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England and Russia have been warned they face Euro 2016 disqualification if their fans continue with violent acts after Russian fans fought with English fans after Saturday's 1-1 draw. UEFA has charged Russia and England with 'crowd disturbances, racist behaviour and setting off fireworks' while star player Wayne Rooney and England coach Roy Hodgson have pleaded with English fans to stay calm during the Euro tournament in France.

Actor/politician, Desmond Elliot, dressed in full Yoruba attire as he joined his fellow colleagues at the Lagos state House of Assembly to celebrate their first year in office. Desmond represents Surulere 1 constituency in the state house of assembly. More photos after the cut...

The terrified son who sent his mother texts telling her he was 'in the bathroom' and 'I'm gonna die' as the gunman opened fire inside Pulse nightclub, has died. Eddie Justice was trapped in a nightclub bathroom when he contacted his mother Mina for the last time in a series of messages. The City of Orlando has now confirmed he was one of the 50 partygoers who were shot dead by Islamic extremist Omar Mateen on Sunday morning. (the 9th name on the list) Eddie, who worked as an accountant, ran into the bathroom to escape Mateen but he and a group were cornered. He asked Mina to call police as she arrived outside the Orlando gay nightclub in a desperate attempt to find her son.

A man proposed to his girlfriend yesterday at Ikeja City Mall. The couple's friends Anthony Obinna shared the happy news on twitter...congrats to them!

Gordom Ramsay revealed that his wife, Tana miscarried five months into her pregnancy. The 49-year-old celebrity chef in a Facebook post on Monday , said that he and Tana, 41, who have four children together, are "healing as a family,"

The Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), says they are ready to dialogue with the Federal government to bring an end to the hostilities in the Niger Delta region. According to The Nation , the group said this in a statement released by its Spokesman, Gbomo Jomo today Monday June 13th.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and his wife, Olori Wuraola were present at the 41st edition of the Odunde Festival in Philladelphia. He also met with Mama Fernandez - the woman who started the Festival in Philadelphia, 41 years ago. The Odunde Festival is regarded as one of the largest African celebration on the east coast of the United States. It attracts up to 500,000 attendees from all parts of the world and covers up to 12-city blocks. See more photos after the cut...

A Chinese newlywed couple realized that they were meant to be together after they found a 20-year-old picture of them together as kids at a wedding.

Wife of Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, Iara, paid a visit to some orphanage homes in the state ‎recently. More photos after the cut.

At least 15 people have been killed in two days in ongoing war between members of two criminal gangs, the Baggars Confraternity and Mafians, a version of the Klans confraternity in Calabar, according to CrossRiverWatch.

Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma on Saturday, June 11, took to his page to show appreciation to three incredible women who have supported him all through his career, Betty Irabor, Deola Sagoe and Mo Abudu. 

Rob Kardashian and his pregnant fiancée, Blac Chyna are reportedly aiming for a million dollar E! TV special for their wedding. They had previously signed on for a docu-series that will focus on her pregnancy, but the wedding is not part of the package.

Earlier today, some angry Akwa Ibom state youths stormed the Federal Government town hall meeting in the state and disrupted proceedings there. According to eyewitnesses, the youths were demanding for the execution of some key projects in their area and also expressed their anger at some APC members who were shouting "APC Change" at the event.

Microsoft, today, announced that it is acquiring LinkedIn, the social network for professionals with 433 million users, for $26 billion, on $196 per share, in cash. The transaction has already been approved by the boards of LinkedIn and Microsoft.   LinkedIn is keeping its branding and product. It will become a part of Microsoft’s productivity and business processes segment. LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner will report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Read the letter Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sent to employees about the buy after the cut:

Nollywood actor Kalu Ikeagwu will be marrying the love of his life, makeup artist Ijeoma Eze on 25th June, 2016. The couple had their introduction in November 2015 at the bride’s hometown in Enugu state. Congrats to them. See their pre-wedding shoot after the cut...

 Amina Mohammed who is in Akwa Ibom state for the Federal government Town hall meeting, visited some communities in the state that are adversely affected by erosion. More photos after the cut.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, convicted of the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp is a 'broken man who shouldn't be jailed', a psychologist has told the court at his murder case trial going on today. The 29 year old athlete faces a minimum 15-year sentence in a case that has prompted a fierce debate in South Africa, a country beset by high levels of violent crime. Some rights groups say the 'white' athlete has received preferential treatment and would have been punished severely if he were black.

Omar Mateen, who is the worst mass shooter in American history, shot more than 100 people with an AR-15 assault rifle and handgun on the dance floor at Orlando's Pulse night club early Sunday morning before he was gunned down by SWAT police. See more photos of the devastated place after the cut.

Governor of Yobe State Ibrahim Gaidam has foot the N2.5 million bill urgently needed to undertake surgical operation on baby Aisha Mustapha, born nine days ago at Goni Gori village with her heart outside her chest wall. The surgery will be done at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The money will be delivered at UMTH today. Source: Abdullah Bego, Special Adviser to Yobe State Governor on Media

The young woman pictured recently gave birth to quadruplets in Tilde village, Toro Local Govt Area of Bauchi State.

Some Big Brother UK viewers took to Twitter to express their disapproval and disgust after the reality TV show televised contestants on the show, Marco Pierre White Jnr and Laura Carter engaging in sex under the sheets .

AfroTrap King, Kach (real name Uche Kachikwu) signed to Signature Records is a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Bath, UK. Kach who made his debut in May 2014 with the release of a mix-tape titled; “After Hours”, followed by “Tension” and “Get up” both produced by popular producer, Sarz. As “Get Up” trended across major radio and TV stations and was rated among the top songs of 2014 for its creativity, production and appeal.

