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Defence
DSS says SERAP narrative on its investigation, inacurate, misleading
The Department of State Services (DSS) has described allegations by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that its officers had taken control of its Abuja and Lagos offices, as “inaccurate and misleading”. The DSS, in a publication on its website on Tuesday in Abuja said a team of two unarmed operatives of the service were lawfully detailed on routine…
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Featured
Kogi Govt hails Tinubu on Ajayi’s appointment as DSS DG
The Kogi Government has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwtosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement issued by the Information Commissioner, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Gov. Usman Ododo, said that Ajayi distinguished himself as a man committed to hard work, integrity and competence in the fight against criminality. He commended the Tinubu…
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Tinubu appoints new NIA, DSS chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed has been appointed as the new D-G of the NIA, while Mr Adeola Ajayi takes the helm as the new D-G of…
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Defence
Hardship: DSS uncovers plan to infiltrate planned protest
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has uncovered plans by some elements to infiltrate the planned protest by some Nigerians to cause chaos and violence in the country. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communication of DSS, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. “While peaceful protest is a democratic right of…
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Featured
Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to back his alleged violation of his fundamental rights by…
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Defence
DSS pledges partnership with NAN on intelligence gathering
The Department of State Service (DSS) has pledged to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on intelligence gathering and other related security issues. The Director-General of DSS, Alhaji Yusuf Bichi, made the pledge on Sunday in Abuja when a delegation from NAN led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali Mohammed Ali, paid him a courtesy visit. He said…
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General News
Kogi’s Gov. Ododo visits embattled predecessor as EFCC visits latter’s Abuja home
Kogi’s Gov. Usman Ododo visited his embattled predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, at his Abuja residence on Wednesday as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid siege to the property. Ododo arrived at Bello’s residence alongside several security operatives and youthful supporters protesting against the siege of the former governor’s home by the EFCC. A correspondent of the…
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Security
Gunmen invade Oyo State Secretariat, security officials say no cause for alarm
Gunmen suspected to be members of a group calling itself O’odua Nation agitators early Saturday in Ibadan invaded the Oyo State Secretariat at Agodi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gunmen’s invasion was, however, repelled by state security officials. A security man at one of the commercial banks around the secretariat main gate told NAN that gunmen…
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Security
Anambra task force recovers 9 home-made bombs, 4 walkie talkies from gunmen
The Anambra State Joint Security Force, has extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the state to Ogbaru forest. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, made the disclosure in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Onitsha. According to him, troops of the Nigerian Army and the Navy lent considerable firepower to…
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Security
FRSC inaugurates special Sallah patrol in Kaduna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna State Sector Command on Monday began a special Eid-el-Fitr patrol, reiterating its commitment to sanitising all roads in the state. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Mr. Kabir Nadabo, stated this at the commencement of the patrol at the Kawo motor park, Kaduna metropolis. Nadabo said the special patrol was for the command…
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Security
NAF at 60: CAS celebrates achievement
As the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) prepares for its 60th anniversary in April, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says one of the achievements so far worthy of being celebrated is having 30 aircraft in its fleet. Abubakar asserted this on Tuesday during a two-day working visit to Sam Ethnan Air Force Base Ikeja and other…
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Security
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camp in Ebonyi, recover arms
Troops of Sector II (Ebonyi) of the Joint Task Force “Operation UDO KA” have conducted a raid on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN) Camp located in Mgbalukwu in Inyimagu, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Enugu by Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Spokesman…
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Health
Kidnapping: NMA plans to develop, publish guideline to support security agencies
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has resolved to develop and publish a guideline to support security agencies in the event of the kidnapping of any medical doctor in the FCT. The Chairman of NMA-FCT, Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, said this on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja. Ugwuanyi said, “NMA-FCT, as a matter of urgency, ha…
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Security
Lent/Ramadan: DSS urges worshipers to promote understanding, compassion
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on worshipers in the country to promote understanding, compassion, and respect for one another during and after the Lent and Ramadan seasons. The Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, made the call in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “The DSS wishes to identify with the…
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Metro
Abuja Rail Mass Transit project 95% completed – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) project is 95 percent complete and will be ready for inauguration in May. Wike stated this when the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt, visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister explained that the feat was part of efforts to…
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Metro
FCTA to begin emergency distribution of grains to vulnerable residents – Minister
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will begin emergency distribution of grains to residents across the six area councils of the territory. The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Mahmoud explained that the meeting was to consider the modalities and to constitute a strategic committee for…
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judiciary
Again, court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, DSS until March 18
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday again adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government until March 18 for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on Jan. 8, reported that Justice James Omotosho fixed the hearing for today when no lawyer…
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