Tag: dss
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INEC distributes sensitive materials ahead of by-election in Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, on Wednesday, distributed sensitive materials ahead of the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal constituency bye-election scheduled to hold on Feb 3.
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Court restrains IG, DSS from withdrawing security details attached to Rivers lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, gave an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the Inspector-General (IG) of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) from withdrawing the security details attached to the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly. Justice Donatus Okorowo made the order in a ruling on a motion on notice…
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JUST IN: DSS nabs Bello Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader
Operatives of the Department of State Services have nabbed the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, over the creation of a vigilante group in Nasarawa State. Bodejo was arrested on Tuesday at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.…
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Security: DSS seeks commitment to solution-oriented, developmental journalism
The Department of State Security Services (DSS) in Sokoto State has called for increased commitment to solution-oriented and developmental journalism in order to address security challenges in the state.
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Tension as DSS takes over Supreme Court over Nnamdi Kanu’s judgment
Following the Supreme court judgment in a suit by the Federal Government against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Nnamdi Kanu, operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have taken over security arrangement of the apex Court.
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Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho speaks on turning to cat to evade DSS arrest
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho has finally reacted to rumours that went viral that he transformed into a cat during a midnight raid on his home by the Department of State Services (DSS) in July 2021.
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DSS opens up on alleged looting of palliative fund, others by its boss, Yusuf Bichi
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday opened up on allegations levied against its Director-General, Yusuf Bichi by one Jackson Ude on his X (Twitter) handle. Dr Peter Afunanya, DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, denied the claims by Ude, a notorous fake news pedler in a statement issued on Saturday in…
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DSS, Army arrest ISWAP leader
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has arrested the leader of Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group.
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Court dismisses Boko Haram suspect, Maina’s suit against DSS
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit filed by Abba Maina, linked to Boko Haram activities, against the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the suit, which
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DSS re-arraigns alleged mastermind of 2014 Kano bombings
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday in Abuja re-arraigned Husseni Ismaila (aka Maitangaran), the alleged mastermind of the 2014 multiple bomb attacks in Kano at the Federal High Court.