CSOs declare support for DSS DG, condemn sack call
Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) has said the call for the removal of the Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS) by […]
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Suspected DSS officials abduct popular radio journalist, NonsoNkwa for criticising Uzodinma in Imo
A popular broadcast journalist, Chinonso Uba, popularly known as NonsoNkwa, has been kidnapped by gun-wielding plain-clothes men suspected to be operatives of the Department of […]
Emefiele: DSS overpowers prison officials, rearrests ex-CBN governor
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rearrested the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The secret police took custody […]
40 Days in detention: Pressure mounts on DSS to release embattled EFCC boss, Bawa
Today, it will be 40 days since the immediate past chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been in the […]
Emefiele: Relatives protest, demand for release of Arewa leader, wife detained by DSS
Yesterday, the Council of Arewa Chiefs in southern Nigeria protested the Department of State Services’ (DSS) ongoing imprisonment of Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos and the Council’s chairman, Alhaji Aminu Yaro. It was learnt that the secret police had invited Yaro for interrogation in connection with the ongoing investigation of the former Governor of the […]
Ministerial list: N’Assembly awaits nominees as Tinubu sends list to DSS, EFCC, others
As President Bola Tinubu enters his 40th day in office, expectations on the ministerial list have risen.Tinubu is expected by law to name his cabinet […]
CSO warns media houses against blackmailing DSS
In response to recent false reports and allegations against the Department of State Services (DSS), Rising-Up for a United Nigeria, a Coalition that oversees all […]
Breaking: DSS frees Abdulaziz Yari
Fomer Zamfara state governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, has regained freedom from the Department of State Services (DSS). Senator Yari, who was […]
Why we involved DSS after accusing Ejikeme Mmesoma of forging UTME result – JAMB reveals
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reacted following backlash on Twitter after it was revealed that it involved the Department of State Services […]
Exclusive: Suspended EFCC Bawa moved to private facility from DSS Headquarters after refusing to write statements
According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who is still in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was transferred from the secret police’s main office to a private facility. Sources revealed on Tuesday that Bawa was moved to another facility to have total control over him after he refused to write any statements […]
How DSS, secret police told EFCC to hands off political cases after carting away files, flash drives of Nigerian ex-Governors, others under investigation
According to SaharaReporters, the Department of State Services, the secret police of Nigeria, has instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to avoid political matters for the time being. Sources revealed on Tuesday that the recent raid on EFCC offices – first in Ikoyi, Lagos and later in Abuja – have been more […]
Eid-El-Kabir: Terrorists planning to attack worship centres – DSS warns
Terrorists are reportedly intending to assault places of worship and entertainment on Eid al-Kabir, according to the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, stated this in a statement Thursday. Afunanya enjoined operators and patrons of public places, including markets and malls […]
Corruption scandal: Fear as embattled Emefiele calls out top traditional rulers, army generals, judges as his accomplices
According to DSS sources, Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who is presently in their custody, has named a number of traditional leaders, judges, and generals in the Nigerian Army as his accomplices. Emefiele, who is said to be “cooperating with investigators” reportedly narrated how he gave money to monarchs, army generals and judges at some point […]
Breaking: Emefiele challenges DSS for his detention
Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), filed a complaint against his arrest with the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. In his originating motion on notice, Emefiele is praying for the court to enforce his right to liberty and freedom of movement, as there […]
DSS: Emefiele clocks seven nights in custody as Bawa answers bribery and asset sale questions
Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s suspended governor, has started taking action to leave the Department of State Services’ custody until a final judgment is reached about him. On Friday, the embattled apex bank boss secured the order of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, which directed the Director-General of […]