Monday, 4 December 2017

Cybersecurity: UK Government Bans All Russian Anti-virus Software From Secret-Rated Systems


The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre has effectively banned the use of Russian anti-virus products from government departments and revealed it is trying to “prevent the transfer of UK data to the Russian state” from Kaspersky Labs software.

Sunday, 3 December 2017

CIA Director Says President Trump Tweets Yielding Valuable Intelligence

The CIA Director Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that President Donald Trump's prolific Twitter feed was yielding valuable intelligence.

Security Alert! Terrorists Planning To Bomb Nigeria's Capital - Abuja, UK, US Warn


The United Kingdom and United States governments have warned their citizens of terrorist groups’ threat to carry out bomb attacks in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, during the Christmas season. 

Saturday, 2 December 2017

Borno Community NE Nigeria Where Boko Haram Recruits, Deploy Child Suicide Bombers; 110 Children Used For Suicide Bombings in 2017

Sequel to a visit to Muna Garage, a settlement in Borno State, northeast Nigeria that has experienced multiple attacks by suicide bombers, OLALEYE ALUKO writes on how Boko Haram terrorists infiltrate the community to recruit children who the Sect deploy as 'child soldiers' and for deadly suicide bombing missions. 

Thursday, 30 November 2017

U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Counter-Narcotics Efforts, Donates Tactical Equipment, Vehicles To NDLEA

Lagos––As part of its continuing support of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the United States government on Wednesday donated seven vehicles and a variety of technical equipment to the Nigerian counter-narcotics agency.

Boko Haram: Five Feared killed, Houses Burnt in Fresh Adamawa Attack


No fewer than five people were feared dead in an attack Wednesday night by Boko Haram insurgents on Wuna village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria.

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

President Buhari Launches Action Plan To Prevent Violent Extremism in Nigeria


President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, November 28 launched a Policy Framework and National Action Plan to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Amnesty International Seeks Criminal Inquiry Into Shell Over Purported Complicity in Murder And Torture in Nigeria

Amnesty International is calling for a criminal investigation into the oil giant Shell regarding allegations it was complicit in human rights abuses carried out by the Nigerian military.

Lagos State Set To Acquire Surveillance Aircraft To Secure Creeks

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has revealed plans to acquire Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform  to secure creeks and riverine communities in the state.

Monday, 27 November 2017

President Buhari Vows To Rescue Remaining Chibok Girls Abducted By Boko Haram

ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the commitment of his administration to ensure the release of the remaining abducted Chibok Girls by Boko Haram terrorists.

Borno Government To Convert Boko Haram Leader’s House To Museum


The Borno State Government has said it will convert the house of the former leader of Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Yusuf, to a museum.

2.5Million Children Suffer From Severe Malnutrition in Nigeria - UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said that over 2.5 million children suffer from severe malnutrition in Northern Nigeria.

Badoo Ritualist Gang Strikes Again, Kills RCCG Pastor, Family Members In Ikorodu, Lagos State

The deadly cult group operating at the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, Badoo, has struck again killing a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor, Victor Kanayo and his family.

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

BREAKING: Teenage Suicide Bomber Kills 30 in Mubi, Adamawa State, NE Nigeria

A suicide attack by a teenage boy after early morning prayers at a Mosque has claimed the lives of at least 30 persons in Mubi, Adamawa State, Norheast Nigeria.

Monday, 20 November 2017

Human Trafficking, Illegal Migration, Threat to National Security — Saraki

President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has described human trafficking and illegal migration by some Nigerians as threat to national security that required urgent response.