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Ballots meant for the Nigerian presidential election were found yesterday at the premises of a local printer in the Essex area of London.

Boko Haram militants have launched an attack on northeastern Nigerian township of Gombe this morning, as military and insurgents take on each other in a fierce battle, a local said.

Liv Tyler is officially a mother of two. The 37-year-old actress and her boyfriend, David Gardner, became parents to a baby boy Wednesday.

Live from New York — It’s Sunday night! “SNL’s” 40th anniversary happens Sunday, and Confidenti@l can exclusively reveal that Diddy, Kings of Leon, Haim and ’N Sync have been added as musical guests. There’s heavy speculation that Justin Timberlake will appear along with his former boy band, but that hasn’t been confirmed.Michael Bolton was also added to the roster this week. NBC will air the special at 8 p.m. on Sunday.

In the just released webometrics ranking of World Universities (http://webometrics.info/en/Africa/Nigeria) on February 10, 2015, Covenant University emerged overall best in both the webometrics and repositories rankings of universities in Nigeria. Similarly, the University is ranked 12th and 13th positions in both webometrics and repositories in Africa.

The APC presidential candidate, Gen. Buhari said it would be harsh to judge him against his record as a military dictator in a democratic setting just as he last night welcomed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of his aspiration. Speaking on a live CNN interview anchored by Christiane Amanpour, he affirmed that the Boko Haram insurgency would be routed by his administration through blocking corruption and other leakages.

President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the "brutal and outrageous murders" of three Muslim students who were shot earlier this week...

16 and Pregnant star Valerie Fairman was arrested for prostitution on Friday, Feb. 13. The 21-year-old MTV alum was busted by cops who found her streetwalking in New Castle, Delaware...

The Federal Government  of Nigeria has initiated four bills; the National Transport Commission Bill (2014); Nigeria Railway Bill (2014); Nigerian Ports and Harbour Authority Bill (2014); and National Inland Waterways Authority Bill (2014) as part of its plan to privatise the transport sector.

With LOVE from my Heart, I'm wishing my friends and loved ones across the world a happy valentine's day celebration. Love and Kisses! Babafaks

Despite widespread condemnation of child marriage, the practice persists around the world, perpetuated by a toxic mix of poverty and gender inequality. Its effects are devastating, yet the issue is often deeply misunderstood. Dispelling these misperceptions is one of the crucial first steps towards ending child marriage once and for all. Below, UNFPA addresses ten of the biggest myths about the practice, its causes and its consequences...

Thousands of children are fighting with government and rebel forces in South Sudan, reversing a painstaking demobilization program and fanning calls for war crimes trials as a better way to protect minors from recruitment.

Run!   – A dance performance choreographed by Nicola Elliott will literally run from 11 – 14 February at UCT's Hiddingh Hall. According to Elliott,   Run!   Subverts the notion of women as "only soft and fragile and, in both a concrete and abstract way, engages the complex relationship between the female performer and the space and place of the stage".

As millions of Nigerians were getting ready to cast their vote in presidential elections, the country's electoral commission announced a six-week postponement of the vote on Saturday. Officially, the government says it needs more time to ensure security in Africa's most populous nation - particularly in areas dominated by the armed group Boko Haram.

US President Barack Obama has asked Congress formally to authorise military force against the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) group, arguing that the fighters could pose a threat to the US homeland.

Ten dollars -- that's all that Rwandan science teacher Cephas Nshimyumuremyi had to start his business with two years ago. It may sound less than promising, but Nshimyumuremyi made that initial initial investment go a long way. Today, his company Uburanga Products, which makes herbal jelly and soap from local medicinal plants, is worth $30,000 and employs 12 workers.

Elon Musk has built a   $12 billion   company in an endeavor to pave the way to Mars for humanity. He insists that Mars is a "long-term insurance policy" for "the light of consciousness" in the face of climate change, extinction events, and our recklessness with technology. On the other hand, astronaut Chris Hadfield is skeptical: "Humanity is not going extinct,"   he told me. He added: "There's no great compelling reason to go, apart from curiosity, and that's not going to be enough to sustain the immense cost necessary with the technology that exists right now."

Following the rescheduling of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has once again extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards by registered voters. The commission in a statement signed by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, said collection of the cards will continue for four more weeks until March 8th, 2015. INEC had on Saturday, February 7, 2015, rescheduled the 2015 general elections due to security challenges. The national elections (i.e. Presidential and National Assembly) have been rescheduled to hold on March 28, 2015 while the state elections (Governorship and State Assembly) will now hold on April 11th 2015. “The Commission hopes that this extension will finally avail every registered person yet to collect his/her PVC the opportunity to do so in readiness for the general elections,” Ogakw

The 4-foot-tall girl entered an Ohio courtroom on Monday, her legs shackled. Her family sobbed as she walked past. She was just 11 years old.   But the girl, who is not being named by PEOPLE, has been accused of a very adult crime: the beating death of a 2-month-old who her mother was babysitting. The incident took place in the town of Wickliffe, about 17 miles northeast of Cleveland.

The University of Lagos Senior Staff Club has elected new executive officers to run its affairs for the 2014/2015 financial year. The executive officers emerged after a keenly contested election during the club’s Annual General Meeting held on  Thursday, January 29, 2015 . Below are the names and portfolios of the new executive officers: Mr. Adebayo Adegbiji                                         President Mr. Sunday Ademola Adeloye                          1 st  Vice-President Alhaji Shakirudeen Adeoye                  ...

Despite the mounds of snow and bitter cold, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students gathered in the Science Center Plaza on Wednesday for the opening of this year’s   Harvard Skate   season. “It was so cool. It was a spontaneous decision to come here on our part, and I’m so glad we did. It really made my day,” said Celeste Mendoza ’17, who was making s’mores after watching the festivities’ opening acts.

She looked stunning in a Giambattista Valli gown. The empire waistline plus tiered, voluminous ruffles made her look like a total KWEEN while she floated down the red carpet. And also like a cupcake. ALSO also, her dress is so big, you can see it from the way-above camera in the arena. Click image for more details

Everything about   Ariana Grande ‘s Grammy performance was sent from above. The pint-sized diva took the smoky stage on Sunday night (Feb. 8), and while she was dressed in an all-white Versace gown   on the red carpet, she switched to a long black dress for her performance of “Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart.” Click image for more details

Two days after news emerged that ISIS had burned a captive Jordanian pilot to death; the Middle Eastern nation hit back, and is promising more.  "We're going after them wherever they are, with everything that we have," vows Jordan's FM. Click the first image for more details

At least 19 people died Sunday when soccer fans clashed with police outside a stadium in Cairo, the health ministry said. Egypt's government-controlled Al-Ahram newspaper website reported that at least 30 people were killed.  The violence took place ahead of a scheduled match between Zamalek and ENPPI. Click the first image for more more details.

The United States government has expressed ‘deep’ disappointment by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14. A statement by U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, shortly after the announcement of the poll shift by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, on Saturday, said political interference with INEC is unacceptable. Click image for more more details

Ivory Coast claimed its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1992 after beating Ghana 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final.