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DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five associates of former Minister of Petroleum and former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of concealing his whereabouts. The defendants Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite were brought before Justice Peter Lifu [] The post DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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[Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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CNET
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Related coverage for "DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts": RAPPLER — [Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?. NDTV — After Setback, DMK Approaches Top Court Panel, CBI Ahead Of Vijay's Karur Visit. Guineematin.com — Conakry : des citoyens saisissent le parquet général après des propos jugés haineux attribués à Moussa Mara alias « Général El Sissi ». Vanguard News — Alleged coup plot: Court orders probe of leaked evidence. CNET — Supreme Court Supports Privacy Protections for Cellphone Location Data. ArcaMax — Brazil freezes $2 billion, pursues arrests after US sanction