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President Mohammadu Buhari has sworn in Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),   Babachir Lawal ,  National Security Adviser, Babagana Mungono and the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says it is too early to judge the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari based on about 40 out of 1000 appointments made so far.

Kanye West received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, and he closed his acceptance speech by announcing that he's running for President in 2020.

The 32 annual MTV Video Music Awards was a wrap with Nicki Minaj blasting Miley Cyrus, Cyrus' surprise new album, Kanye West's poignant Video Vanguard Award speech and Justin Bieber dominating the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

An Egyptian court sentenced three Al-Jazeera TV journalists to three years in prison on Saturday for operating without a press license and broadcasting material harmful to Egypt, a case that has stirred an international outcry.

Police in Bangkok say they have arrested one of the suspects in the bombing that killed 20 people earlier this month.

Seven people have been killed after an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed at the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, north west Nigeria.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm as it steps up surveillance to forestall flood disasters.

The Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Council (NDDC), Mr Bassey Dan Abia on Wednesday, debunked allegations that 183.7 billion Naira is missing from the commission's coffers

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition has received documents tended as evidence by the a nti-graft agency, over allegations of fraudulent diversion of over N1 trillion by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde.

A gunman opened fire Wednesday morning on a TV news crew conducting a live broadcast from a Virginia State park, killing a reporter, Alison Parker and photographer, Adam Ward at the Bridgewater Plaza near Smith Mountain Lake.

A male cabin crew member of Arik Air has been arrested at Heathrow Airport, London, by the United Kingdom Border Force for allegedly possessing items suspected to be banned substance.

Skiibii, the Fivestar Music artiste that was rumoured dead some days ago has released the video for his song, “Sampu” .

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted an invitation from the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon to a meeting of world leaders in New York which is expected to formulate a fresh plan of action against extremism.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor Nyesom Wike led administration to probe the administration of immediate past administration of former Governor Chibuike Amaechi began its sitting on Monday at the chief judge's court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now.

The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has called for the unconditional release of the over 200 Chibok girls and many other abducted children in the north-east.

The United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, on Monday laid wreath at the bomb site of the United Nation's building in Abuja attacked by the Boko Haram terrorists in 2011.

The Akwa Ibom governorship election petition tribunal has received the materials used for the polls in the state.

Macedonian police have fired tear gas and stun grenades as thousands of people try to enter Macedonia from Greece.

Nigeria, currently the seventh most populous country in the world, will rise to the fourth spot by 2050, the Washington-based Population Reference Bureau said.

Nigeria has opened the debate on regional peace and security at the United Nations Security Council which is in line with the resolve by African leaders for regional bodies to lead peace-building and peace-keeping in their areas.

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 26 members of two cult groups involved in a clash.

In order to ease the burden and challenges of owning a house by residents of Ogun State, the state government has launched a scheme tagged “OPIC Home Advantage Purchase System” targeted at people working in Ogun State and residents.

The Nigerian Army says troops have arrested two fleeing key members of Boko Haram terrorist in Geidam, Yobe State, north-east Nigeria.

To meet up with the established time line of bringing to a successful conclusion of the fight against terrorism and insurgency, the Nigerian Army has appointed Major General Yusha’u Mahmood Abubakar as Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday approved the operation of a Treasury Single  Account in the state effective from September 1, 2015.

The committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, has appealed to striking Resident Doctors in the 42 tertiary hospitals across the country to return to work.

Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday, received with shock the news of the death of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha.

The YBNL boss, Olamide has released the visuals to his buzzing single,‘Lagos Boys’.

Three days after the Bristow helicopter crash, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) of the ministry of aviation says it has found the black boxes.

Members of the Ife Traditional Council have finally announced the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II.

An unidentified helicopter is reported to have plunged into the ocean behind Oworonsoki Police Station.

Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh does not know who fellow actor Gideon Okeke is.

The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has appointed four new Group Executive Directors to man the four new Directorates that have been approved by the Presidency.

Lil Kesh drops the video to his club banger, ' Efejoku' which features label mate; Viktoh .

A bomb explosion has killed many traders at the Sabon Gari market in Damboa Local Government of Borno State, Nigeria.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is expected to stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of the transfer window.

DB Records singee, Tonto Dikeh is set to undergo a name change as she has taken the first step to becoming Mrs Tonto Wigo Dikeh-Churchill.

Edo State Government says it was its intervention that ended the attempted forceful relocation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.

Actress, Laide Bakare is currently working on a new film, Daddy Daddy, starring actors, Funsho Adeolu and Adeniyi Johnson.

Singer, Davido has postponed the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album for a second time.

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold has released the video of his popular single, Orente.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has reopened criminal investigation case on allegations of forgery against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and some leaders of the party in Delta State.

Troops fighting the insurgency in the northeast of Nigeria have continued to record impressive results, as the Army has announced the capture of one Boko Haram commander who is at present undergoing investigation.

Alache,  a Nigerian/American, Washington D.C. based inspirational/gospel artiste, premieres the visuals to her new single “Heaven’s Angel“, featuring Ron Kenoly Jr.

A popular Nigerian artiste, Dammy Krane, made statements that centred on his relationship with God, with him saying “once there is God in my life, I am covered”

Chelsea Ladies won the Women's FA Cup for the first time in their history by beating Notts County Ladies 1-0 in the final at Wembley.