Nigeria, March 26 -- Pandemonium broke out at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday when several security agents allegedly barred accredited journalists from entering the legislative building. Scores of journalists found themselves stranded outside, seeking clarity on the unfolding situation.
According to security personnel, including Sergeant-at-Arms and Police officers on duty, they were following "orders from above" to prevent individuals without official permanent identity cards from accessing the White House section of Parliament. Despite journalists' pleas, explaining that the Information Department had not yet issued their permanent cards, security forces remained resolute.
Attempts to negotiate entry for those holding tem...