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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq January 12, 2019

UPDATE: Police reacts as Dino Melaye chooses ‘floor’ over bed at DSS hospital

The intrigues in the case between the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and the Nigeria Police appears to be far from over, as the embattled lawmaker, refused Friday evening to enter…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq August 13, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and chieftain of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will be President for a…

Omoleye Omoruyi August 11, 2017

DSS arrests Boko Haram cell leader, kidnappers of German, others

As part of efforts to consolidate efforts to degrade, contain and deter the activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and other criminals, the Department of State Services (DSS) on July…

Omoleye Omoruyi June 18, 2017

DSS warns those promoting disunity through hate speeches to desist

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it would deal with persons promoting disunity and tension in the country. The agency said it will deal with those found culpable,…

Azeez February 6, 2017

We are not stockpiling arms as alleged by DSS – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites has told the Federal Government that Nigerians have the right to embark on peaceful protests. The group said this in reaction…

Azeez October 9, 2016

SERAP demands immediate release of arrested judges, threatens to sue Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have demanded the immediate release of the judges arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services. The group in a letter to…

Azeez September 5, 2016

Boko Haram: DSS arrests sect’s bomb makers trying to join the army

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday said it has arrested suspected Boko Haram bomb specialists who had planned to infiltrate the military by joining the Nigerian Army. This…

Azeez August 9, 2016

Obey court orders now or go home – Judge tells DSS

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday said it will stop granting applications filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) until all orders of the court are obeyed and…

Azeez July 25, 2016

9 Ekiti lawmakers to face prosecution for alleged certificate forgery

Nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly may face prosecution, following revelations of alleged forgery of their academic results. According to Punch, it was revealed, on Sunday, that the…

Kolapo Olapoju January 14, 2015

2015: House of Reps to probe alleged hacking of INEC database

by James Sambo Following the allegation made by the Department of State Services (DSS), that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) had planned to hack into the database of the Independent…

Kolapo Olapoju August 21, 2014

“My people are under the siege of Boko Haram,” Senator Ali Ndume cries

by Azubuike Azikiwe Ali Ndume, the Senator representing southern Borno state, says his constituents in Gwoza are under siege. His statement is coming two weeks after the Boko Haram insurgents…

December 2, 2013

Gunmen kidnap 84-year-old ex-Biafran soldier and wife, demand N30 million ransom

by Oke Efagene An 84-year-old ex-Biafran soldier, Azum Asoya (rtd) was kidnapped with his wife, on Friday night by unknown gunmen in his hometown, Okpanam in Oshimili North, Delta State.…

November 18, 2013

Banks threaten to shut down over detention of staff by DSS

by 'Jola Sotubo File photo According to reports, the Nigerian banking industry might be experiencing a shutdown soon if the Department of State Services (DSS) does not release the bankers…

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