The DSS has revealed why they invited Fani-Kayode for questioning. Fani-Kayode was detained and questioned by the DSS for several hours on Monday. The DSS revealed that the investigation into the former minister is not yet over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said the former Minister of Aviation, … Read more
DSS has reportedly released Fani-Kayode. The APC chieftain was summoned on Monday by the DSS for interrogation. The former Aviation Minister has been summoned by the DSS before, and this instance is not an exception. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly released Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Femi … Read more
Fani-Kayode has been invited by the DSS over a coup allegation. He was reportedly summoned on Monday morning. FFK confirmed the invitation with a tweet via his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
Some new currency sales syndicates have been arrested by the DSS. Some bank officials have also been implicated. The DSS accused some commercial banks’ officers of “aiding the economic malfeasance”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it has arrested some members of organised syndicates involved in the … Read more
There had been reports that DSS operatives invaded the CBN headquarters to arrest Emefiele. The DSS dismissed the reports as false and misleading. The secret police had sought a court order to detain the CBN boss on terrorism financing allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied invading the … Read more
The DSS has raised the alarm over a plot by some politicians to blackmail its DG, Yusuf Bichi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm over a plot by some unnamed politicians to smear Yusuf Bichi, its director-general, and some of its key officials. A statement by … Read more
DSS has been sued by a human right activist over Emefiele’s detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights activist, Meliga Godwin, has dragged the Department of State Service (DSS) and its Director General before a Federal High Court in Abuja over his arrest. This online media platform understands that Godwin was apprehended by the … Read more
The DSS has nabbed the alleged mastermind of the Kogi explosion. The incident occurred on December 29, 2022. The explosion rocked near the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi State during the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested … Read more
A court has ordered the DSS, EFCC, and others not to arrest Emefiele. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has issued an order restraining the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Buhari is currently under pressure to stop the arrest of the CBN governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the revered monarchs and top political bigwigs are reportedly mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
A group has called on the FG to make sure Kanu leaves custody alive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a call has gone out to the Federal Government that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu must not die in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), or else … Read more
Nigerian Air force has began recruitment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the recruitment exercise for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). In a statement on its website on Monday, the Air Force said the registration portal opened on Monday, December 19, 2022, and would close on Monday, January … Read more
A court has halted the DSS move to arrest Emefiele over an alleged link to terrorism. Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused to grant the Department of State Services (DSS) an application to arrest and detain the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. … Read more
The Osun government has explained why DSS officers left Adeleke’s security detail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State government says a “minor disagreement” was responsible for the withdrawal of officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) from Governor Ademola Adeleke’s security detail. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Evacuates Nigerians From Niger Republic, India After … Read more
The IPOB has stated that DSS is systematically killing Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of systematically killing its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in detention. In a statement by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the pro-Biafra group … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s family will release N1m for his feeding and drugs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has confirmed that the family of Nnamdi Kanu would be releasing to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, a cheque of one million naira, … Read more
Reps have asked the DSS and Police to clamp down on fuel stations selling above the regulated price. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to collaborate with Nigerian Police Force and DSS to clamp down on petroleum retailers that are selling above … Read more
A Muslim group has debunked El-Zakzaky’s death rumours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an advocacy group, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), has asked the public to disregard rumours circulating that the leader of a Nigerian Shiite group, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, is dead. The rumours started circulating on Monday that Sheikh Zakzaky, Leader of the Islamic … Read more
Oil marketers are yet to address the fuel Scarcity issue after the ultimatum by DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the 48 hours ultimatum issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and oil marketers by the Department of State Services, DSS, to make the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, available for Nigerians, … Read more
DSS has reportedly dropped charges against ex-terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, withdrew a suit filed at a Federal High Court, Abuja, to detain the former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, for 60 more days after his arrest. Shortly after the case was called for … Read more