Amber Rose has re-ignited her feud with Kim Kardashian after insisting that the only reason the Kardashian family have a career is because of Kim K's infamous sex tape with Ray J in 2007. Despite earlier this year defending Kim K by speaking out in support of her naked selfie and shocking fans by posing for a picture together, Amber is feuding with her again and also took a dig at ex Kanye West, who she said slut shamed her... "I don’t hate. Being a dancer and dealing with older men, gave me the humility and knowledge to speak on such a subject,” she said to The New York Times when asked about Kylie’s overexposed fling with Tyga and Kim's relatiosnhip with Kanye.

The immediate past National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ali Modu Sheriff  this morning reported to the Na tional Headquarters of the party at Wadata Plaza, Abuja to "commence his official business". He was prevented from gaining entrance by security operatives, claiming a directive from the IG said that nobody should be allowed to enter the compound.

'50 perverts killed in bar'... This is the headline that a Turkish newspaper with strong links to Turkish president Erdogan used in describing Sunday's shooting massacre in Orlando, Florida. The newspaper, Yeni Akit, which has supported Al-Qaeda in the past and is known for its hate speech against LGBT groups, Jews and Christians put up the news with the headline 'Death toll rises to 50 in bar where perverted homosexuals go!'

The bridal shower of Sandra, the bride-to-be of Super Eagles player, Onazi Ogenyi, took place yesterday June 12th. Their wedding will hold on the 16th and 18th of June respectively. More photos after the cut..

The former Nollywood actress and her daughter, who live in the US, are presently on holiday in Nigeria. See more photos after the cut...

Kim Kardashian shared these adorable photos of her daughter North West playing on the floor wearing a two tone purple wig and purple dress and titled it Lil Kim vibes?!?! Rapper Lil Kim had  worn something similar in the past. More photos after the cut...

International Human Rights group, Amnesty International, has accused the Nigerian Army of killing at least 17 unarmed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during a clash with the group in Anambra state on May 30th. A statement by Amnesty which was released today June 10th, says investigations carried out by its officials who met with eyewitnesses and also visited morgues and hospitals, indicates that soldiers opened fire on members of IPOB and their supporters in Onitsha, Anambra State during the build up to a march by the group to celebrate Biafra Armed Forces Remembrance day.

Barcelona and Uruguay striker showed his aggressive side after he found out he won't be able to play for Uruguay in their match against Venezuela which they lost 0-1 as they exited the Copa America tournament. Suarez was under the impression that he would be able to appear for Uruguay as they chased an equaliser against Venezuela, and started warming up towards the end of the match hoping he would be put into the match to salvage a point for Uruguay.

Amnesty International said today Friday June 10th that Nigerian army last month killed at least 17 unarmed members of a group calling for secession, but the military dismissed the allegations as unfounded. An army spokesman said the International Organisation's accusations, the latest in a series of allegations of impropriety leveled against Nigeria's military in the last year, revealed a bias that undermined its credibility. The full statement after the cut..

That is what MediaTakeOut is claiming. They were seen riding together in his car. Read their report below... Just when you thought that Kylie and Tyga were finished – they’re back on. MediaTakeOut.com confirmed that Tyga and Kylie are officially back on. According to a top MTO snitch, we’re told that Kylie and Tyga have been keeping in contact – since the breakup, and they worked out their relationship issues.

The suspected killers of Colonel Samaila Inusa, yesterday narrated how they kidnapped and later killed the military officer in Kaduna in March. The prime suspect, 44 year old Emeka Okeke, said they did not plan to kill the deceased but that he died while struggling to take their gun from him. Speaking before newsmen while being paraded at the Kaduna state Police command yesterday June 9th, Okeke said;

Nigerian Breweries Plc, the ‎largest brewing company in Nigeria, has announced leading musician and highlife exponent, Flavour N’abania as brand ambassador for the leading South-east beer brand, Life Continental Beer.

Twitter user Ibrahim claimed that food items donated to IDP in Borno State are being repackaged and sold by SEMA. Again, it could be that they are selling them to generate money. NEMA in response, asked for further information in order to launch an investigation. 

His wife of 12 years turned 30 last month. Kanu Nwankwo has joined instagram @KingKanu4

Football legends Diego Maradona and Pele put their long-running feud behind them as they came together to play the 'Match of Friendship' on the eve of Euro 2016. So often at loggerheads, Brazil legend Pele, 75, and Argentina icon Maradona, 55, put their differences to one side for Hublot's Match of Friendship at the Palais Royale in Paris to mark Euro 2016.

The evening was cool as media practitioners arrived to a warm reception to witness another chapter in the history of Nigerian journalism. The best hands in the profession from various print and online news media were honoured as Promasidor rewarded best journalism practice in the 2016 Quill Awards held recently at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

President of the Nigeria Medical Association NMA, Mike Ogrima, has refuted claims that Nigerian doctors cannot treat President Buhari's ear, forcing him to travel to the UK to see an ENT doctor. Speaking to journalists in Jos, Plateau state yesterday June 9th, Ogrima who is a professor of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said Nigerian doctors are capable of handling any health challenge President Buhari is facing.

The woman was allegedly caught stealing food items in a store in Cambodia. The owner called the police and she was handcuffed and interrogated. After which, the store owner shared the photos online to deter others. Probably took the food for her hungry grandchildren *sigh*