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Premium Times accuses DSS of trailing its reporters over report about 'rift' between NSA Babagana Monguno and Buhari's chief of staff, Abba Kyari












The management of Premium Times has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of trailing its reporters after report of a "rift" between national security adviser (NSA) Babagana Moguno and chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari.



Recall that the online newpaper shared a report in which it released some documents which backed its claim of Monguno accusing Kyari of "dangerously" interfering on matters bordering on national security.



In a statement released on Sunday, Premium Times alleged that Samuel Ogundipe (pictured below), the reporter who shared the story suffered a continous hacking attempt and also received many calls on confirming his identity.







It also alleged that the home of its editor-in-chief, Musikilu Mojeed was breached by two men suspected to be officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). They reportedly claimed they had a message for him.



The suspected DSS operatives left after Mojeed's wife told them she wanted to call her husband to confirm if he was expecting a parcel.



Some suspected operatives of Secret Police were also accused of surveilling Ogundipe's house and leaving after confirming there was activity in his house.



The report added;




“In an age of widespread kidnapping it adds no value to the image of security officials to play by the protocols of nefarious actors in the community, visiting the homes of citizens and making up stories about dropping messages for them or threatening them through anonymous calls.

“If the security forces want any of our staff, we would be happy to present them in a way that will ensure clear accountability.”



A Premium Times reporter, Nicholas Ibekwe also corroborated the claim. He alleged that the DSS forced Samuel Ogundipe underground with an alleged attempt to arrest him.



Ibekwe tweeted;




So men of the SSS have forced my colleague @SamuelOgundipe underground. Now they are trying to breach the security of house my Editor-in-Chief as well. Because of Samuel's story exposing the rift between NSA and Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari

Samuel has been receiving death threats and threatening calls from people suspected to be officials of Nigeria's Defence Headquarters since the story was published.

Attempts were made to breach Samuel's iCloud, his social media handles and email. These attempts have been traced to government-owned properties.

But if officials of this government think we be can cajoled into silence, they have another think coming.







The DSS however denied the allegation and also insisted that there is no operation targeted at Premium Times.



A statement released by DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya reads in part;




“The report that the DSS is laying siege on Premium Times and has hacked the phones of one of its staff is false in its entirety. It is unfounded and just a needless sensationalism.

“There is no such operation at the moment by the Service targeted at the Premium Times, its Editor or staff. If there is any need for the DSS to discharge its duty, it sure has to do that with every sense of decency and in accordance with laid down procedures.

“Now, the Service is not anywhere near the news agency. Therefore, the report should be disregarded. It is fake news.“

Update: "I wish to be as old as him"- Throwback to when Corps member who died a month to her wedding and 6 days to POP, shared photos with the oldest man in her village

















A member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Peace Dominic died on Saturday, six days to the end of her service.



The University of Calabar graduate and Cross River State indigene, who served in Enugu, was set to tie the knot with her man next month.



Last September, the deceased posted photos of herself with the oldest man in her village, Ugep, wishing to live to be as old as him.









Why we brought Coronavirus patient from Ogun to Lagos - Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi explains (video)

















Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has explained why the Italian man with Coronavirus was brought to Lagos after he fell ill in Ogun.



Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday March 1st, Professor Abayomi, said


Some people have criticised us for bringing a patient from Ogun state to Lagos state. Let me remind you that the patient started his journey in Lagos state, ended up in Ogun state. Lagos is the designated testing center for Coronavirus and Lagos has very sophistcated containment facilities while other states are still trying to develop similar capacity. If we have left the patient in Ogun state, transmission is a factor of time. The longer you leave it, the more opportunity you have for transmission. So it was critical for us to collaborate with the state, bring the patient to where we have the expertise to contain, to make the right diagnosis and to deliver the correct treatment.''



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Two injured as car rams into FRSC office in Onitsha

















Two people were badly injured when a vehicle rammed into the bridge head office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Onitsha, Anambra state.



The lone accident, involving an ash-coloured Toyota Camry with registration number KWC818SC, occured at about 6:40pm on Sunday, March 1, 2020.



The driver reportedly rammed into the gate of the FRSC Command following loss of control.



The victims, who were occupants of the car, refused to be taken to the hospital, according to The Nation.



Confirming the incident, the Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo attributed the cause to loss of control, as a result of over-speeding.



“FRSC operatives on ground reported that the injured victims refused to be taken to the hospital.



“The scene has been cordoned off as we await the arrival of the Nigeria Police Force, who were contacted immediately the crash occurred.



“The Sector Commander, FRSC Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi, warns motorists against over-speeding.



“Drivers should obey speed limits and drive with common sense speed, especially in built up areas.”

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