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Adekaiyaoja’s appointment as deputy DG DSS will create room for career progression – Ejiofor

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A former Director at the Department of State Security Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor in this interview speaks on the appointment of the first female Deputy Director General of DSS and how her appointment will lead to career growth, sets agenda for the agency in 2025, among others. Here are the

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DSS Officers Neutralize Terrorists in Niger Ambush

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 December 2024 0

…Recover AK-47 rifles, motorcycles At least three notorious bandits were on Friday night neutralized in Dogon Dawa, Mairiga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, following a well-cordinated ambush by officers of the Department of State Services (DSS). During the attack, several other bandits fled into the bushes with bullet wounds, while the DSS operatives […]

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DSS boss, the media and the masks

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2024 0

One bright afternoon, some years ago, I decided to make a quick stop at my favourite shoes-and-bags shop on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. As I approached the shop, I noticed an armed guard at the entrance. He was carrying a familiar gun – the intimidating but innocent-looking big thing only a certain agency in Nigeria […]

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Situating DSS’ New Footing, ‘Civil Skirmishes’

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2024 0

Probably for curious reasons, some seemingly recalcitrant tendencies or stakeholders are not ready or willing to acknowledge or concede that some key, positive changes are being birthed in the operational modus of Nigeria’s primary domestic intelligence agency – the Department of State Services, aka DSS – an agency which plays a critical role in national

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How DSS Nabbed Fake NGO Leader

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 November 2024 0

Officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) Thursday in Abuja arrested one Kennedy Tabukoi, for allegedly leading an unregistered Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Niger Delta Development Initiative (NDDI) to blackmail certain high profile officials of government. According to security sources, when such government officials fail to meet Tabukoi’s demands,

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We didn’t summon FCT Minister, DSS DG — Reps

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2024 0

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon. Ahmed Satomi, disclosed on Wednesday that the House did not summon the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, regarding the rise in crime in the nation’s capital. Hon. Satomi, speaking during a media chat with humanitarian correspondents, […]

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DSS’ Ajayi: Quiet Impact, Stealth Mode

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 October 2024 0

According to UK’s iconic, dashing spy movie top operative Roger Moore (James Bond), “You can’t be a real spy and have everybody in the world know who you are and what your drink is.” A secret service operative is supposed to keep his identity secret from everyone including family/friends, for the mission to succeed. He […]

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DSS bows to pressure, releases NLC president, Ajaero, on bail

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 September 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong & Tunde Opalana Following the condemnation that trailed the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS), the secret police late evening on Monday released the Labour leader on bail. Disclosing this, one of the NLC leaders said: “The Comrade […]

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Group lauds Tinubu’s appointment of new DGs for DSS, NIA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 August 2024 0

…calls for replacement of oil and gas chiefs to sanitise sector The Advocates of Justice in Africa (AJA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing new Directors-General for the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA). In a statement signed by Barrister Johnson Ali Usman, the group said Mohammed Mohammed and Adeola […]

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How intelligence, security agencies uncovered plan to hijack protest – DSS

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The Spokesman for the Department of States Services (DSS), Dr Peter Afunanya, said the intelligence and security agencies uncovered and exposed plans by subversive groups and vandals to hijack the nationwide protest. Afunanya said this during the monthly news conference organised by The Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) hosted by the DSS, on

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Lent/Ramadan: DSS cautions Nigerians of impending IED attacks

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BY ORIAKU IJELE In the light of repeated security breaches, afflicting the country, the Department of State Services, DSS has cautioned Nigerians of impending attacks with Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, especially as the two major religions observe their fasting. In an advisory issued on Friday, DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, urged Nigerians to be vigilant against

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DSS storm supreme court as judgement is delivered on Nnamdi Kanu today

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2023 0

There is currently a heavy presence of the armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Supreme Court premise ahead of the highly anticipated judgment in a case involving the Federal Government and Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Naija News reports that the crucial judgment is […]

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I was blindfolded, taken to a freshly dug grave, activist recounts 730-day detention by DSS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 December 2023 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Bayelsa youth activist, Comrade Collins Trueman Opumie on Friday told the State High court sitting in Yenagoa of his near death experience in the custody of the Department of State Security (DSS) stemming from his illegal arrest on the 2nd day of August, 2016 and detention for two years based on the […]

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NANS Convention: How DSS nabbed alleged cultists behind shootings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2023 0

BY BARTH EZE The Department of State Security Service, DSS, on November 30, arrested five alleged members of a cult for planning the disruption of the convention by the National Association of Nigerian Student NANS. The suspects were on their way to the students’ convention with sophisticated firearms but were promptly intercepted by security operatives […]

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Alleged arms deal, N220m Bribe: DSS arrests customs comptroller

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 November 2023 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The Customs Area Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ Kaduna, Comptroller Musa Ibrahim Jalo has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), for his alleged Involvement in arms deals. The operation that led to his arrest was carried out in October in Kaduna, according to insider sources. […]

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Army, DSS avert major Boko Haram attack on Kano State, recover weapons

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2023 0

An early-morning raid on Friday by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the successful prevention of an imminent Boko Haram attack on Kano State. Naija News gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists had planned an attack on Kano State but the raid by security […]

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DSS illegally holding Nnamdi Kanu-IPOB

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2023 0

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Department of State Services, DSS, of illegally detaining its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, claimed that DSS illegally detained Kanu while blackmailing the group with insecurity. Powerful made the allegation while urging the public to ignore claims of neutralizing operatives of the Eastern

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Emefiele now in our custody – DSS

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons. Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, in a statement, urged the public, particularly the media, to apply utmost caution in the […]

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DSS Stop Attack In Northern State, Arrests Gunmen

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2023 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed that it has arrested two gunmen with arms in Kano state. Naija News reports that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said the gunmen were arrested on Thursday. According to the secret police spokesperson, the suspects were in transit to deliver the arms for a planned attack in […]

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Adamawa supplementary election: DSS probes attack on its staff

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2023 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced full investigation on the physical attack on one of its operatives in Adamawa State on Saturday during the controversial supplementary governorship election in the State. A video where some political thugs were seen handling a DSS operative went viral prompting a reaction from DSS […]