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- 6 Jul 2026
DSS Spyware Acquisition Enables Illegal Wiretaps, Detentions – The ICIR
Department of State Services (DSS), statutory known as the State Security Service (SSS), Nigeria’s premier domestic intelligence agency has reportedly acquired spyware that enables it illegally…
- 13 Apr 2017
DSS Foils Attack on US, UK Embassies, Nabs 5 Suspects
Department of State Services (DSS) has foiled a plot by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-linked Boko Haram militants to attack British, American embassies and other western interests in Abuja.…
- 11 Nov 2016
Naira Makes “Miraculous” Recovery as DSS, EFCC Raid BDCs
The Naira on Friday strengthened against the dollar in all segments of the foreign exchange markets, as officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and Financial Crimes…
- 12 Jun 2019
DSS Arrests Social Media Users for Allegedly Inciting Violence
Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested yet to be identified social media users who posted “inciting materials and misleading statements”, according to Peter Afunanya, DSS public relations…
- 20 Feb 2019
DSS Battles CUPP over Phone Tap Allegations
Department of State Services (DSS) is fighting to clear its image after Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) alleged that that the agency is monitoring calls of members of the opposition.…
- 9 Jan 2018
Abia Moves to Revive SERVICOM Units in MDAs
Dr Vivian Uma, the Abia Head of Service (HOS) has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state to quickly revive their Service Compact (SERVICOM) units. Uma, who gave the directive on…
- 4 Mar 2020
Buhari’s Daughter Ordered my Arrest over MTN SIM Card- Trader
Anthony Okolie, a trader, has told a Federal High Court in Asaba that upon his arrest, he was informed by Herbert Ogboli, assistant director of Operational Services at the Department of State…
- 18 Feb 2025
DSS Threatens to Sue AIT, Channels TV over Reports on ‘Invasion’ of Lagos Assembly
Department of State Service (DSS), has threatened Africa Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television two prominent broadcast stations with lawsuits over ‘false and malicious reports’…
- 10 Sept 2015
DSS Screens Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees
Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly commenced the screening of ministerial nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari, according to Punch Newspapers. It was gathered that no…
- 18 Jul 2019
Fraudsters Clone NYSC, NSITF Websites- DSS
Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday said its attention has been drawn to activities of some individuals cloning official websites of some government agencies and using same to defraud…
- 24 May 2017
Ifeanyi Ubah Should Die for Diverting N11Bn Petrol – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS), says the discovery that Ifeanyi Ubah, chief executive officer, Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, allegedly diverted about 80 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit…
- 30 Oct 2018
DSS Raises Alarm as Fraudsters Clone Officials’ Facebook Accounts
Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm that some unidentified con artists were cloning the Facebook accounts of its senior officials to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.…
- 9 Jun 2023
DSS Arrests Emefiele, Suspended CBN Governor
Godwin Emefiele, ousted governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Godwin Emefiele, ousted governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 7 Jul 2020
DSS Appeals Judgement on Buhari ‘s Daughter SIM Card Case
Department of State Services (DSS) has filed an appeal against a N10m judgment in the case involving the purchase of a SIM card previously owned by Hanan Buhari, President’s daughter. Justice Nnamdi…
- 8 Jan 2015
DSS Accuses APC of Plot to Hack into INEC Database
Department of State Services (DSS) has said that its findings from the search of the Lagos office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in November last year, alleging, among others, that the party…
- 27 Jun 2014
DSS Arrests Sponsor of Boko Haram Members
Department of State Security Services (SSS) said that it had apprehended a man who allegedly sent 486 travellers suspected to be Boko Haram members to Port-Harcourt, Rivers. Marilyn Ogar,…
- 17 May 2026
Lagos Sanctions 15 Money Lending Firms for Operational Violations
Lagos State Government has sanctioned 15 money lending firms over violations of operational guidelines and practices considered harmful to residents. Ibrahim Layode, commissioner for Home Affairs,…
- 18 Jul 2014
Summit Participants Want More Training for Public Sector on E-Payment
Following successful hosting of the 3rd Annual E-Payment for government Summit by E-payment Providers Association of Nigeria, participants believe continuous training of public sector operators on…
- 8 Mar 2026
EFCC Seals Anti-Corruption Alliance with Anambra Security Chiefs, Traditional Rulers
In a strategic drive to bolster inter-agency and institutional synergy against economic and financial crimes, the Anambra Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has…
- 21 Nov 2013
Terrorist Financing: Banks Meet over Plan for Nationwide Shutdown
National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFE) said it will meet today to discuss the planned shut down operations nation wide in protest over the continued…
- 17 Mar 2019
There is Massive, Pervasive Corruption in Buhari’s Govt- US Report
The United States Department of State has said there is a climate of impunity in the President Muhammadu Buhari government that allows officials to engage in corrupt practices with a sense of…
- 10 Dec 2014
“My Watch”: Court Orders Police, DSS to Seize OBJ’s New Book
Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, has been found guilty of contempt for publishing his memoirs “My Watch” by a high court of the federal capital territory. And the court has also…
- 9 Apr 2025
Security Operatives Arrest Suspects behind Illegal NIN Collection in Exchange for Money
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has announced that operatives of the Department of State Security and Nigeria Police Force have arrested suspects involved in the illegal collection of…
- 16 Mar 2020
FG Shuts Down Firms Pirating Broadcast Signals of DStv, Others
Three broadcasting facilities engaged in pirating the broadcast signals of several right owners including Star Times, Communications Trends Nigeria Limited (CTL) and MultiChoice Nigeria (MCN) have…
- 4 Jun 2026
ESET Enhances Cybersecurity Awareness Among Lagos State MDAs Through Capacity-Building Programme
ESET Nigeria has successfully concluded a cybersecurity awareness training programme for staff of the Lagos State Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing the state’s…
- 2 Jun 2026
INEC Probes Claims of Leaked Voter Data from CVR System
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started looking into reports of unauthorized access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, according to Mohammed Kudu Haruna,…
- 25 Mar 2022
US Blacklists Six Nigerians for Supporting Boko Haram
United States on Friday said it was designating six Nigerians for their support of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. This is according to a statement signed by Ned Price, US Department of State…
- 29 Jul 2015
Study Reveals Nigerians View on Law Enforcement Agencies PR Image
A recent snap poll conducted by NOIPolls to gauge the perception of Abuja residents on law enforcement agencies operating in the city of Abuja has revealed that ‘improvement in public relations’ (18…
- 30 Dec 2018
Stakeholders Worry over Lack of Understanding of Telecom Services Impact
Stakeholders have decried lack of understanding of impact of telecom services by some state government officials. This is as a result of the recent fallout face-off between Association of…
- 3 Mar 2023
Samsung Expands Nigerian Footprint with Opening of Customer Service Plaza in Allen
Samsung Electronics West Africa has continued to solidify its presence in Nigeria, especially in its engagement with the customers. L-R: Subash Sehgal, Technical Head, MGS; Charlie Lee, Managing…