Nigeria, EU, UN collaborate to combat technology-driven terrorism threats

By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and Interpol. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, reteirated this on Monday in AbujaContinue Reading

ECOWAS to raise 260,000 rapid deployment counter-terrorism force – President

Deployment By Sumaila Ogbaje The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a 260,000-strong rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade to strengthen the fight against terrorism in the subregion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made this known at the inaugural African Chiefs of DefenceContinue Reading

Tinubu calls for united African defence strategy against insecurity

Crime By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the urgent need for collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively tackle terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime, and other security threats across the continent. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden edition of the African Chiefs of DefenceContinue Reading

Pregnant woman allegedly dismembered by brother -in-law in Ilorin

Dismembered By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo ‎ ‎The police  command in Kwara says it arrested a man, who allegedly dismembered the body of his pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs Esther Enemo at Egbejila Road in Temidire community, Ilorin. This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday in Ilorin.Continue Reading

National Defence College graduates 99 participants of Course 33

By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College (NDC) on Friday graduated 99 participants of Course 33, comprising senior officers from the Armed Forces, strategic ministries, departments, agencies, and allied countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that participants from 19 countries participated in the 11 months programme. The countriesContinue Reading