Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is preparing to submit a no-case plea in his ongoing wiretapping trial following the Department of State Services (DSS) decision to rest its case at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS had charged the former governor with five counts, including unlawful communication interception and threats to national security, stemming from his February interview on Arise Television where he claimed to have intercepted a call involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu regarding his own potential arrest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During Tuesday’s proceedings, DSS counsel Oluwole Aladedoye announced that the prosecution would not present further witnesses. In response, El-Rufai’s defense counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN), declared the intent to file a no-case submission, asserting that the prosecution failed to produce enough evidence to warrant a formal defense. Both parties have been granted two weeks to submit their respective filings.

Additionally, the defense requested a relaxation of El-Rufai’s bail terms, labeling the current requirements—which include sureties who are Level 17 civil servants with property in Maitama or Asokoro and verification from the Kaduna State Traditional Council—as overly burdensome. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik denied the request, maintaining that qualified civil servants exist who can meet these conditions. The case has been adjourned until September 22 to address the no-case submission and move forward with the trial.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially launched an investigation into the behavior of its operatives following a publicized altercation involving activist Omoyele Sowore. The incident occurred at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 22, 2026, after the court ordered Sowore’s remand to Kuje Prison. Viral footage of the event captured a heated confrontation between Sowore, an official from the Custodial Centre, and DSS operatives. While Sowore eventually chose to be transported in a DSS vehicle rather than one provided by the Correctional Service, the agency’s Director General has ordered a probe into the conduct of the involved personnel.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The DSS released a statement to clarify the background of the matter, citing several points:

• The legal proceedings stem from a 2025 social media post in which Sowore allegedly disparaged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

• Initially, the DSS opted to request a retraction of the post in September 2025, rather than pursuing an immediate arrest, as part of its current policy to avoid the use of force.

• The Service highlighted its history of seeking judicial interpretation for various disputes—such as the “Shadow Government” case involving Prof. Pat Utomi and reports regarding the Lagos State House of Assembly and National Assembly—rather than relying on arrests.

• The DSS noted that it did not oppose the court’s decision to grant Sowore bail on his own recognizance at the start of the trial.

• The agency emphasized that the remand was a direct result of court proceedings, not a forced enforcement action by the Service itself.

The Lagos State Police Command has officially launched an investigation into a security incident involving the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu, who received a parcel containing two rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai confirmed the probe during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, characterizing the matter as a serious security concern.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Although initial reports of the incident were previously denied by a source within the bank, the police commissioner clarified that the threat was reported directly by the bank chief after his gateman received and opened the suspicious parcel. Key details regarding the ongoing investigation include:

• Investigation Scope: Detectives are currently analyzing the source of the package and working to establish the motive, specifically investigating whether the delivery was intended as a threat or linked to broader criminal activity.

• Active Leads: Investigators are pursuing multiple leads, including information and potential contacts provided by Alebiosu himself to assist in the process.

• Status of Case: While no arrests have been made at this time, the police are utilizing forensic and intelligence-driven methods to identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable.