Islamic State Ties Widens Reach of Boko Haram

Nigeria predicts that Boko Haram will soon be defeated, but the militant group's ties with Islamic State mean that would probably push the fighters further into neighbouring countries, writes BBC Monitoring Africa security correspondent Tomi Oladipo.

Independence Day Tragedy: Boko Haram Militants Attack Adamawa Community, Kill 5

As Nigerians elsewhere celebrate Nigeria’s 55-year independence anniversary, residents of Kirchinga, in Adamawa state, are marking the day in anguish following the attack on the village by Boko Haram terrorists, slitting the throats of five residents of the area in an early morning attack.

Latest Security, Safety Vacancies in Nigeria and Abroad (UPDATED)

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Countering Violent Extremism Through Development

Where does the fight against violent extremism fit within the broad spectrum of development?

ALERT! Boko Haram Poisons Water Sources in Borno Villages

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said Boko Haram terrorists have resorted to poisoning water sources like wells and streams in areas they were dislodged by gallant troops or areas threatened by offensive operations. 

Boko Haram Remains A Deadly Threat In The Region Despite Military Advances – Amnesty International

Despite advances by the military, attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have claimed the lives of at least 1,600 people since the start of June, bringing the death toll to at least 3,500 civilians in 2015 alone, said Amnesty International as the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) discusses a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ report on the conflict. 

Emerging Threat: Drones Now Used To Smuggle Drugs, Light Weapons

A 28-pound bale of Marijuana with an estimated street value of $10,000 reportedly crashed through the roof of an Arizona family’s garage and landed in an empty dog cage earlier this month, in the latest case of drones smuggling narcotics into America.

Thousands of Medical Devices Are Vulnerable to Hacking - Security Researchers

Next time you go for an MRI scan, remember that the doctor might not be the only one who sees your results.Thousands of medical devices, including MRI scanners, X-ray, machines and drug infusion pumps, are vulnerable to hacking, creating significant health risks for patients, security researchers said this week.

Boko Haram Attack Borno Village, Kill 9

The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of nine persons after suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ attacked Mailari Village in Konduga Local Government Area.

200 Boko Haram Members Surrender to Nigerian Military in Banki, Cameroon Border

The Nigerian Army has said that more than 200 insurgents have surrendered to the military following the capture of the strategic town of Banki along the nation’s border with Cameroun on Thursday.

Scores Dead, 50 Houses Razed as Boko Haram Militants Invade Adamawa Communities

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded three communities of Sabon Gari, Kafin Hausa and Bakin Dutse of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, leaving scores of people mostly returning farmers and herdsmen dead after setting ablaze their residential houses. The attacks were said to have lasted for three days and over 50 houses burnt.

Kidnappers Shoot Nigerian Businessman After Collecting N30 million Ransom

An Abeokuta-based oil magnate, Mr Akeem Lawal, 36, was kidnapped and shot after the kidnappers were paid N30 million as ransom.

United States Pledges $45 Million for African Countries Fighting Boko Haram

The White House said on Thursday that it would send up to $45 million in defence services, including military training, to support African countries in their fight against the militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Nigerian Man Arraigned Over N4.5million Romance Scam On A Swedish Woman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September 21, 2015 arraigned one Amadi Jude before Justice Emmanuel Obile of the Federal High Court Calabar, Cross River State on a 12-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

Stampede Kills More Than 700 at Hajj Pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

A stampede during one of the last rituals of the Hajj -- the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca -- has killed more than 700 people and injured nearly 900 others in Saudi Arabia.