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Court To Rule on DSS Bid to represent rejected exhibits against Dasuki Oct 14

Andrew Orolua 26 September 2025 0

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed October 14 for ruling in an application by the Department of the State Service DSS to represent for admission, series of exhibits once rejected by the court in the trial of former National Security Adviser NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki on

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Sowore takes DSS to court over social media clampdown

Awwal Owolabi 17 September 2025 0

Omoyele Sowore, has filed two fundamental rights suits against the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing them of unconstitutional censorship of his social media accounts. The suits, lodged at the federal high court in Abuja, seek to restrain the DSS from interfering with his online posts and to stop Meta and X from deleting content […]

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Targeting Sowore’s account assault on free speech, Adeyanju tells DSS

Ukpono Ukpong 8 September 2025 0

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the reported targeting of Omoyele Sowore’s account by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing it as an unacceptable assault on free speech and democracy. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday, said every Nigerian has the right to freely share their opinions, whether or not such views align […]

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DSS arraigns nine suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

Andrew Orolua 4 September 2025 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned nine suspects before a federal high court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. The suspects face charges ranging from murder to unlawful possession of firearms and reprisal attacks. Two men, Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi from Awe LGA, […]

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Shadow govt: DSS moves to block Utomi’s rallies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Agency Report The Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria’s secret police, has filed a new application with the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to restrain Prof. Pat Utomi and his associates from making public comments or holding rallies concerning the proposed formation of a “shadow government.” This fresh application stems from an earlier […]

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Nnamdi Kanu’s trial: ESN is an illegal organisation while Amotekun is legal–DSS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua A witness of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court that the paramilitary wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN), is an illegal organization without the backing of the law. The witness identified by the court, […]

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Northern Group Lauds DSS, Warns Against Sabotaging War on Terrorism

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for its contributions to national stability and its ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. In a statement signed by spokesperson of the group, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group noted what it said were indications of a campaign launched by certain persons […]

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DSS Arrests Three For Assaulting Operatives During Lagos Assembly Crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 February 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to the assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted fears early in the week in the Lagos State House of Assembly, that Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed as Speaker, would be reinstated.   According to security sources, lawmakers had mobilized supporters to […]

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AIT, Channels TV Apologise To DSS Over Reports On Lagos Assembly Incident

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 February 2025 0

Prominent Nigerian broadcasters, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television, have both issued apologies to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their coverage of the recent events at the Lagos State House of Assembly. On Monday, February 17, 2025, AIT broadcast a news item reporting the presence of DSS operatives at the Lagos State […]

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DSS Threatens To Sue AIT, Channels Over Lagos Assembly Story

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 February 2025 0

The Department of State Service (DSS) has threatened legal action against DAAR Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television for running news stories that their operatives, on Monday, invaded the Lagos State House of Assembly. In a letter dated February 17, 2025, the DSS, through its lawyer, Chief Ayodeji Adedipe, SAN, […]

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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 February 2025 0

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 excerpts: What are your thoughts […]

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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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 August 2024 0

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