The Department of State Services (DSS) has released labour leader Joe Ajaero, Channels Television has learnt. Ajaero, who confirmed his release to our correspondent, said the secret police allowed him to go home around 11 pm on Monday. The Nigeria Labour Congress president said he was grilled for about...
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has described allegations by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that its officers had taken control of its Abuja and Lagos offices, as “inaccurate and misleading” The DSS, in a publication on its website on Tuesday in Abuja said a team of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently condemned the detention of its leader, Joe Ajaero, describing it as illegal and an affront to workers’ rights and democratic principles. Deputy President of NLC, Mr Adeyanju Adewale, said this in a communique at the end of...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajaero was allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on his way to the...
The Department of State for Security (DSS) has arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport in Abuja, on Monday on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment, the NLC said. Head of Information...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Directorate, has commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the commission. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A security operative attached to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has threatened to deal with journalists who are members of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The journalists were at the Palace of the Emir of Katagum, when the Governor visited the local government after...
The Department Of State Service (DSS) has said it is planning to name sponsors of Russian-flag-flying protesters to promote insurrection in the country. Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja, Spokesperson of the Service, Peter Afunanya said the identities of the persons will soon be made public....
The Spokesman for the Department of States Services (DSS), Dr Peter Afunanya, said the intelligence and security agencies uncovered and exposed plans by subversive groups and vandals to hijack the nationwide protest. Afunanya said this during the monthly news conference organised by The Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The Department of State Services (DSS) has been urged to publicly reveal the sponsors of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1st, 2024. The former Secretary, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, made the call in a...
Security agencies in Oyo State, on Tuesday, embarked on joint show of force in Ibadan metropolis, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the security agencies comprised the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian...
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has uncovered plans by some elements to infiltrate the planned protest by some Nigerians to cause chaos and violence in the country. DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Dr. Afunanya said: “While...
The operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS) in Katsina State Command, have recovered 2,000 bags of rice out of the 20 trucks donated to the state by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recovered rice was allegedly diverted by...
Senators from the South East met with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The senators made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu failed...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a press release alerting the public to a violent planned protests on June 12, 2024, which coincide with Democracy Day celebrations. While acknowledging citizens’ rights to assembly and expression, the DSS warned that violent demonstrations...
One of the elders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Port Harcourt Zone, Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack (JP) has admonished the leadership of the parent body especially the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale not to thwart the...
The Department of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has said the territory has recorded improved security within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The Director of the department, Adamu Gwary, a Fellow of Defence College, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to enter his defence following the dismissal of his fresh application for bail. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, fixed June 19 and June 20 for commencement of trial...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday dismissed the application filed by ex-terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, seeking a transfer from the Department of the State Service (DSS) custody to Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, dismissed the application on the ground of insecurity of the...