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The Late 5: PDP rejects Bauchi bye-election results, Disregard news that weapons were found in Daura’s home- DSS | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Department of State Services (DSS), has dismissed videos in circulation which showed that N21bn cash, 400 assorted and sophisticated small arms…
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ICYMI: Osinbajo fires DSS chief, Saraki says Presidency culpable for NASS invasion | Top 10 stories this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, ordered the immediate termination of the appointment of the Director-General of…
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The Late 5: EFCC unfreezes Benue Govt accounts, Dasuki’s case and others will be reviewed – Seiyefa, new DSS chief | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The acting Director-General of the Department of State Services ( DSS), Matthew Seiyefa, has said the service was reviewing all cases…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Oluyemi Fasipe, Esther Ogun-Yusuf, Adegoke Pamilerin [The DSS DG Lawal Daura-Osinbajo edition]
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of August
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Here’s why the DSS DG, Daura was fired
Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday fired the Director General of the Department of the State Security (DSS), Lawal Daura. In a statement, Osinbajo through his spokesman, Laolu Akande…
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BREAKING: Ag. President, Yemi Osinbajo fires DG of DSS
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has ordered a termination of the appointment of the Director-General of the Department Of State Security (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura. The information was disclosed…
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I advised Malami to meet with Maina – DSS DG, Daura
Appearing before the House of Representatives panel investigating the former pensions boss, Abdulrasheed Maina on Thursday, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, says he advised the…
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Just In: Reps, ministers, security chiefs in closed-door session over kidnappings
Members of the House of Representatives are currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali and Minister of Interior, AbdulRahman Dambazau over the spate of…
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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. Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu…
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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘$50m probe: NIA officials to appear before panel today’ | FG to reward whistleblowers on illegal possession of weapons | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari - YNaija That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report…
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That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report of Kyari, Daura’s resignation
by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency on Sunday said contrary to reports, the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal…
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Osinbajo-led panel interrogates Magu again
by Dolapo Adelana The committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence…
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$50m: Osinbajo’s investigative panel quizzes Magu, Daura, Idris
by Dolapo Adelana The three-man presidential committee headed by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo investigating the discovery of $43.4m by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a residential apartment…
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Opinion: Buhari’s consistent disregard for laws
by Adesina Tosin The Punch of the 13th of March 2017 has as its headline “Controversy as Buhari extends perm sec’s tenure twice." The story has it that President Muhammadu…
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James Ibori may have just opened a Twitter account. Here are his first tweets
Former Delta governor and ex-convict, James Onanefe Ibori may have just opened a Twitter account. Ibori, who arrived Nigeria on Saturday was picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…
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“I met Ibori to debrief and welcome him home” – DSS DG
Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura on Saturday said he met with James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, for “a short debriefing session and to…
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El-Zakzaky wants Malami, Daura imprisoned for contempt of court
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known Shi'ites, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to imprison those who have continued to keep him in custody despite…
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Olawale Atande: Should we be concerned about the Senate’s non-confirmation of Magu?
by Olawale Atande On Thursday the 15th of December, the Senate announced it would not be confirming Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the EFCC chairman. They based their decision on a “security…
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Opinion: Who is corrupt – Magu, Daura, all of the above?
Peregrino Brimah It can't be none of the above. It's either Lawal Daura is right and EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu is a corrupt man, or Daura is corruptly accusing Magu…
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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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Could this be why DSS sacked Marilyn Ogar?
After Lawal Daura took over from Ekpeyong Ita as Director-General of the Department of State Services, one of his first tasks was the demotion of the former DSS spokesperson, Marilyn…
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“Show Nigerians Daura’s membership card, or shut up” | APC tells PDP to stop making noise
The All Progressives Congress has called on the Peoples Democratic Party, to produce the APC membership card of the Director General of the Department of State Services, or stop making wild…
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“You will be lucky to have bread to eat” | PDP is allegedly broke and APC finds it funny
The All Progressives Congress has mocked the alleged financial difficulties of the Peoples Democratic Party. The party also denied the allegation by the PDP that the Director-General of the Department…
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5 things you should know about the new Director General of DSS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Lawal Daura to be the new director general of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), after sacking Ita Ekpenyong. Here are 5 things…
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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