The Department of State Services (DSS) has instituted a N5.5 billion defamatory suit against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The department said SERAP made a false claim that its operatives invaded SERAP’s Abuja office. The DSS, in the suit filed in the names of two of its officials; Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, … Read more
The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, has reassured Nigerians that discussions with Dangote Refinery for direct petrol loading are progressing and will soon be finalized. Speaking during the inauguration of a task force to combat oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism in Abuja on Wednesday, Maigandi expressed confidence … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two #EndBadGovernance protesters detained in Kaduna. This comes as nationwide protests continue against economic hardship and poor governance in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has brokered peace between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and independent petroleum marketers, resolving a dispute over Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing and supply. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections, set for October 5, 2024. Additionally, the court prohibited the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
The organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that neither the police, Department of State Services, nor the military will prevent them from proceeding with their planned demonstration. The group has also sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, requesting security for the event, emphasizing that peaceful protest is a fundamental … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has issued a stern warning ahead of the planned October 1st nationwide protest organized by civil society groups in response to the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. During a town hall meeting on Friday, attended by traditional rulers and religious leaders across Lagos, CP Ishola cautioned individuals … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has formed a committee to oversee the distribution of relief funds and supplies for victims of recent severe flooding in the state. In a statement released on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, it was announced that the committee will include representatives from key organizations such … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) is reportedly planning to arrest Fisayo Soyombo, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). According to an anonymous security official, the DSS is actively tracking Soyombo’s location and could detain him at any moment once his whereabouts are confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied involvement in the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Sowore, who was detained on Sunday morning, revealed on his official X account that he had been held by the Nigerian Immigration Service, … Read more
Security operatives have taken control of the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, amid rumors of the monarch’s death. Personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been deployed to the palace. Reports indicate that the palace gate has been locked by the security operatives. … Read more
The National Civil Society of Nigeria (NCSCN) has debunked reports of invasion and attempted arrest of officials of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by Department of State Security Service (DSS) personnel. The Executive Director, NCSCN, Mr Blessing Akinlosotu said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him NCSCN conducted an … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his recent detention. Ajaero’s passport and phones were initially confiscated during his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has not been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), according to his media aide, Valentine Obienyem. Obienyem dismissed the rumors, clarifying that Obi was not even in Nigeria when the alleged arrest was reported to have occurred in his Anambra home. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, leading to his release from custody. Ajaero was arrested by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly took over the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Monday afternoon. According to SERAP, the DSS agents were demanding to meet with the directors of the human rights organization. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has been arrested by the Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS. The NLC president was picked up on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to Vanguard, Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for … Read more
Nigerian Police Reintroduce Digital Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) The Nigerian Police Force has reinstated the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), a system designed to enhance vehicle security, combat crime, and streamline vehicle registration processes. NLC President and Secretary Summoned by Police Again The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, … Read more