8 h. ago Obasa apologises for assault on DSS operatives at Lagos assembly

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has apologised to the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force for the attack on their officers at the Assembly on February 17. Obasa issued the apology in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He described the assault as unfortunate. Read More

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11 h. ago Obasa Apologises To DSS Over Assault On Operatives By Lagos Assembly Workers

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologised to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly premises. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, stormed the Assembly premises on Thursday with the aid of Police escorts and […]

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62 h. ago Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers

Tribune Online Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the remand of three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly who allegedly assaulted operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS). Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers Tribune Online

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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8 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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