Suspected mastermind of Paris attacks Abaaoud died in police raid

The suspected mastermind of the attacks that killed 129 in Paris was among those killed in a police raid in a suburb of the French capital, the Paris prosecutor said in a statement on Thursday.

According to Reuters, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a 28-year-old Belgian militant, who had boasted of mounting attacks in Europe for the Islamic State, was accused of orchestrating Friday's coordinated bombings and shootings in the French capital, which killed 129 people.

Updates: Paris Attacks Mastermind Holed Up In Siege

The mastermind of the Paris terror attacks is believed to be one of the targets in the ongoing terror raids in a northern suburb of the city according to Sky news report.

It had initially been thought Abdelhamid Abaaoud was in Syria.

Shooting broke out in the early hours of the morning in Saint Denis, with reports that up to a number of people have been killed.

Edo State Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Increases Ambrose Ali University Fees By 200 Percent

The management of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State has increased the University’s school fees for the 2015/2016 Academic Session between 170 per cent to 240 per cent according report reaching us from Breaking Times.

Medicine had the highest increase from N47,000 to N160,000, a 240 per cent increase. Natural sciences, Education, Agriculture, and Physiology had their fees increased from N41,000 to N112, 500, a 174 per cent increase.

Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Law, and Accounting was increased from N47,000 to N127,500 or 170 per cent. The institute of education would now attract a fee of N110,000 instead of N40,000 paid last session, which is a 175 per cent increase. Arts, Social Sciences and Fine and Applied Arts got a raise from N34,500 to N96,250, an increase of 179 per cent.

President Buhari says Nigerians are determined to remain one

Despite the ongoing pro-Biafran protests rocking some parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Nigerians had resolved to remain one according to a report by PUNCH

He said the fact that the country witnessed a lot of internal strife and a civil war since independence and has remained united was a proof of the people’s resolve to remain one.

Buhari spoke during the launch of the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Relatives of Paris attacks initiator undergoing security questioning

We earlier brought you report that French police have identified one of the assailants in the coordinated attacks in Paris and is name is Ismael Omar Mostefai, a 29-year- old French national. An update report from Reuters says seven of his relatives are being questioned, sources and French media said on Sunday.

Authorities had a dossier on Mostefai that marked him as a potential Islamist militant. He also had previous arrest records and had been sentenced eight times for petty crimes, according to French newspaper Le Monde. Mostefai was one of the gunmen who blew himself up in a Paris concert hall where most of the 129 deaths from the attacks late on Friday took place.

Singer JoJo loses dad ... Read Heartfelt tribute she wrote

American singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna Noëlle Blagde Levesque popularly known as JoJo took to Instagram to share the sad news that her father, Joel Levesque, has died at the age of 60. The 24-year-old shared an heartfelt goodbye letter along with a photo of them from her childhood.

She wrote:

Lamar Odom suffering from serious brain damage + He Can’t Recognize Family Members

Latest report as regarding Lamar Odom health condition appeared to be pretty scary. Khloe Kardashian who recently spoke to "Ellen" as regarding her husband Lamar Odom’s progress. 

But a new report from TMZ, added some confirmation to what Khloe said and it also suggest that Lamar’s having difficulty with cognitive skills and his memory.

Amber Rose and Caitlyn Jenner both rock black sheer dress

Caitlyn wore the sexy dress while supporting daughter Kendall at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show earlier this week and a few days later Amber Rose wore the same exact dress on the set of Tyrese Gibson’s new TV show, It’s Not You, It’s Men. Who rock it better between Amber and Caitlyn?

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Photos: Kylie Jenner & Willow Smith strike a Pose at Tyler The Creator’s Carnival

Willow Smith and Kylie Jenner strike some pose as they spent some time hanging out together backstage at Tyler The Creator’s  Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival today in downtown Los Angeles. Who nailed it between Kylie and Willow?

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Governor Oshiomhole: Why I’m just probing Igbinedion after 7 years as Governor

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole says the former PDP-led Federal Government lacked the willingness to fight corruption, hence his inability to probe the administration of former Governor, Lucky Igbinedion, until now.

Oshiomhole said on Saturday, that he’s chosen to probe Igbinedion because the APC government is interested in prosecuting corrupt politicians, as opposed to the last government.

The governor stated this while speaking at a colloquim organised by the state government to interact with the people of Edo State.

