Monday, 21 May 2018

Maritime Security: Nigeria Outlaws Private Security Guards Onboard Vessels

Despite the spate of pirate attacks on its territorial waters, the Federal Government has declared that the Nigerian Constitution forbids the use of armed private guards on board vessels.

Herdsmen Kill Soldiers, Kidnap Two in Benue State


No fewer than five soldiers have been reportedly killed and two others kidnapped after suspected herdsmen clashed with some personnel in Logo LGA of Benue State on Sunday.

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

30,000 Nigerian Illegal Immigrants To Be Deported From Germany

The German government has proposed a new process that will facilitate the smooth repatriation of over 30,000 illegal Nigerian migrants back to the country.

35 States In Nigeria Will Experience Flooding in 2018 – NIHSA


The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency on Thursday announced that 380 Local Government Areas in 35 states would experience flooding in 2018.

Health Security: Warning On Imminent Global Pandemic Known As "Disease X"


Though its name may not be known yet but the next pathogen to cause a deadly global pandemic will most likely be a respiratory disease, spread by a virus that is contagious during incubation or when symptoms are only mild, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins’ Center for Health Security, United States (U.S.).

2 Nigerians Murdered in South Africa, Death Toll Rises to 118


The death toll of Nigerians killed in South Africa has continued to climb with two young Nigerians being the latest victims.

Monday, 14 May 2018

Gunmen Attack Nigerian Air Force Helipad, Kill Airman


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said that gunmen had attacked the guard post at the NAF Helipad at Igbodene in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, killing an airman.

Friday, 11 May 2018

2 Police Detectives Kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Abductors Demand N30m


Abductors of two police detectives with the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Abuja, have demanded N30m ransom. 

Killings in Nigeria: UN Advises Nigerian Security Agencies To Adopt Early Warning Systems


The United Nations on Thursday advised security agencies to act swiftly on early warning signals of attacks on communities in Nigeria.

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Ebola Scare: FG Orders Surveillance At Nigeria Airports, Borders

Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC), Wednesday directed the federal Ministry of Health to step up activities along all points of entry into the country to protect the country against the dreaded Ebola Virus.

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Police Confirm 45 Killed By Armed Men in Kaduna, North-Central Nigeria


The Kaduna State Police commissioner, Austin Iwar, on Sunday confirmed that 45 villagers were killed by bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state.

Gunmen Storm Veritas Catholic University Abuja, Kidnap Lecturer


Gunmen on Monday raided Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, and abducted a lecturer, who is also the personal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Michael Kwanashie.

Friday, 4 May 2018

United States, Nigeria And 16 Countries Plan Largest Military Exercise in Africa - Pentagon

The United States, three of its allies, Nigeria and 13 other African countries are putting the finishing touches on plans for the largest military exercise in Africa this year, an official said in statement.
The Department of Defence, which said this in a statement issued in Washington on Thursday, added that a 60-member planning group were would be drawn from the countries.

Monday, 30 April 2018

Boko Haram Faction Collects Taxes From Captured Towns In Borno, Yobe States


A breakaway Boko Haram faction known as the Islamic State in West Africa has seized some towns in Borno and Yobe states, providing protection to Muslim residents and collecting taxes from them, Reuters reports.