The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) is cautioning security personnel against unauthorized disclosure of classified intelligence and security information. Speaking in an interview with ATV Asem Dika program, Ag Director IISS, Nana Dr. Sadiq Adu-Twum, expressed serious concern about this development, noting that personnel engaged in the conduct posed greater threat to national […]
China offers $15,000 cash — or a ‘spiritual reward’ — for national security tip-offs
Hong Kong (CNN)China is offering its citizens cash rewards of up to and above 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for tip-offs about people who endanger national security, as authorities intensify a years-long campaign to weed out what they see as growing threats from foreign espionage and “hostile forces.” Successful informants can receive either “spiritual rewards” in certificates […]
Prosecute persons involved in leakage of National Security Information-IISS
The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) has called for investigation and prosecution of persons involved in leakage of intelligence meant to fight against violent extremism and other threats to national security. In a statement issued by the Institute, it notes that the trend of authorized disclosure of information and intelligence poses threats to […]
Osinbajo canvasses data-driven, analytical culture for security, intelligence agencies
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies must adopt a culture that is empirical, data-driven, analytical and defined by forensic rigour. The vice president made this submission on Saturday in his address at the graduation Ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 14, 2021 of the National Institute for Security Studies, […]
NR: Auditor General’s report on missing AK 47s extremely worrying – Security Analyst
Security Analyst, Mr. Moses Jantuat has expressed worry about the loss of 5 AK 47 rifles and 100 rounds of ammunition as reported by the 2020 Auditor General’s report. Mr Jantuat said he was surprised that the Police had not been able to provide justifiable reasons for the loss of the arms and ammunitions. He […]
Ministry of Defence meets with CSOs in security sector
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has held discussions with selected security sector Civil Society Organizations and Security Analysts on matters of defence and security policy at the Ministry of Defence Complex in Accra. According to Minister for Defence, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, the meeting forms part of government’s strategic initiative to engage with various sectors of […]
ISSAPR holds training on elections and security for security agencies and media
The Institute of Security and Safety Policy Research (ISSAPR), a civil society organization and security think tank in collaboration with Jatikay Center for Human Security and Peacebuilding has held a one-day northern sector training and capacity building programme on Election and Security Management for media, security agencies and political party representatives to build their capacities […]
ISSAPR holds a one-day training on Election and Security Reporting
The Institute of Security, Safety and Policy Research, a civil society organization and security think tank has held a one-day training and capacity building programme on Election and Security Reporting for media practitioners in the Greater Accra region to build their capacities in monitoring and reporting on elections and security related issues. The training programme […]
Media urged to promote national cohesion ahead of elections
Wa, Nov. 14, GNA – Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister has appealed to the media to promote national cohesion and peace-building before, during, and after the December 7 elections. By this, he admonished the media to desist from carrying reports that would divide and threaten the peace of the country, saying, […]
Improve Intelligence Co-ordination to enhance national security – Security Analyst
Security analyst and director of the Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security, Moses Jatuat has called the National Security Council to address intelligence and national security coordination challenges facing the security agencies. Moses Jatuat observed this in his analysis of the report of the committee of inquiry into the Ejura shooting incidents that claimed lives […]