Cult Groups Clash in Oshodi, Lagos: One Killed, 40 Cars Destroyed

Fight broke out, yesterday, between a group of boys and suspected cult members at Afariogun area of Oshodi, Lagos, leaving one person dead and several others severely injured. About 40 vehicles were also destroyed by the rampaging youths. Some buildings were also torched and shops looted.

Obama Can’t Wish Away Terrorism

Pres. Obama

President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address is remembered today mainly for this bit of rhetorical irony: “America must move off a permanent war footing.” It was the triumph of speechwriting over experience. Obama’s pledge came about three weeks after the fall of Fallujah to the Islamic State. By June, Mosul would be overrun. Global jihadism now has a cause — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s sham caliphate — around which to rally.

Islamic State Militants Threaten to Kill Japanese Jostages

The Islamic State group threatened in a video Tuesday to kill two Japanese hostages within 72 hours unless it receives a $200 million ransom, but Tokyo vowed it would not bow to "terrorism".

Are Most Victims of Terrorism Muslim?

 After the Charlie Hebdo attack, a Paris imam went to the scene and condemned the murders. "These victims are martyrs, and I shall pray for them with all my heart," said Hassen Chalghoumi (above). He was also quoted as saying that 95% of victims of terrorism are Muslim. How accurate is this statistic?

Nigeria, Boko Haram Not America’s Priority, Says Retired US Army Chief

Maj. Gen James Marks

The Executive Dean, College of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of Phoenix, Major Gen. James ‘Spider’ Marks, has said that the growing insecurity and pogrom in the North-eastern part of Nigeria is not a priority to the United States of America.

360,000 Security Operatives, United States Sniffer Dogs To Be Deployed For 2015 Elections

IGP - Suleiman Abba

NO fewer than 360, 000 security operatives as well as 25 sniffer dogs from the United States would be deployed in the states for the 2015 general elections, heads of security agencies have said.

18 Ways To Prevent, Mitigate Incessant Fire Outbreaks In Nigeria

The unremitting frequency of fire outbreaks in Nigeria is to say the least, very distressing especially during the harmattan season.

Airport Security Increasing Due To Recent Terrorism Worldwide

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing safety measures after recent terrorism in Europe.

Snapchat And WhatsApp Should Be Monitored by Security Services - EU Police Agency Head

Europol chief Rob Wainwright said the internet is a "very important" tool in combatting the problem of terrorism and confirmed that online resources were being used in the "recruitment" of extremists.

Boko Haram Abduct At Least 60 Cameroonians In A Deadly Attack

Boko Haram fighters kidnapped at least 60 people in a deadly attack in northern Cameroon on Sunday, police said, in the latest cross-border raid by the Nigeria-based Islamist group.

Military Repel Boko Haram Attack On Biu, Kill 41, Comprising Chadian Citizens

An attempt by Boko Haram to take over Biu, the largest town in the south of troubled Borno State, was on Wednesday repelled by the military, according to military sources and residents.

Satellite Images Show Horrific Magnitude Of Boko Haram Attack On Baga

Satellite images released by Amnesty international provide indisputable and shocking evidence of the scale of last week’s attack on the towns of Baga and Doron Baga by Boko Haram militants. 

2015 Election: Jonathan, Buhari, Others Sign Violence-Free Agreement

The nationwide tension over 2015 poll simmered on Wednesday following the signing of violence-free accord by President Goodluck Jonathan, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and nine other presidential candidates.

Human Rights Lawyer - Falana Wants Police To Stop Parading Suspects In Public

Mr. Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has described as illegal the popular tradition of the Nigeria Police whereby suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and other alleged criminals are paraded in public or before the press prior to charging them to court.

Boko Haram Invades Askira Town, Borno State

The Boko Haram sect has attacked another town, Askira in Borno State, some fleeing residents of the town told journalists  in Maiduguri on Tuesday.