The Verdict is In! Jury Reaches Final Decision in Michael Jackson Negligence Case

Michael Jackson's family has lost a fight for huge damages after a court dismissed claims that concert promoter AEG Live was negligent over his death.

A jury has rejected a claim that the promoter of Michael Jackson's comeback concerts was negligent in hiring the doctor who killed the superstar with a drug overdose.

The verdict was read Wednesday, roughly five months after opening statements in the case filed by Jackson's mother, Katherine, 83.

Lawyers were seeking huge payouts of $85m for each of the star's three children, as well as an unspecified amount for economic losses, estimated at up to $1.6bn.

#Breaking: A small passenger aircraft crash lands in Lagos [PHOTOS]

A small passenger aircraft belonging to Associated Airlines has crash landed around Lagos airport (MMIA). It crashed about 10 minutes after take-off. Unconfirmed reports have it that it was an Akure bound chattered plane conveying 27 persons going for the funeral of former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Agagu. Rescue and recovery exercise is currently on- going. It has been confirmed 11 dead and 7 injured, as at the time of this report. This is a developing story, more details to come. More photos below...

Still on the matter: Actor and Comedian Okey Bakassi speaks on Jim Iyke's deliverance

Okay, so people won’t forget this incident in a hurry. Is it because it is Jim Iyke? Or because people don’t see him as a churchy person? I don't get why everyone is on his case though. An actress was at SCOAN for her deliverance a while ago where she said she was a witch sef, but the matter died immediately. Anyway, Comedian Okey Bakassi spoke on Jim Iyke’s deliverance. Here is what he said…

"Yesterday was The 53rd Anniversary of Nigeria's 'Independence', I refused to comment or send messages for reasons u and I know. If u are reading this message, u are lucky to be alive. Thank God. I'm fed up with all the noise about my Actor colleague who gained Independence from 'demonic influence ' or 'Deliverance' at Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation. 

Rihanna releases her "Pour It Up" Video and it is NSFW [WATCH]

After pole dancing classes and stripper audition videos, Rihanna released the "Pour It Up" video on Wednesday. It just what we would expect from Rihanna – stripper poles, fake money flying everywhere and more…

P.S.

NSFW means “not suitable for work”! Lol

Oh No! Football Star’s Head Stapled Shut In Real Madrid's Champions League Game [VIDEO/GIF]

During a Champions League match on Wednesday night Pepe opened a gash near his left eye during a head-to-head collision with Daniel Braaten of Copenhagen. Both players jumped to contest a ball in the air, and Pepe headed the back of Braathen’s head instead of the ball. He does have a reputation of being one of the toughest defenders in football. 

It resulted in a head injury for Pepe and blood was seeping from the cut as he lay on the grass at the Bernabeu, Pepe was attended to by a team trainer.

Madrid held a slim 1-0 lead by way of Cristiano Ronaldo at the time of the Pepe-Braaten clash in the 38th minute of the first half. Rather than remove Pepe from the game for stitches, a trainer merely stapled the wound closed ... with a stapler.

See the GIF of Pepe's head wound being stapled shut. (It is not for the squeamish!!!)

Spirit and Life Devotional: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

"And Mordecai told them to answer Esther: 'Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king's palace any more than all the other Jews. For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?'" Esther 4:13-14

Britney Spears Debuts Her 'Work Bitch' Video

On Tuesday evening Britney Spears premiered the music video to her latest single, "Work Bitch," on the CW television network. The video is fun and upbeat. "Work Bitch" is expected to serve as the lead single off of Spears' upcoming eighth studio album. 

RARE: Listen to Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' Album Free on iTunes

To thank her fans, Miley Cyrus is letting them stream her upcoming Bangerz album free on iTunes a week before its Oct. 8 release.

The former Disney star has enjoyed good success. Throughout her music career, Cyrus has sold more than 12 million albums and 20 million tracks in the United States. Below is the track listing for Bangerz:

Jim Iyke Responds to His Critics

LOL. Jim Iyke sha. No comment. 

