•Beijing is using technology products, markets, and training to secure influence with U.S. security partners, a IISS report finds. By Patrick Tucker Even if Washington succeeds in keeping allies and partners from importing Huawei telecom gear, that's just one of the many ways China is working to burrow into these countries' economies and
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Top 10 Security Related News in Nigeria
By Major Hashim Abdullahi 1. WAR ON TERROR: ARMY BERATES SAHARA REPORTERS OVER FALSEHOOD REPORT: The Nigerian Army says contrary to malicious reports in a section of the media, troops have intensified their operations in the North East Theatre of Operation Lafiya Dole with renewed vigour and momentum in neutralizing
Don’t Let Your Hatred for Buhari Destroy National Security, Group Urge Nigerians
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Civil Society Organisations Defence for National Security has alleged plot by some Nigerians to distabilise the national security, because of their hatred for President Muhammadu Buhari. It urged Nigerians not abuse the freedom of expression to pull down the country. The Coordinator of the group, Comrade Joe Mesele,
China’s Superpower Dreams Are Running Out of Money
When the coronavirus crisis is over, China will be forced to embrace a less ambitious future. By Salvatore Babones Seen from afar, China’s current all-fronts offensive gives the impression of a rising power on the march. China is simultaneously starting a border skirmish with India, militarizing the South China Sea, cracking down
Top 10 security related news in Nigeria
Maj. Hashim Abdullahi 1. WE’VE CHECKED MILITANCY, VANDALISM IN N/DELTA – DEFENCE MINISTER The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, is beating his chest over the Muhammadu Buhari administration curbing of militancy and vandalism in the Niger Delta region. He said on Thursday at the National Security Council meeting at the Aso Rock
June 12: Middle Belt, Southern Leaders Urge Buhari to Sack INEC Chairman
•Reject directive against anti-grazing laws •Carpet IGP, FG for overheating the polity •Call for rejig of security chiefs Godsgift Onyedinefu Amidst the euphoria generated by the recognition of June 12 as Democracy day, a group made up of southern and middle belt leaders, have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack and replace
Boko Haram: Military to purchase more MRAPS, APCs with approved $1bn warchest- Buratai
By Jude Johnson •Visits troops at the frontline The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (COAS Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that the recently approved $1 billion war chest would be used to purchase more military hardware, weapons and equipment such as Mine Resistance and Ambush Protected (MRAPs) vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers
NATO Defence Ministers take decisions to strengthen the Alliance
NATO Defence Ministers wrapped up two days of talks in Brussels on Thursday (15 February 2018), focused on the NATO Command Structure, fair burden-sharing and the Alliance's efforts to project stability beyond its borders. On Wednesday, ministers took decisions to modernise the NATO Command Structure, in response to a changed security
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By Capt. Hashim Abdullahi AIR FORCE BOMBS BOKO HARAM WEAPONS IN SAMBISA The Nigerian Air Force Wednesday said it has destroyed artillery guns belonging to the Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa forest with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Vice
Namibian Defence runs out of money to feed soldiers
Sends over 1000 on compulsory leave By Ndapewoshali Shapwanale The Namibian Defence authorities has said that thousands of army personnel staying at the seven bases around the country will be forced to take leave with effect from next month. Those who are already on leave have been asked not to report for duty