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Fayose comes after DSS for detaining Ifeanyi Ubah

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the arrest and detention of Ifeanyi Ubah by the Department of State Services (DSS). The Governor described the DSS’s claim as nonsensical. The DSS had claimed that Ifeanyi Ubah had incited members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to stop lifting petroleum products so... Read More

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#ChibokGirls: Why Switzerland helped Nigeria – Spokesperson

Spokesperson of Switzerland Foreign Ministry, Noemie Charton, said Switzerland took part in negotiations that secured the release of 82 girls kidnapped by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. It would be recalled that 82 out of the over 200 girls kidnapped in 2014 have been released and after meeting Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, more details emerge.... Read More

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Ifeanyi Ubah sues DSS

The Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah, in a twist has sued the Department of State Services (DSS) over claims that he has been unlawfully detained by the said security agency. Ubah’s lawyer, Ifeoma Esom, appearing before Justice Mohammed Idris on Tuesday, claims her client has been in detention since May... Read More

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Opinion: Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta is a sore on the thumb of the Nigerian Judiciary

by Mohammed Umar “In Justice, integrity is a necessity……” President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, 2016 The Nigerian judiciary revolves at periodic stages of the general polity. In this process, senior officers of the bar and bench who would ordinarily be clogs in the wheel of the effective administration of the criminal justice system are excused.... Read More

DSS, EFCC, Judicial corruption, Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta, NBA, nigeria, opinion

DSS releases ex-gov Suswam on self recognition

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday released former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on self recognition. Suswam had been in detention since February 25 for alleged illegal possession of firearms and corruption. [Read Also: WHY WE WILL CONTINUE TO DETAIN SUSWAM – DSS] Suswam is standing trial before an Abuja Federal High Court over... Read More

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BREAKING: Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls

Following media reports yesterday evening of the release of more Chibok girls from the hands of Boko Haram, the Federal government has now confirmed that the release indeed took place. The girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram suspects, and this exchange was done with the assistance of Red Cross, the Switzerland government and international... Read More

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DSS arrests Ifeanyi Ubah for alleged oil theft

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said it has arrested Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah. According to a statement by DSS spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo, Ubah was arrested on Friday for alleged stealing, diversion and illegal sale of petroleum products stored in his tank farm by... Read More

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DSS clears Saraki of N310m ownership

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Service (DSS) has cleared Senate President, Bukola Saraki of the ownership of N310 million allegedly stolen from his Maitama home. According to the DSS, the cash did not belong to Saraki or any member of the National Assembly. It accused its dismissed staff, who is now standing trial for armed robbery, Abdulrasheed... Read More

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Anti-corruption agency shielding Jonathan’s aide from prosecution – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) has said a federal agency is protecting former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide, Kingsley Kuku, from prosecution, Daily Trust reports. Kuku, who was presidential adviser on Niger Delta and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been accused of sponsoring militants activities in the Niger Delta. According to a... Read More

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Why the DSS recruitment is lopsided – Presidency

by Dolapo Adelana The presidency has defended the recent recruitment by the Department of State Services (DSS). In the latest recruitment by the secret police, the North received a huge chunk of the slots while the South scrapped for the left overs. But reacting to the report and outcry of Nigerians, teh presidency in a... Read More

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Security operatives clampdown on protesting students in Kogi

by Dolapo Adelana Armed security operatives comprising the Army, Police, DSS and Civil Defence Corps on Monday stopped students protesting the prolonged closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Daily Trust reports. According to the news platform, the student blocked the Abuja-Lokoja highway as early as 7am. They gathered at the NATACO junction to protest the... Read More

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Army, DSS discover arms, ammunition in Anambra communities

by Azeez Adeniyi The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has stockpiled arms and ammunition in some Anambra communities during a joint search operation with the Department of State Services (DSS). The search followed the killing of three civilians recently as a result of land dispute between some communities in Anambra... Read More

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Why we stationed men at PenCom headquarters – DSS

by Dolapo Adelana The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it did not raid the headquarters of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) but only stationed its men to forestall further tampering with documents by some officials of the commission, The Tribune reports. According to a source, the nation’s secret police said it received intelligence that some vital... Read More

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Just In: DSS raids PenCom over refusal of sacked DG to hand over

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have raided the office of National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja, Punch reports. According to the news platform, the former Director-General of Pencom, Chinelo Anohu-Amazu who was sacked on Wednesday had refused to hand over to her successor. According to reports, the ex-PenCom DG was still passing out... Read More