Sudden Tragedy: Man catches 'flesh-eating bacteria' from swimming in warm water and dies

A man has caught a flesh-eating bacteria after while wading in warm water.  Officials say that it’s the warm, not too salty water where the bacteria live.   The man says that after a couple of days out of the water, he noticed what appeared to be a bug bite.  That’s what killed him.

They are saying that the bacteria responsible for his death is Vibrio vulnificus.   If you have diseases like cancer or liver disease, your mortality rate is 50%.

Even Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon reacts to Jim Iyke’s deliverance

It seems that the whole Jim Iyke drama has angered the great grammarian – Patrick Obahiagbon. Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has aired his view on Jim Iyke’s ‘deliverance’ at the Synagogue church of nations (SCOAN) and this is what he had to say.

Read tweets below...

PHOTO: Don Jazzy takes a trip to Mauritius Island in a private jet

Mavin boss and popular producer Don Jazzy shared a picture of himself on a trip to Mauritius in a private jet. He enjoys a nice and quiet nap on a private jet, as he makes his way to the Mauritius Island.

Breaking! Author Tom Clancy dies at age 66

Author Tom Clancy has died at the age of 66, sources with his publisher and family tell CNN.

Clancy's first international military and espionage thriller was "The Hunt for Red October," published in 1984. Other best-sellers included "Red Storm Rising," "Patriot Games" and "Rainbow Six."

The writer’s publisher told the newspaper that Clancy passed away in a Baltimore hospital near his Maryland home.

He was one of my favorite authors. I particularly like The Hunt for Red October. I am going to get Rainbow Six and start reading in his memory.

May his soul Rest in Peace! Amen.

Afrocandy reacts to Jim Iyke's deliverance

Criticisms are rolling in after Jim Iyke's deliverance incident. Soft porn movie maker Afrocandy shared her opinion on Facebook. It reads: "Na wash for our actors, Jim Ike took his stunt to the alter. I wonder how much he got paid for this 'movie'. Nevertheless, he is a very good actor tho"

Public Danger Alert: New website launched just to expose rapists to the public

Less than 75 percent of Americans have a passport so it is safe to say that not many have been to France, but in the case of holding sick perpetrators accountable, they have initiated a new site, which seems to be the way to go.  Rαpe victims are putting an end to the low-key profile of their dangerous tormentors and have come together to share a collection of their stories on a French Website.

There are more than 1000 disturbing accounts on the site called “Je connais un viloeur” – or “I know a rapist.”  The site launched at the end of August, and has since published 800.

There is an open appeal on the site’s homepage to women to go into detail about their attackers.

Only in America! 8-year-old stabbed 27 times by classmate, and he is sent home to his mother

An 8-year-old boy was sent home to his mother after sustaining multiple stab wounds from a fellow student. The crazy part about it was that the school never informed his mother that he was injured.

Jordan Robinson, who attends Douglas Elementary in Garden City, Michigan was stabbed 27 times with a pencil by a special needs classmate. The two third graders were horse playing when Jordan was repeatedly stabbed.

Love and Intimacy: 10 things you should know about your man

Whether you have been married for 30 years or have just come back from the honeymoon you may think you know everything about your husband but here are 10 things that you may not know that can bring the two of you closer than ever.

1. You need to recognize when he needs space. The second that he walks through the door after a long day of work is not the best time to be spouting off the latest gossip or the problems that you had with the kids that day. Let him collect his thoughts and settle down before you begin barraging him with conversation.

2. When he is really listening to you there are cues that show whether he is listening or zoning out. If he is responding with one word answers and not engaging, he is probably not listening. If he repeats info and offers suggestions, he is.

"It is all lies!": Oprah says she has never suffered a nervous breakdown, not even over OWN

Did Oprah Winfrey fold under the pressure of trying to run her own network?  The answer is no, at least according to Oprah.  The queen of all media is coming out publicly to state that she never had the breakdown that people keep talking about and that the rumors simply are not true.

