Tag: DSS
“No, you can’t form shadow government,” Court tells Pat Utomi
Justice Omotosho said he had perused the country’s constitution and there was no part that supports the formation of a…
Freedom, responsibility, and the need for peace in our democracy
In light of recent exchanges between the Department of State Services (DSS) and activist Omoyele Sowore, I feel compelled, as…
Sowore vows to fight ‘digital dictatorship’, sues DSS, Meta, X
Sowore's suit was in response to suit filed against him earlier on Tuesday by the Federal Government for allegedly cyberbullying…
DSS slams criminal charges on Sowore over anti-Tinubu posts
Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in 2019 and 2023, in the charge is accused of…
Terrorism: Court grants prayer for accelerated trial of Al-Barnawi, 4 others
The U.S. had, in 2012, placed a $5 million (£3.5m) bounty on Al-Barnawi’s head after branding him one of three…
DSS issues Sowore ‘One week ultimatum’ to delete social media post on Tinubu
According to Uwem Davies, DSS Director of Legal Services, Sowore’s comments have stirred public anger and could lead to unrest,…
Sowore, DSS clash over social media post on Tinubu, X reacts
Sowore said on Sunday that he would not be forced to remove the tweet, describing the DSS move as an…
DSS orders X to delete Sowore’s post on Tinubu
In a letter sent to the CEO of X Corp. on Saturday, DSS Director-General B. Bamigboye said Sowore’s post insulted…
Benue, Plateau massacres: DSS slams 75-year-old man, others with terror charges
The offence, the DSS said, was contrary to and punishable under Section 12 of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act,…
Vote-buying scandal: Police, DSS bust man with ₦25.9m ahead of Kaduna By-Election
During the operation, operatives recovered ₦25.9 million in cash, allegedly earmarked for inducing voters.
Troops nab notorious gunrunner Bulyami Shuaib in Taraba
Shuaib, is suspected to be key player in arms trafficking within the region.
Shadow Govt: Court fixes date for judgement in DSS’ suit against Pat Utomi
Justice Omotosho had, on June 25, informed the parties on the need to invite at least six eminent experts in…
Kanu extends open invitation to Nigerians following landmark Kenyan judgment
Security analysts believe the Kenyan court’s decision may complicate Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with Kenya if the judgment is ignored. They…
Utomi asks court to dismiss DSS’ ‘Shadow govt’ suit
Utomi, told Justice James Omotosho in a preliminary objection filed by his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to dismiss the…
‘DSS civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow government’
The SSS added that as the agency statutorily empowered to safeguard the internal security of the country and prevent any…
Shadow govt: DSS prays court to bar Utomi, associates from holding rallies
DSS had, earlier, dragged Utomi, the 2007 Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), before Justice Omotosho over his…
Accidental shooting: DSS pays N20m compensation, offers free Medicare to businessman
Mr. Ajayi directed the DSS hospital to officially integrate the businessman into the Services' medical care system, which would enable…
CBT under siege: Hackers infiltrate JAMB Servers, 20 suspects nabbed
Investigations uncovered that several members of the hacking network are owners of private schools and tutorial centres, who operated what…
ICPC, DSS partner to fight corruption in Kogi
Mr Zayyana specifically highlighted some key areas of interest to the Commission, including: illicit financial flows, sexual harassment in higher…
‘How DSS operatives arrested wanted kidnap kingpins at hajj camps’
The two kidnap kingpins who have been on the wanted list of security operatives were arrested as they joined pilgrims…
Shadow govt: Senior lawyer commends DSS, says agency acted within mandate
Utomi, a professor of political economy, had recently initiated what he called the "Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government", which, according…
DSS drags Prof. Utomi to court
According to the DSS, Section 14(2Xa) states that sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria, from whom government through the…
How Nnamdi Kanu’s broadcasts led to killings, #ENDSARS protest’s mayhem – DSS
The witness said investigation also revealed that before killing Gulak, those enforcing the sit-at-home directive by Kanu, blamed him (Gulak)…
Nnamdi Kanu admitted to us that he called for attacks on police officers – DSS
The witness who is an operative of DSS identified as BBB for security reasons, spoke in the terrorism trial of…
Simon Ekpa will be tried in Nigeria for supporting Kanu, DSS witness reveals
The DSS operative who testified at the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho is one of officers of the…
Uromi killings: DSS operatives arrest two principal suspects
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi town, following credible intelligence. The state government also revealed…
Alleged defamation: Court begins hearing on DSS’ ₦5bn suit against SERAP
The officers instituted the case after SERAP, last September, failed to apologize to the secret police after accusing its operatives…
Rivers Assembly asks DSS to investigate Chief Judge over age falsification
The Amaewhule led lawmakers arrived at the decision at their plenary following some documents made available to the legislative chamber…
Speculations trail withdrawal of Lagos Speaker Meranda’s security aides
The Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Victor Ganzallo confirmed the development. "In the early hours of Thursday, we woke…
Court remands 3 workers arrested for assaulting DSS operatives at Lagos Assembly
The detained workers , two Sergeants-at-Arms officers and a Public Affairs Officer, had prevented the DSS officials from entering the…