPUTY FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
PRESS RELEASE

Tyga caught lying about his dismal album sales...now the butt of internet jokes

Thursday, July 2, 2015

The first week album sales for Tyga's 'Gold Album: The 18th Dynasty' came in this week and he only sold 2,200 copies despite his girlfriend Kylie Jenner announcing to her 26 million followers.

After news of the album's dismal sales began to circulate online, Tyga claimed the numbers were low because he had given the album away for free. But people called him out, saying it's a lie, that they saw the album for sale on iTunes for $9.99 but when they went back to buy it it was already gone.

Tyga is trending around the world for his dismal album sales with many making fun of him. The Kardashian Kurse. He was doing well as a rapper, now nobody is taking him seriously, nobody is buying his music and many are calling him a paedophile. *sigh*. See some tweets after the cut...



 Tyga claimed the album was free..

The say it's a lie

Some tweets are saying "Kylie bought all the 2,200 copies" to "Blac Chyna sold more waist trainers than Tyga sold albums".

They are showing him no mercy at all on Twitter...