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DSS’ charges against Kanu frivolous – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of bringing frivolous charges against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement signed by its spokespersons Mr.…
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The YNaija Tracklist: #Debate: Clinton going to jail once Trump becomes president | FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP | Rivers CP to be sanctioned for ‘aiding’ Governor Wike
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. #Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president - YNaija Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined…
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Cheta Nwanze: On this thing with the judges
by Cheta Nwanze The events of the last few weeks have only served to confirm that there all is not well in Nigeria’s judiciary. These issues lead to a very…
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Buhari will never undermine the independence of the judiciary – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday said the recent clampdown on judges was not aimed at undermine the independence of the judiciary, but rather cleanse it of corrupt elements. The Senior Special…
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Falana condemns demand for unconditional release of arrested judges
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has condemned the call by the Nigerian Bar Association for unconditional release of the judges arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security. Falana…
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N270 million; N26.5 billion… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
6 – The number of new ICT hubs that will be set up by the Federal Government, according to the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu. 21,744 – the number of…
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DSS may arrest 8 more judges under investigation
8 more judges are likely to be arrested and prosecuted by the DSS, PremiumTimes reports. The DSS had arrested 7 judges between Friday night and Saturday morning. Those arrested include…
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No cash was found in judges homes, DSS trying to justify illegal action – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said the Department of Security Services (DSS) did not find any cash in the homes of the arrested judges as it has claimed. Fani-Kayode…
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Judges arrest: DSS acted out of its mandate – Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district has said the invasion of judges residence by the Department of State Security was wrong, even though "they are corrupt." The DSS…
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YNaija Analysis: The DSS as the finger of the Messiah
Let's face it: like every part of Nigerian society, the Nigerian judiciary has its fair share of corruption. The judges are seen as complicit with the rest of the legal…
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Demola Olarewaju: 6 critical things we learned from DSS midnight raid on judges
From about 11pm on Friday the 7th of October 2016 and deep into the dead of the night, the Department of State Security (or State Security Services) raided the homes…
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NJC talks tough over judges’ arrest
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has condemned the invasion of the houses of two Supreme Court Justices, and two Federal High Court judges in Abuja by operatives of the Department…
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Human Rights Commission boss takes down DSS action – in 5 tweets
After waking up to news of abduction of judges by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerians have taken to Twitter to denounce what they call Gestapo-style arrests without…
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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: President Buhari, on DSS arrests, you are wrong. You are desperately wrong
Anyone reading the news today would be forgiven for thinking Nigeria is back in the 1980s and 1990s. In some ways, we are already there, what with a recession caused…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. BREAKING: DSS invade houses of Supreme Court judges The houses of two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Walter…
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Invasion of judges residence by DSS, threat to democracy – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has described the invasion of residences of judges across the nation as a threat to democracy. Addressing journalists on Saturday in Ado Ekiti, Fayose, said…
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NBA declares state of emergency over judges’ arrest
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared a state of emergency in the judiciary over the arrest of judges by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Addressing a…
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We recovered N93m, foreign currencies from 3 judges – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has recovered over ninety-three million naira from the houses of three judges. In a statement issued on Saturday by Abdullahi Garba on…
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DSS threat to shoot Wike ‘sacrilegious’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers has described as an act of sacrilege the threat by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and men of the Police…
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BREAKING: Why we invaded houses of judges – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says has given reasons why its operatives raided the houses of some judges across the country. The houses of two Justices of the Supreme…
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2 Supreme Court judges arrested by DSS – CJN’s aide
Operatives of the Department of State Services on Saturday arrested two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and John Okoro – in the early hours of Saturday…
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BREAKING: DSS invade houses of Supreme Court judges
The houses of two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Walter Onnoghen and Sylvester Ngwuta – as well as two judges of the Federal High Court, Justices Adeniyi Ademola and…
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BREAKING: How DSS, police threatened to shoot Gov. Wike
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigeria Police Force threatened to shoot governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike. The incident occurred in the early hours…
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BREAKING: Gunmen abduct VP, teacher, 2 pupils
Four persons were abducted on Thursday when gunmen stormed Igbo Nla Model College in the Igbo Nla, Epe area of Lagos State. The gunmen who arrived in speedboats shot into the air sporadically…
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Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls
More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about…
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Edo election: 10 arrested persons not journalists – Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked claims by an online news media (not YNaija) that it arrested ten journalists on Thursday. In a statement issued by its spokesman Colonel Sani Usman,…
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Edo Tracker: INEC to meet DSS, Police ahead of election
The Independent National electoral Commission (INEC) has started plans to hold a meeting with security agencies in Edo State, ahead of the governorship election in the state. It was gathered…
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EFCC invites Patience Jonathan’s security aides over frozen $15m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited men of the Department of State Services who worked for Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President, Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen…
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Edo tracker: APGA wants election shifted to Independence Day
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called for a further postponement of the Edo state governorship election. The party's candidate for the governorship election, Osaro Onaiwu, wants the exercise shifted to…
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Edo election postponement: Buhari lacks mental capacity to lead – Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the postponement of the Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as proof of his earlier belief that…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy