Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to reports that its operatives arrested Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday night. Recall that President Bola Tinubu suspended the CBN governor Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of Secret Service (DSS) has arrested the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The arrest comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended the embattled CBN governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 10th 2023 Why IPOB Banned Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others From Visiting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and others from visiting embattled leader, Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Chika Edoziem, the Head of the Directorate of State of IPOB. Edoziem explained that … Read more
The DSS has denied entry to EFCC operatives at its Lagos office on May 30, 2023. EFCC alleges that the DSS denied their operatives entry and barricaded the entrance with armored personnel carriers, affecting their operations. The incident may have wider implications for the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The DSS denies reports of blocking EFCC from entering its Lagos office. The DSS is occupying its own facility carrying out an operation there. The spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunanya also debunked claims of rivalry between the two agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family has debunked rumours of alleged plans to disrupt Monday’s inauguration. Prince Emmanuel Kanu spoke on behave of the family, stating that they had no hand in such plans. Recall that the IPOB has been seeking Kanu’s release for months, as the detained leaders suits in custody of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
By Bernard Joseph Since June of 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leading figure of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been confined, a circumstance that has ignited a firestorm of controversy and triggered a wave of legal and detention-related concerns. The arrest and detention of Kanu were part of the Nigerian government’s bid to quash … Read more
A Court has denied terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu bail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a bail application filed by the alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, who was detained and held in custody by the State Security Services. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by trial … Read more
CSOs has Urged the DSS to release Security Report on Ararume. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has asked the Department of State Securities (DSS) to release its report on Senator Ifeanyi Ararume. The group made the demand on Saturday followed a Federal High Court judgement in Abuja reinstating Ararume … Read more
Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu raises alarm over an alleged outbreak of tuberculosis in DSS Headquarters in Abuja. According to Aloy Ejimakor, he states that many inmates at the facility have tested positive to the outbreak of the disease. Ejimakor visited the DSS Headquarters on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has expressed concern over the activities of the DSS. She alleges that the DSS, along with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, President Buhari, and President-elect Tinubu are planning to push the country into destruction. This follows the recent arrest of UK-based Pastor Tomi Arayomi and his wife … Read more
Nigerian UK-based pastor Tomi Arayomi has been arrested by the DSS and has issued a statement about his ordeal. The circumstances of his arrest remain unclear, and his aide is still under DSS custody. Arayomi has made the decision to leave Nigeria abruptly, but he remains committed to the country and its people. EKO HOT … Read more
Buhari is preparing to leave office by May 29, 2023, and has refused to extend his tenure or create an interim national government. Some individuals have tried to persuade him to stay in power, but he has remained committed to a peaceful and seamless handover of power to the next administration. The Department of State … Read more
DSS allegedly arrested UK-based Apostle Tomi Arayomi, his wife, and personal assistant for political prophecies he made. Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has queried the DSS about the offense of the pastor that led to his arrest. The pastor has since been released after his detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of … Read more
The founder of RIG Nation and Pioneer Church, UK, Apostle Tomi Arayomi, has been allegedly arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) for politically-charged prophecies. His twin brother, Tobi Arayomi, confirmed the news on Instagram, but later announced their release. The arrest was reportedly due to the cleric’s predictions about the 2023 … Read more
NDYF has urged the DSS and police to arrest Fani-Kayode within 48 hours over his inciting comments. The group alleged that Fani-Kayode’s “injudicious, uncultured and inflammatory speeches” could spark widespread civil disturbance and national insecurity. The group blasted Fani-Kayode for stating that Muslims would become an endangered species if Peter Obi of the Labour Party … Read more
Heavily armed police and DSS officials have stormed the residence of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, twice. They conducted searches for evidence after Nwajagu was arrested for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secure Igbo people’s properties in Lagos State. However, no incriminating evidence was … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) released a widely circulated statement, saying it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The statement essentially confirmed some mischievous speculations on social media that an interim administration would be in place until the Supreme Court decides … Read more
The PDP has accused the ruling APC and the DSS of planning to subvert the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. PDP alleged APC and DSS of secretly conspiring against the tribunal by plotting reports of interim government. PDP rejected the unconstitutional interim government plan proposed by the APC and the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more