security
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Federal Capital Territory FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu has ordered personnel of the Command to immediately swing into action and implement the ministerial directive to treat manhole thieves as armed robbers. FCT minister, Nyesom Wike had on assumption of office on Monday asked the NSCDC to stop treating…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT,) Wike Nyesom, has denied using a N300m bulletproof car as his official vehicle. There were reports that Wike recently took delivery of a luxurious bulletproof car worth N300 million with the plate number “FCT 01.” However, in a chat with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike refuted…
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Hacking’s adrenaline rush can be addictive. But many believe black-hat (illegal) hackers can develop a moral compass and learn to use their skills for good – especially if authorities intervene when they’re young. In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the threat of cybercrime looms large. With hackers constantly pushing…
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is pushing for the FBI to build new headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, instead of Washington, D.C., to take politics out of how the agency functions, the The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. According to the report, Jordan may cut the bureau’s funding unless it moves to Alabama’s midsized city, roughly 700 miles…
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Hundreds of flights were delayed in the U.S. Thursday morning, a day after an FAA computer glitch prompted a ground stop. More than 1,300 flights were canceled Wednesday and over 10,000 were delayed. The FAA said it appears a corrupted database file brought the nation’s aviation system to a halt, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding…
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The Nigerian military on Thursday said although it is facing constant pressure to compromise the 2023 elections, Nigerians can be rest assured that it would remain neutral. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to journalists at the 61st session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined a general medium-term security outlook on the conflict in Ukraine by recommending, after pledging to continue sending aid to the Kiev government, that Russia receive some kind of “security guarantee” if it decides to sit down to negotiate an end to the conflict. “In the coming weeks, we will…
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The FBI is “concerned” by reports that secret “police stations” linked to China have been set up across the US. A September report issued by the NGO Safeguard Defenders revealed the presence of these stations around the world, including in New York. The FBI’s director, Christopher Wray, told senior politicians that the agency was monitoring…
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The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said the autopsy conducted on the corpse of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Davido and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a chat with our correspondent. Hundeyin said, “Autopsy has been…
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to ban imports of new telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE, according to media reports. Last week, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated the proposed ban to the other three commissioners for final approval, according to media reports. Under the ban, the Chinese companies cannot sell…
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The cybersecurity staffer is accused of attempting to pass off sensitive material to a foreign agent A former employee at the US National Security Agency has been charged for trying to hand classified information to an individual he believed to be “working for a foreign government,” according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ announced federal espionage…
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A family member of the remaining Kaduna-Abuja train abduction victims, currently in captivity, has cried to the federal government to prevail on the Department of State Services to urgently release the arrested bandit negotiator to assist in the release of his relative. Speaking to the media in Kaduna, Yusufu Musa begged the federal government to…
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A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), Philemon Leha, in this interview, shares his experience as the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State during the tenure of former Governor Peter Obi. How is life in retirement and how are you coping? In principle, one is supposed to be resting, but I have a few things…
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The Canadian Government has warned its nationals to avoid non-essential travels to Nigeria or completely avoid travelling to the country at the moment over terrorism, killings, kidnapping and general insecurity. The country gave the advice in the first part of a long publication on its website, saying, “Avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to the…
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See Something, Say Something What is Terrorism? How You Can Help Everyone can play a role in preventing terrorist attacks. Certain activities or behaviors can indicate terrorist planning, especially when these activities occur at or near key facilities such as government, military, utility or other high-profile sites or places where large numbers of people gather.…
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The Chinese military spokesman has said that the U.S. destroyer Ralph Johnson’s traveling through the Taiwan Strait on 17th March was “provocative” and sent the wrong signals to pro-Taiwan independence forces. In a statement, the military spokesperson said such the sailing was “very dangerous,” adding that the Chinese were monitoring the Ralph Johnson’s passage. China…
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