Airport Security Increasing Due To Recent Terrorism Worldwide

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing safety measures after recent terrorism in Europe.

Snapchat And WhatsApp Should Be Monitored by Security Services - EU Police Agency Head

Europol chief Rob Wainwright said the internet is a "very important" tool in combatting the problem of terrorism and confirmed that online resources were being used in the "recruitment" of extremists.

Boko Haram Abduct At Least 60 Cameroonians In A Deadly Attack

Boko Haram fighters kidnapped at least 60 people in a deadly attack in northern Cameroon on Sunday, police said, in the latest cross-border raid by the Nigeria-based Islamist group.

Military Repel Boko Haram Attack On Biu, Kill 41, Comprising Chadian Citizens

An attempt by Boko Haram to take over Biu, the largest town in the south of troubled Borno State, was on Wednesday repelled by the military, according to military sources and residents.

Satellite Images Show Horrific Magnitude Of Boko Haram Attack On Baga

Satellite images released by Amnesty international provide indisputable and shocking evidence of the scale of last week’s attack on the towns of Baga and Doron Baga by Boko Haram militants. 

2015 Election: Jonathan, Buhari, Others Sign Violence-Free Agreement

The nationwide tension over 2015 poll simmered on Wednesday following the signing of violence-free accord by President Goodluck Jonathan, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and nine other presidential candidates.

Human Rights Lawyer - Falana Wants Police To Stop Parading Suspects In Public

Mr. Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has described as illegal the popular tradition of the Nigeria Police whereby suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and other alleged criminals are paraded in public or before the press prior to charging them to court.

Boko Haram Invades Askira Town, Borno State

The Boko Haram sect has attacked another town, Askira in Borno State, some fleeing residents of the town told journalists  in Maiduguri on Tuesday.

4 Policemen, 15 Persons Feared Killed By Daredevil Armed Robbers In Ondo

IN a deadly robbery operation, two sets of robbers invaded Ikare-Akoko, the commercial centre of the northern part of Ondo State yesterday killing 15 persons and four policemen.

Is ‘Lone Wolf, Freelance Terrorism or Open-Source Jihad' The Trend?

Lone wolf terrorism refers to the regular deployment of terrorist tactics such as violence usually against civilian targets  by an individual or individuals who may or may not be directly affiliated to a mainstream terrorist organization.

President Obama Outlines New Cybersecurity Initiatives To Protect Consumers

Pres. Barack Obama

Barack Obama on Monday unveiled a slew of initiatives to improve Americans’ data security.

In a speech at the Federal Trade Commission, the president outlined proposals aimed at improving student data protection and protecting Americans’ financial health. They will, however, require approval from the Republican-majority Congress, which has already received three veto threats from the White House in less than a week in session.

Boko Haram: United Nations Assures Nigeria Of Full Support

The United Nations(UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated the support of the UN to the Nigerian government in the fight against terrorism.

Military Disputes Baga Casualty Figure, Says 150, Not 2,000 Were Killed

Maj Gen. Olukolade

The Defence authorities have faulted the claim that over 2,000 people were killed in the Boko Haram attacks on the Baga headquarters of the Multi-National Joint Task Force penultimate Saturday.

How Nigerian Officials Aid Indian Company in Corrupt Practices, Former Staff Reveals

Interview:

Mr. Jonathan Abimbola was a former Safety Officer of the Indian company, African Fertilizers and Chemicals Nigeria Limited. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he reveals things about the operations of the Indian company in Nigeria.

UPDATE: 7 Dead, 48 Injured In Potiskum GSM Market Twin Suicide Bombings

Seven persons died and 48 others injured when two suicide bombers struck at a market in Potiskum, Yobe State on Sunday,PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.