Tag: DSS
Court reserves judgment in DSS operatives’ ₦5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP
The claimants alleged that SERAP published false and malicious statements accusing DSS officers of unlawfully “invading” its Abuja office and…
How armed operatives rearrested El-Rufai moments after EFCC release
Ex-Kaduna Gov, Nasir El-Rufai, has been re-arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after he was granted bail…
Breaking: DSS slams El-Rufai, files cybercrime charges over NSA phone tapping
According to the Department of State Services (DSS), El-Rufai admitted during the broadcast that he and other individuals, who are…
Amotekun operative identifies suspected terrorist in Owo church attack in court
He said during the exchange of gun fire, three of the attackers ran deeper into the bush, leaving one who…
DSS arraigns Malami, son on 5 count charge of terrorism financing
DSS has arraigned a former AGF, Abubakar Malami, and his son before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged…
Victims of Kaduna train kidnapping filed complaints against Mamu – DSS Witness
62 passengers were abducted in the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022. The gunmen who bombed and…
Court admits video evidence of Sowore’s alleged defamation of Tinubu
The judge admitted the flash drive as Exhibit “A” and the certificate of compliance as Exhibit “B” after Abubakar said…
DSS amends criminal charge against Sowore
Counsel to Sowore, Marshal Abubakar, did not oppose Kehinde ‘s application that the charge be read to his client for…
NBA seeks justice in alleged forced conversion of Muslim girl
“The victim was reportedly held against her will for over two years and gave birth to a child as a…
Tension in Lagos as DSS nab suspected ISWAP fighters
When contacted, officials of the DSS declined to confirm the arrests, stating that the information had not been formally brought…
DSS changing narrative on media relations – Tinubu
President Tinubu welcomes the IPI award and commends the DG of the DSS for ensuring press freedom, upholding citizens' rights,…
How DSS arrested doctor supplying drugs to kidnappers in Kwara
A medical doctor has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly transporting medical supplies…
“Your bail will revoked if you make inciting comments,” Court warns Sowore
The DSS, accused Sowore of making a false claim against the person of President Bola Tinubu by referring to him…
Drama as DSS docked Sowore for cyberbullying despite objection by lawyer
The DSS lawyer said the preliminary objections filed was part of the mischief of Sowore’s lawyer to delay proceedings in…
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s rights breach case against DSS, AGF
But three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment, held that the appeal lacked merit and had become academic following…
DSS unlawfully invaded our office, SERAP insists
SERAP has maintained that the Department of State Services (DSS) unlawfully entered its Abuja office on September 9, 2024. The…
Alleged terrorism: DSS arraigns Kuje prison, Edo banks attack mastermind
It would be recalled that after the attack on Deeper Life Bible Church, Okene in Kogi in 2012, Obadaki was…
DSS files terrorism charges against seven top IPOB top commanders
The suspects were established to be IPOB commanders, arms dealers/couriers, ESN fighters, and foot soldiers funded and directed by Simon…
‘How notorious Ansaru terrorist Abdulazeez Obadaki was recaptured in Kogi’
The suspect, also known as “Bomboy,” reportedly confessed to orchestrating the Kuje Custodial Centre jailbreak after he was transferred from…
DSS drags man who said ‘a coup is needed in Nigeria’ to court
In another tweet, he said, “Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance…
DSS explains delay in trial of Abuja UN bombing suspects
The DSS explains that the suspects were arrested in a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation by operatives after several months of…
Nigeria’s terror fight deepens with DSS unveiling prosecution updates
One of the major cases is that of Mahmud Muhammad Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (also…
Faces of 115 DSS officers sacked, public warned against fake operatives
The DSS also cautioned members of the public against engaging with former personnel who continue to pose as active operatives,…
Just in: Nnamdi Kanu stalls trial again
The trial of the detained leader of the IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, suffered yet another setback on Friday at the Federal…
Ondo govt speaks on alleged ISWAP terrorists’ attack plot
The DSS had allegedly sent the leaked security memo to the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Akure.
Terror Alert: ISWAP plots fresh attacks in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Absence of DSS lawyer stalls trial of 2 Ansaru terrorist group commanders
In count, Usman who hails from Okene Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi and Abba from Daura LGA of Katsina…
Dismissed DSS operatives finally arrested
The DSS has confirmed the arrest of two former personnel, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who were earlier dismissed…
DSS issues alert on dismissed operative gone rogue Victor Godwin
The Service said Godwin have been engaging in unscrupulous activities aimed at defrauding members of the public using its name.
Tinubu Defamation: Sowore’s arraignment adjourned
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged false claims…