Tag: Department of State Services (DSS)

ECOWAS Activates Standby Force in Response to Niger Coup; Increased Petrol Price Fears Intensify as Naira Dips in Parallel Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ECOWAS Activates Standby Force in Response to Niger Coup Increased Petrol Price Fears Intensify as Naira Dips in Parallel Market Kano State Tribunal Nullifies Election of NNPP Rep Over Alleged…

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Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where’s the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’; President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where's the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’ President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN ECOWAS Takes Bold Stand Against Coup Plotters in Niger – Imposes Drastic…

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DSS vs NCS: Emefiele Rearrested Amid Physical Brawl at High Court

The Department of State Services (DSS) has once again taken custody of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a dramatic courtroom clash. Chaos…

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Kyari Emerges as APC’s National Chairman After Resignation of Adamu; Nigeria Confirms First Case of Anthrax in Niger State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kyari Emerges as APC's National Chairman After Resignation of Adamu Nigeria Confirms First Case of Anthrax in Niger State Lawyers Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against DSS DG for Failing to Release…

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Abuja Court Deems Arrest and Detention of Emefiele Illegal, Orders Immediate Release

In a significant legal development, yet another Abuja High Court has ruled that the arrest and detention of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…

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President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency on Food Security in Nigeria; ‘It’s Ridiculous’ – INEC Rejects LP’s Call to Sack Mahmood Yakubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency on Food Security in Nigeria ‘It’s Ridiculous’ - INEC Rejects LP's Call to Sack Mahmood Yakubu Senate Approves Tinubu’s N500 Billion Palliative Fund Request…

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Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS; Fayose Admits Working Against Atiku in Presidential Election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS DSS Dismisses Arrest Claims of Senator Yari over Refusing Tinubu's Call Court Orders Disclosure of Abacha Loot Spending Details by Obasanjo, Yaradua, Jonathan, and…

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OceanGate Tragedy: All Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible Feared Dead; DSS Uncovers Terrorist Plot to Attack Worship Centers| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

OceanGate Tragedy: All Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible Feared Dead Tribunal: Witness Alleges INEC Deleted Election Results on BVAS NAFDAC Clears Nigerian Noodles as Safe for Consumption INEC to Hold Comprehensive…

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DSS Conducts Search of Suspended EFCC Chairman’s Home and Office Amidst Allegations

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have recently conducted a search of the home and office belonging to Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial…

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Tribunal: INEC Says Documents Requested by Peter Obi Are Non-Existent; I Feel Like a Tiger, Ready to Devour Criminals – IGP Egbetokun  5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tribunal: INEC Says Documents Requested by Peter Obi Are Non-Existent I Feel Like a Tiger, Ready to Devour Criminals – IGP Egbetokun FG Clarifies Exemption of NDLEA and NAFDAC Boards…

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DSS Summons Bawa Following President Tinubu’s Approval of Suspension; CBN Implements Major Changes to Unify Forex Market Operations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

DSS Summons Bawa Following President Tinubu's Approval of Suspension Chef Dammy's Cookathon Sparks Controversy, Guinness World Records Clarifies CBN Implements Major Changes to Unify Forex Market Operations Former Governor Ganduje…

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DSS Confiscates Emefiele’s Passport, Plans Home and Office Search; We Won’t Relent to Bring Leadership That Nigerians Deserve – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

DSS Confiscates Emefiele’s Passport, Plans Home and Office Search We Won't Relent to Bring Leadership That Nigerians Deserve - Peter Obi Hadi Sirika Clarifies Unveiling of Nigeria Air by Shareholders…

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Controversy as EFCC Officials Barred by DSS from Entering Lagos Office

A tense situation unfolded in Lagos as officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly blocked personnel from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from accessing their office…

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Golden Eaglets Eliminated from U17 AFCON, Miss World Cup Qualification; Budget Office, World Bank Disapprove of Buhari’s Borrowing Spree | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Golden Eaglets Eliminated from U17 AFCON, Miss World Cup Qualification Budget Office, World Bank Disapprove of Buhari's Borrowing Spree Atiku Demands PDP Revamp ECOWAS Court to Decide Independent Candidacy Suit…

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Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari suspended as Buhari gives approval; Tinubu appoints Marwa, Kyari, Onanuga and others to serve on his 14-man inauguration committee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari suspended as Buhari gives approval Tinubu declares willingness to collaborate with all Nigerians DSS detains armed men en route to deliver weapons for attack in Northern state…

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IPOB tells Buhari govt to release Nnamdi Kanu or prepare for doomsday

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a renewed call for the immediate release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. In a statement on Saturday, IPOB's spokesperson, Emma…

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DSS apprehends Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate over threat to invite IPOB to Lagos

The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos State, Fredrick Nwajagu, has been apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police, according to reports by the PUNCH.…

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DSS Confirms Plot for Interim Government in Nigeria; I Won’t Run From EFCC After Handover – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

DSS Confirms Plot for Interim Government in Nigeria Abia REC Speaks on Threats During Gubernatorial Results Collation FG Has Approved Pay Raise For Civil Servants - Ngige I Won’t Run…

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Osun Governorship Election: Adeleke, Oyetola’s fate to be decided today; Keyamo accuses Obi, Baba-Ahmed of inciting people against judiciary in DSS petition | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Osun Governorship Election: Adeleke, Oyetola fates to be decided today Keyamo accuses Obi, Baba-Ahmed of inciting people against judiciary in DSS petition Arrest MC Oluomo before reconciliation call - Atiku…

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IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide; Amaechi to Rivers People: You’re our Problem Not Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide Amaechi to Rivers People: You're our Problem, Not Wike Inflation Hits Record High of 21.91% Amid Naira Crisis Sanwo-Olu Compensates Akere Traders…

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Obi left PDP over northern power agenda – Wike; PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi left PDP over northern power agenda - Wike Court: Only INEC decides result collation method PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes Labour Party adopts…

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President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday After Intensive Interrogation, DSS Asked Me To Report Every Day - Fani Kayode Three dead as Edo residents protest naira…

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Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku; Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians ready to elect PDP - Atiku Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC DSS warns political parties to watch their comments after questioning Fani-Kayode CBN releases…

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Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S'Court ruling Fani-Kayode to be questioned again by DSS over coup tweet My government will invest $10…

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DSS arrests Doyin Okupe at Lagos airport

Doyin Okupe, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Lagos's Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Thursday morning. Okupe was…

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Court action prevents DSS from arresting Emefiele for terrorist funding

A federal high court in Abuja has denied the request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and imprison Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…

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UPDATED: Nigerians in disbelief over DSS’ reported arrest of Magu, Acting EFCC Chairman

Editors' note: This story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development. What can we say when an anti-corruption czar is found wanting for the same offence?…

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The Big 5: Amnesty International is damaging the morale of our troops – Buhari; Ekiti can’t afford a cabinet now – Fayemi | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The scheduled reconciliation meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by…

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The Late 5: Trouble for Uzodinma as Imo APC rejects him as guber candidate; I thought age helps one avoid making reckless utterances – Obi to El-Rufai | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday arrived in Paris, France to attend the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum, holding between…

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The Late 5: Atiku approves N33,000 as minimum wage for staff of his conglomerate; PDP asks INTERPOL to track down Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has approved N33,000 as minimum wage for all staff in his conglomerate.…

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