Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has disclosed plans to summon former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, regarding the N30 trillion ‘Ways and Means’ advances issued during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This decision comes in the wake of inadequate explanations from the current CBN leadership regarding the transactions. Editor’s Picks … Read more
– Federal High Court in Abuja schedules April 18 for hearing Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn Suit – Kanu’s counsel seeks to respond to DSS’s counter affidavit. – Government requests adjournment; DSS says they’ve filed their counter affidavit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 18 for the hearing of a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a trained crypto investigator Obinna Iwuno has said traders on cryptocurrency trading website Binance, are not anonymous as they can be traced. Iwuno, who is the President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, made this known while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast show, The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of organised labour has slammed the Department of State Services (DSS) over its warning that its proposed protest, scheduled to hold February 27 and 28, should be shelved. This online media platform reported that DSS had warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart from Trade Union Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has called on the organised labour to shelve its plan to hold a two-day nationwide protest, prompting angry reactions from some Nigerians on social media. The DSS made the plea in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday. The organised labour … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a strong warning to electorates ahead of Saturday by-election across states. This online media gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the elections to fill vacant political seats across 26 out of the 36 states of the federation. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has officially denied reports claiming the detention of the president of the Fulani socio-cultural organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. This clarification was provided by the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, in a statement issued to TheCable on Tuesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a Kano-based politician, Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda, over his alleged threat to mobilise the masses to start an uprising and make Kano ungovernable. A senior official of the secret police in Kano confirmed to Daily Trust that the controversial politician, known for his critical … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. Bodejo was arrested around 3pm on Tuesday at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to … Read more
DSS in Niger State apprehends 17 individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalizing government property in Minna. The suspects, aged 18 to 70, were reportedly caught in the act between 11 pm and 1 am The arrested suspects are accused of vandalizing government properties intended for the construction of the New Niger project. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a High Court of the FCT has awarded a cost of N100m against the federal government of Nigeria for violating the right to personal liberty of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The cost was awarded on Monday by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi while ruling on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Security Services in Sokoto State has charged journalists to focus more on solution-oriented and developmental journalism as part of efforts to address security challenges in the state. During a courtesy visit by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Sokoto State Council, Mr Fatai Olawuwo, the DSS Director in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is currently a heavy presence of the armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Supreme Court premise ahead of the highly anticipated judgment in a case involving the Federal Government and Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly arrested a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Aliyu Abdulhameed. Abdulhammed’s arrest was confirmed to Daily Trust by sources within and outside the NIRSAL. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early-morning raid on Friday by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the successful prevention of an imminent Boko Haram attack on Kano State. This news medium gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists had planned an attack on Kano … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to regain his freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). According to TheCable , sources at the ministry of justice revealed that the presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday stormed the Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State. The security operatives stationed their vehicles outside the secretariat of the state opposition party. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a lawyer, Douglas Ogbankwa, who was allegedly beaten and detained by officers of the Department of State Services for refusing to allow them to take his client’s statement in his absence shares his experience: Here are the questions followed by the lawyer’s responses: One of your colleagues made a post … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS. His arrest, it was gathered, was at the instance of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, following his alleged refusal to turn himself in for questioning, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested one Firdausi Ahamadu for threatening to detonate a bomb on herself in a bid to kill some All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Kano. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle … Read more