#HEADLINES

= According to reports from army and police officers, a five-hour battle between Islamic extremists Boko Haram and army troops in the capital of Yobe State killed at least 127 people and two soldiers. 

 

= Chairman Northern States Governors Forum, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has said the outcome of discussions between aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party governors and President Goodluck Jonathan; hold the key to the group’s next move.

 

= The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed it uncovered five cannabis farms in Kaduna State.

 

= Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has raised an alarm over cloning of Made-in- Nigeria fabrics by dubious people.

 

= The National Space Research and Development Agency has reported that some parts of the country would experience partial eclipse of the Sun, which is expected to occur on Sunday November 3rd, 2013 across West Africa.

 

= Officials say, there has been a suicide bomb attack in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse. 

 

= A fugitive senior Muslim Brotherhood leader, Essam El-Erain, has been detained by the Egyptian authorities.

 

= China will step up its security following allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) collected data on millions of phone calls in Europe and snooped on leaders of major U.S. allies, the government has said.

 

= Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba has lashed out on Iranian U-17 coach, Ali Doustimehr for casting aspersion on the eligibility of his players.

 

= Manchester United strolled into the Capital One Cup quarter finals as Javier Hernandez's brace ended Norwich City’s hopes of an Old Trafford upset.

 

= In basketball… Defending NBA Champions Miami Heat launched the 2013-14 NBA season with a 107-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

 

= After a successful heart surgery in far  India, ace music producer  Ojb  JezreeL has been finally discharged from the hospital.