BY pr24 Nov 14, 2018 Africa, News, Risk, Security 0 Comment(s)

At least 15 Killed in Cameroon in Clashes between Army and Separatists

At least 15 persons have been feared killed in a renewed clash between Cameroonian army troops and separatist rebels, in what appears to be a rise in violence since President Paul Biya won a seventh term re-election. The conflict between Anglophone separatists, who want to create an independent state called Ambazonia, and government forces has […]

BY pr24 Nov 14, 2018 News, Security 0 Comment(s)

Tackle Poverty, Birth Rate to End Boko Haram – Emir of Kano Urges

The Emir of Kano has made calls on the government to tackle issues of endemic poverty and rapid population growth as a means of ending deadly Boko Haram violence. The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said the Islamist militants would always find willing recruits unless the root causes of radicalisation – poverty, was duly […]

BY pr24 Nov 14, 2018 Economy, News, Risk 0 Comment(s)

IMF Predict Weak Revenue Generation for Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted a weak revenue generation for Nigeria, with this having some implications in the short term. Added to this also is the Federal Government’s recent projections of lower revenue for 2019 than budgeted for 2018. According to a report, declining crude oil price may also place additional macroeconomic pressure […]

BY pr24 Nov 14, 2018 News, Security 0 Comment(s)

Army Arrests 19 Year Old Female Bomber in Borno

A 19-year-old lady, Shaidatu Adamu, has been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the Operation Lafiya Dole, while allegedly trying to detonate her suicide bomb vest in the Gonikalachari, Borno State. She was reportedly stopped while on a mission to bomb civilians at a location Maiduguri, the state capital The lady, who […]

BY pr24 Nov 13, 2018 News, Risk, Security 0 Comment(s)

Army To Conducts Range Shooting in Zaria, Residents Advised To Keep-Off Area

The Nigerian Army have announced that its School of Military Police, Zaria, would conduct Annual Range Classification towards the end of this month, November and advised residents to keep-off the area. According to the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army/Nigerian Military School, Lt. Adekunle Adeyemi-Akinleye, the exercise would be conducted at its shooting […]

BY pr24 Nov 13, 2018 Africa, Insurgency, News, Security 0 Comment(s)

Three killed in Suicide Attack on UN Contractors in Mali

At least three civilians were killed and four foreigners working for a United Nation-contracted mine-clearing operation wounded in a suicide attack on Monday, November 12 in the country’s violence-hit north. The attack, claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), a fusion of three Malian jihadist groups allied with Al-Qaeda took place in the […]

BY pr24 Nov 13, 2018 News, Security 0 Comment(s)

Kidnapped Lebanese: Police Begin Search In Kano State

The Kano State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the suspected kidnappers of a Lebanese national in the state. The victim who is a construction worker was snatched by gunmen at about 8 am on Saturday, November 10. The Lebanese engineer, known as Mr. Ameer had been supervising construction work on the Kano to […]

BY pr24 Nov 13, 2018 News, Risk, Security 0 Comment(s)

Leave Akwa-Ibom or Face Attacks- Ex Militants Warn Oil Firms

The Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, CNDA, has warned multinational oil firms in Akwa Ibom State to leave or risk attack on their facilities and installations, citing years of alleged neglect by the companies as being responsible for the order. The Spokesperson of the group, “General John Duku” lamented hardship in the oil-producing communities. CNDA […]

BY pr24 Nov 12, 2018 News, Publications, Risk, Security 0 Comment(s)

Risk Advisory: Lagos – Ibadan Expressway

Commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are alerted of the increasing spate of traffic robberies. These robbers usually attack travelers on the route as the gridlock intensifies due to the rehabilitation of a section of the road. The portion between Ibafo and the Redemption Camp is particularly becoming a hotbed for such crimes. Also, Mowe bound […]

BY pr24 Nov 12, 2018 Insurgency, News, Security 0 Comment(s)

Nigeria Names Fifth Commander in Two Years To Lead Fight Against Boko Haram Insurgency

Nigeria has named its fifth commander in less than 2 years to lead the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency. The move military sources belief was related to continued attacks by the Islamists group. It is believed that the attacks could hurt President Buhari’s chances of re-election in Feb. 2019. He campaigned in 2015 vowing […]