Winfrey spoke with “Access Hollywood” to set the record straight.  She said that she was worried about the future of OWN and having to also figure out how to fit in her shoots for “The Butler” at the same time.   She says that her schedule was certainly filled to capacity and that it was very tough for her.

Photo of the day: BBA Chasers Bassey, Bimp, Angelo, and Beverly pictured in their hotel robes

Supermodel Tyra Banks sues wig makers $10million for stealing her 'famous name'

Tyra Banks just filed a lawsuit in L.A. County against 10 companies that make wigs, in the suit she claims they're all biting her "name, photograph, image, and identity" - as well as her trademarks.

These wigmakers actually use Tyra’s image on their wig…in the same US. How dumb!

A few examples are the Yaki straight[Tyra-Banks style] wig, the Tyra Banks custom lace wig #046, and the Tyra Banks inspired human hair wig. The wigs costs about $300!

Tyra is suing for an injunction to stop the sale of the infringing products - and at least $10 million in damages.

Karen Igho flaunts her curves in a bare back waist high slit dress

           

Big Brother Africa winner Karen Igho attended Warri Again comedy concert yesterday and this is the daring outfit she wore. wore this very daring outfit she wore. Isn’t this too much skin for one outfit?

Kim Kardashian bares all in daring outfit in Paris

Kim Kardashian is in Paris for the fashion week, and she wore this hot number last night. The revealing dress was designed by Riccardo Tisci who posed for photos with Kim outside her hotel(pictured below). The 32-year-old was flying solo for once as boyfriend Kanye West had the night off.

Another photo after the cut...

Spirit and Life Devotional: LOVE

 "Love, a word that comes and goes, but few people really know what it means to really love somebody." Kirk Franklin. 

The only reason why a Christian will go to hell is because he or she did not love. The bad part is that we think we love when we really don't.

A Christian who thinks he's better than others doesn't love; a Christian who cannot tolerate others doesn't love; a Christian who wants God to destroy other men doesn't love; a Christian who likes to show off doesn't love; a Christian who doesn't attempt to discourage and dissuade others from wrongdoing doesn't love; and a Christian who doesn't give to those in need and isn't concerned about the welfare of others, doesn't love.

Oprah Winfrey says she is not capable of being a 'wife' and would leave earth as a 'never -married' woman

Billionaire business mogul, talk show legend, and actress, Oprah Winfrey,59, says she is not cut out for marriage. She has been dating Stedman Graham, 62, for the past 27 years.

When asked if she would leave earth as a “never-married” woman, Oprah made her feelings very clear. “Yes,” she told Access Hollywood. “Yeah, I think that’s my final answer.”

Oprah Winfrey has revealed why she will never, ever marry her longtime partner Stedman — despite Tina Turner demanding she walk down the aisle. Oprah and Tina have been friends for years, with Oprah attending the singer’s wedding back in July.

Triple Hawtness: Oge Okoye, Ebube Nwagbo, and Rukky Sanda flaunt hot bods and tattoos

Girls night out! All work and no play... 

See another photo after the cut...

Explicit Photo: Couple arrested for having sex in a public park in daylight

This happened in Sydney, Australia. The law enforcement agent is as shocked as I am. What is the world turning into? If you could send these two a message what would it be? 

Rihanna booed in Australia after showing up late to her own concert

Rihanna pulled a Justin Bieber this week, showing up more than an hour late for her own concert.

Rih reportedly arrived 80 minutes after she was scheduled to appear in Australia, prompting fans to boo her when she finally did hit the stage.

The 25-year-old singer acknowledged her tardiness, reportedly telling the crowd, "I’m finally here. It takes me forever to get back to Australia every time... I now remember how crazy my Australian fans are."

The reaction did not seem to bother Rihanna, who thanked the fans on Twitter, and hyped her next performance. Class act!

Rihanna is currently on the last stretch of her Diamonds World Tour, hitting cities in New Zealand, South Africa, and Puerto Rico, before wrapping in New Orleans on Nov. 15.


