Department of State Services (DSS)

DSS to Arraign El-Rufai in Phone-Tapping, Security Breach Trial February 25

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has scheduled the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai for Wednesday, February 25. He faces...

Breaking: DSS Arrests ex-Kaduna Gov. El-Rufai Moments After EFCC Release

In a dramatic sequence of events, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives arrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday night, moments...

Security Row: NSA Reports ex-Gov. El-Rufai to DSS

Following claims by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding the importation of thallium sulphate—a highly toxic compound—the ONSA has directed the DSS to invite...

Awujale Selection Process Takes a New Turn as DSS Invites Nominees

In a notable shift, the Awujale Kingmakers Council has moved the scheduled gathering of royal nominees from the palace to the Department of...

DSS Picks Up Malami at Kuje Prison Gate Over Alleged Terrorism Financing

Moments after regaining his freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre on Monday, former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) was again arrested and...

Tinubu Congratulates DSS DG on Prestigious IPI Press Freedom Award

President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations on Sunday to Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), following his recognition...

DSS Update: 7 IPOB Commanders Face Terrorism Charges in Court

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed Terrorism Charges against seven IPOB key commanders linked to Simon Ekpa before a Federal High...

DSS Arrests Suspect for Posting Military Coup Messages on X

The Department of State Services (DSS) tracked down and arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Chukwuma...

NUJ Commends DSS for Releasing Detained Journalists

The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services(DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia...

Wrongful Arrest: DSS DG Frees Businesswoman, Others, Awards N20m Compensation

The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Abuja-based businesswoman Mrs. Chineze...

Sowore Set to Face Cybercrime Charges Over Posts Tagging Pres. Tinubu Criminal

The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign controversial activist Omoyele Sowore and two others on alleged cybercrime charges at the...

Updated: Shadow Govt: Court Cautions Utomi, Says Actions Portend Danger to Nigeria’s Peace, Security

The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing a “shadow government” in Nigeria, ruling that such an action...

Breaking: Court Declares Pat Utomi’s Parallel Cabinet Illegal

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining Prof. Pat Utomi and his associates from proceeding with their plan to...

Sowore’s Tweet: DSS Asks X to Take Down ‘Criminal’ Remark About Tinubu

The Federal Government has officially asked X (formerly Twitter) to immediately remove a post by activist Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Saharareporters, tagging President...

Dismiss DSS ‘shadow govt’ suit, Utomi tells court

Prof. Pat Utomi has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS)...

DSS Suit Against Utomi’s Parallel Govt In Line With Law – Adamson (SAN)

Amidst the ongoing debate surrounding Prof. Pat Utomi’s announcement of a shadow government, Mr. Adeboro Adamson (SAN) has voiced his support for the...