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DSS raises the alarm over alleged plot to attack churches, mosques

December 23, 2020

The Department of State Services has alerted Nigerians about plans by “enemies of state” to unleash terror on vulnerable places, including critical infrastructure, places of worship, as well as recreational […]

Man detained for using Buhari’s daughter’s former SIM card sues DSS for N500m

January 14, 2020

A trader, Anthony Okolie, who was arrested by the Department of State Services and detained for 10 weeks, has sued the DSS for N500m. Okolie, in a suit filed before […]

Man who bought Buhari’s daughter’s former SIM card detained for 10 weeks

January 6, 2020

A Nigerian, Anthony Okolie, has been illegally detained by the Department of State Services for 10 weeks for purchasing and using an MTN SIM card previously used and abandoned by […]

Ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki joins family after 4 years in detention

December 25, 2019

Nigeria’s former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has finally reunited with his family after four years in the custody of the Department of State Services. Dasuki was received by family […]

Sowore released from DSS custody following AGF Malami’s order

December 24, 2019

The Department of State Services has finally complied with the court orders directing it to release the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, from custody. Omoyele’s release came a few […]

AGF Malami, DSS DG to appear in court over Sowore’s detention

December 18, 2019

The Abuja division of the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo equally has summoned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and […]

House of Reps to probe arrest of Sowore inside court by DSS

December 11, 2019

The House of Representatives has mandated its committees on National Security and Intelligence and Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate last Friday’s the invasion of the Federal High Court, Abuja, […]

Sowore’s mum appeals to Buhari to set son free

December 9, 2019

Mother of Omoyele Sowore, Esther, has made a passionate appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha, and other leaders to compel the Department of State Services (DSS) to free […]

DSS explains why Sowore was rearrested

December 8, 2019

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it re-arrested the convener of RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore because he ‘resorted to act against the law. DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya made […]

Sowore: Suspend DSS boss now – NBA

December 7, 2019

The Nigerian Bar Association has demanded the immediate suspension of the Director-General of Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, over the style used in rearresting Omoyele Sowore in court premises. […]