Tag: DSS
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…
“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.