May 14, 2026

Matthew Seiyefa Replaces Sacked DSS DG Lawal Daura

By Farouk Mohammed

Matthew Seiyefa has replaced Lawal Musa Daura as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Seiyefa, from Bayelsa State, arrived the Presidential Villa in an official SUV at 4:00p.m, clutching a file and was received at the entrance by the ADC to the acting President.

Shortly after, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, also arrived, and walked briskly into Osinbajo’s office.

Magu, however, was seen rushing out at about 4:40pm, State House Correspondents, tried to catch up with him for an interview.

Seiyefa, who came out of the Acting President’s office around 5p.m, left the Villa in another car.

He was shielded from journalists.

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