Massive Shake-up As Nigerian Army Redeploys 334 Senior Officers

The authorities of the Nigerian Army have redeployed 334 senior officers.The acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in an electronic mail on Wednesday that the postings and appointments approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, affected 37 Major Generals, 57 Brig. Generals, 128 Colonels, several lieutenant colonels and others.

Multinational Troops Will Be Allowed To Pursue Boko Haram Across Borders

Multinational troops fighting Boko Haram in West Africa will be able to pursue the militants across borders, Nigeria's presidential spokesman says.

Nigerians in Diaspora (NIDO) Set To Raise Fund For Boko Haram Victims

IDPs

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) has said that it would soon initiate an appeal fund to assist Boko Haram victims.

DSS Parades Pastor, 12 Others As Kidnapping Kingpins

Twelve people including a pastor, Mr. Babatunde Balogun, were yesterday paraded before newsmen by the police and DSS in Ekiti State for being members of a kidnap syndicate.

Boko Haram Kill 29 in Fresh Attack on Dille, Borno Village

A member of the House of Representatives representing Hawul and Askira-Uba constituency of Borno state, Hon. Jubrin Satumari, on Tuesday confirmed a terrorist  attack on Dille and its surrounding villages in Askira-Uba local government area of the troubled Northeastern Nigeria state on Monday where  29 persons were killed.

Kidnappers of FUTO Lecturer - Dr. Mrs Eze, Demand N20 Million Ransom

Dr. Mrs Eze

Kidnappers of the Head of Department of Information Management Technology (IMT), of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Dr. Felicia Eze, have demanded N20 million in order to free her from captivity, a family source has disclosed.

FACT SHEET: United States Support for Peace, Security, and Countering Violent Extremism in Africa

The United States is committed to working with our African partners to address peace and security challenges on the continent and across the globe.  While expanding our cooperation with governments in Africa to combat the growing terrorist threat across the continent and protect African communities, we are engaging in holistic efforts to help governments and communities in Africa combat violent extremism.

Update: 19 Killed, 47 Injured By Female Suicide Bomber on Crowded Damaturu Market On Sunday

Damaturu, the Yobe State capital came under attack again on Sunday morning, as a suicide bomb tore through a crowded market, killing 19 people and wounding 47 early morning visitors.

Police Reportedly Establishes 'Forgery' Of "Standing Order" Exploited To Elect Saraki And Ekweremadu

The Nigeria Police have concluded their probe into the forgery of the Senate Standing Order and given a copy of the report to President Muhammadu Buhari,SUNDAY PUNCH can authoritatively report.

Boko Haram Attacks Borno Village, Kills 18, Burn Several Houses

Not less than 18 people were killed and several others injured when Islamist insurgents belonging to Boko Haram launched a return attack yesterday on a small community in Borno State near the border with Adamawa State.

How Nigerian Scammers Buy Exploit Kits To Defraud Asian Businesses

A small group of Nigerian scammers is using more sophisticated methods to defraud mostly Asian businesses, including buying exploit kits and malware from experienced coders, according to a new report from FireEye.

Gunmen Kidnap 92-Yr-Old Monarch In BayelsaState, South-South Nigeria

Residents rose in protest as 92-year-old paramount ruler of Tombia community the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, HRH Christian Otobotekere, was on Thursday kidnapped by about five heavily armed men.

All Smartwatches Are Vulnerable To Hacking, Cyber Attacks - HP Research

HP this week shared the results of a security assessment revealing that virtually all smartwatches with network and communication functionality are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Tension In Niger-Delta As Tompolo And Ex-Militants Plan To Resuscitate MEND

There was concern in military circles in the Niger Delta region on Thursday following the planned meeting of leaders of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).

Tragedy! Over 100 Oil Pipeline Vandals Burnt To Death At Arepo, Near Lagos State

No fewer than 100 persons involved in vandalisation of oil pipelines and theft of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were reportedly killed on Wednesday while trying to steal the product from an oil facility at Arepo near Lagos State.