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DSS releases NLC president, Ajaero, on bail

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Department of State Services has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero.

Pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, announced his release in a tweet on Monday night.

“BREAKING: The fascist regime of @officialABAT has released the @NLCHeadquarters President Joe Ajaero from @OfficialDSSNG custody on bail,” he wrote on X.com.

Ajaero was arrested Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, while on his way to the United Kingdom for an official engagement.

Numerous organisations, civil society groups, activists and prominent individuals denounced Ajaero’s arrest and demanded his immediate release.

The NLC condemned the arrest and called for his prompt and unconditional release.

In a statement issued on Monday evening, the NLC’s National Administrative Council, led by Deputy President, Adeyanju Adewale, described Ajaero’s detention as “brazen and illegal” and a clear violation of workers’ rights and democratic values.

The council issued an ultimatum, calling for Ajaero’s release by midnight on Monday.

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BREAKING: DSS takes over SERAP Abuja office

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Officers from the Department of State Services have taken control of the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project.

SERAP described the action as an ‘unlawful occupation’.

This was contained in a statement released by SERAP on its X handle on Monday.

SERAP said the officers are demanding to meet with the organisation’s directors.

It called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene.

“President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation and attack on the rights of Nigerians,” SERAP urged.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the organisation urged Tinubu to leverage his leadership and authority to instruct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to promptly reverse the seemingly illegal and unconstitutional hike in the pump price of premium motor spirit, commonly known as petrol, at its retail outlets.

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NLC in closed-door meeting after DSS arrest President Ajaero

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday convened a closed-door meeting following the arrest of its National President, Joe Ajaero.

Recall that operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, had arrested Ajaero at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Ajaero was picked up while on his way to the United Kingdom to attend the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Britain.

However, a statement by NLC spokesman, Benson Upah, reads partly: “The NLC remains resolute in its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and will not be cowed by the oppressive tactics of the state.

“Once again, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Joe Ajaero and the cessation of all forms of harassment against labour leaders and the Nigerian working class including innocent citizens who hold dissenting opinions.

“We equally demand that the state frees all Nigerians languishing in various prisons around the country for exercising their democratic rights to protest in the #EndBadGovernance rallies around the country.

“Finally, the Organs of the Congress are in a closed-door meeting whose outcome will be made available to the public.”

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DSS arrests Joe Ajaero at Abuja airport

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS, have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero.

According to Vanguard, he was arrested this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up.

Although details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA.

According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of Trade Union Congress, TUC, in the UK holding today.

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Wild Jubilation As staff celebrates removal of Yusuf Bichi as DSS DG (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There was Jubilation at the office of the Department of State Services (DSS) following the removal of the agency’s DG, Yusuf Bichi.

Recall that Bichi has hinted on his resignation earlier yesterday but his intention was met with his removal by President Tinubu later the same day.

Meanwhile, Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was announced as the new Director-General of the NIA, to replace Rufai Abubakar.

Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was appointed as the new Director-General of the DSS.

This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, on August 26, 2024.

Tinubu’s expectations
According to the statement, President Tinubu expects that the new security chiefs will work assiduously to reposition the two intelligence agencies for better results.

He charged them to bring their experience to bear in tackling the security challenges bedevilling the country through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and in surgical alignment with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

“The President thanks the outgoing Directors-General of the two pivotal intelligence agencies for their services to the nation while wishing them success in their future endeavours,” the statement partly reads.

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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new DGs for DSS, NIA

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was announced as the new Director-General of the NIA, to replace Rufai Abubakar.

Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was appointed as the new Director-General of the DSS.

This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, on August 26, 2024.

Tinubu’s expectations
According to the statement, President Tinubu expects that the new security chiefs will work assiduously to reposition the two intelligence agencies for better results.

He charged them to bring their experience to bear in tackling the security challenges bedevilling the country through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and in surgical alignment with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

“The President thanks the outgoing Directors-General of the two pivotal intelligence agencies for their services to the nation while wishing them success in their future endeavours,” the statement partly reads.

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BREAKING: DSS Director-General Yusuf Bichi set to resign, prepares to notify Tinubu

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Yusuf Bichi, the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), is reportedly preparing to tender his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Monday.

According to Daily Nigerian, Bichi returned to the office this afternoon and informed his close aides of his decision.

Sources indicate that President Tinubu may choose a replacement from among the serving assistant directors within the agency.

Bichi was initially appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on September 14, 2018, succeeding Matthew Seiyefa, who had served in an acting capacity.

This development follows the resignation of Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), who stepped down from his position on Saturday.

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Kidnapped DSS officer Regains Freedom

by Leading Reporters
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An officer of the Department of the State Security Services DSS in Kwara State, Mr. Usman Mohammed Saba has regained his freedom, LeadingReporters was reliably informed.

Mr Saba was kidnapped on Wednesday, around 8p.m. in his compound in Wara, Ilorin West Local Government, Kwara State.  The kidnappers were said to have trailed him to his house and picked him up when he was trying to drive into his compound.

The kidnappers were said to have arrived in Nigeria Army uniform.  The hoodlums as well tried to kidnap Mr. Saba’s son who raised alarm when they were forcing his father out of his vehicle.

The young boy quickly ran into the house and locked himself from behind, while calling for help for his father.

The officer was quickly moved out and taken away with a vehicle parked a little distant from the compound of the victim.

Meanwhile, a family source who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity said that the kidnappers reached out and demanded for N50m ransom before Mr. Saba could be released.

It was not known whether the family paid the ransom before Mr. Sabo was released. 

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BREAKING: Nigerian security forces on alert as ISWAP ‘kills’ Boko Haram Leader Shekau

by Leading Reporters
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Security agencies are currently on alert over the reported killing of Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect….

On Wednesday evening, reports filtered in that Shekau was killed during a face-off with fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), around Sambisa Forest.

Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists neighbour each other around the Lake Chad region.

Despite resistance from countries in the Lake Chad region, the terrorists have continued their operation, severally clashing with the Multi-National Join Task Force comprising the security operatives from neighbouring countries.

In an intelligence cited by the team of our reporters, Baana Duguri, an ISWAP Commander, said Shekau’s men and ISWAP fighters engaged in a fierce battle on Wednesday.

The ISWAP fighters were said to have been on the trail of Shekau whom they wanted to capture alive but the Boko Haram leader reportedly committed suicide to avoid being caught.

“The ISWAP fighters surrounded the Boko Harm leader as the shooting ensued between the two sides but Shekau detonated a bomb and killed himself when he observed that the ISWAP fighters wanted to capture him alive,” the intelligence read.

The military authorities are yet to comment on the news about Shekau’s death but top security sources told us that ISWAP’s claim is being verified.

Both the Department of State Services (DSS) and the army authorities are said to be verifying the claim.

Although there have been reports of ISWAP and Boko Haram Commanders being killed in exchange of gunfire, this is the first time that Shekau will be reported to have been killed in a battle with terrorists.

Shekau had been reported dead on different occasions in the past but during encounters with the military.

However, he has subsequently embarrassed the military and government by debunking the claim of his death through videos or audios.

Shekau took over leadership of Boko Haram in 2009 following the death of Mohammed Yusuf, the group’s founder.

by Daily Trust

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