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New DSS Director General Adeola Ajayi Assumes Office
Adeola Ajayi has officially taken over as the new Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), succeeding Yusuf Bichi. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Ajayi assumed his role on August 28, 2024.
During the handover, Bichi briefed Ajayi on key issues, and both reflected on their past collaboration and mutual respect. Ajayi was introduced to the DSS staff, and he emphasized a renewed focus on discretion and strategic silence regarding certain matters.
Ajayi has pledged to address Nigeria’s security challenges through collaboration with stakeholders, aiming for peace and stability. He urged DSS staff to maintain vigilance, dedication, and professionalism. Bichi encouraged the staff to support Ajayi in his new role to ensure the continued success of the service.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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