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DSS Nabs Suspected Sea Pirates, foils hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel, Abduction of Crew Members

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday, arrested two suspected members of a band of sea pirates in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, as they were fine-tuning plans to hijack a crude oil-laden vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. The men, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38,

FEATURES

From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

By Dada Olusegun In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump […]

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Tonye Jaja sues Malami, DSS, police, for N1trn over alleged unlawful removal from copyright commission board

Daily Dispatch January 23, 2026

A former chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC).l, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, has filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and five others for alleged victimisation and unlawful removal from […]

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DSS sources confirm arrest of Malami

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. A senior security source confirmed the development, saying multiple petitions were submitted against Malami, leading to his arrest by the secret police. “Yes, it is

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DSS rearrests ex-AGF Malami after Kuje prison release

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has been rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after regaining freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, on January 19, 2026. Malami’s arrest followed the completion of his bail conditions in a case instituted against him by the […]

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Just In: Alleged cyberbullying of President — DSS’ trial of Sowore begins Jan 22

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The trial of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying of the President is set to commence on January 22. The case, instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS), is scheduled to be heard before a Federal High Court, where Sowore is expected to take his plea on charges bordering on […]