8 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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9 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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3 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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3 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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4 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 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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5 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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