The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified the purpose of its recent visit to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja. Contrary to reports suggesting an unlawful raid, the DSS stated that the visit involved two unarmed operatives conducting a routine investigation. The agency described the claims of unlawful invasion and…
Concerned citizens of Nigeria have given a seven-day ultimatum to the authorities to investigate allegations of toxic fuel importation in the country. A group, Nigeria Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance, in a statement signed by its National President, Eshiofeh Collins, said the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products was violating the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has welcomed Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as its new Director General. DSS said Ajayi is proactive and has the requisite experience to head the service. On Monday, President Bola Tinubu had approved the appointment of Ajayi as the DSS DG. Tinubu’s appointment of Ajayi was made public by his spokesman,…
Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have allegedly arrested Micheal Lenin, one of the leaders of the ongoing protest against bad governance and hardship in Nigeria. Lenin was said to have been picked up around 2 am on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja….
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue. The state Director, DSS, Mr Muhammad Alhassan said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano. Alhassan said that the DSS only deployed its personnel to the palace as part of…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, amidst a move to remove him from his throne. This comes amidst the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Law (repeal bill), 2024, by the state assembly on Thursday morning. According to Daily Trust, the…
For the second time, the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to relocate the detained Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu from the custody of the Department State Services, DSS, to Kuje prison in Abuja. Justice Binta Nyako while refusing the second application on Tuesday said that the DSS custody remained the most secured place for…