What President Buhari's Ministers would Earn Yearly

The long awaited Ministerial list has finally been reveal and the Ministers sworn in, are you wondering what would make President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministers different from previous government in terms of earnings? Well according to Punch report, the Buhari's Minister will be paid based on the pre-existing yearly remuneration package of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

The new remuneration package being drawn-up by the RMAFC is not ready, hence the new ministers would be paid in accordance with the existing package.

According to the Chairman of RMAFC, Elias Mbam, the new packages would soon be made public, as the work was “going through a process of editing.”

Igbinedion brand Governor Oshiomhole, "the biggest thief that calls everyone a thief"

Former governor of Edo state, Lucky Igbinedion, has accused the incumbent governor, Adams Oshiomhole, of mismanaging the Federal Allocations and Internal Generated Revenue of the state, in the last seven years.

Igbinedion, while alleging that Oshiomhole squandered trillions, also claimed that the governor has a house worth N10bn in Iyamho and several properties abroad.

While describing Oshiomhole as the biggest thief in Benin city, Igbinedion said he has failed the people of Edo state.

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka: Pro-Biafra protests, waste of time

In a sermon at his weekly Adoration Ministry in Enugu, renowned Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has openly condemned the recent agitation and protests for Biafra, describing the action as evil.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the cleric urged youths in the South East and South-South to go back to their business as the protest could lead to their death.

“Locking up your shops and disrupting economic activities will not add any naira to your pocket, whatever grievance you have could be resolved through dialogue,” the cleric said.

First attacker in Paris killings identified by French Police

French police have identified the first attacker involved in a series of assaults across Paris, which left at least 129 people dead and wounded hundreds more.

Omar Ismail Mostefai was a 29-year-old Paris native whose detached finger was found overnight at the Bataclan concert hall, the scene of the bloodiest attack, the AFP news agency said.

The French citizen had been known to police for his alleged links to armed groups but had not been previously linked to violent activities.

Photo: What Diezani Alison-Madueke Told Me When I Met Her In London - Dele Momodu

The Diezani Alison-Madueke story has graced the cover of the first edition of what I believe will be a catalyst for unbiased investigative reporting in Nigeria. The Boss had long been conceptualised as a leadership newspaper to occupy the void created by lack of true and credible investigative journalism in some traditional and online media. The original plan was to launch in December or early January.

But the Diezani Alison Madueke story changed all that. It was too compelling to restrict to the Pendulum column alone. And here we are with what promises to be an exciting addition to the media landscape in Nigeria and beyond featuring an enthralling cover story that will educate and entertain the readers.

Chelsea's Nemanja Matic threatens to quit international football after criticising Serbia teammates

Nemanja Matic has threatened to quit the Serbia national team after criticising his teammates following their 4-1 thrashing by the Czech Republic on Friday.

The defeat in Ostrava handed Serbia their second consecutive loss and came after the nation failed to qualify for the 2016 European Championships following their fourth-placed finish in their group.

And Matic admitted after the friendly game against the Czech Republic he had warned Serbia coach Radovan Curcic he could retire from international football because of concerns about his compatriots' attitude both on and off the pitch.

ISIS claims credit for Paris attacks

ISIS has reportedly claimed credit for the attacks separately in a statement it released in Arabic and French. Another statement claimed to be from ISIS reads: "Our brothers who carried out these miracles in Gaul, the day of 29th and 30th Muharram."

The dates mentioned are related to the Islamic calendar and correspond to Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, respectively. The statement is being credited to the official media wing of ISIS, known as the Al-Hayat Media Center, which warns: "Today we bring you your death, and tomorrow we will do the same." 

French President blames Islamic State group for Paris attacks

French President Francois Hollande on Saturday blamed the Islamic State group for the attacks in Paris that left at least 128 dead, calling them an "act of war"

The multiple attacks across the city late Friday were "an act of war... committed by a terrorist army, the Islamic State, against France, against... what we are, a free country," Hollande said.

What President Obama said on the Situation in Paris

Good evening everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it’s an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of France need to respond. France is our oldest ally. 

Exclusive: How I met Bola Tinubu - Fashola

In an excerpts from an interview published in “Asiwaju: Untold Story of The Leader”, a special publication of TheNEWS the newly appointed Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola explains how he first met his mentor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Q: When and how did you meet Senator Bola Tinubu? What was your first impression of him?

