How Nigerian Bank Staff Help Fraudsters Steal Billions

Despite multiple security checks in banks, incidents of fraud are on the increase, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise alarm, blaming it on insiders. Weekly Trust takes a look at the disturbing trend.

Trailer Crushes Commercial Vehicle in Ketu, Lagos, Several killed

A ghastly accident has occurred early hours on Friday in Ketu area of Lagos, killing several people who were rushing out for work.

Boko Haram: Nigeria May Withdraw Peacekeeping Troops To Boost Fight Against Insurgency

Mike Omeri

THE Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Coordinator, National Information Centre (NIC), Mr Mike Omeri has said that the troops on peacekeeping mission abroad may be recalled to the country to enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigerian military in the North-East.

President Jonathan's Convoy Attacked in Bauchi, 6 Security Aides Injured

NO fewer than six security aides attached to President Goodluck Jonathan were injured when opposition supporters attacked the president’s motorcade in Bauchi, on Thursday, after he addressed a political rally in the state.

Innovattive SmartHome Security Guard - Piper Now Now Fitted With Night Vision

Piper is many things in a tiny package. The pint-sized home security device—it's literally the size of a pint glass—watches over your house, automates your connected devices, and helps you keep in touch with friends. And now, with night vision too.

Nigerian Cyber Security Outlook 2015

31,536,000; the number of seconds that made up the year 2014. Around the world, each second was used effectively by hackers in planning attacks and exploiting vulnerable people, systems and processes. Brazen attacks unlike anything we have ever witnessed before were carried out and from all indications, 2015 is likely to be another roller coaster ride.

United States Military Bases In Europe Step Up Security

(CNN) All U.S. military bases in Europe were ordered Tuesday to institute additional security measures in the wake of the attacks in Paris and arrests in Belgium and continuing intelligence that foreign fighters are returning to Europe.

Nigeria's National Security Adviser - Dasuki Calls For Postponement Of February Elections

Sambo Dasuki

President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has called for the February 2015 election to be postponed to allow more time for the distribution of voter cards, a call that has drawn a forceful rejection by the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.

The Logic Behind Boko Haram’s Brutal Attacks in Nigeria - Alex Thurston

The first weeks of 2015 have already brought repeated, shocking attacks by Boko Haram in and around Nigeria. Within the country’s northeastern state of Borno, the home turf of the proselytizing sect-turned-Islamist-group, militants massacred hundreds of civilians in Baga, site of a multinational military base.

United States Alarmed By China’s 10 DF-31 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles

The United States is concerned as China’s strategic missile force, or the Second Artillery Corps, has 10 DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles ready in service. Intelligence reports from the Pentagon revealed that while launch of the DF-31 missiles will not be able to hit the central U.S., the modified DF-31A, with a range of 11,200 kilometers, is capable of hitting key locations in the U.S.

Fish Out Boko Haram Sponsors, United Nations Tells Nigeria, Others

The United Nations (UN) Security Council, yesterday, said perpetrators and financiers of Boko Haram attacks must be brought to book in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.

One Dead, 5 Vehicles Burnt During President Jonathan's Campaign In Kano

Political thugs alleged to belong to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed during PDP’s campaign rally in Kano, on Wednesday,while one was reportedly killed and five vehicles burnt.

Boko Haram Leader - Shekau Brands Nigerian Soldiers Cowards, Declares Buhari, Jonathan Infidels

Leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released a disturbing video in which he was seen burning Nigerian flags even as he displayed cache of arms and ammunition seized from the Nigeria Army in Baga, Borno State.

France Ramps Up Counterterrorism Force After Charlie Hebdo Attacks: More Agents, Strict Policing Of Social Media

PARIS — Two weeks after the worst attacks on French soil in decades, leaders here announced sweeping measures Wednesday to add more than 2,600 counterterrorism agents and sharply boost funding for intelligence gathering.

Standard and Poor's To Pay Nearly $80 Million To Settle Fraud Cases

Standard & Poor’s, the credit rating agency blamed for helping inflate the subprime mortgage bubble, has settled accusations that it orchestrated a similar fraud years after the bubble burst.