Category: Security
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BERLIN COURT JAILS 4 HAMAS MEMBERS OVER EUROPE WEAPONS PLOT
A German court has handed down long prison terms after uncovering a cross-border weapons network linked to Hamas operations in Europe. A court in Berlin has sentenced four men to between four and a half and six years in prison for membership of Hamas and involvement in procuring weapons across Europe. The court found that…
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IRAN: NON-HOSTILE SHIPS ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Amid rising regional tensions, Iran says commercial shipping can continue—so long as vessels follow security rules and avoid hostile activity. The Iranian foreign ministry has clarified that non-hostile vessels are allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, under specific conditions. According to a statement circulated via the International Maritime Organization, ships from countries not…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
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NAVY SEEKS DENMARK ALLIANCE TO SECURE GULF OF GUINEA
Nigeria is strengthening global partnerships to tackle piracy and maritime threats in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Nigerian Navy is pushing for deeper collaboration with Denmark to boost security in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, made the call during talks with Danish Ambassador Jen Hansen in Abuja,…
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POLICE SHAKE-UP: I-G REDEPLOYS TOP OFFICERS NATIONWIDE
Fresh postings across the police force—newly promoted AIGs and CPs get strategic roles to boost security and efficiency. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted senior officers across key commands and departments nationwide. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the move targets better operational efficiency, stronger leadership, and…
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO HOST U.S.-IRAN PEACE TALKS
Islamabad steps forward as a potential peace ground as tensions rise in the Middle East. Pakistan has offered to host high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a fresh diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country is ready to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive” discussions—if both nations agree—aimed…
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IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI ASSASSINATION
A major shake-up in Iran’s power structure as a new security chief steps in following a high-profile killing. Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary General of its Supreme National Security Council, days after the assassination of Ali Larijani in a reported Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by a presidential decree, places…
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BANDITS TARGET HUNTERS IN KWARA SOUTH, KILL TWO
Fresh خونshed in Kwara South as gunmen shift focus to local defenders, raising fears of deeper insecurity. Tension is rising in Kwara State after suspected bandits killed two local hunters in Ifelodun LGA, in what residents describe as a dangerous new tactic—targeting community security operatives. The attack happened along the Oro-Ago–Oke-Oyan route, where the hunters…
