Category: Security
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NIGERIAN NAVY CHIEF CALLS FOR HOMEGROWN TECH TO SHAPE FUTURE MARITIME SECURITY
Vice Adm. Ogalla urges Nigerian Navy to innovate locally for superior maritime defence. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the need for Nigeria to boost indigenous technology in maritime security during the Navy’s Research and Development seminar in Abuja. Facing fast-evolving threats like piracy and smuggling, Ogalla noted technological edge—over fleet size—would…
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GERMAN AVIATION EXPERTS WARN OF DRONE LAW GAP AMID RISING SECURITY THREATS
Majority say current laws fall short on detecting and countering drones, urging national strategy. A survey by German Aerospace Industries Association and UAV DACH reveals 74% of aviation experts believe Germany lacks sufficient laws to tackle drone threats effectively. Illegal drone flights pose rising risks of espionage targeting military and critical infrastructure. Despite this, 72%…
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GERMANY CONSIDERS EASIER CITIZENSHIP REVOCATION FOR DUAL NATIONALS INVOLVED IN TERRORISM
Arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives prompts fresh calls for stricter citizenship laws. German conservative lawmaker Alexander Throm has proposed that dual citizens convicted of terrorist acts in Germany should face simpler citizenship revocation. This follows the recent arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, including naturalized Germans born in Lebanon and Syria. The…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DEALS DEADLY BLOW TO TERRORISTS, RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS
Coordinated operations across Nigeria cripple terrorists, free captives, and seize illegal arms and drugs. Nigerian Army troops have killed scores of terrorists, arrested 25 suspects, and rescued 16 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple regions. Major successes were reported in Borno, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue, and the South South, with recovery of weapons, explosives,…
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ZONE FIVE POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL SIRENS AND TINTED GLASSES
Edo and Delta police enforce siren ban and tinted glass permit rules from October 2. The Zone Five Police Command covering Edo and Delta states has started enforcing the ban on unauthorized sirens and tinted glass regulations. Motorists must register tinted vehicles at http://www.possap.gov.ng and verify physically at state commands or remove tints. The ban…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: THE LESSON FROM SOMTOCHUKWU’S NEEDLESS DEATH
By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the vibrant young Arise News anchor, has once again exposed a grave fault line in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the reluctance to treat emergency cases involving gunshot wounds without first demanding identification or police clearance.According to reports, Somtochukwu was shot during a robbery in Abuja…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: NIGERIA MUST STOP LETTING BUREAUCRACY KILL
The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a bright Arise News anchor, should outrage every Nigerian. Shot during a robbery in Abuja, she was rushed to hospital, but instead of urgent care, staff allegedly demanded identification before treatment. She died waiting.This is not the first time. Across Nigeria, accident victims and gunshot patients have been…
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SON LAUNCHES ISO 37003:2025 TO FIGHT GLOBAL FRAUD
New fraud control standard aims to protect billions lost annually and boost trust. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) unveiled ISO 37003:2025, the world’s first international fraud control management system standard, addressing prevention, early detection, and response to fraud. SON Chairman Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor emphasized fraud’s rising global toll of $4.7 trillion annually, worsened by…
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NIS STARTS CRACKDOWN ON FOREIGNERS WITH EXPIRED VISAS
Enforcement begins after visa amnesty ends; offenders face fines, bans, and deportation. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced nationwide enforcement starting October 1, targeting foreign nationals who overstayed visas or broke entry rules after the Federal Government’s expired visa amnesty ended on September 30. Offenders with less than three months overstay face removal, $15 daily…
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ENUGU POLICE TO ENFORCE VEHICLE TINTED GLASS PERMIT FROM OCTOBER 2
Drivers urged to register or remove illegal tints as enforcement kicks off professionally and fairly. Enugu State Police Command will begin enforcing Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit regulations starting October 2, 2025. Motorists with tinted vehicles must register online at http://www.possap.gov.ng and proceed to the State Intelligence Department for verification. Unregistered tints must be removed or…
