Nigerian Government Uncovers 60,000 Ghost Workers In Its Workforce

The federal government has uncovered a total of 60,000 ghost workers in federal establishments across the country following the staff audit of the federal government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of the integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

IG of Police Orders Probe Force Weapons - Ojukwu

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Suleiman Abba, has ordered an audit of the weaponry of the force throughout the country.

Terrorism: NIS Border Patrol Aircraft Still Grounded

•Bars over 19,000 foreigners entry
•As 40 immigration officers killed by terrorists

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) border patrol aircraft, which could have been very useful in the ongoing counterterrorism and counter-insurgency efforts in the North Eastern part of the country are said to be grounded due to poor funding and lack of maintenance.

President Jonathan Reshuffles Cabinet

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday directed the Minister of State II, for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nurudeen Mohammed, to take over as the Supervising Minister of Information pending the time a substantive minister would be named.

Terrorism: FG Asks Court For Secret Trial of Ndume

Senator Mohammed Aliyu Ndume

The federal government has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to conduct a secret trial for Senator Aliyu Ndume, who is standing trial for terrorism charges.

Reps Approve $1bn Loan For Jonathan To Fight Insurgency

Aminu Tambuwal

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the $1 billion loan requested by President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle security challenges in the country.

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Told To 'Automatically' Hand Over Islamic State Terrorists' Data

Tech sites including Twitter, YouTube and Facebook will be asked by the UK government this week to hand over more information about extremists posting propaganda online.

The Role of Education in Countering Violent Extremism - TBFF

The United Nations Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UNCTED) and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation are to work together to examine the role of education in countering violent extremism.

Shaky Ceasefire: Soldiers Kill 25 Boko Haram, Recover Arms In Fresh Attack on Damboa

At least 25 members of the Boko Haram terrorists group were on Sunday night killed by troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, Security officials have said.

WHO Declares Nigeria Ebola Free

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Nigeria Ebola free on Monday, after a 42 day period with no new cases elapsed.

'Ceasefire Agreement' Splits Boko Haram Into Two Groups

Sequel to the purported ceasefire deal the Federal Government entered into with Boko Haram, the violent fundamentalist sect has split into two. While one faction wants peace, the other doesn’t.

Terrorism: NEMA Takes Relief Materials To Chibok

The National Emer­gency Management Agency (NEMA) has again distributed relief materials to members of the Chibok community traumatized by activities of terrorists.

Boko Haram Defies Purported Ceasefire, Kills 15 in Borno, Adamawa

Less than 24 hours after a purported ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and Boko Haram was reached, the sect struck yesterday by attacking two communities in Borno and Adamawa states.

Restaurant 'Declined' President Obama's Credit Card

President Barack Obama's credit card was declined at a restaurant in New York City last month, he said.

South African Official WhoInvestigated Pres. Zuma's $23M Home Upgrade Wins Anti-Graft Award

South Africa's top anti-graft official who investigated a $23 million state-funded security upgrade to President Jacob Zuma's private home was recognised on Friday with an award for tackling corruption.