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Nigeria: Tough Times Await Terrorists As Tinubu Adopts Tech-Driven Strategy to Tackle Insecurity

AllAfrica

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his governnent's firm resolve to deploy emerging technologies to crush contemporary security threats and protect the lives all Nigerians.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gombe Governor Launches Anti-Terror Campaign, Urges Unity Against Insecurity

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on residents of the state to remain united and vigilant in the face of terrorism and other forms of criminality. In a statewide broadcast to launch the ‘Unite Against Terror’ campaign, Governor Yahaya declared that insecurity remains the greatest threat to the stability and development of [] The post Gombe Governor Launches Anti-Terror Campaign, Urges Unity Against Insecurity appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Arise News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tinubu Adopts Tech-Driven Strategy To Tackle Insecurity, Vows To Crush Terrorists

Tinubu adopts technology-driven security operations and military modernisation to combat terrorism and strengthen Nigeria’s defence capabilities.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Terrorists, financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system — FG

The Federal Government has declared that terrorists and their financiers will find no safe haven within Nigeria's financial system after the United States imposed sanctions on two Bureau de Change firms and an individual previously designated by Nigerian authorities over alleged terrorism financing. The post Terrorists, financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

UN chief urges prevention, rights-based approach as terrorist threats evolve

'Terrorism is a transnational threat, and no nation can address it alone,' Antonio Guterres says

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Psychology of Decline

The greatest threat to a civilisation is not always the enemy at the gate. Sometimes it is the doubt within

Metro

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· Jul 13, 2026

The three groups now labelled a threat to the UK’s national security

The three groups now labelled a threat to the UK’s national security

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Peace Corps asks Nigerian govt to adopt  US, UK, Canada models to combat insecurity

The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has urged the Federal Government to adopt the security models of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil to combat the country’s worsening insecurity and protect Nigerians from terrorists, bandits and other criminals.To achieve this, the corps said the Federal Government should recognise that national security is [] Peace Corps asks Nigerian govt to adopt US, UK, Canada models to combat insecurity

Townhall

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Democrat's Reign of Terror

The Democrat's Reign of Terror

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 21, 2026

The codeword is Kerrygold: How did the practice of warning codewords work?

The business of terrorist organisations having a line of communication is a murky one.

TechCabal

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa turns to drones, AI, CCTV cameras ahead of anti-migrant protests

The June 30 operation offers the clearest indication yet that South Africa is quietly constructing a technology-driven surveillance network in which state and private security systems are becoming intertwined.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 2, 2026

South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo

Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has criticised the South African government over the resurgence of xenophobic violence, alleging that the attacks are effectively being enabled by the state.

Foreign Policy

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism

The United States has recast a small industry as a national security threat.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 3, 2026

America’s Increasing AI Security Integration: Palantir’s ImmigrationOS and Maven Smart System

The evolution of national security is linked to the evolution of technology. As technology advances, it becomes a tool for governments to optimize and automate aspects of defense so that humans are not required to perform mundane, mechanical tasks. This allows people to shift focus to building higher-level strategy that requires human judgment. The advent [] The post America’s Increasing AI Security Integration: Palantir’s ImmigrationOS and Maven Smart System appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund

* Says fight against insecurity transcends religious, ethnic differences The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar lII, on Wednesday called on all northern stakeholders to close ranks against the scourge of banditry, terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that security is a collective responsibility. Speaking at the joint [] The post Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

AllAfrica

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nigeria: Senate Condemns Rehabilitation of Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists, to Meet Tinubu Over Worsening Insecurity

[Premium Times] Nigeria's policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant terrorists has remained one of the country's most controversial counterterrorism strategies.

The Hacker News

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· Jun 25, 2026

New Mistic Backdoor Linked to KongTuke in ClickFix and ModeloRAT Campaigns

A new, stealthy backdoor named Mistic has been deployed as part of suspected financially motivated attacks aimed at multiple organizations spanning insurance, education, IT, and professional services sectors since April 2026. According to Symantec and Carbon Black's Threat Hunter Team, the backdoor, also tracked as MLTBackdoor, is said to be linked to an initial access broker (IAB) named

The Japan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

NATO needs to create its own defense market

Strengthening defense capabilities is not only about security policy. It is also industrial policy.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Free State Security Operations Intensify Ahead of June 30 Marches

BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE — Extensive Free State security operations have been mobilized across Bloemfontein as the nation prepares for the upcoming June 30 marches. During a strategic parade at Bobbies Park to launch the multi-agency crackdown, Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale firmly stated that South Africa is not a playground for criminality, pledging robust protection for []

Africa Intelligence

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· Jul 13, 2026

Central African Republic : Touadéra forms defence board to tackle increasing insecurity

The now-contained Am Dafock attack, led by fighters of the new Alliance du Sursaut Patriotique (ASP) armed group on 29 June [...]

Breakthrough News

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· Jun 23, 2026

13 killed in terror attack on airport, Niger’s defense ministry alleges participation of France-backed mercenaries

While the Al Qaeda-affiliated JNIM has claimed responsibility for the attack, the Nigerien Defense Ministry insists the terror groups are mercenaries hired by former colonizer France. Pavan Kulkarni , June 23, 2026

Legit.ng

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· Jul 1, 2026

Opinion: State police and the state of Nigeria's security sector reform

Nigeria’s insecurity may require more than weapons and troops. Lekan Olayiwola explains how state police could help security reform while addressing key challenges.

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