Aviation Security: Tougher Screening Awaits Nigerian Travellers Due To US-Iran Face-Off

Tougher security screening may be awaiting Nigerians who are planning to visit the United States (U.S.) and other European countries in the wake of the escalated face-off between America and Iran. Aviation security experts said the measure would now be necessary with the suspicious Wednesday’s Boeing plane crash in Iran.

International Criminal Court Identifies Potential War Crimes by Nigerian Security Forces, Boko Haram

The Office of Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has outlined 10 possible cases it could press against Nigerian security forces and the three factions of insurgent groups operating under the popular name of Boko Haram.

US Vs Iran: United Kingdom Issues Security Alert To Citizens In Nigeria

The United Kingdom has warned its citizens in Nigeria to be more security conscious and vigilant due to rising threat between United States and Iran over the killing of Iranian General, Qasem Soleimani, by an airstrike by America.

Gunmen Shoot Police Orderly, Abduct 3 Chinese Expatriates in Osun State

Police in Osun State on Tuesday, confirmed the abduction of three Chinese expatriates by gunmen in Itagunmodi, Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State.

Nigeria Investigating Alleged Turkish Support for Boko Haram, Says Defence HQ

A report that Turkey is supplying sophisticated weapons to Nigeria’s terror group, Boko Haram, is receiving attention at very high strategic level of the federal government, the Defence Headquarters told THISDAY yesterday.

United Nations, EU Pledge To Help Nigeria Defeat Boko Haram

The United Nations and the European Union are ready to mobilise more support and resources to help Nigerian troops “defeat and eliminate” Boko Haram terrorists, UN special representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohammed Ibn-Chambas, said.

Nigeria’s Security Situation Unpredictable ― Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on communities and security forces to be more alert in view of the unpredictable security situation in parts of the country.

Nigeria’s Social Media Bill: The Dangerous Implications By Techcabal

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The 2019 version of an anti-social media bill has been read for the second time on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, paving the way for its passage into law.

Gunmen Kill Two Policemen in Bayelsa, Cart Away Their Rifles

Two Policemen were on Tuesday shot dead by unknown gunmen along the Otuogidi community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

BREAKING: Four senior Immigration Officers Kidnapped in Bonny, Rivers State.

Four senior officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were on Monday morning kidnapped on Bonny waterway in Rivers State.

ANALYSIS: Understanding Nigeria’s Intelligence Gathering Attitude And its Flaws

Edward Snowden recently released a book, Permanent Records, where he delved deeper into the technical implementation of the U.S. espionage against its citizens and the rest of the world.

Xenophobia: Another Nigerian killed, 2 others injured in South Africa

The Nigerian community in South Africa is in mourning following the killing of a Nigerian and injuring of two others by unknown gunmen.

Police Inspector, Others Reportedly Kidnapped in Abuja

Two persons including a police inspector have been reportedly kidnapped in Rubochi community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

AFRICA SECURITY FORUM PRESS RELEASE

The leadership of Africa Security Forum is calling on the Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria Armed Forces, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to officially declare Security Infrastructural Emergency because Nigeria operational approach to tackling insecurity is currently not fit for purpose.

Security Alert! Kidnapping Upsurge in Abuja; Lecturer, Five Others Kidnapped Within 24 Hours

• The high rate of kidnapping across the country has finally taken its toll on the nation’s capital with at least five persons missing in the last 24 hours.