Tag: DSS
INEC, DSS probe Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka over ‘unauthorized’ access to CVR database
"The Commission takes this allegation seriously and has immediately commenced a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident,"…
‘He’s been on our watchlist since 2013’- DSS on Okey Ndibe Airport drama
“In the same vein, Prof Ndibe has been on Watchlist since January 29, 2013. Meanwhile, his case has been reviewed…
Owo church attack: DSS asks court for death sentence on suspects
A total of 41 worshippers were killed while over 140 others suffered various injuries in the June 5, 2022, attack…
‘DSS should be afraid, not us’- El-Rufai’s son defiant over father’s detention
“I don’t fear. Mallam has his bail conditions set, he’s in good health, so I don’t know what this whole…
SERAP fights back against ₦100m defamation verdict
In its Notice of Appeal, SERAP is arguing that “the decision rests on fundamental legal and evidential errors that go…
Drama as court orders Sowore to open defence in cyberbullying trial
While addressing the court, Sowore accused the judge of being bias, alleged that the judge humiliated his lawyer by ordering…
SERAP rejects ₦100m verdict, moves to appeal DSS judgment
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment ordering it to pay…
DSS operatives win big as court fines SERAP ₦100m damages
An Abuja High Court has found the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) liable for defamation, awarding ₦100 million in…
Court remands blogger ‘Justice Crack’ in DSS custody
According to the DSS, Mark is accused of making false claims about Nigerian Army soldiers, alleging they are poorly fed.…
Court remands six suspects in DSS custody over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Abuja became the focal point of a high-stakes national security matter on Wednesday as the…
DSS re-arraigns Malami, Son over fresh Terrorism, Firearms Charges
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday re-arraigned a former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and…
NUJ seeks stronger collaboration with DSS ahead of Osun governorship election
"The DSS Director urged the NUJ to intensify efforts in sanitizing the profession by curbing the activities of fake journalists."
Sowore to pay N1.5m as court dismisses suit against DSS, Meta
Although a sum of N5 million naira each was requested, the judge awarded the sum of N500, 000 each against…
DSS intercepts female bandits’ supplier with 220 rounds of ammunition in Kano
Nafisa added that one “Teso,” whom she described as a soldiers "partner in crime" in Lafia, Nasarrawa state, used to…
DSS rescues abducted Kano LG secretary after fierce gun battle
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued the abducted Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of…
“I’m free, safe,” Sheik Umar counters claim of arrest by Peter Obi
Sheik Umar said "I am speaking to correct the false report being circulated in some quarters. I was not detained…
DSS busts alleged meter diversion scheme in Delta
The Regional Head of BEDC in Asaba, Gboyega Agunlejika who confirmed the arrest, disclosed that all the diverted meters have…
Alleged cybercrime: Sowore set to lose bail, could return to jail
Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly making false claims against Bola Tinubu by…
Breaking: Security officers who took ‘bribes’ to facilitate El-Rufai’s escape arrested
The operatives were reportedly implicated in facilitating unauthorized access and obstructing lawful security operations during El-Rufai’s arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Terrorist kingpin behind mass abduction of worshippers in Kogi’s ECWA Church arrested
Usman who is now in DSS custody had reportedly confessed to orchestrating the Ayetoro church attack, as well as other…
Trial of El-Rufai by DSS for national security breach stalled
Justice Abdulmalik fixed Feb. 25 for El-Rufai’s arraignment on a three-count criminal charge filed against over alleged involvement in wiretapping…
El-Rufai asks court to stop ICPC, EFCC, DSS from freezing, seizing his assets
El-Rufai sought a declaration that any attempt or plan by the respondents or their agents to apply for, obtain or…
To DSS boss: What was good for Ese Oruru must also be good for Walida Abdulhadi
A coalition of civil society and faith-based organisations recently raised the alarm in Abuja, accusing the DSS of violating a…
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…