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BREAKING: Lagos govt declares 176 estates illegal (FULL LIST)

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August 4, 2025

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Governor Babajide Sanw-Olu of Lagos State

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No fewer than 176 estates in the Eti-Osa, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, and Ajah axis of Lagos have been blacklisted after being deemed illegal by the state government.

This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, in a statement released on Monday.

The Lagos State Government revealed that the owners of these estates failed to obtain layout approvals from the state’s Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

According to the statement, the government issued developers a 21-day ultimatum to begin the process of regularising their documentation or face sanctions.

It accused the estates of violating planning regulations by not securing layout approvals, which it said was a mandatory requirement for estate development in the state.

“The Lagos State Government has identified 176 illegal estate developments, predominantly located in the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state, and has given them a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals.

“These estates, deemed illegal due to their failure to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the Ministry on Monday,” the statement partly read.

The Permanent Secretary said the affected estates undermined the sustainable development goals of Lagos and violated the guiding principles of the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda.

He warned that the ministry would not tolerate unauthorised developments that disrupt the state’s physical planning framework.

Below is the full list of all the blacklisted 176 estates:

1. Achor Homes, Elephane, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
2. Adron Homes, Shangisha/Ketu, Kosofe L.G.A
3. Ajiwe Gardens, Okun-Fa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
4. Apex Garden Estate, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
5. Apple Spark Park, Ado-Odo, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
6. Beach Front Garden, Akodo, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
7. Beech Housing Estate, Okun-Fa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
8. Brick & Bar Estate (Phase 1-3), Lemi Campaign Tropicana, Ibeju – Lekki L.G.A
9. Brightwater Estate Limited, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
10. Cedarwood Boulevard Estate, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
11. Cedarwood Courts Phase 1 and 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
12. Cedarwood Estate (Sapphire Phase), Okunfolu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
13. Comforter Estate Phase 1 and 2, Idado, Ibeju – Lekki L.G.A
14. Cosmostone Estate, Eleju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
15. Courtland Villas, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
16. Crown City Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
17. Diamond Estate Phase 1, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
18. Diamond Builders Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
19. Dominion Garden Park, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
20. Dominion Garden Park Extension, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
21. Eagle’s Pride Smart City, Ogogoro Village, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
22. Eden Garden Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
23. Eden’s Court, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
24. Excel Villas Estate, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
25. Folaestate Estate Phase 2, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
26. Folaestate Estate Phase 2 Extension, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
27. Folaestate Estate Phase 3 Extension, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
28. Folaestate Extension 2, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
29. Folaestate Extension 2, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
30. Folaestate Phase 1, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
31. Fortune Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
32. Future Estate, Okun-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
33. Future Gate Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
34. Golden Prime Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
35. Greenlife Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
36. Green Villa Estate, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
37. Hilltop Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
38. Imperial Court, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
39. Jebako City Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
40. Jekonmo Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
41. Orange Ville Estate, Phase 1, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
42. Legacy Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
43. Lekki County Homes, Ikota, Eti-Osa L.G.A
44. Lekki Diamond City Phase 1, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
45. Lekki Palms Estate, Olomowewe, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
46. Liberty Park 1 & 2, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
47. Liberty Park 3, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
48. Liberty Springs Estate, Ajah, Ikorodu L.G.A
49. Living Stone Estate 1-3, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
50. London Park Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
51. London Park Phase 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
52. Meridian Boulevard, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
53. Middlechase Estate, Ogombo Village Road, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
54. Mufurufu Estate, Okun-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
55. Nature Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
56. Nature Estate Phase 1 & 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
57. Oak Haven Estate (Okunfa Phase 2), Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
58. Ogombo Prime Estate, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
59. Omega Nest Estate, Phase 2, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
60. Orange Ville Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
61. Pacific Heritage, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
62. Peace Garden Estate, Ojo-Badagry Rd.
63. Perfection Garden Phase 1, Eleko
64. Pine Stone Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
65. Platinum Pride Estate, Eleko
66. Platinum Pride Estate Phase 1, Eleko
67. Royal Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
68. Royal Haven Garden, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
69. Rydal Court, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
70. Sandfill Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
71. Shalom Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
72. Shelter Estate, Eleko
