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We Invite DSS to prevent reinstatement of impeached Speaker- Clerk

In light of this situation,” continued the Clerk, “we kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16th February, 2025 by increasing the presenceof your Men and as well observe a strict access control within andoutside the Assembly premises till further notice.

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The Acting Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA), Mr. A. T. B. Ottun, confirmed today that contrary to reports by a section of the media that Department of  State Services (DSS) officers stormed the  Lagos State House of Assembly, sealed offices of the Speaker and his deputy, it was the Assembly that invited security agents to maintain order.

According to the Clerk,  the invitation to the DSS, became necessary because “The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume to office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly andits members.

” In a letter dated 14th February, 2025, the Assembly management told Security Agencies in Lagos that, there was credible information that plans were afoot to forcefully reinstate

” The letter, which bore reference number LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, was signed by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly,  Mr. A. T. B. Ottun, was addressed to the DSS Director in the State, as well as the heads of other security agencies in Lagos State.

Entitled URGENT: ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES FOR LSHA PREMISES, the Acting Clerk wrote: “I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action.

“In light of this situation,” continued the Clerk, “we kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16th February, 2025 by increasing the presenceof your Men and as well observe a strict access control within andoutside the Assembly premises till further notice.”

He concluded this, “we look forward to your prompt attention Sir. Thank you.”

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Alleged Coup Plot: FG Files Charges Against Suspects arrested by DSS

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday filed a 13-count charges, under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with an alleged foiled coup plot.

The suspects- Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani, were apprehended by the agency following intelligence that uncovered plans to overthrow the government.

The charges filed against them include treasonable felony, conspiracy to overthrow the Government, conspiracy to commit terrorism and other offenses related to national security threats.

Recall that in September 2025, a joint covert operation led by the DSS had uncovered a deadly plot by some serving military officers to destabilize the government and undermine Nigeria’s democracy.

This led to the arrest of some alleged key figures involved in the coup.

“The arraignment points to the federal government’s resolve to counter subversive threats amid ongoing efforts to maintain stability in the country”, a source affirmed.

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Kaduna High Court Denies El-Rufai Bail

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The Kaduna State High Court has refused bail to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, citing concerns that his influence could interfere with ongoing investigations.

Justice Darius Khobo ruled that the allegations of financial impropriety against the former governor are serious enough to warrant his continued detention.

Counsel to El-Rufai, Ubong Akpan, SAN, says the defence disagrees with the decision but respects the court’s position. He confirms that the legal team will promptly challenge the ruling by filing the necessary appeal.

The defence also maintains that the case is politically motivated, describing the trial as part of a broader agenda.

The development comes despite an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kaduna, which granted El-Rufai bail under strict conditions, pending compliance.

At the State High Court, El-Rufai is facing a nine-count charge, including allegations that he influenced the Kaduna State Government to release about eleven billion naira to an unregistered entity for a light rail project that was never executed. He has denied all the allegations.

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536 blind candidates participate in 2026 UTME

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

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More than 536 blind candidates and others with special needs participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 designated centres nationwide, under arrangements tailored to their needs.

Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in a statement, in Abuja, yesterday.

He disclosed that Kano State recorded the highest number with 136 candidates, followed by Lagos with 95, while Abuja hosts 46 candidates.

Others were from Ado-Ekiti, Bauchi, Benin, Enugu, Kebbi, Oyo, Jos and Yola, each supervised by experienced academics, many of whom are former vice-chancellors.

He noted growing interest among candidates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, describing it as a positive shift and also acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by blind students in pursuing science-related disciplines, and disclosed that efforts have been underway since 2018 to address these barriers.

Prof Okebukola expressed satisfaction with the improving admission outcomes for candidates with disabilities, noting that in the 2025 admission cycle, 483 candidates applied for tertiary education out of which 252 secured admission, representing a 52.2 percent success rate.

He disclosed that candidates with visual impairment formed the largest group, accounting for 429 applications, with over half successfully admitted.

Other categories, including candidates with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, also recorded notable admission rates, with dyslexia candidates achieving a 100 percent success rate.

(The Sun)

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