COLUMNS

Beyond The Headlines: The Changing Face Of The DSS Under Ajayi

Daily Dispatch September 28, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye There is an unusual way to look at Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi.Not through the arrests.Not through the security alerts.Not even through the familiar language of intelligence successes and counter-terrorism operations.Look instead at what happens when one of Nigeria’s most

BUSINESS

DSS Under Ajayi: Institutional Restraint That Should Earn Applause, By Sufuyan Ojeifo

Daily Dispatch September 2, 2026

The decision by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to approach the Federal High Court over the possibility of suspending the prosecution of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election is one that deserves careful consideration—and, indeed, applause. At

NEWS

Victory for Fairplay: FDA Hails DSS’ Pause on Sowore’s Alleged Cybercrime Case

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2026

The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) has welcomed the decision by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to appeal to the Federal High Court to consider halting the prosecution of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The group described the

NEWS

HURIWA Lauds DSS Boss For Professionalism, Intelligence -Based Reforms

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2026

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for what it describes as an encouraging shift towards more professional, accountable and human rights-compliant intelligence operations. In a statement in Abuja, HURIWA welcomed “the reported review of old DSS

FEATURES

Two Years In Office: Why Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi Has Become a Defining Figure in Nigeria’s Security Reforms

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye As Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), marks two years at the helm of Nigeria’s foremost intelligence agency, his tenure provides an opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of intelligence in the country’s security architecture. At a time when Nigeria continues to confront terrorism,

COLUMNS

DSS: Another Commendable Step Towards Respect for Human Rights, Professionalism and Accountability

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

By Hamza N. Dantani Esq As a human rights activist and an advocate for the rule of law, I wish to for the second time, commend the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for what I consider a remarkable demonstration of leadership, professionalism and commitment to justice. The recent decision […]