73. Shelter View Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
74. Silver Spring Court, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
75. Silverwood Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
76. Silverwood Estate, Phase 2, Eleko
77. Smart City Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
78. Springfield Garden, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
79. The Beechwood Park Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
80. Trinity Garden Phase 2, Elepahne Ibeju L.G.A
81. Palm View Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
82. Paradiso Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
83. Paragon Terraces, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
84. Peninsula Garden Estate, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
85. Pecan Estate, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
86. Peninsula Estate, Lekki Scheme 2, Eti-Osa L.G.A
87. Prime Water View Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa L.G.A
88. Property Mart Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
89. Victory Park Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
90. Victory Garden, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
91. Walton Gate Estate, Ogombo Road, Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
92. Westwood Park Estate, Phase 1, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
93. Westwood Garden Estate, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
94. Westpoint Garden Phase II, Oko Addo, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
95. Westwood Park Estate, Phase II, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
96. Flourish Residence, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
97. Westwood Park Estate, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
98. Spring Gardens Estate, Lafiaji – Eti-Osa L.G.A
99. Stonehedge Estate, Lafiaji – Eti-Osa L.G.A
100. Southern Greens Estate, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
101. Shalom Court – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
102. Sunshine Estate – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
103. Crystal Garden – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
104. Victoria Crest 3 – Thomas Estate, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
105. Victoria Crest 4 – Orchid Road, Lekki – Eti-Osa L.G.A
106. Rapid View Estate – Akoto, Epe L.G.A
107. Rapid Homes Estate – Ikota, Lekki Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
108. Royal Palm Villas – Along Gen. Paint Road, Lekki L.G.A
109. Urban Shelter Estate – Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
110. Hillcrest Estate, Sangotedo – Eti-Osa L.G.A
111. Discovery Park Estate – Olugbokun Village, Ekoisin – Epe L.G.A
112. Olive Garden Estate – Along Oke Osorun Road, Epe L.G.A
113. Bloom Heaven Estate – Idi Orogbo Village, Ketu – Epe L.G.A
114. Lakeview Estate – Oko Orisan, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
115. Lakeview Estate – Along Orchid Road, Agungi, Eti-Osa
116. Lakeview Estate – Abijo GRA, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
117. Havilah Villas – Orchid Road, Lekki
118. Havilah Villas – Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah
119. Lekki Sunrise Estate – Along Orchid Road, Lekki – Ibeju-Lekki
120. Beechwood Park Estate 1, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
121. Beechwood Park Estate 2, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
122. Urban Shelter Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
123. Lekki Pride Estate, Ajah, Lekki
124. MHIC Park Estate, Ajah – Lekki
125. Ocean Palms Estate, Idowu Close, Beside V.G.C, Lekki-Epe
126. Ocean Palms Estate, Idowu Close, Beside V.G.C, Lekki-Epe
127. Urban City Estate – Beside Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki
128. Urban Prime 1, 2, 3, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah
129. Urban Prime 4, 5, 6, Ogombo Road, Ajah
130. Urban Prime Estate – Behind Abraham Adesanya, Ajah
131. Crystal Estate 2, 3 & 4, Harris Drive, Off Regional Road, Lekki-Epe
132. Barandywa Estate, Along Ikorodu Road, Epe
133. Haven Gardens Estate, Along Old Court Street, Epe
134. Mican Villas Estate 1, Along Old Court Street, Lekki-Epe
135. Haven Court Estate, Along Old Court Street, Epe
136. Whispering Gardens Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
137. Sapphire Estate, Along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
138. Morenike Villa Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
139. Regent Park Estate, Phase 2, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
140. Westpoint Estate, Phase 2, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
141. Mayfair Gardens Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
142. Fountain Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
143. Goodwill Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
144. Oribanwa Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
145. FOC Estate – Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
146. Chrisland Estate, Shapati, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
147. Oakview Estate, Opposite Shapati, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
148. Lekki Affordable Estate – Olokonla Village, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
149. Eti-Osa East, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
150. Eti-Osa North, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
151. Eti-Osa Central, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
152. Olive Garden Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Bogije
153. Olive Park Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
154. Olive Court Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
155. Lekki Pride Estate 1, 2, 3, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
156. Richfield Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
157. Urban Prime Estate 4, Ogombo Road, Ajah
158. Dukia Africa 1 & 2, Sala, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
159. Urban Shelter Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
160. Wura City Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
161. Orimedu Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
162. White House Estate, Igando Road, Epe
163. Alpha Grace Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
164. Dukia Africa Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
165. Legend Smart City, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
166. Triumph Garden Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
167. Grand City Atlantic, Along Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
168. Home Of Peace, Epe
169. Legend City Estate, Along Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
170. Green Park Estate, Epe
171. City View Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
172. Halley Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
173. Crystal View Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
174. Florence Garden Resort, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A
175. Wonderland Estate, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A
176. Delight Estate and Resort, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A

