Tag: DSS
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…