3 h. ago AIT, Channels TV Apologise To DSS Over Lagos Assembly Report 

Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television have apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their reports on the agency’s alleged involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. This is even as Channels TV, on Friday, also offered an apology during its programme, Politics Today, anchored by Seun […]

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27 h. ago Lagos Assembly: AIT, Channels TV Tenders Apology Over Misrepresentation Of DSS Role

Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television have apologized to the Department of State Services (DSS) for their report on the presence of DSS operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly. AIT acknowledged that its broadcast was incomplete and unintentionally misrepresented the role of the DSS. “AIT News wishes to apologize to the Department […] The post Lagos Assembly: AIT, Channels TV Tenders Apology Over Misrepresentation Of DSS Role appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Three Lagos Assembly workers face charges for assaulting DSS officers

The Department of State Services has arrested three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly for allegedly attacking its personnel on February 18. Some individuals had manhandled DSS personnel during a drama that ensued at the assembly on Monday. The assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Read More

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36 h. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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37 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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46 h. ago AIT, Channels TV apologise to DSS over reports on Lagos Assembly Incident

Africa Independent Television and Channels Television have publicly apologised to the Department of State Services over their reports on the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. AIT News, in an official statement during its News Hour program, retracted its initial report clarifying that its reporting was based on Read More

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4 d. ago Obasa: CSOs, FIDA condemn DSS invasion of Lagos assembly, drum support for Meranda

By Lukman Olabiyi The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) have condemned the recent invasion of the Lagos State House of Assembly by armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), while voicing their strong support for the election of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda as the […] The post Obasa: CSOs, FIDA condemn DSS invasion of Lagos assembly, drum support for Meranda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago DSS Demands Apology From AIT, Channels TV, Over “False” Report On Lagos Assembly Invasion

The Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened to take legal action against Daar Communications PLC, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television over a report alleging that its operatives invaded the Lagos State House of Assembly. The report claimed that DSS operatives attempted to prevent lawmakers, including Mojisola Meranda, the assembly speaker, […] The post DSS Demands Apology From AIT, Channels TV, Over “False” Report On Lagos Assembly Invasion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations

Tribune Online Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations The Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened two prominent broadcast stations with lawsuit over what it described as false and malicious report against it by the organisations. According to the security agency, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television both aired false report against it on the crisis that rocked the Lagos State House […] Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations Tribune Online

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5 d. ago DSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels over Lagos Assembly crisis coverage

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), has warned it will sue two major TV stations over their read more DSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels over Lagos Assembly crisis coverage

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5 d. ago DSS Threatens To Sue AIT, Channels TV, Others Over Lagos Assembly Invasion Report

The Department of State Service (DSS) has threatened legal action against DAAR Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television, for broadcasting news reports that its operatives invaded the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. In a letter dated February 17, 2025, the DSS, through its lawyer, Chief Ayodeji Adedipe, SAN, […]

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5 d. ago Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels TV

The Department of State Services has threatened to take legal action against Africa Independent Television and Channels Television over their reports on the involvement of the service in the Lagos Assembly crisis. The DSS described the reportage by the broadcast stations as false and malicious. In a letter to the stations by its lawyer, Adedeji Read More

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6 d. ago Lagos Assembly Clarifies DSS Presence, Says Invitation Was For Security Purposes

The Lagos State House of Assembly has shed light on the recent presence of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives at the assembly complex. Information Nigeria reports that there was tension at the State House of Assembly on Monday morning as DSS officers invaded the Assembly in an attempt to stop the lawmakers from sitting. […] The post Lagos Assembly Clarifies DSS Presence, Says Invitation Was For Security Purposes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Atiku Slams “Utterly Reprehensible” DSS Invasion Of Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Monday as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the complex, sparking widespread condemnation. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among those who strongly denounced the incident, describing it as “utterly reprehensible” and a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic values. “The viral […] The post Atiku Slams “Utterly Reprehensible” DSS Invasion Of Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos Assembly Stands Firm As 36 Lawmakers Back Meranda Amid DSS Invasion

No less than 36 awmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Speaker, Princess Mojisola Meranda. This move is seen as a show of solidarity and trust in Meranda’s leadership amidst the recent invasion of the Assembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Services […] The post Lagos Assembly Stands Firm As 36 Lawmakers Back Meranda Amid DSS Invasion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos Assembly Invited DSS To Forestall Obasa’s Planned Return, Letter Reveals 

The heavy presence of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday morning was to prevent the alleged comeback bid of the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. A letter sighted by LEADERSHIP shows that the personnel of the secret police were actually invited by the acting Clerk […]

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6 d. ago Lawmakers begged DSS for security, says Lagos Assembly Clerk

Contrary to reports by a section of the media that Department of State Services (DSS) officers stormed the Lagos State read more Lawmakers begged DSS for security, says Lagos Assembly Clerk

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6 d. ago Despite DSS invasion Lagos Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Monday, passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker of the House, read more Despite DSS invasion Lagos Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker

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6 d. ago ‘It’s national embarrassment,’ Lagos lawmakers lament DSS invasion of assembly

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have condemned the invasion of the asembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police on Monday, describing it as a “rape of democracy, an aberration, and a national embarrassment.” During a plenary session attended by 36 lawmakers, the legislators demanded an Read More

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6 d. ago Tension In Lagos Assembly As DSS Operatives Clash With Legislative Workers

A tense standoff erupted inside the Lagos State House of Assembly building on Monday as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) clashed with legislative workers, causing chaos. Videos captured by our correspondent showed the dramatic scene as DSS officials, clad in black jackets, helmets and armed with weapons, forcefully engaged with the Assembly […]

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