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Enugu CP receives Best Crime Bursting police chief award , SP Ndukwe best PRO

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September 6, 2026

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CP Giwa receiving the Best Crime Bursting Police Chief in West Africa award

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The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has received the 2025 Best Crime Busting Police Chief in West Africa award, just as the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Daniel Ndukwe, bags the Best Police Public Relations Officer in Nigeria award.

Both awards were presented to them weekend by the Security Watch Africa Initiative.

Presenting the awards at the State Command Headquarters, GRA, Enugu, the International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Initiative, Patrick Agbambu, said the recipients were selected following a review of their respective policing antecedents and professional contributions in Enugu State.

He urged CP Giwa to sustain his proactive approach to crime prevention and combating, while encouraging the PPRO to maintain his strategic and effective police-public relations activities.

Responding, CP Giwa expressed appreciation to the organizers for the recognition, attributing his achievements in Enugu State to Almighty God and the support of the State Government, law-abiding citizens and other stakeholders. SP Ndukwe also appreciated the organizers and dedicated the award to Almighty God, CP Giwa and the people of Enugu State for their continued support.

The awards were presented as part of the 19th Africa Security Watch Awards, following the 19th Africa Security Watch Conference held in July 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, Banjul, The Gambia.

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Gumi took my Moroccan wife from me, Kaduna man alleges

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September 6, 2026

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Sheikh Gumi

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A Kaduna-based businessman, Nasir Musa Idris, has accused prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, of taking custody of his Moroccan wife, Khadija Diab, after he took her to the cleric’s residence for counselling.

Idris, who made the allegation in an interview with RFI Hausa, the Hausa service of Radio France Internationale, said he had been unable to take his wife back home for about 11 months after leaving her at Gumi’s residence in September 2025.

The businessman said he married Khadija, a Moroccan national, in October 2024 after travelling to Morocco to seek her hand in marriage and completing what he described as the necessary legal and immigration procedures.

He said the marriage was conducted with the consent of her parents and the involvement of relevant authorities, including the Nigerian embassy, before he brought her to Nigeria.

According to him, Khadija had never previously known anyone in Nigeria and the couple lived together in Kaduna without major problems until September 2025.

Idris said he was subsequently informed that Gumi wanted to counsel his wife over complaints she had allegedly made concerning their marriage.

He said he trusted the cleric because of his standing as an Islamic scholar and leader and therefore took Khadija to Gumi’s residence.

“For Dr Gumi, I believe in him because of his character as a religious scholar and leader. I met him at a pharmacy on Isa Kaita Road with my family,” Idris said.

The businessman alleged that after he left his wife at the cleric’s residence, he was unable to take her back despite repeated attempts to regain access to her.

He said the situation had continued for months, prompting him to report the matter to relevant authorities and seek legal redress.

Idris also alleged that Gumi was invited by the authorities to answer questions concerning the matter but did not honour the invitation.

The dispute has also resulted in legal proceedings in Kaduna, where Idris reportedly made allegations bordering on wrongful restraint or confinement, interference in his marriage, theft, defamation and issues relating to a purported marriage document.

