Saturday, 6 February 2016

Pipeline Vandals Kill 3 Naval Personnel At Arepo

Vanguard Newspaper reports that pipeline vandals on Thursday night laid ambush on the  Anti Pipeline Vandalism Joint Task Force, JTF in Arepo area of Ogun state, killing five operatives.

Friday, 5 February 2016

Understanding The Global Proliferation In Cyberattacks, Cybercrime And Data Breaches



What is a cyber-attack, e-crime?

A cyber-attack is a deliberate and malicious attempt by an individual(s), organization(s) or nation states to remotely/anonymously take control, steal or alter information in a computer system/website, computer network(s), and/or an internet connected device.

President Buhari Clearly Overstated His Ability To Rein In Boko Haram

The Nigerian leader clearly overstated his ability to stop the Islamists, reports Alistair Dawber. The attack in the village of Dalori began when three female suicide bombers detonated their explosive belts in the name of Boko Haram.

Nigeria Police Confirm Kidnap Of 3 Women In Kaduna State, Nigeria

The Nigeria Police have confirmed the kidnap of three housewives at Dorayi village in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

Thursday, 4 February 2016

Google To Render 'Adwords' To Counter Terrorism, Radicalization

Internet search engine giant - Google, will bring up 'AdWord' messages that seek to combat extremism when potential jihadis look for terrorist material online

Education, Technology As Tools For Disrupting Radicalization And Terrorism

The year 2015 will go down in history as one of the biggest years of violent extremism around the world. The West experienced several brutal tragedies, while those in the Middle East, central and West Africa endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of such terrorist groups as Boko Haram and ISIS.

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Check Out 8 Innovative Technologies The CIA Is Interested In

In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s investment arm, is interested in expertise ranging from 3D printing of electronics to reconnaissance drones that can hover indefinitely. The CIA has been investing in startups since 1999 through its not-for-profit arm called In-Q-Tel, hoping to accelerate development of technologies the agency might find useful.

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Boko Haram: Nigerian Government Set Up Technical Committee on Deradicalisation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has constituted a technical committee in its bid to end violent extremism, crimes and other security challenges bedeviling the country.

Don't Panic! ONSA, Security Agencies Simulate Counter-terrorism Drill in Abuja

The Counter Terrorism Crisis Response Working Group being coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) will today 02/02/2016, conduct simulation exercises on prompt response to terror attack on some public buildings in Abuja.

Boko Haram Slaughter 86, Burn Children Alive in Recent Attack in Nigeria

At least 86 people, including a number of children, have been killed in a series of attacks on a village in north-eastern Nigeria, according to officials. 

EU Set To Probe €500 Notes’ Links to Terrorism

The €500 note, beloved by gangsters and Greek savers, is now being investigated for ties to terrorism.

Nigeria Police Hosts Counter-Kidnapping Workshop

A counter-kidnapping workshop has been declared open at the  Police Force headquarters in Abuja by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase.

Monday, 1 February 2016

Nigerian Conmen, Syndicate Jailed For Scamming British Citizens £3million


Kelvin Okusanya
The mastermind behind a £3million Wonga scam which used the identities of thousands of innocent members of the public to withdraw cash has been jailed for six years.

Militants Hijack Vessel, Kidnap Crew Off Nigerian Coast 

The Sun Newspaper reports that militants in support of the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed responsibility for the hijack of a ship on Friday along the Bakassi Pennisula Nigeria coastal line.

Security Operatives Forestall Another Bomb Blast In Maiduguri

Security operatives have demobilized materials suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) planted near the office of the Borno State Pilgrims Welfare Board in Maiduguri.