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Tuesday 31 January 2017

Nigeria Customs declares two officers wanted in connection with clearance of container with 661 pump action rifles

The Nigeria Customs Service has declared two of its, officers Odiba Haruna Innah and Abdullahi. I, wanted in connection with the clearance of container found to contain 661 pump action rifles. The agency on Monday intercepted a 661 pieces of pump action rifles from China, concealed with steel doors and other goods which came through Lagos.

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to be converted to a University

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to be converted to a University

According to the bill passed by the Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday over the converting of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic , Abeokuta (MAPOLY) to a University of Science and Technology.

Kaduna man converts motorcycle into giant shoe

A 23 year old man named Danladi Ibrahim who is a Kaduna resident converted a motorcycle into a high-heeled shoe, that is mobile.

Don't Ever Skip Breakfast Doctor Warns

Don't Ever Skip Breakfast Doctor Warns

When people do eat breakfast daily, they’re less likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease like high cholesterol and elevated blood pressure. And people who skip this morning meal are more likely to have risk factors like obesity, poor nutrition and diabetes or high blood sugar.

Today in Chelsea's Book of History on the signing Torres

Today in Chelsea's Book of History on the signing Torres

On this day 2011, Chelsea Football club paid £50 million to sign Torres from Liverpool Deadline day.

Man Dies inside petrol tanker in Lagos

Man Dies inside petrol tanker in Lagos

By Moses Omorogieva

The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Rasak Fadipe, on Tuesday said they recovered two bodies from a petrol tanker and a deep well on Monday in the state.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that an unidentified man, who attempted to steal petrol inside a stationary tanker, was suffocated by the fumes and died.

“The tanker was parked opposite Morogbo Police Station, along the Badagry Expressway. The dead man was removed at about 5pm on Monday and was handed over to Morogbo police men,” he said.

In another development, the service also recovered the body of another unidentified man, who fell into a deep well of about 150 feet on Monday night.

Fadipe, who said that the incident happened at Iju Isahga area of the state, stressed that it took them many hours before they retrieved the body.

“We got information that a male adult fell into a deep well of about 150ft deep at Iju Road, besides Skye Bank. Our men mobilized and went there immediately, but were able to retrieve the body many hours later on Monday.

“The well is located at a virgin land, no one knows what the victim was looking for before falling into the well,” he said.

Source: NAN

Nigerian man shows off the N40million watch he bought

...and yes, LIB has written about this fellow before. That time he showed off his N1million Versace man bags. Read more

source: Lindaikejiblog

2017 Rain Begins Exactly Today

2017 Rain Begins Exactly Today

Today Monday 30th of January, Really means a big day in some part of Nigeria as its means that the First Rain of the year down pour Today.

Former America President Barrack Obama Gives Support To Anti-Trump Protesters

Former America President Barrack Obama Gives Support To Anti-Trump Protesters

In a Statement released today by the Former American President Barrack Obama said that he give support to the on going protest against Newly Elected President Donald Trump ban on travelers and refugees entering the country from seven Muslim countries

Ibadan Record First Rain In 2017

Ibadan Record First Rain In 2017

By Mufutau Ojo:

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday recorded its first rain of the year following a down pour in some parts of the metropolis.

Meet The New AU Commission Chairman

Meet The New AU Commission Chairman

Moussa Faki Mahamat Chadian Foreign minister has been elected as the African Union Commission chairman.

ASUP To Begin Warning Strike

ASUP To Begin Warning Strike

The Association of the Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics (ASUP) has began a seven-days strike all over the country over half payment of salaries and allowances.

Embassy reopens: Turkey Reopens Its Libya Embassy Says Foreign Minister

Embassy reopens: Turkey Reopens Its Libya Embassy Says Foreign Minister

The Minister clarify that Turkey will be opening its Embassy back in Libya on Monday after closure for two years due to lack of security in the country.

Iris Mittenaere Crowned Miss World

Iris Mittenaere Crowned Miss World

Miss France Iris Mittenaere, crowned Miss World in the just concluded 65th pageant held in Manila, Philippines.

People Will Die Before I could Be Extradited To The US - Senator Buruji Kashamu

People Will Die Before I could Be Extradited To The US - Senator Buruji Kashamu

According to Punch, it stated that senator Buruji kashamu said in a statement released by him that about three to five people will die before they could succeed in extrading him to the US to face court over drug allegation.

AFCON: Ghana Saved By Ayew Brothers

AFCON: Ghana Saved By Ayew Brothers

The Ayew brothers in the spot of the Game today helped the black stars of Ghana secure their entry into the semi final of the going on AFCON competition.

Temporary Home Will Be Given To People Affected By Trump Order- Immigration Minister

The Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, speaking at a news conference, did not say how many people were blocked in Canada after Trump on Friday suspended the arrival of all refugees for at least 120 days and barred entry to the US for 90 days for people from seven Muslim majority countries.