Katsina Mosque Attack: Death Toll Rises to 17 as Community Reels from Bandit Violence Katsina Mosque Attack: Death Toll Rises to 17 as Community Reels from Bandit Violence In a devastating escalation of violence in northern Nigeria, the death toll from a brutal attack on a mosque in Katsina StateContinue Reading
“`html US Grand Jury Probes MTN Over Alleged Violations in Iran and Afghanistan Telecom Giant Faces US Justice Department Scrutiny Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN Group, finds itself under the microscope of American justice as the US Department of Justice launches a grand jury investigation into its past operations inContinue Reading
“`html South Africa’s Police Tech Drive: Bodycams Delayed, Drones and Cybercrime in Focus Police Minister Highlights Tech Investments Amid Procurement Delays South Africa’s acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, has outlined the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) strategy to enhance operational efficiency through technology—though key initiatives like body-worn cameras remainContinue Reading
“`html Nigeria Records Zero Piracy Cases in Five Years, Naval Chief Announces Naval Chief Credits Enhanced Security Operations for Safe Waterways Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in maritime security, with no reported cases of piracy in its waterways over the past five years, according to Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla,Continue Reading
“`html Alaafin of Oyo Leads Yoruba Monarchs to Abuja, Secures Legislative and Security Backing Historic Meeting with House Speaker and Police Chief Strengthens Traditional Institutions Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade (center) with Yoruba traditional rulers at the National Assembly in Abuja In a significant move to bolster theContinue Reading
“`html Mali’s Industrial Sector Under Siege: Terrorist Attacks Target Key Economic Lifelines Escalating Violence Threatens Mali’s Industrial Backbone BAMAKO – Once considered Mali’s economic engines, industrial enterprises are now prime targets for shadowy extremist groups determined to cripple the nation’s job-creating sectors. A disturbing pattern of attacks has emerged, withContinue Reading
“`html Niger’s Health Minister Inspects Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Vows Crackdown on Counterfeit Drugs Minister Hakimi’s Two-Day Tour of Key Medical Facilities Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Doctor Garba Hakimi, has conducted an intensive inspection of the country’s pharmaceutical supply infrastructure this week. The high-profile visits on AugustContinue Reading
“`html Nigerian Police Warn of Security Threat as 21 Cybercrime Suspects Convicted High-Profile Cybercrime Case Exposes International Criminal Network Nigerian authorities have raised alarms over the potential national security risks posed by a recently dismantled cybercrime syndicate involving 130 suspects, including 113 Chinese and Malaysian nationals alongside 17 Nigerian collaborators.Continue Reading
“`html UNODA and ECOWAS Strengthen Collaboration on Disarmament and Regional Security High-Level Visit Reinforces Commitment to Peace in West Africa Abuja, Nigeria | August 9, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic engagement, Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at the United Nations OfficeContinue Reading
“`html Niger Honors Fallen Soldiers and Wounded Veterans in 65th Armed Forces Anniversary Ceremony A Solemn Tribute to National Heroes Niamey witnessed a powerful display of national gratitude on August 1, 2025, as Niger celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Armed Forces (FAN) with a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers andContinue Reading