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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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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A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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Tribune Online NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault The senior clergyman was alleged to have suddenly turned into a sexual predator, harassing female staff members of the church with the intent of taking undue advantage of them to exploit them sexually. NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault Tribune Online

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has made alarming discoveries in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. The agency uncovered unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines, and vaccines improperly stored, with some shockingly found in toilets. This was revealed in a statement shared on X Read More

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An Ogun State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta metropolis, on Thursday, admitted controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as ‘Portable’, to a bail of N2 million. Portable, who was brought to court by the Police, was arraigned on a five count charges bothering on conspiracy to commit felony; unlawful assault on […]

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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Thursday at the Isabo Magistrate Court in Ogun. The police declared the singer wanted on February 18 over an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Portable turned himself in to the police in […] The post Portable Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charges In Ogun Court, Granted N2m Bail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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By Seyi Babalola Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted by the Ogun State […] The post Alleged assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned at the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capitcal, over alleged assault on government officials. LEADERSHIP recalls that the ‘Zazu’ crooner was declared wanted by the police on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the […]

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By Seyi Babalola Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, a controversial Nigerian singer, was arraigned before the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday. This comes after his surrender to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba on Wednesday, after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command. The accusations resulted […] The post JUST IN: Portable arraigned in court over alleged assault on govt officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has turned himself in to the authorities. He was declared wanted in connection with an alleged assault on officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The incident, which occurred on February 5, saw Portable accused of leading a violent attack on three […] The post Portable Surrenders To Lagos Authorities, Transferred To Ogun Police For Further Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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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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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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Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has expressed distress after the Ogun State Police Command declared him wanted. A publication from the Magistrate Court in Ogun State was released and shared online on Monday, revealing that the state police accused Portable of conspiracy, serious assault, being armed, breaching public peace, and attempted murder […] The post ‘If Anything Happens To Me Na Big Wahala’ – Portable Demands Evidence Of Alleged Assault Amid Arrest Warrant appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), over the weekend in Lagos launched the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, a stride toward read more What Customs Authorised Economic Operator programme means for Nigeria

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi, a.ka., who is popularly known as Portable, has been declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command over allegation of leading a violent attack on government officials in the course of their lawful duties. Spokesperson of the Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Monday, narrated that the incident took place […]

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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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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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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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