Tag: DSS

Nnamdi Kanu pushes DSS official in court as date for final verdict nears

A video making rounds online has shown a tense moment involving Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during his court appearance. In the clip, Kanu appeared visibly upset as he pushed a Department of State Services (DSS) officer and accused the security agency of ignoring the law. He was […]

DSS Directors Meet In Kaduna, Plan Fresh Counter-terrorism Strategies

Top officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) from the North-West zone, along with counterparts from the FCT, Niger, and Plateau States, gathered in Kaduna on Thursday to discuss new ways to tackle terrorism and banditry. The meeting focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, boosting cooperation with other security agencies, and improving both military and […]

DSS incompetent organization – Aisha Yesufu on dismissal of 115 personnel

Activist Aisha Yesufu has reacted strongly to the reported dismissal of 115 personnel by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the agency as incompetent. She claimed the move reflects poor management and failure to address deeper issues within the security system. Yesufu argued that instead of building a reliable and professional security structure, the […]

DSS arrests man allegedly canvassing for military coup via social media

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man named Innocent Chukwuma for allegedly using social media to promote military takeover in Nigeria. Chukwuma reportedly posted messages calling for the military to remove the current democratic government. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the arrest on his official X platform on Wednesday. According to him, […]

Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]

Only president Tinubu can end Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Ejimakor

Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the constitutional authority to bring his client’s ongoing trial to an end. Ejimakor made this known in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on […]

Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment not life-threatening, he’s fit to stand trial – NMA Panel

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) panel assigned to evaluate Nnamdi Kanu’s health has declared that the ailment of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not life-threatening. The report confirmed that Kanu is medically fit to continue his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The medical assessment […]

Kelvin Oniarah: Tinubu Grants Pardon To A Deadly Kidnap Kingpin

Residents of Kokori community in Delta State were thrown into celebration after reports emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted amnesty to the convicted kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, popularly known as Kelvin Ibruvwe. Kelvin, aged 44, was once one of Nigeria’s most feared criminal masterminds. He led a notorious kidnapping and robbery gang responsible for […]

Bandit sh0t dead as police rescue kidnap victim after 30 minutes gun duel in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a kidnap victim after a 30-minute gun duel with armed men in the Guzape area of Abuja. The operation, which took place on September 15, 2025, was described by Commissioner of Police Ajao Adewale as “a life-threatening battle” that ended with the death […]