8 h. ago Police confirm heightened security at Lagos assembly, deny restricting journalists

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted reports suggesting that access to the Lagos State House of Assembly has been restricted. In a statement issued on Monday via X, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, clarified that while security measures have been strengthened around the assembly complex, journalists and individuals with legitimate business are allowed Read More

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis

Tribune Online BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Heavy security presence, on Monday, greeted the front gate and the environs of the Lagos State House of Assembly amidst the speakership tussle. BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Tribune Online

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: Heavy security at Lagos assembly as plenary holds today

Journalists were prevented from entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Monday morning as the House is set to hold another plenary.  Our correspondent who attempted to enter the assembly with a journalist from The Cable around 11am was stopped by security operatives. “You’re not allowed to enter,” a policeman at the Read More

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2 d. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security A group, under the aegis of the Assembly of Lagos Youths, has condemned the withdrawal of security aides attached to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and the reinstatement of those of sacked former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as not only undemocratic but also a direct affront to the rule […] Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the actions of impeached speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a show of shame. Recall that Mr. Obasa, on Thursday invaded the Assembly’s complex with some security men, fully armed, alongside four members of the house to preside over plenary session. The development is coming, […] The post Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has said that the command has restored all security escorts of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that security details attached to Mrs. Meranda, were removed while her rival, embattled former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa got back his security escorts. […] The post Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The development is coming amid leadership crisis within the Assembly. Recall that former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was […] The post Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office

Tribune Online JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has arrived at the Complex with heavy security operatives. The embattled speaker came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives. TribuneOnline reports Thursday morning that police […] JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis

Things have taken an interesting turn at the Lagos State House of Assembly as the latest reports reveal that all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn. The Assembly has been embroiled in a crisis since the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and things came to a climax on Wednesday when […] The post Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn

Tribune Online Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawnnPolice escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn with immediate effect, including those securing the Assembly complex. Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Tribune Online

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4 d. ago [JUST IN] Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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4 d. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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6 d. 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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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a  horough investigation into a viral video showing armed security personnel at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abubakar, in a statement, described the action of the security agencies as an assault on the country’s democracy. He said that it was bewildering that the security operatives reportedly […] The post Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Obasa: Lagos Assembly invaded by DSS, Speaker, deputy’s offices sealed

Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the police invaded the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday. According to reports, the DSS operatives sealed the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. It was gathered that armed security personnel […] The post Obasa: Lagos Assembly invaded by DSS, Speaker, deputy’s offices sealed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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