Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has released five government media aides who were detained following an alleged cyberbullying petition filed by politician Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been honored with another media award, barely five months after receiving recognition from the International Press Institute (IPI).

Indian student enrollments in the US have declined by nearly 7%, following an announcement by the US Department of State in June 2025 regarding expanded screening and vetting for visa applicants.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) successfully rescued Hamza Musa, the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano, from captivity after he was kidnapped.

The US Department of State reports a 97% return rate for travelers under its visa bond program, with nearly 1,000 visas issued.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, in Cross River State and recovered 832 rounds of ammunition.

The U.S. Department of State has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity, with intentions to classify it as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation by March 2026, citing financial backing from Iran.

One of five persons accused by the Department of State Services (DSS) of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State on Wednesday The post Owo Church Attack: How we were nabbed by DSS officers, suspect tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers, seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, and rescued a kidnap victim.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Udeme Sunday Stephen, a suspect reportedly linked to a recent attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benin, Edo State.

The Kano State Government has rejected claims by Buba Galadima, who accused Governor Abba Yusuf and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano of suppressing opposition voices, calling the allegations reckless and politically motivated.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Shafiu Usman, the alleged leader behind kidnappings in Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states, including a church attack.

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director General of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS), is widely respected for his professional record among current security chiefs, with his leadership being highlighted.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

Representatives from the U.S. Department of State met with Cuban officials in Havana, marking the first such talks in 10 years, to discuss democratic and economic freedoms.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has questioned five media aides in connection with an alleged cyber bullying petition involving politician Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgement after they pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them by the Federal Government, and a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS)…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was immediately re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the court premises, shortly after a court fixed April 14 for his bail ruling.

A group, Concerned Arewa Youth Council, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading allegations of religious bias concerning arrests made by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), stating such claims could undermine national security.

The U.S. Department of State has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship by 80%, lowering it from $2,350 to $450, effective April 13, marking the first major rollback in over a decade.

The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four charities accused of funding Hamas militants in Gaza. The post U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding appeared first on Vanguard News.

Egypt emerges as a relatively stable travel destination amidst Middle East tensions, with the U.S. Department of State issuing a Level 2 advisory. While caution is advised for specific regions like Northern Sinai, major tourist hubs like Cairo and Red Sea resorts maintain strong security, welcoming visitors to explore its rich heritage and landscapes.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Udeme Stephen, a 26-year-old teacher, after he claimed online responsibility for an attack on Labour Party's Peter Obi and issued further threats.

The United States Department of State has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq, warning American citizens of increased security…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the suspect believed to have masterminded a deadly attack on an ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State, which led to the abduction of 20 worshippers.

By Soni Daniel Abuja: Arewa youths on Monday warned against undue interference and politisation of the case of a woman said to have been living a Department of State Services operative without the consent of her parents. The woman, Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, is at the centre of controversy following claims and counter claims of abduction […] The post Walida: Arewa youths warn against undue interference appeared first on Vanguard News.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) announced the tracking and arrest of an individual who had issued threats of attacks on schools in Abuja.

Albanian Democratic parliamentary group leader Gazment Bardhi cited a US Department of State (DASH) report raising concerns about organized crime money laundering through the construction sector, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama address the issue in parliament regarding signed building permits.

Nigerian Army troops, Department of State Services operatives, and local volunteer forces successfully thwarted large-scale attacks by bandits on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger State.

The US Department of State (DASH) has released a list of countries deemed most dangerous for American citizens, with Albania and Serbia noted as being on par.

The Government of Ghana has commended Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for successfully rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a criminal network that lured foreigners with false promises.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspected gunrunner in Cross River State who was attempting to take delivery of 832 rounds of live ammunition concealed within food items.

The Department of State Educational Research and Training has announced a revised schedule and has taken steps to conduct SA-2 from March 24 to April 6.

Rabat – The US has suspended operations at its embassy in Kuwait as security concerns grow across the Middle East following Washington’s military attacks against Iran and Tehran’s missile and drone attacks targeting countries in the region. In a statement released Thursday, the US Department of State confirmed that the embassy halted activities while authorities […] The post US Suspends Embassy Operations in Kuwait Amid War in Middle East appeared first on Morocco World News.

The U.S. Department of State on Monday urged Americans to "LEAVE IMMEDIATELY" more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, amid…

Americans are urged to exercise heightened caution globally due to potential security risks, as advised by the US Department of State.

An alleged love affair between a Department of State Services operative and a young woman from Jigawa State has sparked uproar, exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s religious equilibrium.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has released Walida Ibrahim, a Jigawa teenager who went missing in 2023, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

The United States Department of State issued a security alert urging American citizens in certain areas in Mexico to shelter in place.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.