NSCDC Commandant Proffer Solutions To Rising Kidnapping Incidents in Nigeria

The new commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr. Tajudeen Ayobami Balogun, has listed ways to stem the tide of rising incidents of Kidnapping in Nigeria. Mr. Balogun gave these tips during a courtesy visit to The Guardian newspaper recently. He urged Nigerians to be vigilant.

Names of The Abducted 21 Chibok Girls Released By Boko Haram

The Nigerian government has released the names of 21 Chibok school girls released by Boko Haram on Thursday, October 13. It was gathered that the girls were released after a deal carried out by the Nigerian Department of State Security (DSS) and supported by the Swiss government with the Boko Haram insurgents. However, the federal government denied claims that the release of the 21 Chibok girls was a swap for some terrorists. Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, released the names late Thursday after the girls met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

How Nigeria Swapped 21 Abducted Chibok Girls For 4 Boko Haram Commanders

Details have emerged on the behind the scenes negotiations that led to the release of some of the abducted Chibok Girls. Daily Trust newspaper reports that Boko Haram has released 21 of the more than 200 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls held since April 2014 in a prisoner swap deal with the Nigerian government, local sources said Thursday.

Retired Police AIG Joseph Mbu’s Wife Kidnapped, Rescued

The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu was kidnapped yesterday near her house in the Satellite Town close to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State, South-South, Nigeria.

Nigeria Police Arrest 487 kidnap Suspects, Rescue 350 Victims in Four Months

The Nigeria Police says it arrested 487 kidnap suspects and rescued 350 victims in the last four months of 2016.

Terrorism And Insurgency: France, IOM Launch Project for IDPs in Nigeria

The Embassy of France in Nigeria and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a project aimed at strengthening access to justice services for people displaced by the Boko Haram conflict living in camps and host communities in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Why Cybersecurity In The Workplace Is Everybody's Business

Malicious hackers and cybercriminals can often count on complacency and lack of awareness as their partners in crime. Fortunately, the month of October brings an opportunity for potential targets to reboot their attitudes about cybersecurity.

Lagos State Set To Recruit 5,000 For Neighbourhood Security Watch

Governor Ambode

Driven by the desire to ramp up security at the community level, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said on Tuesday that no fewer than 5,000 men and women would be recruited to the newly established Lagos State Neighbourhood Security Watch – the state grass roots security outfit.

President Buhari Threatens Military Action If Pipeline Bombings In The Niger Delta Persists

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government will resort to military action if the bombing of oil installations in the Niger Delta region persists.

Kaduna Government Declares Shiite Sect - Islamic Movement in Nigeria Illegal

Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky

The Kaduna state government has issued an order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Ibrahim Zakzaky, an unlawful society.

Nigeria To End Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme in 2017

The Federal Government on Friday insisted that Presidential Amnesty Programme for the Niger Delta ex-fighters will end in 2017.

Gunmen Kidnap School Principal, Teacher And Students in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria

Nigeria's lower legislative chamber - the House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the security agencies in the country to intensify rescue efforts for high school students and teachers kidnapped in Lagos State on Thursday morning.

Recession, Upsurge in Crimes in Nigeria: 25 Security And Safety Tips For Nigerians

The current recession in Nigeria is anticipated to have a multiplier-effect in criminal activities, cybercrime and general insecurity. Many people have lost their jobs and businesses have collapsed while prices of goods, food stuffs in the market have doubled if not tripled. Beyond this, we also know that so-called ‘’ember months’’ usually witness high crime rates as folks try to ‘meet up’ for the income that was not forthcoming during the last three quarters of the year. Hence, it is not common to hear of random ritual killings, gruesome killings, traffic accidents during this time of the ‘’ember months’’.

Nigerian Security Agencies Place Prominent Nigerians Under Watch Over Biafra Agitation, Niger Delta Militancy

Strong indications emerged that the Federal Government of Nigeria has placed some prominent personalities under watch, as part of national security measures. According to New Telegraph’s investigation, the government is concerned about threats of secession from some regional groups, particularly the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as well as activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

Security Agencies Issue Kidnap Advisory To Govt Officials, Politicians; Suspected Kidnappers of CBN's Wife Arrested

Sequel to increase in kidnappings in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services have issued a security advisory to top government officers and prominent Nigerians in the country.