DSS releases arrested Lagos lawmakers
In a recent development in Lagos, two lawmakers were detained by the State Security Service (DSS) over their involvement in the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu, who represent Lagos Island 2 and other areas, were questioned by the DSS on January 30. The questioning was linked to allegations that […]
I’m In Onitsha, Not Arrested – Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has responded to rumors about his alleged arrest by security agencies. The rumors claimed that Obi was arrested because of his comments on the state of the nation and his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a series of tweets on […]
Tinubu Warns ‘Bad’ Nigerians: You Will Face the Consequences
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to ensure that anyone causing harm to Nigeria will face the full force of the law. Speaking through National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course in Abuja, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the country. The president […]
DSS Warns Legal Action Against Channels TV Guest Over Torture Allegations
In an unprecedented move, the Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened to take legal action against Khalid Aminu, an #EndBadGovernance protester, who accused the agency of torturing him while in custody. Aminu, an engineer, was among several protesters arrested during the August #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in Kano and other northern parts of Nigeria. After his […]
DSS Detains Suspected Vote-Buyer With Two Bags Of Money In Akure During Ondo Election
In the midst of the ongoing Ondo State governorship election, a suspected vote-buyer was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) early on Saturday morning. The arrest took place around 9 am at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, located outside St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, the state’s capital. The suspect was found with […]
Enugu Security Forces Eliminate Four Suspected Gunmen and Seize Weapons
Security operatives in Enugu State have successfully neutralized four suspected gunmen, believed to be linked to the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their armed group, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operation, carried out by a joint team of the Nigerian Army, Police, and the Department of State Services (DSS), resulted in the […]
DSS Once Again Denies Nnamdi Kanu Access to Legal Team
In a continued standoff with the legal rights of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Department of State Services (DSS) blocked him from meeting his legal team once again on Friday. This action was shared by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Ejimakor […]
Obi Aguocha, House of Reps Member, Meets Nnamdi Kanu and Lifts DSS Restrictions on Legal Access
In a recent meeting, Obi Aguocha, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, successfully met with Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja. This meeting, held on October 24, 2024, came after the DSS imposed a restriction that prevented Kanu from […]
Court Orders DSS Chief to Explain Contempt in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), to appear in court. The court is demanding an explanation of why Ajayi should not face imprisonment for contempt of court. This summons highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the treatment of Nnamdi […]
Governor Zulum Appoints EFCC, ICPC, DSS, and Others to Oversee Borno Flood Relief Funds
In response to the worst flood Borno State has witnessed in over 30 years, Governor Babagana Zulum has established a high-level committee to ensure proper management and distribution of relief funds and aid. The flood, triggered by heavy rains that caused the Alau Dam to overflow, has left over 414,000 people displaced and resulted in […]