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Nigerian DSS Elect Afunanya To Lead As Director

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Nigerian DSS Elect Afunanya To Lead As Director....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The DSS has praised its Director General, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for his initiative in expanding the organization and appointing Afunanya to lead the Directorate.

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“Afunanya brings more than two decades of extensive experience in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, security administration, VIP protection, investigation, counterterrorism, open-source intelligence management, background checks, security vetting, surveillance, security sector governance, democratic accountability in law enforcement, educational research, peace advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, development communication, interagency cooperation, joint operations, teaching, public and media relations, reputation management, strategic communication, protocol and diplomatic affairs, writing, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, among others.”

Having earned a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies in 2019 from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Afunanya also holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Strategic Studies from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State (2011) and a Master of Arts degree in English Language from the University of Uyo (2009). He completed his undergraduate studies at Abia State University, Uturu, in 1997, graduating with Second Class Upper Division in English Language. Afunanya received several awards during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, including the President’s NYSC National Honors Award for Outstanding Performance (1998/1999) Service Year and the Edo State NYSC Meritorious Honors Award (1998/99).

Since joining the DSS in 1999, Afunanya has undergone numerous leadership, management, executive intelligence management, preventing and countering violent extremism, and tradecraft training programs. He has also completed foreign training programs, including courses at Harvard University, City University in London, ARC London, and various programs in the USA and Switzerland.

Throughout his career, he has held several positions within the DSS, with his most recent role being Public Relations Officer. He has also served on the Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Sub Committee of the Presidential Transition Council. Currently, he is a member of the Strategic Communication Inter-Agency Policy and Coordination Committee (SC/IPCC) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Afunanya is recognized as a Fellow of the Security Institute (FSI) and holds memberships in various professional organizations, including the Society for Peace Scholars and Practice (SPSP), Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NiCarb), Institute of Chartered Administration of Nigeria, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

In 2021, he was honored with the DGSS Meritorious Award. Afunanya is known for his patriotism, community engagement, and commitment to various causes. He is married with children and enjoys photography, golf, volleyball, storytelling, and writing poetry and short stories.”

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BUS STOP BANDITS: Notorious Couple Who Drugged And Robbed Passengers Finally Caged by Police!.

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  • The Stupefying Heist: On September 18, 2026, a passenger on a Dreamline bus from Nairobi to Mombasa was allegedly drugged into unconsciousness by the person seated next to him, waking up later in Tudor Sub-County Hospital without his belongings[cite: 43, 44, 45].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Forensic Breakthrough: Detectives from Makupa Police Station immediately launched an investigation, following forensic leads that led them to a residence in Magongo[cite: 46].

    • The Magongo Bust: In a raid on the home, police arrested a married couple, Pius Paskale Frugenze (52) and Redempta Revelian Kuleta (47), both Tanzanian nationals[cite: 47].

    • The Evidence Trove: A search of the suspects’ house yielded the victim’s stolen HP laptop and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with a massive cache of suspected stolen goods, including multiple phones, chargers, watches, wallets, and clothing[cite: 48, 49].

    • Drugging Materials Found: Crucially, detectives also recovered substances suspected to be the stupefying drugs used in the robbery[cite: 49].

    • Suspects Caged: The couple is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment, while all recovered items have been detained as exhibits[cite: 50].

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“SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM”: Shocking Confession As Woman Ends Co-Wife’s Life Over Dream Dispute!.

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  • Shocking Confession: Bauchi housewife Hauwau Haruna, 35, has confessed to the murder of her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, whom she had lived with for 16 years[cite: 36, 37].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Fatal Delusion: Hauwau told police she bludgeoned Jamila to death with a pestle on Sunday, September 27, 2026, claiming the victim had been appearing in her dreams attempting to kill her and her children[cite: 36, 38, 39].

    • Metamorphosis Claim: The assailant alleged that Jamila appeared to her in a dream as a “cat” on Sunday. After striking the dream-cat with a food flask, it reportedly transformed into her co-wife standing outside, at which point Hauwau grabbed the pestle and attacked her until she died[cite: 38, 39].

    • Attempted Escape: Following the killing, Hauwau fled the scene with her newborn twins, intending to drop them with her mother before turning herself in at a police station. She was apprehended before she could surrender[cite: 36, 40, 41].

    • Dismissed Warnings: Hauwau stated she previously reported the disturbing dreams to her husband, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, but he dismissed her concerns. All attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful[cite: 36, 42].

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“SHE DIED IN HIS ARMS!” – ENUGU MAN ARRESTED IN SHOCKING ALLEGED MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The suspect, a resident of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was apprehended by operatives from the Awkunanaw Police Division after being rescued from an angry mob.

Key details of the tragic incident include:

  • Discovery of the Crime: According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, Emmanuel allegedly killed Chinyere on September 19 following an argument. He then wrapped her body in nylon and concealed it inside his apartment’s toilet.

  • Neighbours’ Intervention: The decomposing body’s foul odour eventually alerted neighbours, who forced their way into the apartment and detained the suspect before authorities arrived.

  • Suspect’s Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Emmanuel reportedly confessed that the fatal dispute stemmed from an argument over who infected each other with HIV, during which he allegedly struck her on the head with a pestle.

  • Next Steps: The victim’s remains have been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy and preservation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department—under the directive of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa—has launched a full investigation for prosecution.

  • Police Advice: Authorities have urged members of the public, especially young women, to exercise caution and always inform trusted friends or family of their whereabouts when visiting others.

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