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US commends DSS for blocking planned attack on embassy

by Azeez Adeniyi The United States of America has commended the Department of State Security (DSS) for stopping a planned attack on its embassy in Abuja. The DSS on Wednesday had said it foiled planned attacks on the US and UK embassies in the country and also arrested the masterminds. Press Attache, US mission, Russell... Read More

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Why we will continue to detain Suswam – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it would not release former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam because he has failed to cooperate with investigators. In a statement by its spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo, the DSS said Suswam’s continued detention was legal. “The case of former Governor of Benue State,... Read More

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Just In: DSS foils Boko Haram attack on US, UK embassies

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Security (DSS) said it has foiled a planned ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria. The DSS in a statement by Tony Opuiyo, said it prevented the attacks on March 25th and 26th 2017. He added that the attackers based... Read More

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“We like the gentleman and we want him to continue” | Osinbajo fully behind Magu

by Dolapoo Adelana Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says he is fully in support of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, The Cable reports. Osinbajo made the disclosure at the presidential villa in Abuja during an interview with journalists. He said President Muhammadu Buhari should be commended for not interfering with the... Read More

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N9.7bn SURE-P fraud: DSS refuses to produce Suswam in court again

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of the State Security (DSS) to produce a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam in court on May 11. Suswam and two others were accused of allegedly diverting N9.7 billion SURE-P funds. Suswam who was supposed to appear before the court on Tuesday was, however,... Read More

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We didn’t prosecute Justice Ademola, wife – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it did not prosecute Justice Adeniyi Ademola and his wife, Olabowale. In a statement by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday, the EFCC said Ademola was investigated by the Department of State Services (DSS) and prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney-General of... Read More

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Court dismisses charges against Justice Ademola, wife

by Azeez Adeniyi Justice Jude Okeke of the High court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed all 18 count charges against Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, his wife Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Joe Agi. Okeke who discharged the defendants said the prosecution was... Read More

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The Thread: Is anyone surprised when a Senator’s son rapes a minor and walks scot-free?

What is the world turning to? Scratch that. What in blazes is Nigeria turning to? Trigger-happy policemen on one end. Senators who use their position to circumvent the justice system. A senator’s son, aged 21, allegedly rapes a 7-year-old girl. And the father calls the DSS to sweep the matter under the carpet? [DID YOU... Read More

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Magu’s confirmation hearing was dead on arrival – APC senators

by Dolapo Adelana APC senators have said they were not responsible for the non-confirmation of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, The Punch reports. The senators, who made the disclosure on Tuesday at a meeting with the party’s National Working Committee said they only performed a funeral on Magu’s... Read More

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CAN demands apology from DSS over interrogation of Lemo, Dongoyaro, others

by Dolapo Adelana The Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded that the Department of State Services (DSS) should tender a written apology publicly to four members of its Board of Trustees. The security agency had arrested and detained a former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro (retd.), representing TEKAN/ECWA chapter of CAN; a retired High... Read More

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I have nothing to do with stolen N310m – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has dismissed media reports that N310m was not stolen from him. Saraki described the reports as April Fool and a plot by some media houses to tarnish his image. A statement signed Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Sani Onogu read, “The attention of the... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Why it is difficult to trace and recover stolen monies – Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said most African countries find it difficult to trace and recover stolen money. Osinbajo said this in his remarks at the anti-corruption and integrity forum of the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: NNPC N11bn debt: DSS quizzes Ifeanyi Ubah | Senate embraces Buhari’s peace moves | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Why it is difficult to trace and recover stolen monies – Osinbajo – YNaija NNPC N11bn debt: DSS quizzes Ifeanyi Ubah – YNaija Senate embraces Buhari’s peace moves – YNaija 2017 appropriation bill: FG extends tenure of 2016 budget – YNaija ‘EFCC invites more CBN officials over... Read More

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DSS must apologise to me, ambassadorial nominee says

by Azeez Adeniyi Jacob Igbekele Daudu, one of the rejected ambassadorial nominees on Thursday demanded an apology for the Department of State Services (DSS) for describing him as corrupt. The Senate had rejected Daudu who is from Ondo State due to a report by the DSS describing him as deceitful. Daudu who spoke in Abuja... Read More

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BREAKING: DSS arrests Ifeanyi Ubah

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested chairman of Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Ubah, Punch reports. The reason for his arrest is not yet known. Details later…

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