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ISWAP Leader Gets 20 Years for Terrorism

Abuja court sentences ISWAP leader Hussaini Ismaila to 20 years imprisonment for coordinating 2012 Kano police station attacks. Justice served after 8-year legal process.

ISWAP Commander Gets 20-Year Jail Term

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced ISWAP commander Hussaini Ismaila to 20 years imprisonment for coordinating the 2012 Kano police station attacks. Read the full details of the long-delayed trial.

Tinubu Gets DSS-Cleared Ambassadorial List

President Bola Tinubu receives security-cleared ambassador list. DSS completes background checks. List awaits transmission to Senate for confirmation. Read latest updates.

Court fixes January 15 for Ansaru terror trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of two alleged Ansaru terror leaders to January 15, 2026. Get the latest details on the 32-count terrorism charges and the legal arguments that led to the adjournment.

DSS arrests major arms supplier in Plateau

DSS captures Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer supplying weapons to armed groups in Plateau State. Arrest made on November 12, 2025 following intelligence. #Security #Plateau

DSS Recaptures Escaped Ansaru Terrorist Leader

The DSS has rearrested Abdulazeez Obadaki, a wanted Ansaru terrorist who escaped during the 2022 Kuje prison attack. He is linked to bank robberies and a school shooting.

Man Charged for Calling for Coup in Nigeria

DSS files criminal charges against Innocent Onukwume for allegedly advocating military coup via social media. Case highlights cybercrime enforcement in Nigeria.

Falana Petitions Police to Arrest VeryDarkMan

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN has formally petitioned the Nigeria Police Force to arrest and prosecute controversial social media commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for criminal defamation and cyberstalking.

DSS dismisses 115 personnel in major shakeup

In a significant organizational restructuring, Nigeria's Department of State Services has terminated 115 staff members across various commands nationwide. Get exclusive details on this security sector reform.

Nigeria Coup Allegations: Agencies Named

Multiple Nigerian security and government agencies have been mentioned in connection with alleged coup plans, sparking widespread denials and raising political tensions across the nation.

DSS arrests social media user over alleged coup post

Nigeria's Department of State Services has detained a social media user for allegedly calling for military coup against President Tinubu, sparking concerns about online freedom and national security.

DSS arrests man for social media coup calls

Nigeria's Department of State Services arrests individual for using social media platforms to call for military takeover of government in serious security breach.

DSS arrests man for social media coup calls

Nigeria's Department of State Services arrests man for using his personal social media account to call for military takeover of government in shocking security breach.

Military Raids Sylva's Home Over Alleged Coup Plot

Nigerian security forces have taken dramatic action, raiding the home of former Minister Timipre Sylva and detaining an agency Managing Director amid explosive coup plot allegations. Get the full story.

Kogi Senator Natasha Storms Court in Election Showdown

In a dramatic courtroom spectacle, Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made a powerful appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging election results amid tight security and massive supporter turnout.

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