We’ll Beg Nigerians For Patience – Buhari

President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said that he is currently at a loss on how best to tell Nigerians that his promise of turning the economy around quickly upon assumption of office on May 29 may not be feasible after all.

Reps Consider PIB Next Week

The House of Representatives will on Tuesday next week commence consideration of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Deputy speaker, Hon Emeka Ihedioha who disclosed this during yesterday’s plenary, announced that clean copies of the PIB report has been circulated to lawmakers.

Reps Reject Removal Of Fuel Subsidy

The House of Representatives yesterday rejected a motion seeking the removal of the fuel subsidy regime by the incoming Muhammadu Buhari administration.

7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Papua New Guinea

A strong earthquake shook Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, rattling residents but causing little damage in the island nation. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.5-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 42 kilometers and was centered 130 kilometers south of the town of Kokopo on the island of New Britain.

We Never Knew Election Took Place In Nigeria – Rescued Women

Some women recently rescued by Nigerian troops and brought to Adamawa State have confessed that they never knew that elections have taken place in the country which lead to the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan while being held captive by Boko Haram insurgents.

Dozens Die As Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean

Dozens of migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean after a boat carrying an estimated 137 people sank south of Sicily, Save the Children says. The aid group says survivors reported up to 40 people fell into the sea as a rescue vessel was approaching.

Nepal Earthquake - Death Toll More Than 7,500

Aid deliveries continued Tuesday in Nepal, where some outlying areas remained difficult to reach more than a week after a massive earthquake shook the Himalayan nation.

Burundi Police Open Fire, Kill 3 Protesters

The Burundian Red Cross confirmed the three deaths to VOA's Central African Service. Dozens more people were reported to be wounded when police opened fire on protesters marching in suburbs of Bujumbura.

Kerry Makes Historic Trip to Somalia

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made a brief unannounced trip to Somalia Tuesday, in a bid to show support for the progress made by the country’s government and to thank regional nations for their contributions to AMISOM, the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia. It marked the first time a sitting secretary of state has visited Somalia.

Take a Look at What Kim Kardashian Wear to Met Gala

She's been hit or miss over the last couple of years at the Met Gala. But this year Kim Kardashian made sure to put her best assets forward in a Roberto Cavalli gown, successfully nullifying any whispers of a repeat of her 2013 fashion nightmare.

Wicked Smugglers Cram Birds, Cockatoos Into Plastic Bottles to Get Them Through Customs

More than 24 critically endangered cockatoos were rescued by police after being found stuffed in water bottles for illegal trade. Smugglers crammed the Yellow-crested cockatoos into empty bottles so they could get through customs at Port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, Indonesia.

FG Acoount Over-spent by N365.3bn Between July-Dec 2014 – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, said the fiscal operations of the Federal Government in the second half of 2014 resulted in an over-spending of the budget by N365.35 billion or 0.8 per cent of GDP, as against the proportionate projected budget deficit of N482.10 billion for the period and N325.10 billion recorded in the first half of the year.

We’re Not responsible For Your Loss, PDP Tells GEJ - Party Blamed GEJ For The Hate Campaign Launched Against GMB

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has washed its hands off the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the last presidential election, blaming it on what it described as the tactlessness of the President’s hand-picked campaign team led by Dr. Ahmadu Ali.

79 Killed In Fresh Plateau, Taraba Attacks

About 79 people have been killed in Taraba and Plateau states. No fewer than 49 people were said to have lost their lives and several others injured in separate attacks in Karim Lamido and Takum local government areas of Taraba State.

It's a Sign of CRISIS as 214 of The Women and Girls Rescued From Sambisa Forest are Currently Pregnant – Gov Shettima

Borno State governor Kashim Shettima yesterday expressed worry that the country may still have to contend with the unborn offspring of Boko Haram terrorists following the revelation that 214 of the women and girls rescued from the notorious Sambisa Forest are currently pregnant for the insurgents.

Lagos To Abuja Trekker, Hasheem Suleiman to Lead Chibok Girls Solidarity Walk Today

In continuation of the campaign for the rescue of the Chibok girls, 33 year old Hasheem Suleiman, will today lead a walk from the Berger Junction to Unity Fountain, Abuja to press home the need to rescue the school girls from Chibok, abducted over one year ago.

Ex On-The-Beach Star Jess Impiazzi Flashes Her Chest in Racy Playsuit As She Lets Loose on Messy Night Out

She's not one for a quiet night in but Ex On The Beach star Jess Impaizzi really went wild on a night out on Sunday. The 25-year-old made the most of the bank holiday weekend by partying the night away in Weybridge Surrey.

New Princess of England Is Named in Honour of Her Grandfather, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother

The name of the Princess of Cambridge has finally been revealed to the world as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. In a touching tribute, the little girl, who was born on Saturday, has been named in honour of her grandfather, her grandmother and her great-grandmother.

Some Girls Were Stoned To Death in Sambisa Forest – Survivors Narrate The Late Tragedy They Experienced

Survivors of Boko Haram captivity have revealed how the militant group’s fighters stoned some of their captives to death as the military approached to rescue the victims in Sambisa Forest.

Former Manchester United Star, Rio Ferdinand's Wife Rebecca Passes Away After Cancer Battle

The 36-year-old QPR defender asks for privacy as he, his three children and the rest of their family mourn the passing of his "soulmate" after a short battle with cancer.