Wednesday 19 October 2016

Cybersecurity: Cybercrime Costs UK Economy More Than £10 Billion Annually

The United Kingdom economy lost up to £10.9 billion as a result of online fraud and cybersecurity last year, according to new research — that's around £210 for every person over the age of 16 in the country.

Boko Haram Insurgency: 300,000 Victims To Benefit From €11m Oxfam Agro Scheme

More than 300,000 Nigerians affected by the insurgency in the North-East are to benefit from an 11 million Euros Oxfam intervention fund to aid food production in impacted communities.

Boko Haram Attacks Nigerian Army Location in Borno, 13 Soldiers Wounded, Scores Missing in Action

About 13 soldiers were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries while many are still missing in action following Boko Haram attack on Nigerian Army location in Borno on Monday, says Nigerian Army authorities. 

Sunday 16 October 2016

Nigeria Biosafety Agency Threatens To Shut Down Shoprite, Others Over Genetically Modified Food

Nigerian National Biosafety Management Agency has issued a seven-day ultimatum to departmental stores in the Federal Capital Territory to withdraw all Genetically Modified food items from their shelves.

Niger Delta Militants Bomb Another Crude Oil Pipeline in Delta, Says More Attacks Coming

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, NDGJM, has blown up a pipeline in Delta State, South-South Nigeria.

Friday 14 October 2016

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.

Thursday 13 October 2016

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.

Wednesday 12 October 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.

Saturday 8 October 2016

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.