AFRICA SECURITY FORUM PRESS RELEASE

The leadership of Africa Security Forum is calling on the Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria Armed Forces, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to officially declare Security Infrastructural Emergency because Nigeria operational approach to tackling insecurity is currently not fit for purpose.

Security Alert! Kidnapping Upsurge in Abuja; Lecturer, Five Others Kidnapped Within 24 Hours

• The high rate of kidnapping across the country has finally taken its toll on the nation’s capital with at least five persons missing in the last 24 hours.

How Kidnap For Ransom Takes A Toll on Nigeria Economy, Make Families Poorer

Sporadic incidents of kidnapping in parts of Nigeria is taking a toll on the economy as the payment of ransom running into millions is making Nigerians poorer, Daily Trust investigation has shown.

Corruption: World Bank Blacklists Six Chinese Firms in Nigeria

The World Bank has blacklisted six Chinese companies currently operating in Nigeria over alleged fraud and corruption.

United Nations Says 37 Humanitarian Workers Killed In 10 Years of Boko Haram Insurgency

The Head of Office, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN OCHA, Mr. Peter Ekayu has said that a total of 37 aid workers have lost their lives in service of humanity since the beginning of the conflict in northeast Nigeria.

Emergency Management Agency Warns of Imminent Flood Disaster in Lagos, Neighboring States

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned of more flood disasters in Lagos and other neighbouring states.

Here Are Phone Numbers of Nigeria Police Public Relations Officers Nationwide

With a view to making Nigeria safer and more secure for economic development and growth, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force DCP Frank Mba has released the hotline of PRO of state commands nationwide.

Still On The Rampaging Militant Attacks in Burkina Faso

The world was concerned during the month of May 2019 when it seemed that a Church was attacked on a weekly basis in the West African Nation of Burkina Faso. Since January of this year 20 people have been killed and several  Churches have been  destroyed by Islamist Forces that are operating in the region.

Growing Insecurity in Nigeria: Nearly 300 People Killed, 97 Abducted Across The Country in July

No fewer than 282 persons were killed in violent attacks across Nigeria in July, as the nation continues to battle with security challenges.

Growing Insecurity in Nigeria: 5 RCCG Pastors Kidnapped, Catholic Priest Killed By Suspected Herdsmen

Five persons said to be pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) have been kidnapped along the Sagamu-Benin-Ore Expressway on Thursday.

Boko Haram Killed 27,000 Civilians in 10 Years – UN

The United Nations estimates that about 27,000 Nigerians have lost their lives between 2009 and 2019 in the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria's northeast states of Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe. 

Cybersecurity Awareness: 15 Signs You've Been Hacked; What To Do

In today's threatscape, anti-malware software provides little peace of mind. In fact, anti-malware scanners are horrifically inaccurate, especially with exploits less than 24 hours old. Malicious hackers and malware can change their tactics at will. Swap a few bytes around, and a previously recognized malware program becomes unrecognizable.

Cybersecurity Implications Of 5G Technology: What You Need To Know

5G is being touted as revolutionary due to the massive download speeds that consumers can expect when it is rolled out at full strength. Samsung is calling it “wireless fiber” and in addition to providing smartphone users with better networking, it will permit for improvements in IoT devices like connected cars and other futuristic smart city developments. 

National Security: Subversive Elements Exploit Social Media In Nigeria, Other African Nations - CISSA

The Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) has declared some activities in the social media as a national, regional and continental security threat. 

Gunmen Kidnap Four Turkish Expatriates in Kwara, Northcentral Nigeria

Four expatriates, believed to be Turks, were on Saturday abducted from a pub in Gbale village in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.