[UPDATED] WhatsApp Security Breach Lets Hackers Target Web App Users

A bug discovered in the WhatsApp web extension could allow hackers to take remote control of users' computers with just their phone number, a security firm has warned

Terror Alert! Military Uncovers Plans By Boko Haram To Attack Nigeria's Capital Abuja, Insurgents Already 'Inside' Capital

The Nigerian military has uncovered a plot by terror group Boko Haram to attack the capital Abuja. The news came a few days after the country's intelligence warned that dozens of people linked to the Islamist outfit had been arrested in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub, suggesting that the insurgence could spread beyond the country's north.

Latest Security, Safety Vacancies in Nigeria and Abroad (UPDATED 11/09/2015)

Passionate about security, safety of lives and properties and desirous to advance the cause of the security profession and inform professionals of career opportunities in the security industry, we shall be publishing security vacancies on this blog henceforth. Employers, corporate organizations and individuals are encouraged to send us details of security vacancies to be published on this blog at no and shared on social media platforms at no cost. Here are some latest Security, Health and Safety, Fraud, Investigation vacancies:

Kidnappers Abduct Anglican Bishop In Nigeria, Demand N40m Ransom

Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of Nigeria, has advised Christians to be vigilant as kidnappers demanded N40 million ransom for the release of Right Rev. Moses Tabuwaye, who was kidnapped on Friday.

Gunmen Kidnap Brother of Nigeria's Former Boss of Department of State Security

Calabar – Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong-Ekpe, the older brother to Mr Ekpenyong Ita, the immediate past Director General of the Department of State Sevices (DSS) has been abducted by unknown gunmen.

Nigerian Conman Who Defrauded Pensioners of £5million Through a Sophisticated ‘Lottery Win’ Scam Weeps as He is Jailed in London

Godwin Nwaofor had a 'suckers list' of target victims to send bogus letters. The letters were sent by a ‘lottery agent’ targeting mainly American pensioners informing them they had won the Australian Lottery.

Department of State Security (DSS) ''Uncovers Cache of Dollars in Akwa Ibom Govt. House” (UPDATED)

The State Security Service (SSS) on Thursday uncovered “stockpiles of United States dollars” from the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo, the state capital, during a surprise raid, top security sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.

Gunmen Kidnap 85-Year-old Monarch in Bayelsa, South-South Nigeria

Police in Bayelsa on Friday confirmed the abduction of eighty-five-year-old Paramount Ruler of Gbarantoru community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, Benjamin Weke, by gunmen.

BREAKING: Boko Haram Militants Kill Over 50, Several Injured As Terrorists Attack Market In Borno

More than 50 people were feared dead while scores sustained gunshot wounds when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Kirawa village of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state. Reliable sources have revealed.

Nigerian Army Uncovers Massive Illegal Oil Bunkering Site In Port Harcourt

The Nigerian Army has uncovered a massive illegal oil bunkering site barely two weeks after heightened security operations in the area. And strangely too, the location is about one kilometre from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Thirteen suspects were arrested.

Nigerian Air Force Destroys Boko Haram’s Solar PanelsIn Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force said Wednesday that it has struck and destroyed solar panels believed to have been used by Boko Haram for electricity in Sambisa forest.

Pipeline Vandals Kill 3 Policemen In Lagos

The attack on a team of policemen in Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Monday, during which three policemen were shot dead and others injured, was said to have been carried out by militants-turned vandals.

Gunmen Ambush, Kill Soldier, Policeman in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria

Military authorities in Rivers State have given a one-week ultimatum to eight communities in Emohua Local Government Area of the state to fish out and surrender the gunmen, who allegedly ambushed and shot dead a soldier and police officer, while they were on duty along the Emohua-Kalabari Road in the area.

Niger Delta Voice gathered that the incident occurred last week, and both the army and police in the state were furious. A trustworthy source hinted that the new Brigade Commander in charge of Rumuokoro Army Barracks in Port Harcourt stormed Emohua with three vehicles, fully loaded with fierce-looking military men and drove straight to the palace of the paramount ruler of Emohua Kingdom, HRM, Eze V.C. Okor.

The source said: “During the visit, the brigade commander gave the eight communities of Emohua one-week ultimatum to produce the killers of the officers, otherwise the communities will face the wrath of the command.”

Apprehension

At the time of this report, a number of residents had fled the kingdom. The trepidation is what will happen to them if they remain in the area after the one-week ultimatum expired and the communities were unable to surrender anybody to the security agencies as the killers, having declined knowledge of the gunmen. The Emohua monarch distan-ced the communities from the killers, but condemned the act.

When Niger Delta Voice visited the community weekend, there was uneasy calm. But we saw villagers going about their normal businesses and there were no security personnel intimidating anybody.

What Brigade Commander told me -  Monarch

The royal father said that the brigade commander in charge of Rumuokoro Army Barracks in Port Harcourt visited his palace on Monday and told him that the army discovered corpses of two security personnel, along Emohua-Kalabari Road.The monarch called on the government to promptly intervene in the matter and ensure that justice was no breakdown of law and order.

A villager said: “The brigade commander told our royal father that Emohua community should produce the killers of the security agents. “Okor told him that road is being used by four local governments in the state and that soldiers should carefully investigate to find out the culprits. “He also told them that in their investigation, they should secure the lives and properties of Emohua people.”

Emergency meeting

The monarch told Niger Delta Voice: “When the commander left, I called for a meeting. The visit was shocking to me. So I passed on the message that the commander brought. “In the meeting, we appointed three people to go to the Rumuokoro Barracks to see and pacify the commander not to wage war against us in their investigation.

“We have not had problems with any security operative and we do not groom gunmen here. So there is no way the community should be robed into such crime.”

Our worry— Nyewe Eli Emohua

First son of the monarch, who is the Nyewe Eli Emohua, Prince Chigozie Okor, confirmed that the people were alarmed at the approach of the military to the matter, saying it was wrong for the army to have concluded that the killers of the security personnel were from Emohua simply because the unpleasant incident happened in the area.

He said: “We do not understand the reason why the soldiers will walked straight into our community to demand that we provide the gunmen who killed two of their men.

“The road where the officers were killed is a major route to three other local government areas in the state, namely Degema, Asari-Toru and Akuku-Toru, why should they point finger at Emohua? “They should carry out investigation on the killing and bring the perpetrators to justice; they should not involve civilians, who do not have what it takes to carry out such task.”

We’re in contact with parties—DPO

Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Rumuji Police Divisional Headquarters, who spoke toNiger Delta Voice on phone, said: “The issue was not officially reported to us. “I have visited Emohua community.  We discussed and they have appointed people to see the commander. We are in touch with the two parties to ensure peace.”

Source:
Vanguard Newspaper

United States Boosts Education of IDPs in Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria With $801,000 Grant

The United States of America has signed a grant agreement of 801,000 dollars with the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, to improve access to education services for internally displaced persons in Adamawa.

Boko Haram Militants On Horseback Massacre Nearly 80 in Baanu Village, Borno State, Nigeria

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Suspected Boko Haram gunmen on horseback shot dead nearly 80 people in attacks on three villages in Nigeria's restive northeast at the weekend, a vigilante and residents told AFP on Monday.