Peter Afunanya
25 Aug
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, on bail after six-hours in detention. News media, PREMIUM TIMES which had earlier reported that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, gave the reason for Soyinka's arrest announced his release. "Soyinka was driven from the airport to the DSS headquarters annex in Ikoyi,…
25 Aug
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that they arrested a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, based on a request from another government agency. News media, PREMIUM TIMES reports that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said this in an update. "We are working on Adejuwon Soyinka’s case,” Afunanya confirmed in a text message to PT…
8 Aug
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied raiding the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja. The denial came following reports that the Labour House was raided by the secret police in the early hours of today. Spokesman of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, on a platform of security reporters noted that…
5 Aug
Operatives of the Department of State Services have reportedly arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Micheal Lenin. Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2 a.m. on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Speaking with newsmen, the Director of Mobilisation,…
11 Jun 2024
The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that it will not tolerate any plans by non-state actors to incite violence through protests. The secret police issued the warning today in a statement issued by the spokesman of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, on Tuesday. Afunanya noted that the agency was aware of plans by…
22 Feb 2024
Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the organisedLabour to shelve its proposed strike action and give peace a chance. The NLC had declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28, over the economic hardship Nigerians are experiencing.
2 Feb 2024
The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned stakeholders against divisive tendencies, and fake narratives that could undermine national order ahead of Saturday’s re-run and by- election in 26 states.
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The Federal Government has set an ambitious revenue target of ₦6.58 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in 2025, aimed at driving economic growth and modernisation. The ₦6.58 trillion target reflects growing confidence in the NCS's capabilities and its expanding operational scope. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has hinted that local gun manufacturers will be meaningfully engaged to showcase their skills in the interest of the country. Speaking when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget, he assured that once the Defence Industry Corporation of…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance consumer protection, promote fair competition, and eliminate exploitative practices in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, introduces a one-stop-shop approach for telecom operators, streamlining operations and fostering a more…
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The Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, says no new case of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) has been recorded in the state. El-Imam stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin during her presentation at the 4th Quarterly Ministerial press briefing organised by the Kwara Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lymphatic Filariasis (LF),…
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The Kebbi State Police Command officers have rejected a N1 million bribe offered to them by some suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The state’s police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Abubakar identified the three suspects as Umaru Garba, 53, from Dangandu village; Alhaji Abubakar and Alhaji…
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The Katsina State Government says it has earmarked about N50b to execute various water-related projects across the state in the year 2025. The Managing Director of the State Water Board, Mr Tukur Tingilin, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday while inaugurating grievance redress committees. He also said that in 2025, the government would initiate various…
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The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja will soon begin subsidising dialysis treatment for patients with kidney diseases. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the commissioning of a clinic service building and ward centre. He explained that the dialysis would be done at…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs) during the Yuletide season. According to a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, this is a clear message of zero tolerance for cash flow disruptions.…
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The House of Representatives has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide a detailed breakdown of its 2024 allocations. It also urged TETFund to present the 2025 budget estimates to beneficiary institutions before further implementation. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi (PDP-Zamfara) on the floor of the…
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The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the spread of hepatitis in the country, even as it called for wider public awareness to curtail the virus. The resolution to probe the spread of the virus followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kwamoti Laori (PDP-Adamawa) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. The…