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     According to BBC '' A gunman has shot and injured Pakistani Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal while he was visiting his constituency in the north-eastern city of Narowal. Mr Iqbal had just attended a rally in the Punjab city when he was hit at least once in the arm. He was taken to hospital and his life is not in danger. The attacker was arrested and is being questioned, officials said. The motive for the shooting is not yet clear. Pakistan is due to hold a general election on 15 July. Mr Iqbal is a senior member of the governing Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz).''  A senior government source told Reuters news agency that early information suggested Mr Iqbal had been returning from a meeting with a Christian group. "We are not sure whether it has got anything to do with the motive," the source said. "We will know only after investigation of the attacker." Mr Iqbal was shot in the right arm, Punjab government spokesman Malik Ahmed Khan told AFP...

      Senator Saraki confirmed it on his social media few hours ago when he post all this photos with the caption '' Last night, as part of our community engagement efforts, I received leaders of the Fulani Community in Kwara State at my home in Ilorin. From our deliberations at the meeting, I am sure that we are on the right path towards building lasting peace in our State''.More photos below.

        A female student of University of Maiduguri, was caught trying to force down the toilet a new born baby she gave birth to. She killed the little Baby by herself, then tried to force her down the toilet before she was caught. The  Incident took place at Murtala female Hostel. Why are some ladies so wicked? They are not ready to have kids but they keep running after men instead of paying attention to their books. God has alot to judge.Nawahoo she is heartless.More photos below.

      Barely two weeks since rainstorm destroyed several properties in Jalingo and Wukari, another tragedy occurred late Friday and the early hours of Saturday in Jalingo. The rains which were accompanied by strong winds has claimed several lives as a result of collapsed electric poles, buildings and telecommunication masts. Also, the Taraba State University, which was hugely affected in the last rainstorm, is once again affected. As at the time of writing this report, the entire Jalingo city is without electric light, while communication is generally affected perhaps due to damage to masts. No fewer than five people were feared killed in the early hours of today (Saturday), following a wind storm that accompanied an early morning rain in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Dr. Dashe Dasogot, Chairman Medical Advisory Committee of the Taraba State Specialist Hospital Jalingo told our correspondent that five corpses were brought to the morgue ...

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Both photographs were taken by The Duchess. The Duchess took the photograph of Prince Louis on 26 April. The image of Princess Charlotte with Prince Louis was captured by The Duchess on 2 May, Princess Charlotte's third birthday. Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank members of the public for all of the kind messages they have received following the birth of Prince Louis, and for Princess Charlotte's third birthday.One more photo below.

      The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Training and Development, DIG Emmanuel Inyang psc(+)mni has addressed Commissioners of Police and other Senior Officers nominated to serve as Heads of Police Recruitment Screening Committee in the Thirty Seven Commands of the Federation and warned them to be thorough and above board and ensure that the screening exercise which will commence with effect from Monday 7th May, 2018 is smooth, hitch free and devoid of any form of corrupt practice. 2. He further warned the Officers that will be participating in the screening exercise to remain impartial and ensure transparency. For the first time, successful candidates, after the physical screening, will undergo a written aptitude test to be conducted by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to ensure transparency and get the best out of the candidates. 3. Furthermore, Medical Examinatio...

       As part of Civil - MilItary Cooperation (CIMIC) activities lined up for Ex AYEM AKPTUMA, Commander 23 Brigade Brig Gen BA Muhammad yesterday inspected the ongoing renovation of a primary health care facility and construction of solar power water project at Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The renovation when completed will b e handed over to Taraba State Government as part of activities to end the exercise in Taraba State on 13 May 2018. In a related development, a medical outreach and town hall meetings were also held in support of Ex AYEM AKPTUMA. During the medical outreach which was held at East Primary School, Wukari, a total of one thousand, three hundred and sixty eight (1368) persons were treated for various ailments during the 2 days exercise. Furthermore, a town hall meeting was also held to sensitize the stakeholders in ensuring that the exercise was a success. Therefore, it is worthy to note that all these activities were geared towar...

     The Defence Adviser to the United Kingdom in Nigeria Brigadier Charles Calder donates some books to Army War College Nigeria as part of the United Kingdom military pledge to support the college course programme. The UK Defence Adviser while making the presentation at the Army War College Nigeria Conference Room to the Commandant Army War College Nigeria Maj Gen EJ Enenche, stated that the books are mean t to broaden the intellectual insights of the participants of the college on security imperatives within and outside the country as well as sharpen their intellects, analytic skills and cognitive capabilities Brigadier Calder further said that the collaboration and partnership efforts of the United Kingdom was focused on the War Colleges in Nigeria because the colleges are the back bone of dealing with security challenges in the country. He said that there will be no limit to the support in ensuring joint operation planning and leadership packages Maj Gen EJ En...

        We read a report in a national daily of today which named Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom as one of the All Progressives Congress, APC leaders planning to defect to another political party. The report which is obviously sponsored is not only false but also misleading. Governor Ortom has no intention to leave APC for another party and has not consulted anyone on the matter. The Governor enjoys a cordial working relationship with other leaders of the party both at the local, state and national levels and is focused on delivering greater benefits of democracy to his people including tackling the security challenges confronting them and there is no cause to warrant his defection to another party. Governor Ortom's stand of seeking for justice over the invasion, killing and wanton destruction of property by herdsmen militia is what any good leader ought to do. The Governor has already conveyed the appreciation of the State Government to President Muha...

      As a result of the heavy rainfall across the Nation yesterday, a billboard fell on two (2) commercial buses loading passengers at the Express Junction Motor Park, Sagamu. FRSC personnel are carrying out the rescue service required to ensure the evacuation of one of the passenger who was trapped in one of the buses.One more photo below.