Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief k!led in Kenya Helicopter Crash Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuador's intelligence agency were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, August 19. Seven people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed on Wednesday morning near Mount…

…to by a litigation officer, N. Akpan, Customs said the investigation followed credible intelligence received by officers of its Enforcement Unit concerning container TEMU 184536/9. According to the deponent, the Customs Area Controller directed officers to monitor the container on July 8, 2026. He stated that when the…

…The FOC added that the command had continued to leverage technology, innovation and intelligence-driven operations to improve its ability to detect and respond to maritime crimes. Representing the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, at the ceremony, the State Security Adviser for the Southern Senatorial Dis…

…forces in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed bandits around the Katsina-Kano border, prompting troops to maintain blocking positions and surveillance across their area of responsibility. According to a Special Situation Report obtained by se…

…said the arrests followed “relentless operational follow-ups and sustained tactical intelligence” by the Anti-Robbery Team after the recovery of the vehicle. He said operatives traced the suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, and the Command area of Lagos State.…

…ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said the framework should comprise strategic intelligence integration, threat assessment, protection of digital infrastructure, electoral cyber resilience, civil-military coordination and unified strategic communications. According to him, the proposed pillars would provide a pra…

…must consequently begin before the campaign posters appear. The work starts with intelligence gathering, conflict mapping, effective policing, secure borders, responsible political speech, trusted institutions, transparent electoral technology and prosecution of offenders… Political actors must understand that victory…

…violence, hate speech, misinformation and incitement, including the use of artificial intelligence and social media to spread false information. “We are committed to peaceful, transparent elections that will strengthen political stability, social harmony, economic progress, and our nation’s prosperity,” he said. The IN…

…of mob action as homicide and conduct full investigations using available forensic and intelligence tools. The IGP warned that criminal liability could extend beyond those who physically attack victims. According to him, people who mobilise crowds, incite violence, film and circulate footage, or prevent police officers…

…gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on August 13, 2026, after intelligence indicated that he planned to flee the country on a business-class flight to Paris. He said the suspect was found in possession of €7,750, £2,800 and N100,000 cash, as well as expensive jewellery. A subsequent search of his…

…security deployments, insisting that lasting election security requires months of intelligence-led planning and coordination. Musa stated this on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the Blueprint newspaper seminar on security. The minister said election security must not be treated as an event limited to el…

…homicide. "And to carry out full-scale investigations using all the forensic tools and intelligence tools available to the police. "We are not going to spare anybody who is involved in mob action. We will do a thorough investigation, and we will take them to court. "We will prosecute them, and we will make sure that ju…

…not walk into our custody voluntarily. On the night of 13th August 2026, upon credible intelligence that he intended to flee the country on a business-class flight to Paris, our operatives moved decisively and apprehended him at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, just as he attempte…

…said domestic cement prices had continued to rise. According to the commission, market intelligence showed that a 50kg bag of cement, which sold for between N9,300 and N9,700 in January, rose to between N10,500 and N13,000 by mid-year. By July, the price had risen to between N13,000 and N15,000 in some parts of the cou…

…Significantly, Togo does not have limestone deposits. “Comparatively, in Nigeria, market intelligence reviewed by the Commission shows that the retail price of a 50kg bag of cement rose significantly during the first half of 2026. “A bag reportedly selling for between N9,300 and N9,700 in January was selling for betwee…

…place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centred on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastructure, and Nigeri…

…Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, following actionable intelligence. According to the command, the syndicate operates by disguising as commercial taxi operators to rob unsuspecting passengers of mobile phones, cash, and other valuables. Acting on the tip-off that members were sighted in a…

…allocations to security at the state level is translating into fewer attacks, better intelligence, faster response and greater protection for residents. Retired personnel Speaking on the increasing security expenditures, Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinbi (retd.) commended the authorities for what he described as a new attempt…

…improved collaboration between the Mining Marshals and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, enhancing the ability of both institutions to coordinate investigations and intelligence-led operations against illegal mining syndicates. “The Mining Marshals occupy a unique position within Nigeria’s security architecture…

…attacked or targeted in an attempted robbery. The Ghana Police Service said it received intelligence at about 10:45 a.m. on August 13 that a gang was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located in the Labone area. According to the police, officers deployed to the area spotted suspected gang membe…

…threshold. The Command will continue to deploy technology, professional expertise, and intelligence-driven measures, including inter-agency collaboration to strengthen border controls and protect the integrity of Nigeria's financial systems." Receiving the suspect and exhibits on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the…

…Android 17 does not necessarily mean getting every new AI feature.Google’s new Gemini Intelligence features require at least 12GB of RAM, a recent flagship processor and support for Gemini Nano v3.Some powerful smartphones still fall short because they use an older version of Google's on-device AI technology.For exampl…

…the military and communities, particularly through the timely provision of credible intelligence. He said, “Community support remains a critical component in detecting, disrupting and dismantling terrorist networks before they can launch attacks.” Koughna urged community leaders and residents to promptly report suspici…

…Service Provision Fund to extend connectivity to underserved communities. Artificial intelligence is expected to become another layer of the state’s digital strategy. The ICT agency has previously outlined an ambition to become Nigeria’s first AI-native government technology institution, signalling a move beyond simply…

…involving advanced Geographic Information System satellite mapping and Artificial Intelligence under a public-private partnership with ImPPPact Nigeria Alliance and geomatics specialist, Intomatics. He said Plateau State had been selected as the pilot beneficiary of the initiative, which would help locate and accuratel…