50 killed, 53 injured in Gay nightclub mass shooting in Florida USA

Update on the mass shooting at the Orlando Gay night club mass shooting in Florida. According to police, the gunman who has been identified as Omar Saddiqui Mateen, a U.S. citizen from Port St. Lucie, Florida, who was born to Afghan parents made a pledge to ISIS and had been under investigation by the FBI in regards to radical Islam in 2013 but the case was closed in 2014.

Nigeria fires dozens of senior officers accused of corruption & theft of billions of dollars

Nigeria is firing dozens of senior officers accused of corruption and the theft of billions of dollars meant to buy arms to fight the Boko Haram Islamic insurgency, the army and an officer privy to the list said Saturday.

President Buhari in London for secret talks with Niger Delta militants rumours 'untrue' says UK

A UK official has denied allegations that Britain invited Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and members of militant groups to London for secret talks on how to halt renewed violence in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Press and public affairs officer at the British High Commission in Abuja, Joe Abuku, said these claims were incorrect as Buhari was in London for a medical treatment.

NBA Legend LeBron James reflects on the great Muhammad Ali #Rio2016 Olympics

As the Warriors and Cavaliers gathered at Oracle Arena for practice on Saturday, a recurring subject wasn’t Cleveland’s adjustments or J.R. Smith’s shot output. It wasn’t Stephen Curry’s subpar performance or the ongoing importance of Golden State’s bench. It was Muhammad Ali, the icon who passed away on Friday at 74.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will earn a mindblowing $319,330 per-week at Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to conquer the English Premier League. The 34-year-old Swede, who had interest from MLS, is reuniting with former boss and fellow iconic ego Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. And it will cost the club a pretty penny.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United - Sky sources #MUFC

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United will swoop for Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer as new manager Jose Mourinho's first marquee signing at Old Trafford, Sky Sports reported on Friday.

United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is finalising a one-year deal with the player's representatives and the 34-year-old could join before Euro 2016, Sky sources said.

Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II to headline UFC 202 according to MMAFighting.com

After weeks of negotiating and a number of hurdles along the way, the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor is set for UFC 202 on Aug. 20 the UFC announced on Saturday night during UFC 199. While the location hasn’t been confirmed, it will reportedly take place in Las Vegas according to MMAFighting.com.

Dominick Cruz wins grudge match as Urijah Faber says he'll consider retiring

Dominick Cruz finally has the last word in his longstanding rivalry with Urijah Faber.

The UFC bantamweight champ used his trademark stick-and-move style to largely elude Faber and landed a variety of significant strikes to win a unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45 and 49-46) at UFC 199 at The Forum.

#UFC199: Michael Bisping knocks out Luke Rockhold to win UFC middleweight title #UFC200

After a decade in the UFC, England’s Michael Bisping found himself in his very first title fight on Saturday night at UFC 199.

His opponent, Luke Rockhold, promised Bisping’s “Cinderella story” would instead be his “swan song.”

Oh, how wrong he was.

WWE Brock Lesnar to return at #UFC200; McGregor-Diaz 2 set for UFC 202 #UFC199

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An MMA Fighting report said Saturday that ex-UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar( center) is close to a deal to return to the UFC and could fight at UFC 200.

Game Of Thrones season 6 episode 7: Jon Snow & Sansa Stark vow to destroy Ramsay

Game Of Thrones season 6 will return with episode 7 titled, The Broken Man, which will air in the US on 5 June at 9pm EST on HBO. The latest promo released by HBO gives hints of turmoil brewing inside King's Landing after Tommen decides to side with the High Sparrow and removes Jaime Lannister from the Kingsguard and orders him to help Walder Frey.

Theranos CEO & Former Billionaire, Elizabeth Holmes' net worth is now zero, according to Forbes

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has a net worth of zero dollars, according to Forbes, the go-to publication for assessing the wealth of the world's billionaires.

Donald Trump to visit United Kingdom a day after 'Brexit' vote

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will visit the United Kingdom on June 24, the day that final results from the highly anticipated "Brexit" vote are expected to be tallied.
Trump spokesperson Hope Hicks confirmed that Trump will travel to Scotland on the 24 to visit the Turnberry Golf Resort, a property he has been working to open since buying the Turnberry hotel in 2014.

Nigeria government says it has seized $10.3 billion in looted money, assets

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria says it has seized more than $10.3 billion in looted cash and assets in the past year under President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption campaign.

EFCC arraigns serving Army General, ex NIMASA boss, others for N8.5bn fraud

The EFCC today, June 3rd arraigned a serving military officer, Major General Emmanuel Atewe, the former Director General of NIMASA Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi, Kime Engozu and Josphine Otuaga before Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on an 11 count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering.

Christian Woman beheaded for blasphemy in Kano identified as Bridget Patience

Lawyer and poet Abdul Mahmud disclosed the identity of the woman who was beheaded in Kano over alleged blasphemy.

Bridget Patience was beheaded by angry Muslim youths in Wambai market in Kano yesterday evening, June 2, for allegedly making blasphemous comments about Prophet Muhammad.

Stop firing your staff- FG tells Banks, Insurance companies after 1040 lose their jobs

The Federal Government has appealed to banks and other companies to stop retrenchment of their staff in this period. This appeal is coming 24 hours after a commercial bank laid of 1040 of its staff. The Federal government's appeal is contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige and released today June 3rd. The statement reads;

Photos of President Buhari receiving Obasanjo at the State house..

President Buhari received former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Statehouse today, June 3..

'Don't carry out repairs on damaged pipelines' - Niger Delta Avengers warn Agip

They made the warning via their twitter handle

Buhari meets Jonathan over Niger Delta Avengers, refutes plans to arrest him

President Buhari and Former President Jonathan met at the state house in Abuja yesterday night June 2nd, to discuss the increasing activities of Niger Delta Avengers and other militants in the Niger Delta region.

According to Sahara Reporters, the meeting started at about 9pm at the president's private home. President Buhari in the meeting reportedly told Jonathan that there were no plans to arrest him or his wife Patience. The meeting is said to have been brokered by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Nigerian Air Force deploys additional aircrafts to the South-South Region, to tackle militancy

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional aircrafts to the South-South region, in support of the fight against militancy, economic sabotage and all forms of criminalities. The deployment which is in support of 'Operation PULO SHIELD', was necessitated by the recent attacks by militant group - 'Niger Delta Avengers', on the Nation’s oil and gas installations. The additional platforms, comprising of fighter aircraft, helicopter gunship and surveillance aircraft, are intended to enhance the capability of the Air Force to undertake offensive air operations and intelligence gathering in support of the surfaces forces.

Bodies of 85 migrants, including 2 children wash up on the coastal town of Zuwara, Libya

The bodies of at least 85 migrants who drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean were found washed up from the beaches of the coastal town of Zuwara, on Thursday afternoon, June 2, a Red Cross official said.

FG releases census on all the goats, cattles, pigs, sheeps, & other livestocks in Nigeria

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, yesterday June 2nd, released details of the 2011 National Agricultural Sample Survey, which shows an estimated number of livestock in the country.

6 Graphic Photos as Troops kill armed bandits in Kaduna state, recover weapons

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army involved in Operation Sharan Daji, along with other security agencies, yesterday June 2nd, ambushed suspected armed bandits that wreck havoc on some communities in Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

10 Graphic Photos as Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram fighters in Borno State

Nigerian troops deployed in Borno State killed some Boko Haram fighters during an encounter with the terrorists in a rural area yesterday According to the source that shared the photos, the troops also captured one terrorist alive and also confiscated their weapons and equipments.