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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.
Cybercrime, Terror Financing, and Online Payment Rails
Online payment rails power modern commerce, but they also enable cybercrime and terror financing. From peer to peer apps to cryptocurrency, illicit actors exploit speed, scale, and anonymity. This article explains how fintech abuse creates counterterrorism intelligence gaps and what policymakers, security leaders, and institutions must do to respond.
Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Moment: What Must Change Now
Nigeria continues to face deadly terrorist attacks despite existing laws and operations. This article explains why enforcement matters more than declarations, how grievances fuel recruitment, and what national leaders must do now. Written for beginners, it breaks down counterterrorism in clear terms and outlines practical steps to reduce violence and restore public trust.
Why Many Nigerians Believe Terrorism Persists by Choice and Why U.S. Strikes Changed the Conversation
Many Nigerians believe terrorism persists not because of lack of capacity, but because insecurity benefits powerful interests. U.S. strikes against ISIS-linked targets intensified this debate, exposing deep public distrust in government counterterrorism efforts. This article explores why citizens justify foreign intervention and what it means for security policy and trust.
Nigeria’s Terrorism Designations and the Power of Material Support Prevention
Nigeria’s expanded terrorism designations reflect a preventive counterterrorism strategy focused on material support. This article explains how targeting financiers, facilitators, and enablers can disrupt violence before attacks occur, and why governance and due process determine success.
Amnesty for Bandits? Why Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s Analogy to the Israel–Hamas Peace Deal Misses the Mark
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s call for dialogue with Nigeria’s bandits draws a false parallel to the Israel–Hamas peace deal. The bandits ravaging the northwest are not ideologues but profit-driven criminals. Treating them as political actors legitimizes violence and weakens justice. True peace lies in governance, intelligence, law enforcement, and accountability—not in appeasing predators.
Africa’s Escalating Security Crisis: Why Public-Private Partnerships Are Urgently Needed
Africa faces rising threats from cyberattacks and terrorism, exposing vulnerabilities in both digital and physical security. From major data breaches to armed insurgent takeovers, the crisis demands urgent public-private collaboration. Governments alone cannot combat these complex threats. OSRS urges joint action to build a resilient and secure Africa.
Navigating the Nexus of Insecurity: What Nigeria Must Do Before the 2027 Elections
Nigeria is facing a deepening security crisis marked by terrorism, kidnappings, and public distrust. As the 2027 elections approach, bold reforms in intelligence, policing, and governance are critical. In this podcast episode, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana offers insights, global lessons, and urgent recommendations to restore national stability.
Navigating Leadership in Crisis: Strategies for Addressing Nigeria's Security Challenges
In this episode of the OSRS Leadership Series, Dr. RSB Bello-Fadile, retired Nigerian Army Colonel and Chairman of CASA, discusses Nigeria’s security failures, the urgent need for doctrinal reform, and the role of strategic leadership in shaping a stable future ahead of the 2027 elections. Hosted by Dr. Oludare Ogunlana.
Halting Terrorist Propaganda in Cyberspace Lessons from the ChannelsTV Panel Discussion
This morning at 3:00 AM CT (9:00 AM Nigeria time), I joined ChannelsTV via Zoom for a vital panel on countering Boko Haram/ISWAP propaganda in cyberspace. I emphasized that terrorism has moved online—where hashtags and livestreams now radicalize faster than bullets. Nigeria must fight back with strategic counter-narratives and digital intelligence.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: Pathways to Reform and Leadership Accountability
Nigeria is facing a deepening security crisis—rising violence, cybercrime, and eroding trust. In my latest article, I call on President Tinubu to take direct control, appoint competent leaders, and prioritize people over technology. Real reform starts with integrity, not hardware.
The Changing Landscape of Vehicle-based Terror Tactics.
Vehicle ramming rises as a terrorist tactic; evolving threats include AI-powered self-driving vehicles, demanding vigilance and regulation.
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