Court documents connected with the case reportedly named Amal Ahmad Gumi, described as Sheikh Gumi’s wife, as well as some members of the cleric’s family among the defendants.

The filings indicated that Idris initially introduced Khadija to Amal because both women were Moroccan.

The businessman also raised questions over a purported marriage certificate and alleged involvement by Gumi in proceedings before a Sharia Court in Kaduna.

However, the allegations remain contested and have not been established as facts by a court. There is also no independent confirmation that Gumi married Khadija.

Gumi: I’ll sue him

But Gumi, in his reaction to the allegations, denied Idris’ claims and threatened legal action against the businessman.

Speaking to Weekend Trust yesterday, the cleric dismissed the allegation and said he would sue Idris.

Gumi’s denial introduces a direct legal and factual contest between the two men over what happened after Khadija was taken to the cleric’s residence.

Idris, however, maintained that his marriage to Khadija was valid and that she had been brought into Nigeria only after he had completed the necessary procedures.

He said he was seeking the return of his wife and clarification of the circumstances under which she allegedly remained at Gumi’s residence.

The controversy has attracted attention because of the identities of those involved and the unusual circumstances surrounding the marital dispute.

With Gumi now threatening legal action and the matter already the subject of proceedings, the competing accounts are likely to be tested through the appropriate legal and investigative processes.

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Atiku’s lobbyist deletes Trump appointment claim as White House keeps mum

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September 6, 2026

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Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C, a US-based lobbying firm, has deleted an X post announcing the purported appointment of Karl Von Batten, the firm’s managing partner, to a White House position.

According to the firm, US President Donald Trump appointed Von Batten to serve as a commissioner on a White House presidential commission.

“Dr. Von Batten is deeply grateful to President Trump (The Chief) for this appointment and for the confidence placed in him,” the firm said in the now-deleted statement on Wednesday.

“This presidential appointment represents a tremendous honor and reflects Dr. Von Batten’s longstanding commitment to public service, leadership, and our nation.

“Dr. Von Batten looks forward to answering the call to serve our President and country.”

The firm did not specify the commission to which Von Batten was purportedly appointed.

There has been no official communication from the White House confirming or denying the purported appointment of Von Batten.

The post was also no longer on the lobbyist’s official page.

The announcement was widely reported locally and internationally, triggering concerns that the lobbyist’s purported new role could further complicate an already rocky relationship between President Bola Tinubu and Washington, which has been strained over the past year by allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, as well as US sanctions and visa restrictions.

Earlier this year, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), hired Von Batten’s firm to protect and strengthen his “reputational standing” in the US ahead of the 2027 polls.

The 12-month agreement was worth $1.2 million. Since then, the lobbying firm has stepped up its criticism of Tinubu, who is seeking re-election.

Over the past weeks, the firm has sought to bring Tinubu’s past dealings with US drug-enforcement into the spotlight, including by filing Freedom of Information Act (FOI) requests and lawsuits seeking US records relating to the president.

Von Batten said he had also briefed senior members of Trump’s team on allegations of misappropriation of US-funded World Bank loans by senior members of the Nigerian government.

‘VON BATTEN’S APPOINTMENT ‘UNPAID ROLE, NOT WHITE HOUSE POSITION’

According to Sunday Dare, Tinubu’s special adviser on media and public communication, Von Batten was appointed to an unpaid education commission and not a White House policymaking position.

Dare said the appointment was to the commission on presidential scholars, an education panel administered by the US department of education.

The presidential spokesperson said the commission has no responsibility for American foreign policy, national security, diplomacy, or relations with Nigeria.

Von Batten did not refute the report.

“President @realDonaldTrump is the greatest American President, greatest American President, and it is an honor to even be thought of for any role associated with his Administration, paid or unpaid,” the lobbyist said in response to Dare.

“I am proud of my President and would serve for free for a thousand years if he asked.”

Von Batten said he was proud to have been asked to serve “helping recognize the best of the best” among America’s young men and women. (Cable)