The Cheerleaders And The Freelancers: The New Actors In International Terrorism

They are the freelancers of terrorism: young men -- and some women -- who feel alienated from the Western societies in which they live, hold extremist religious views and embrace violence. They become immersed in social media, searching out opinions that echo their own.

Boko Haram: What Next For The Rescued?

They queued up for brand new clothes and flip-flops - cellophane-wrapped dresses for the girls and matching shirts and shorts for the boys.

U.S Court Declares Phone Data Collection By The NSA 'Illegal'

The NSA has come under increased scrutiny since the Snowden revelations. A US appeals court has ruled that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal.

Students Counter Violent Extremism With Social Media

As social media continues to infiltrate our everyday lives with new ways of connecting and obtaining information, extremist groups such as ISIS are taking advantage of its ease of use and far-reaching implications to spread their message and recruit new members.

The Pseudoscience of Countering Violent Extremism

During a visit to the United States several years ago, I was drawn to a billboard on a New Jersey Transit platform that depicted a train bombing, helpfully labeled “train bombing.” The sign warned that “we’re all on the front lines” and encouraged viewers to report suspicious activity to the New Jersey Transit police via phone call or text message.

Nigerian Military Rescues Another 25 Boko Haram Hostages From Sambisa Forest

Nigerian troops have rescued 25 more women and children from Boko Haram’s northeastern stronghold in the Sambisa Forest, killing a number of insurgents and destroying Islamist camps, the military said Wednesday.

Terror Alert! Islamic State Claims To Have 'Trained soldiers' in 15 US States Ready To Launch Deadly Terror Attacks

ISLAMIC State have “trained soldiers” in 15 states across America waiting to carry out deadly missions, according to an online warning from the group. The online warning claimed there were 71 trained soldiers operating on American soil.

UK Terrorism Police Charge Six Men Over Syria Fraud Allegations

Makzhumi Abukar, 23, of Holloway, north London, Mohammed Sharif Abokar, 27, of Islington, Sakaria Aden, 21, of Stoke Newington, Mohamed Dahir, 22, of Finsbury Park, Yasser Abukar, 23, of Holloway, and Ibrahim Anderson, 38, of Luton, Bedfordshire, have been charged with conspiracy to defraud.

Canada Passes New Anti-terrorism Law Expanding Spy Agency Powers

Canada's government has introduced an anti-terror law that expands the powers and reach of the country's spy agency, allowing it to operate overseas for the first time.

NDLEA Arrests Pastor With 1.978kg Of Heroin

LAGOS—Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, have arrested a Lagos pastor over drug trafficking.

Nigerian Military Court-martials Brig. General, 4 Senior Officers Blamed For Loss Of Baga To Boko Haram

Brig. Gen. Ransome-Kuti

The Nigerian military on Monday commenced the court martial of a Brigadier General, Enitan Ransome-Kuti, and four other senior officers, blamed for the loss of Baga in Borno State, to Boko Haram insurgents in January.

Security Researchers Discover Another 'Massive Security Risk' in Lenovo Computers

Three months after Lenovo was called out for installing dangerous software onto its computers, the world's largest PC manufacturer has once again been accused of lax security measures.

Don’t Let Terrorists Determine the Limits of Free Speech

"The right to free speech becomes a hollow phrase when people engage in self-censorship out of fear for their lives"

Drug Trafficking: 8 More Nigerians Face Execution in Indonesia – Diaspora Group

A GROUP, United Nigerians In Diaspora, UNID, has called on the Federal Government to prevail on the Indonesian government to stay action on its plans to execute eight more Nigerian citizens for drug related offences.

Boko Haram in Disarray As Nigerian Military Advance

Boko Haram is fracturing as shortages of weapons and fuel foment tensions between its foot soldiers and leaders, women rescued from the Islamist jihadi fighters by Nigerian troops told Reuters.