Kidnappers Shoot Nigerian Businessman After Collecting N30 million Ransom

An Abeokuta-based oil magnate, Mr Akeem Lawal, 36, was kidnapped and shot after the kidnappers were paid N30 million as ransom.

United States Pledges $45 Million for African Countries Fighting Boko Haram

The White House said on Thursday that it would send up to $45 million in defence services, including military training, to support African countries in their fight against the militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Nigerian Man Arraigned Over N4.5million Romance Scam On A Swedish Woman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September 21, 2015 arraigned one Amadi Jude before Justice Emmanuel Obile of the Federal High Court Calabar, Cross River State on a 12-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

Stampede Kills More Than 700 at Hajj Pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

A stampede during one of the last rituals of the Hajj -- the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca -- has killed more than 700 people and injured nearly 900 others in Saudi Arabia.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter 50 People, Police Inspector in Niger State

Tragedy struck Tuesday evening in Alawa community, Shiroro Local Government council of Niger State, when gunmen invaded the town killing 50 people and injured hundreds of others.

Terror Alert! NSA Warns of Possible Attack on Lagos Ports By Boko Haram

The office of Nigeria's National Security Adviser, NSA, has issued a security alert on the likelihood of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports.

Police Confirm Kidnap of Minna-based (Niger State) Hotelier By Gunmen

The Nigeria Police in Niger on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a hotelier, Cletus Ojukwu, the Director of Phoenix Hotel limited, Minna, by armed men from his residence at Tunga area of the town.

A Perspective On The European Refugee, Migration Surge

Just as the killing of Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe by a US dentist - Walter Palmer sparked global outcry against illegal poaching of endangered animals in Africa and a Cause for the preservation of such species, the harrowing image of the dead body of an innocent 3-year old boy - Aylan Kurdi in a beach in Turkey heightened the debate on immigration and brought the plight of refugees to the front burner.

UPDATE: Kidnappers of Nigeria’s Ex-Finance Minister Demand N100million Ransom For His Release

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former presidential aspirant, Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped a while ago are demanding the payment of N100million ransom for his release, an associate of the  politician has said.

UPDATED: Multiple Bomb Explosion Rock Maiduguri, 85 People Dead

Maiduguri (Nigeria) (AFP) - Boko Haram carried out its deadliest attacks on the key northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri since President Muhammadu Buhari came to power, killing scores in a series of coordinated bomb blasts.

Boko Haram Waylay Commercial Buses, Massacre Passengers

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants on Friday resurfaced along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, where they waylaid two passenger buses and killed scores on board, security and witnesses said.

Boko Haram Leader - Shekau Release New Audio, Dismisses Army Victories, Calls President Buhari A Liar

Maiduguri (Nigeria) (AFP) - Nigeria's military on Saturday claimed further gains in its counter-offensive against Boko Haram, but the group's shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau dismissed the talk of success as "lies".

8 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to Nigerian Troops

Eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday surrendered themselves to troops of 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the army said.

Latest Security, Safety Jobs in Nigeria and Abroad (Updated 20/09/2015)

Here are some latest security and safety vacancies in Nigeria and at the United Nations:

Nigerian Military Rescue 90 People After Dislodging Boko Haram From NE Villages

Nigeria's military said it had rescued 90 people, including women and children, after dislodging Boko Haram Islamists from two villages in the country's restive northeast.