A: That is an invitation to walk down memory lane. I think it must have been 1990 or 1991. He was treasurer in Mobil, then. His office was at the Bookshop House at CMS on Odunlami Street. I didn’t directly meet him. I had seen him at parties, but we never met. At that time, I was a senior associate at the law firm of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe and Belgore, where I was practising. Wale Tinubu, his nephew, came to join the law firm, then. He was always mentioning “Uncle Bola”, and one day, he said: ‘’let’s go and see my uncle.” We got there and went out to

lunch with him. That was then I could say we formally met.

Police Report : At Least 120 Dead, 200 injured In Paris Attacks

It's a sad day in France as at least 120 people and as many as 160 were killed in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday, including at least 100 in a packed concert hall. Coming 10 months after a dozen people were killed at the offices of satire magazine Charlie Hebdo, It was the deadliest violence in the French capital since World War II.

Reports on the number of casualties vary, but French police have confirmed at least 120 dead and more than 200 wounded.

Lagos State Governor threatens clampdown on errant motorists, okada riders

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called Okada riders, commercial buses and street hawkers, saying the state government would no longer tolerate their nefarious activities on the streets and highways which has caused untold hardship for the people of the state in recent times.

Addressing Government House Correspondents shortly after an emergency Security Council Meeting which he chaired, Ambode said it had become evident that traffic crimes and robbery are mostly as a result of the menace of Okada riders and street hawkers, while recalcitrant commercial buses have become lawless and reckless on the road.

Tricks use by thieves to rob in Lagos Traffic

It has become very worrisome on how thieves engage in their robbery act during the usual traffic within Lagos State. Just last month more than three cases of this type of robbery where announced. 

With the arrest of some of the syndicate, their mode of operation has been reveal. Here are the two major tricks used by these criminals.

Peter Okoye of "Psquare" bags new endorsement deal with adiddas

This year seems to be a massive year for the music duo, just after renewing his Glo Ambassador endorsement with his brother Paul, Peter Okoye of Psquare has bag in another endorsement deal, this time it is with sportswear giant Adidas that he signed a new this deal.

Like Him or Not: Rapper Vic O land is first endorsement deal

There is always a reward for hard work. Nigerian  viral sensation Rapper Vic O has landed an endorsement deal. Vic O who took on American rappers Meek Mill and Drake is now the brand ambassador of Lollipops Party.

The company deals in party supplies and party packs. Vic O announced the deal today on his Twitter account and also Lollipops party also tweeted to confirm the deal. This is Vic O’s celebrity endorsement deal.. See his tweet below:

Photo: President Buhari receives list of confirmed ministers from Senate President

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the list of confirmed ministerial candidates from Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Saraki personally submitted the list to Buhari today, November 3, 2015, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

He was accompanied to the Villa by the President’s two Senior Special Assistants on Legislative Matters, Ita Enang (Senate) and Suleiman Kawu (House of Representatives).

BVN: You won’t be able to make any cash withdrawals if you haven’t got your BVN - CBN

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) will be the only passport to making cash withdrawals from any bank accounts henceforth, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned.

The CBN also extended the deadline for bank customers outside Nigeria to get enrolled on the BVN to January 31, 2016.

CBN Corporate Communications Director, Alh Ibrahim Mu’azu, said in a statement that the extension was to enable the customers in the diaspora complete the enrollment exercise as well as link the BVN with their respective accounts.

The Kardashians first in line to get new Blackberry

The Kardashian's has be giving priority to be the first to get the newly release Blackberry Priv this month. They might even have it before the official release date according to Page Six report.

Tech spies said Du Jour Media CEO Jason Binn received the very first four Privs in existence, but he’s been overheard saying he decided to give them to his friend Kris Jenner for her 60th birthday this week with daughters Khloé, Kim and Kourtney.

Instagram Model Quit Platform to Reveal The Truth Behind Social Media

Essena O’Neill an 18-year-old, social media celebrity who turn celeb by posting series of pictures on her platform thereby growing her flowers to over half a million fan base.

According to People Magazine, like most “Instagram celebrities,” she shared paid for posts, promoted products for fees and posted nearly perfect selfies for her almost 650 thousand folloers to like and comment on.

However, unlike most “Instagram celebrities,” O’Neill went rogue.

Shehu Sani: Biafra activists are working for Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Senator Shehu Sani, believes that the agitators of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, working for former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Sani, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, said on Monday, that the new Biafra agitators were carrying out the ‘Plan B’ of Pro-Jonathan loyalists.

He said the Biafra forces were upset that Jonathan was defeated at the 2015 presidential election.