Friday 28 November 2014

Multiple Bomb Kill 64, Injure 128 In Kano Mosque

An estimated 64 people died in the multiple explosions in Kano Grand Mosque today, according to preliminary casualty figures released by an official of one of the rescue agencies.

Fingerpointing Narrative: Nigeria Police Blame DSS For Bungling Aminu Ogwuche Case

The police authorities have rejected responsibility for the bungled prosecution of the alleged mastermind of the April 14 Nyanya bus station bombing, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche.

Fashola To Inaugurate Sex Offenders’ Register For Lagos State

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, will sign an executive order establishing a sex offenders’ register as part of government’s efforts to reduce the rate of sexual and child abuses in the state.

Boko Haram Kills 40 In A Roadside Bomb, Ambush At Mararaba, Adamawa State

About 40 people, including Soldiers and local hunters are reported to have been killed in a road side bomb and ambush by Boko Haram at Mararaba, near Mubi, in north-eastern Nigeria's Adamawa state. 

Wednesday 26 November 2014

UK Prime Minister - David Cameron Wants Google, Facebook an WhatsApp To Monitor Terrorist Threats

The report into the death of Lee Rigby makes it clear that the British security services wants to force companies like Google, Facebook and Whatsapp to co-operate with investigations, but lack the legal tools to enforce requests.

Nigerian Man Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking In Malaysia

Abuchi Ngwoke
A Nigerian man, Abuchi Ngwoke, 35, was sentenced to death today November 25th, by a Malaysian Hight Court on a drug trafficking conviction . Ngwoke was arrested at a Malaysian airport in 2012 after being found with 251.66 grams of Methamphetamine. 

BBOG Group To Storm Chadian Embassy Over Alleged Complicity With Boko Haram

The #BringBackOurGirls group will today storm the Chadian Embassy in Abuja to protest against the alleged supply of weapons by its government official.

Tuesday 25 November 2014

Two Female Suicide Bombers Kill Scores At Maiduguri Market

Two female suicide bombers today caused massive explosion at a crowded commercial centre of Maiduguri, killing scores and injuring several others, witnesses and security sources said.

Monday 24 November 2014

Court Strikes Out Terrorism Charges Against Aminu Ogwuche

Aminu Ogwuche (Centre)
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the two counts terrorism charges against the suspected mastermind of the bombing of the Nyanya Motor Part in Abuja, Aminu Ogwuche.

Sophisticated Cyber-Espionage Malware Uncovered By Symantec

Symantec’s security response team has uncovered a new malware – Regin - which has been operating under the radar since 2008 and, according to the information security vendor, could be a cyberespionage tool used by a nation state.

Boko Haram Kills 48 Nigerian Fishermen Near Chad

MEMBERS of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have reportedly killed 48 people in an attack on fish sellers near Nigeria’s border with Chad. A fish traders’ group said some victims had their throats slit, while others were tied up and drowned in Lake Chad.

Saturday 22 November 2014

‘Nigeria Can Use Computer Forensic Technology To Fight Insurgency’ - CFIN

THE President, Computer Forensic Institute of Nigeria (CFIN), Dr. Peter Olayiwola, has urged the Federal Government to use computer forensic technology in its fight against menace of insurgency in the country.

Political Ally Of Chadian President Idriss Déby Reportedly Arrested With Missiles Meant For Boko Haram

Pres. Deby & Jonathan
A Cameroonian investigative journalist, Bisong Etahoben, is reporting via twitter the arrest of Mahamat Bichara Gnoti, a close associate of Chadian President IIdriss Déby Itno. Mr. Gnoti was reportedly arrested on the Chadian-Sudan border with 19 SAM2 missiles he purchased from the Sudanese army meant for Boko Haram terrorist in northeastern Nigeria.

Beware, Webcam Hacking On The Rise! 13 Tips To Protect Your Webcam From Hackers

The public is being warned about a website containing thousands of live feeds to baby monitors, stand-alone webcams and CCTV systems. Data watchdogs across the world have drawn attention to the Russian-based site which lists thousands of webcam streams from around the world -- including in the United States, Canada, western Europe, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Pakistan amongst others -- were streamed by a website thought to be based in Russia.

Friday 21 November 2014

11 Killed In Zimbabwe Stampede After Kwekwe Church service

Eleven people have been killed in a stampede after a religious service in a stadium in Zimbabwe, police say.