Source: Huffington Post

Independence Day Address by President Goodluck Jonathan

Address by

His Excellency, 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR

On the Occasion of

Nigeria's 53rd Independence Anniversary

Tuesday 1^st October, 2013

FELLOW NIGERIANS,

1. Today marks 53 years of our Independence as a nation. First and foremost, I would like to say congratulations to us all. Through thick and thin, we have built this country together. Through triumphs and trials, we have developed a Nigerian identity in our own way.

2. In truth, Nigeria is still a work in progress and we are challenged everyday to keep building in spite of the various obstacles that we face. Our strength has been in our diversity. If we look back over the years, we can say confidently that there is every reason to celebrate.

Afghan baby girl is born with an extra HEAD, Surgeons perform life-saving surgery

Asree Gul, pictured above, is one of a pair of twins who was born with an extra head attached to her scalp. She had surgery to remove the extra head in what was the most complex operation ever to be carried out in the impoverished city of Jalalabad in Afganistan. The two-month-old baby whose parents are farmers was released from hospital last week.

Surgeons believe that the extra head was part of a third baby that failed to develop properly in the womb. Her twin sister was born in good health.

They said the surgery was complicated as vital blood vessels in Asree Gul's skull were attached to the extra head.

Happy Independence Day Nigerians!

Happy Independence day to you all. It's been 53 years, and regardless of what we think, God has been faithful. Let us keep positive minds and continue to pray for our dear country - It is all we've got after all. Happy celebrations. Love, Jackie!

Introducing: Team Akwa Ibom State 2015 – #TeamAKS2015

TeamAKS2015 is a guild of upwardly mobile indigenes of the state who are coming together from home and diaspora to chart a common course which is aimed solely at taking Akwa Ibom State to greater heights.

The group places a high premium on 2015 gubernatorial election in the state. The purpose of government is to protect and serve the people being governed, to insure that they enjoy the basic rights and freedoms needed to live useful, fulfilled lives. Elections are the means by which people elect the government that best delivers on those served.

2015 is the year a fresh government will take over the helm of affairs, and it is in our interest to seize the opportunity to elect a credible leader who will run with the vision, hence #TeamAKS2015.

Spirit and Life Devotional: Count Them As Rubbish

Following Jesus costs something; sometimes it's very costly, and at other times it's not so costly. And it depends on the stage of your walk with Him; when you are about entering a new level, there's usually a new demand for you to give up something else.

You really can't follow Christ without making a sacrifice. For Peter and the other disciples, it was giving up their jobs and businesses; they abandoned everything and followed Christ. For some others, their most cherished habits are what they'll need to sacrifice; and others their comfort.

8 Ways to Create a Happy Life

By Myrna Kirk

Are you happy? Is your life perfect? There are many people who may argue that happiness and perfection do not go hand in hand. As much as you cannot be perfect for all, you can create your own perfect happy life. In short, you are going to have moments where the imperfections scream out louder than the good, but generally, it is good to make every effort to maintain a life which is mostly happy. This can be done by doing the following:

6 Sensible Reasons Why Women Cheat

By Sarah Cook Ruggera

Infidelity and cheating statistics reveal 45-55% of married women and 50-60% of married men engage in extramarital affairs at some point in their relationship (Atwood & Schwartz, 2002 - Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy). According to Menstuff.com there are numerous statistics that indicate infidelity in various different contexts (emotional, sexual, online, etc,).

 What these findings suggest is that approximately one half of all married men and women seek some kind of inappropriate intimacy outside their relationship, be it emotional or physical, as most affairs are not always about sex.

TV SHOW REVIEW: Orange is the New Black

By James Meisel

OK, not really the "New Black," but like show producer Netflix and the Beatles I love a good hook. Actually gay was the new black for about 20 seconds until Trayvon Martin happened. The old black has pretty much settled that argument and retired the trophy. There will be no new black in your lifetime or mine.