French Comedian To Go On Trial for Condoning Terrorism

Dieudonne Mbala

A French comedian charged with condoning terrorism is set to go on trial over a Facebook comment, in which he is accused of expressing support for Ahmedy Coulibaly, a gunman who killed four hostages and policewoman in January.

Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap 4 Agip Workers In Bayelsa, Nigeria

A patrol van belonging to the Bayelsa State Special Police Squad, code-named: Operation Doo Akpo, has been attacked by gunmen suspected to be militants, killing a policeman while two of the militants lost their lives in the ensuing exchange of fire during the attack.

Nigerian Army Denies Plotting An Interim Government

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it was not aware of any plan for an interim government in the country.

This information is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman.

Guess Why Drug Dealers, Criminals Are Snapping Up This 16-Year Old Nokia Phone?

Nokia 8210

Smartphones have their perks; without them, it would be impossible to take a photo of your junk and instantly share it with someone in Brazil. But they also have their downsides. Like constantly having your office in your pocket, or people ruining debates by googling the answer, or the fact that they're effectively just GPS ankle monitors that double up us pizza-ordering devices.

Internet of Things (IoT) Security And Privacy Best Practices

Internet of Things

In a report on the Internet of Things (IoT), the staff of the Federal Trade Commission recommend a series of concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security, as Americans start to reap the benefits from a growing world of Internet-connected devices.

Nigerian Troops Bombard Sambisa Forest

As part of measures to contain and quell the Boko Haram insurgency, the military has stormed the insurgents in Sambisa Forest, their notorious hideout, according to reports from the Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Africa Losing Billions From Fraud And Tax Avoidance

Africa is losing more than $50bn (£33bn) every year in illicit financial outflows as governments and multinational companies engage in fraudulent schemes aimed at avoiding tax payments to some of the world’s poorest countries, impeding development projects and denying poor people access to crucial services.

Hundreds Of Boko Haram Militants Killed As Sect Launches Second Attack on Maiduguri

Hundreds of Boko Haram militants were killed by local vigilantes and Nigerian soldiers Sunday after the Islamist militant group launched its second failed assault on the northeastern city of Maiduguri in the space of a week.

Effective Ways To Tackle Radicalisation

The problem of some in society becoming radicalised should be tackled by building relationships with those at risk, including through business and faith communities, writes Brian Grim.

As Europeans join and return from fighting with ISIS in Iraq and Syria, people from across the world, including world leaders, agree that something must be done urgently.

African Union Endorses 7,500-Strong Force To Fight Boko Haram

Addis Ababa (AFP) - The African Union called Friday for a regional five-nation force of 7,500 troops to defeat the "horrendous" rise of Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamist militants.

Helicopters Ferry Arms, Food For Boko Haram – Eye Witness

Displaced residents of Monguno, in Borno State, which was recently taken over by Boko Haram, have said they saw helicopters dropping arms and food items for the insurgents in the bushes.

AFRICOM Commander Wants Full Counterinsurgency Plan For Boko Haram

The top commander of U.S. troops in Africa said he would like the U.S. military to do more to fight the terrorist group Boko Haram, but that it’s up to Nigerian and U.S. policy officials to decide how much they’re willing to change the trajectory of that group’s violent stronghold on the region.

Dear President Jonathan, Please Gracefully Absorb Your Merited 'F' Grade On Security, Economy etc.

President Jonathan

A quintessential fibre of a discerning leader or anybody who aspires to a leadership position is mastering the art of timing.

Nigerian Government Set To Introduce e-Prison System

The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro on Tuesday said the ministry was planning to introduce the e-prison system in order to put an end to incessant prisons breaks.

Scores of Soldiers Stranded In MaiduguriAfter Boko Haram's Siege

More than 500 soldiers who fled from Monguno as Islamist insurgents attacked the town three days ago are now stranded in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The soldiers fled from Monguno after Boko Haram fighters sacked their military base, sending soldiers and thousands of civilians on the run last Sunday.