The DSS is investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in connection with #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services, DSS, says seven Polish nationals arrested in connection to the violent nationwide protest against hunger and hardships in Kano State are currently under investigation. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police … 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
The DSS has raised an alarm over plots to trigger violence across the country. The DSS warned that it will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy. The DSS has also issued a sterned warning to those who are spreading fake news, hate speech, and other … 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 EFCC has released Doyin Okupe after his arrest at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed the immediate past director general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS Skiing Goes Wrong As … Read more
The DSS has explained why its operatives arrested Doyin Okupe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says its operatives arrested the former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS Skiing Goes Wrong As Jet Ski Rider Drowns In Lekki-Ikoyi … 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
We Found Military Gears, Foreign Currencies In Mamu’s Home – DSS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it recovered incriminating materials in the residence of Tukur Mamu. Mamu is the negotiator between the Nigerian government and terrorists who abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28. … Read more
The DSS said this new plan was unconnected to its earlier alert that some persons and groups were planning to cause violence in the country It recalls an earlier warning that some groups and individuals were plotting to stoke violence in the country EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Sanwo-Olu Directs Appointees Seeking Elective Offices To Resign 2023: … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has written to Olusegun Adeniyi, the former spokesman of the late President Yar’Adua. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has written to Olusegun Adeniyi, the former spokesman of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, over his recent column. Adeniyi, who is the Chairman, Editorial … Read more
Garba Shehu, had on Tuesday, announced that Afaka died “after a prolonged illness The Department of State Services has denied torturing Sai’du Afaka, the President’s official driver, to death This is in reaction to a report by an online news medium, Saharareporters, that it tortured the deceased to death, a report the agency described as … Read more
The DSS had, on January 11, issued a warning against fomenting ethno-religious violence The security agency believes the “elements” are still hatching plans to breach public peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has again warned against alleged plans to cause ethnic and religious violence in the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by its … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that it had received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), leave to travel to India for medical treatment. Dr. Peter Afunanya, DSS Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement issued Monday night and made available to newsmen. He disclosed … Read more