BREAKING NEWS: National Conference Extended By 6 Weeks

The ongoing National Conference has been extended by six weeks. The conference, which commenced on March 17, was to last for three months till June 19.

Historical Events On April 28

Today is Monday, April 28, the 118th day of 2014. There are 247 days left in the year.  In 1758, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, was born in Westmoreland County, Va.

Historical Events On April 25

Today is Friday, April 25, the 115th day of 2014. There are 250 days left in the year. In 1792,

Rapist To Be Stoned To Death In Kano For Infecting Girl With HIV

An Islamic court in northern Nigeria has sentenced a man of 63 to death by stoning for raping a girl of 10 and infecting her with HIV.

Historical Events On April 24

Today is Thursday, April 24, the 114th day of 2014. There are 251 days left in the year. In 1898, Spain declared war on the United States. (The United States responded in kind the next day.)

Historical Events On April 22

Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2014. There are 253 days left in the year. On April 22, 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins.

Moyes To Be Sacked Today?

David Moyes is expected to be sacked as Manchester United boss later today after a disastrous first season in charge. Odds on the Scot being ousted have been slashed to 1-6 after Sunday's defeat at Everton.

PRAISE GOD: Kidnapped Boy Sings Gospel Song Until His Abductor Released Him

For all the believers out there, here’s something to get your day off to a good start. On March 31, at around 8:30 pm, 9 year old Willie Myrick, of Atlanta, Georgia, went outside to take care of his pet

Hitachi To Install World's Fastest Elevators In China's Tallest Tower

Tallest Building

Japan's Hitachi has said it will provide the world's fastest elevators, which can clock speeds of up to 72 kilometres (45 miles) per hour, to a high-rise building in China.

Historical Events On April 21

Today is Monday, April 21, the 111th day of 2014. There are 254 days left in the year. On April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first vice president of the United States.

Police Detain Lagos DPO Over Rape

Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Onikan Station, Mr. Adekunle Awe for alleged rape and threat to life. The detention came after a 31-year-old cook,

NASA's Moon-Orbiting Robot Crashes Into The Dark Side Of Moon

NASA's robotic moon explorer, LADEE, has crashed into the back side of the moon Friday as planned, avoiding the precious historic artifacts left behind by moonwalkers.

PSquare On The Verge Of Breaking Up???

Speculations going round has it that the PSquare duo, might be on the verge of breaking up if an understanding is not reached.

Historical Events On April 18

Today is Good Friday, April 18, the 108th day of 2014. There are 257 days left in the year. In 1906, a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires; estimates of the final

Paul Walker’s Younger Brothers To Replace Him In ‘Fast & Furious 7′

Brothers of late Paul Walker, Caleb and Cody Walker will "fill in small gaps left in production", a statement on the film's Facebook page said. "Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with

Kidnappers Abduct Two Kogi Speaker’s Children

Suspected kidnappers on Tuesday abducted two of the children of the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Momoh-Jimoh Lawal.

Horrible Scene From Abuja Bomb Blast (Viewers Discretion)

Nigeria First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has expressed concern over the dastardly act of terrorism perpetrated on Monday at Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja, saying it is unwarranted wickedness to

Historical Events On April 15

Today is Tuesday, April 15, the 105th day of 2014. There are 260 days left in the year. On April 15, 2013, two bombs packed with nails and other lethal metal shards exploded at the Boston Marathon

Child Bride Kills Husband, Three Others With Rat Poison

A 14-year-old girl in the northern state of Kano has confessed to killing the man she was forced to marry, police say.

Photos From President Jonathan's Daughter's Wedding

President Jonathan's daughter Faith married her man Godswill today in Abuja. These are pics from inside the church.

Historical Events On April 12

Today is Saturday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2014. There are 263 days left in the year. On April 12, 1954, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission opened a hearing on whether Dr. J. Robert

Historical Events On April 10

Today is Thursday, April 10, the 100th day of 2014. There are 265 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 10, 1864, during the Civil War, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, an assistant

Historical Events On April 7

Today is Monday, April 7, the 97th day of 2014. There are 268 days left in the year. In 1927, Babatunde Olatunji Nigerian drummer (d. 2003) On April 7, 1922, the Teapot Dome scandal had its

Oscar Pistorius Trial Resumes Today With Start Of Defence Case

The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is due to resume in South Africa on Monday with the start of the defence case. The athlete is set to take the stand this week to tell the court how and why he shot his

Historical Events On April 6

Today is Sunday, April 6, the 96th day of 2014. There are 269 days left in the year. In 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized by Joseph Smith in Fayette, N.Y.

Historical Events On April 4

Today is Friday, April 4, the 94th day of 2014. There are 271 days left in the year. On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 39, was shot and killed while standing on a balcony

Mandela's Former Aide To Publish Memoirs "Good Morning, Mr Mandela"

The long-serving and trusted white personal aide of Nelson Mandela will publish her memoirs in June about how her life was transformed by South Africa's late anti-apartheid icon.

In 1973 First Handheld Portable Telephone Was Demonstrated

Today is Thursday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2014. There are 272 days left in the year. On April 3, 1974, deadly tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest

Pregnant Woman, Others Feared Trapped In Abuja Radio House Lift

There was pandemonium on Wednesday when a middle-aged pregnant woman and 16 others were trapped in an elevator at Radio house, Area, 10 Abuja.

Barca 1-1 Madrid : Neymar Bails Out Blaugrana After Thunderbolt From Diego

The Rojiblancos midfielder opened the scoring with a sensational strike from distance only to see his fellow Brazilian level matters from a sublime Andres Iniesta pass. Neymar's composed finish

Police Take Over Ibadan ‘Forest Of Horror’ (Other Images)

Policemen from the Oyo State Police Command and the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, have taken over the Soka “forest of horror” in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.