A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the #EndBadGovernance protesters, along with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Adeola Ajayi as the new Director General of the agency. In a statement released in Abuja by the DSS Spokesperson, Peter Afunaya, the agency extended its best wishes to the outgoing DG, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for his future … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was announced on Monday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, after briefly detaining him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka was arrested early Sunday morning upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The DSS did not immediately … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff has warned that flying the Russian flag during protests is a treasonable offense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Mustapha, has issued a stern warning against flying the Russian flag during protests, labeling it a treasonable offense. This comes after several #EndBadGovernance protesters in northern … Read more
Abuja Police Commissioner Ben Igweh mandates journalists to wear media jackets and carry ID during protests; DSS arrests #EndBadGovernance protest leader Micheal Lenin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Abuja, Ben Igweh, has requested that journalists intending to cover the ongoing nationwide protests dress in their media organizations’ jackets and carry valid … Read more
103 Nigerian citizens were deported from Turkey and arrived in Abuja on June 28, 2024, greeted by various government agencies; they claim unfair treatment in Turkey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 103 Nigerian on Friday citizens arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. They were deported from the Republic of Turkey, … Read more
DSS issues caution against potential violent protests on Democracy Day, June 12th. Agency emphasizes zero-tolerance policy towards violence. Citizens urged to express grievances through appropriate channels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a caution to the public regarding potential violent protests preceding the scheduled demonstrations on Democracy Day, June … Read more
A man was shot dead during a scuffle at a Lagos filling station on Wednesday. There were reports that a DSS officer shot the victim, but the agency denied them. The police have come out to say the shooter is one of their own, but did not reveal his name. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
DSS Denies Shooting Incident at Lagos Filling Station Directs Inquiries to the Police Contradicts Eyewitness Accounts Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied claims that its operatives shot someone at a filling station in Lagos. This statement contradicts earlier reports of a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, being killed by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kaduna State House of Assembly has established a committee tasked with examining financial transactions, loans, grants, and project execution in former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. El-Rufai, a former FCT Minister, governed Kaduna State between the years 2015 and 2023. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Commerces Disbursement Of N200bn Palliative Loans … Read more
El-Rufai’s Ally Released By DSS After Alleged Harassment Aisha Galadima was Released after 24-hour interrogation, alleging DSS harassment. Arrest linked to critical Facebook post on Governor Uba Sani; Kaduna government denies involvement EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aisha Galadima, the ally of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrested by operatives of the Department of State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aisha Galadima, a prominent political associate of the ex-Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has been arrested in Kaduna. According to a source who spoke with DAILY POST, the arrest was allegedly linked to a Facebook post where she criticized Governor Uba Sani. It was learned that the operatives of … Read more
The Anambra State Police Command conducted searches in gunmen hideouts targeting police stations. The Joint Security Force operation in Ogbaru forest led to the discovery and destruction of numerous camps. Commissioner of Police commended the military’s support and issued a stern warning to cultists. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Anambra State Police Command reported … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Senior Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Vocational and Technical Education, Joseph Odemuyiwa, is dead. Odemuyiwa, aged 66, reportedly died on Tuesday in a ghastly accident on his way to Ibadan. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Bassirou Faye Takes Oath Of Office As Senegal’s President [VIDEO] … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kogi Magistrate court has ordered the remand of a 53-year-old man, Augustine Obaje, accused of impersonating the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kogi State, Mr Tosin Ajayi, and disseminating false information about the former governor, Yahaya Bello. The court’s decision came after Obaje, identified as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has confirmed the escape of Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, from its custody. The Head of Strategic Communication in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, made this known in a statement on Monday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Detained Binance Executive ‘Escapes’ From DSS Custody BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has filed a criminal charge against Binance, a popular cryptocurrency platform, for “tax evasion”. According to The Cable, the charge was filed before the federal high court in Abuja on March 25 by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), according to a statement on Monday. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over his critical health condition in DSS custody. Urgent plea to President Bola Tinubu to ensure Kanu receives necessary medical attention. Kanu’s bail application denied despite deteriorating health; family calls for intervention to prevent a potential health crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of … Read more