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Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over DSS Detention of Borno Youth Leader After TV Interview

July 24, 2026

Amnesty International has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, President of the Borno State Youths Association (BOSYA), by the Department of State Services (DSS) following his appearance

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DSS Arraigns Five for Allegedly Concealing Timipre Sylva’s Whereabouts

July 2, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that they concealed the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor and former Minister

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DSS Defends Sowore’s Remand, Orders Probe Into Operatives’ Conduct

June 24, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has defended the remand of activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, insisting that his detention resulted from court proceedings rather than actions

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Court Grants N100 Million Bail to El-Rufai in National Security Case

May 18, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai in the sum of N100 million, with one surety in like sum, in a case

Why President Tinubu Rejected Me As Ministerial Nominee – El-Rufai

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DSS Links El-Rufai to Disappearance of Critic ‘Dadiyata’

February 17, 2026

Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened its investigation into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, known as Dadiyata, a prominent government critic who vanished from his Kaduna home on 1 August

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Alleged Wiretapping: Legal Questions Trail Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai

February 16, 2026

Fresh legal controversy has emerged following the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of unlawful interception of the communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Prime Business

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DSS Rearrest of Ex-AGF Malami Linked to Terrorism Financing Petitions, Rights Groups Raise Concerns

January 20, 2026

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the rearrest of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), with security sources confirming that the action by the Department of State Services (DSS) goes beyond

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DSS Moves Against Sowore’s X Account Over Tinubu Comment, Sparks Free Speech Concerns

September 7, 2025

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has petitioned X Corp., the operator of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), to remove a post by activist Omoyele Sowore and deactivate his verified account,

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DSS Sues Pat Utomi Over Shadow Government

May 15, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a suit against Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economy, accusing him of forming a “shadow government” in Nigeria. In the suit filed at

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HURIWA Condemns Security Agencies Clampdown On Media, Protesters

October 20, 2024

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned clampdown on media organisations and peaceful protesters by the police and the Department of State Services (DSS). The human rights group described the

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Meet New Directors-General Of NIA, DSS

August 26, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was announced in a statement by Special Adviser to President Tinubu

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DSS Denies Raiding NLC Secretariat In Abuja

August 8, 2024

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied carrying out a raid at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) national office in Abuja on Wednesday. The NLC in a statement signed by its

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Protest Planners Plotting To Unseat Tinubu – DSS

July 25, 2024

The Department of State Services (DSS) has asserted that the proposed nationwide protest is political motivated, and the long-term objective of the planners is to achieve regime change at the centre by

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June 12: DSS Raises The Alarm Over Planned Protests

June 12, 2024

DSS has raised the alarm over alleged plans by some groups to stage public protest in some parts of Nigeria during Democracy Day celebration today, June 12.

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DSS: We Didn’t Arrest Any CBN Official

January 12, 2024

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied arresting any past or present official of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) within the last two days.

Business News·Finance & Economy·News

Security Reformation Crucial for Nigeria’s Economic Growth- Former SSS Director

November 21, 2023

Former Director of the State Security Service, Mike Ejiofor, underscored the critical link between resolving Nigeria’s security challenges and fostering economic development. Ejiofor in an interview on Tuesday on ARISENEWS, aligned with

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DSS Raises The Alarm Over Plot To Compromise National Security Via Violent Protest

September 4, 2023

By Chiamaka Ajomiwe The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered a plot by some politicians to organise violent protests across the country over the current economic challenges, with the

Oby Ezekwesili Berates Nigerian Senate Over Natasha’s Suspension

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Emefiele: Comply With Rule Of Law, Ezekwesili, Inibehe Effiong Tell DSS

July 26, 2023

Former Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has called on the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to adhere to the rule of law by obeying court orders.

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Emefiele: NBA Calls For Sanction Of DSS, Prisons Officials Involved In Clash

July 26, 2023

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has called on the authorities of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) to discipline their officials involved in the clash that occurred

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Emefiele: With DSS Conduct, Nigeria Is Becoming Banana Republic – Goddy Uwazurike

July 26, 2023

Human rights lawyer and President of Cultural Credibility Development Initiative (CCDI), Chief Goddy Uwazurike, has condemned the action of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High Court

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DSS Rearrests Emefiele After Tussle With Prison Officials

July 25, 2023

The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will not be leaving the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) anytime soon, as he was rearrested on

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DSS Operatives Overpower NCS, Rearrest Emefiele

July 25, 2023

Officials of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) who were in court to take into custody the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who was arraigned by the Department of State Services

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Breaking: DSS, Prisons Tussle Over Emefiele’s Custody

July 25, 2023

A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court, Lagos between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) over who would take

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Court Grants Emefiele N20m Bail

July 25, 2023

The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N20 million. Emefiele was granted bail by the Federal Court Lagos,

Emefiele Settles For Plea Bargain In N6.9bn Procurement Fraud Case

Business News

Updated: Emefiele Secures N20m Bail After FG’s Protest

July 25, 2023

The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has pleaded not guilty in the illegal firearm case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS). Emefiele was arraigned

Business News

Emefiele Presented In Court, DSS’ Case Against Ex-CBN Chief Begins

July 25, 2023

The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS). Emefiele was presented to the federal high court in Ikoyi,

Business News

DSS Attacks ‘Outlawed IPOB Counsel’ Over Emefiele’s Detention

July 19, 2023

The Department of State Services (DSS) has criticised counsel to IPOB/ESN, Maxwell Okpara, for defending the prosecution of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. In a

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Emefiele Now In Our Custody – DSS

June 10, 2023

(DSS) has confirmed that the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria DSS is now in its custody.

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Interim Govt: DSS Mocking Nigerian Judiciary On ‘Frivolous Injunction’ Charge – Kenneth Okonkwo

March 30, 2023

Spokesperson of the Labour Party Campaign Council, Barr Kenneth Okonkwo has said the Department of State Services (DSS) is mocking the Nigerian judiciary by saying that it could be used to issue

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DSS warns Against Breakdown Of Law, Order After March 18 Polls

March 10, 2023

Department of State Services (DSS), has revealed that there are hidden agenda to cause a total breakdown of law and order in the country.

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Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Reportedly Arrested In Cotonou

The Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic. According to media reports, Igboho was nabbed by security forces in Benin Republic at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night. Recall that the

July 20, 2021

Agro-Economy·News

School Feeding Programme: FG Laments Hike In Food Prices

The Federal Government has lamented the unending rise in food prices over the last few months, admitting that it is affecting its school feeding programme. Commenting on this situation, the manager of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Cross River

July 12, 2021

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