DSS asks court to restrain Pat Utomi from staging shadow government rallies
The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked a court in Abuja to stop Professor Pat Utomi from making public speeches or holding any events connected to his new shadow government project. On May 5, Professor Utomi, a well-known political economist, launched the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government. He described it as a virtual group […]
Court throws out FG’s evidence against Nnamdi Kanu due to absence of lawyer during interrogation
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected important pieces of evidence that the federal government wanted to use in the case against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which is a banned group. The government, through a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), tried to submit statements […]
Court rejects Nigerian Govt’s exhibits in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected major pieces of evidence the Nigerian Government brought forward in its terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra activist. The government had submitted statements Kanu made on October 21, 24, and November 4, 2015 during his interrogation by the Department of State […]
DSS Boss Ajayi Builds Islamic School In Kaduna, Named After Bola Tinubu
A new Islamic study centre named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was opened on Saturday in Danbushiya, Kaduna State. The school, called DARUL ILM, was built and given by Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the head of the Department of State Services (DSS), with help from his friends. Many important people came to the opening, including the […]
DSS and Police Arrest 20 Suspects for Hacking 2025 UTME CBT System
In a major operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force apprehended 20 suspects involved in hacking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2025. The alleged cybercrime targeted the examination systems managed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Reports indicate that this hacking syndicate comprises over 100 members. […]
DSS denies involvement in Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest in Kenya
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it had no role in the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Kenya. The DSS made it clear that it only operates within Nigeria. It said its job does not include working outside the country. This statement was […]
DSS confirms terrorism charges against Simon Ekpa
A man saved a baby during a fire in Lagos, acting quickly and bravely to rescue the child from danger. While this local hero made headlines in Nigeria, another serious issue is unfolding in Europe involving a controversial Nigerian figure. Simon Ekpa, who is known as a self-declared leader in the Biafra separatist movement, has […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s trial: Nigerian Govt witness not on list of witnesses – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian government of using a fake witness in the trial of their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to IPOB, the person known as Prosecution Witness BBB (PW-BBB) is not a member of the Department of State Services (DSS). Instead, they claim he is linked to a […]
Shadow Govt: I’m ready for DSS handcuffs, not afraid of death – Pat Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi, a well-known economist and political activist, has responded strongly to a court case brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The case is linked to his recent move to create a shadow government in Nigeria. Utomi recently launched the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government, which includes members from different […]
DSS Sues Ex-Presidential Candidate, Pat Utomi, Over Shadow Government Plan
The Department of State Services (DSS) has sued Professor Pat Utomi, a former presidential candidate, for planning to create a shadow government in Nigeria. The case was submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the case file numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, Utomi is the only person named. The DSS claims his plan could cause confusion […]