News as it breaks
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulazeez Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. The duo appeared before Justice Joyce Abdumalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja.…
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a fresh application by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to re-present previously rejected exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd). In a strongly worded ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a public warning about Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff member allegedly using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released on Monday, the DSS revealed that although Godwin was previously dismissed, he has continued to impersonate…
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed October 27, 2025, for the arraignment of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over a five-count charge related to alleged cybercrime. The scheduled arraignment on Tuesday was stalled due to non-service of the charge sheet on the defendants.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against Professor Pat Utomi and his associates, effectively halting their plans to establish a shadow government in Nigeria. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Monday in response to a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed that he honoured an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the September 1, 2025 attack on his convoy in Kebbi State. In a statement shared via his personal social media…
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has filed two separate fundamental rights lawsuits at the Federal High Court in Abuja, targeting the Department of State Services (DSS) and social media giants Meta (Facebook) and X Corp (formerly Twitter). Sowore, who contested under the African Action Congress (AAC)…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count criminal charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), over alleged cybercrime, defamation, and incitement. The case also lists X Corp (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) as…
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a nongovernmental organization committed to promoting Nigeria’s unity in diversity, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi on his recent appointment as the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) by the President and Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…
The Service ordinarily would not have responded to these inaccuracies but for the fickle minded and vulnerable persons as well as the unsuspecting public that may take the lies for facts. To set the records straight, the DSS did not execute operations of any kind at the ICPC and CCB or remove files from their offices.
