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.

EFCC: How pension scam syndicate defrauded FG of N1.2bn

The trial of Ibrahim Ahmed Mazangari, Muhammed Sani Sulaiman, Hajia Fatima Mazangari and Saleh Yerima Tsojon, who allegedly ran a syndicate that defrauded the Federal Government to the tune of N1.2 billion in a pension scam, continued on Monday, November 2, 2015 with the prosecution witness giving insight into how they carried out the fraud.

Led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, O. A. Atolagbe, the witness, Roukayya Ibrahim, an investigator with the EFCC and member of the Pension Fraud team, told the court that the fraud was uncovered in 2010 while the Head of Service pension board was being probed.

Kylie Jenner rock massive nose ring for Elle Canada shoot

Kylie Jenner showed off a bold new look inside the pages of the Elle magazine by posing with a huge gold nose ring for the photoshoot. Her photo of her wearing a tasseled LaBourjoisie bodysuit with latex boots was pick as the winning pics from fan after voting ended on October 16th. So this is the cover of Elle Canada December issue.

See more photos after the cut..

Presidency: Civil servants to receive their OCTOBER salaries today

The Nigeria Federal Government has confirm that civil servants under its payroll will get their October salaries today November 3rd.

A statement from the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on media and publicity, Shehu Garba, states that the delay in the salaries was due to the crashing of some computers that were being used when the salaries were to be disbursed last week. The salaries were meant to have been paid a week before the end of October.

Sunshine Star fans allegelly attack match officials also beat camera man to a pulp in Akure

This is so not happening in this modern day football. Football is a game and there must be a winner and the referee are humans and even their mistake at times makes the game even more interesting to talk about. In a recent match between Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars was force to an end in Akure, Ondo State yesterday after football enthusiasts alleged to be loyal to Sunshine Stars, stormed the football field and attacked the referee and other football officials for failing to award their preferred team two penalty kicks which they believed they deserved. Some others allege that the irate fans were of Lobi stars.

Stop blaiming your predecessor after Six Months - Ben Bruce advises Buhari, governors

Senator Ben Murrau-Bruce took to his twitter to advise President Buhari and other APC Governors to stop blaming the PDP lead government after Six months gone already and start working ... This is a very true advice if you ask me ...

See Tweets Below:

Chinese-American Actress Bai Ling strip for Halloween

There seem to be no better Halloween costume for Series Movie "LOST" Actress Bai Ling than to strip down in her Star Trek costume, as well as a cape and a onesie for a star trek themed photoshoot, then decided to strip off mid photo-shoot and reveal that she has no underwear on in various costumes. 

Well she is known for stripping, if you google her name and narrow the search to images, you will be shock on what you will. See more photos after the cut...

We´ll show Arsenal the real Bayern - Arturo Vidal

Arturo Vidal has sent a warning to Arsenal as Bayern Munich prepare to host them in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Bavarian side suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on matchday three with Arsene Wenger's men recovering from losses to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Photot: Naya Rivera Shares First Photo of Baby Boy Josey

Naya Rivera and husband Ryan Dorsey gave birth to their baby boy Josey back in September but choose the special Halloween day to share the first photo of their.

On Saturday, the new mom gave her Instagram followers their first peek at their little one.

See Post Below:

President Buhari Sympathises With Late Emir of Borgu’s Family

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the late Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro, Nkitoro III, who died on Friday in a German hospital.

Alhaji Dantoro, aged 77, was a former minister and a former federal lawmaker.

The body of the Late Emir was laid to rest amidst tears at his Palace in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State in Nigeria’s north-central region.

HALLOWEEN: See What Kim Kardashians wore to celebrate Halloween

Lol this is how been pregnant can limit your option of what to wear on a particular event. Kim Kardashian must have ran out of option with her big tummy, so she decided to go with an old Halloween costume

Instead of throwing on a pair of animal ears and a tail like most last minute costumes, the reality star decided to simply go as herself.

Should Nigerian entertainers pay tax? - By Etcetera

For the record, this article is not meant to give celebrities who don’t pay their taxes a pass. I think we all should pay what we legally owe, including those whose work puts us on the big screen, the sports field or in the recording studio.

But I do have an understanding of the multitude of reasons celebrities give for not paying tax. And I think you should too.

The Nigerian tax system is totally messed up… yes, messed up in all ramifications. I concur with the argument that monies generated from taxes in Nigeria are not judiciously used by the government. Or we haven’t seen what the money is being used for.

Two Women Strip & Naked By MobsFor Stealing N100,000 In Abuja Market

Two women were on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 stripped totally naked by a raging mob for allegedly stealing N100,000 from a wine shop at Dutsen Alhaji market, Bwari Area Council in Abuja.

According to Daily Post, the women who pretended to be buying some items entered into the shop at the market and while one of the women approached the shop owner and negotiating the price of a bottle of wine, her accomplice dipped her hand into the drawer and removed N100,000.

WATCH Viral Video where Father Mbaka Calls For Division Of Nigeria

In a new viral video that is currently trending Renowned Reverend Father Mbaka in a prayer session declares for the division of Nigeria.

In a video during a night prayer session, Mbaka is seen kneeling and making lamentations and declarations. At some point, he declares for a division of Nigeria re-echoing long-standing ethnic sentiments in the country.