Tag: dss
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Falana urges DSS to arraign Emefiele and Bawa in court if it had evidence of indictment.
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to speed up the investigation into the cases involving the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa and the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Recall that Emefiele was arrested on…
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DSS raises alarm of possible terrorists attacks during Sallah festivities
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday in Abuja warned members of the public to be wary of terrorists’ attacks as they herald the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
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Joint security team combats criminal elements in Kogi, Nasarawa States
A joint security team comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and Police carried out operations in Nasarawa and Kogi States. On 19th June, 2023 along the Abuja- Keffi Expressway in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State, the team apprehended Abubakar Muhammad (aka Abu Direba), a suspected gunrunner. During the operation, the team seized…
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JUST IN: Embattled Emefiele challenges DSS detention in Court
The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday approached the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, challenging his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). In his originating motion on notice, Emefiele is praying for the court to enforce his right to liberty and freedom of movement,…
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Middle Belt Forum urges DSS to invite El-Rufai over ‘divisive comments’
A group under the aegis of Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS), to invite the Ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over his comments widely criticised for being divisive.
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Emifiele: DSS uncovers planned calumny against Tinubu government
The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
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Just In: Court orders DSS to grant Emefiele access to lawyers, family
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General to immediately grant the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, unrestricted access to his lawyers and family members. Emefiele was arrested by the DSS on Saturday, hours after his suspension by President Bola Tinubu on Friday…
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BREAKING: DSS summons suspended EFCC Chairman, Bawa
…he arrived DSS office a few hours ago The Department of State Services, DSS, has summoned the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa for questioning. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports Bawa’s invitation by the DSS followed his suspension on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu over alleged misconduct and abuse of…
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I wish Emefiele well on his new appointment in detention – Fayose
Former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose says he wishes the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, well in his new appointment in detention.
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Emifiele: Niger Delta group urges DSS to respect rule of law
The Niger Delta Rights Advocates has called for respect of the rule of law in the handling of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.