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BREAKING: Lagos govt declares 176 estates illegal (FULL LIST)
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
The Notice:
The Oyo State Government, on Monday, issued a seven day notice to relatives and next of kin of unclaimed corpses deposited in various public hospital mortuaries across the state to come forward for identification and claim, after which the bodies will be given a mass burial.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, in Ibadan, the state capital.
She said, “The government noted a significant increase in the number of unclaimed corpses currently deposited in mortuaries within public health facilities across the state.
“The corpses were brought to the facilities by the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigerian Correctional Service, and other relevant agencies. Over time, the bodies have remained unclaimed, resulting in severe congestion in the affected mortuaries, many of which have now reached their storage capacities.
“In view of this development and the need to ensure the continued efficient operation of health facilities, members of the public, particularly individuals with missing relatives, are urged to visit the relevant public hospital mortuaries for the purpose of identification and possible claim of the corpses.
“Arrangements are being finalised for the conduct of a mass burial of all unclaimed corpses in the affected facilities, which will take place seven days from the date of this publication.”
Ajetunmobi further explained that the seven-day notice is intended to provide an opportunity for relatives and other concerned persons to come forward for identification before the burial exercise is carried out.
She, therefore, reiterated that the state government remained committed to maintaining acceptable public health standards and ensuring the effective management of healthcare facilities across the state.
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the immediate remand of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
Sowore will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, when legal proceedings are scheduled to resume.
The detention stems from a two-count cybercrime charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), which accuses Sowore of cyberstalking and criminal defamation after he labeled President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in an August 2025 social media post.
In August 2025, Sowore posts on X and Facebook, calling President Tinubu a “criminal” over statements made during a trip to Brazil.
He refuses DSS demands to delete the posts, citing free speech.
In May 2026, Justice Mohammed Umar rejects Sowore’s application to drop the charges. The judge rules that the DSS established a prima facie case, legally requiring Sowore to open his defense.
Earlier on June 5, following a judicial directive for daily trial hearings, Sowore’s legal team withdraws from the case.
Citing the “humiliation” his lawyers faced, Sowore opts to represent himself and files a motion accusing the judge of bias.
Meanwhile, on June 16, 2026, after Sowore fails to appear for a scheduled defense continuation, the prosecution labels it a “delay tactic”.
Justice Umar revokes his self-recognition bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
However, on June 22, 2026 (today), Justice Umar officially dismisses Sowore’s motion seeking his disqualification over alleged bias.
Following the arrest order, the court orders Sowore to be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre.
The federal government’s case rests on provisions within Section 24 of the amended Cybercrimes Act, 2024.
The prosecution argues that Sowore’s online rhetoric was knowingly false and intentionally deployed to incite public disorder. Sowore maintains a plea of “not guilty”.
While the prosecution argued that Sowore’s recent absence from court was a deliberate obstruction, Sowore publicly countered that he had arrived at court for the previous scheduled sitting on June 15, only for the judge to be absent without notice.
Sowore had filed a formal letter informing the registry of his subsequent travel, which the court ultimately bypassed when issuing the arrest warrant the following day.
Proceedings are set to pick back up in mid-week as Sowore remains in custody.
Sowore reacts
Sowore tweeted on X after the judgement, saying, “Justice Mohammed Umar refused to recuse himself from presiding over my case and then ruled that I be remanded in custody, I addressed our Comrades on the solid need to remain resolute in pursuit of justice. There is no going back.”
In an accompanying video with the tweet, Sowore addressed journalists, saying that the prosecution had urged the court to ensure he remained in detention until Wednesday.
According to Sowore, the decision did not come as a surprise, as he had anticipated the outcome and was prepared for it. He maintained that his ordeal was part of a broader struggle to secure the country’s liberation.
“The court was told by the prosecutors that they must insist on sending me to jail until Wednesday. But guess what? I brought my prison bag. And I told the judge that said he cannot recuse himself that when they are ready, I am ready.
“I have predicted before now that all these things are going to happen. But they are happening for a good reason. And the reason is that somebody must make the sacrifice that will liberate this country,” he said.
The activist also reflected on his years of advocacy, describing himself as someone who has consistently challenged injustice and abuse of power. He argued that his commitment to social justice has remained unwavering and insisted that the struggle for change would ultimately prevail.
“I feel privileged that I am the one who has stood the test of time against the impunity of our leaders. Some of them pretended that they were democrats in 1993. In 2026, we discovered that they are monsters, and I am referring to Tinubu.
“And I am insisting once again, because I was brought here by Buhari in 2019, I said then and I repeat again that nobody can defeat the revolution. And shame, sorrow, tears will visit the families of the people who do injustice to people who fight for social justice,” Sowore stated. (Punch)
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By-election over, ENSSAA announces clampdown on unauthorized Outdoor Advertisements across Enugu State
With the successful conclusion of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise against unauthorized outdoor advertisements across the state.
The Agency said the operation would target illegally displayed posters, billboards, political campaign materials, banners, and other outdoor advertisements erected without the approval and requisite permits of ENSSAA.
In a statement issued on Monday by the General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Francis Aninwike, ENSSAA said the enforcement exercise would be carried out across Enugu metropolis and all the local government areas of the state in accordance with the provisions of the ENSSAA Law 2016, which regulates outdoor advertising and signage in Enugu State.
Aninwike explained that the Agency deliberately suspended the enforcement exercise in recent weeks to allow the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election to be concluded and to avoid giving political coloration to what is essentially a long-overdue regulatory exercise aimed at restoring order, sanity, and environmental aesthetics within the state’s outdoor advertising space.
He stressed that no individual, political party, candidate, organization, or business is permitted to erect, display, or paste advertisements, including political campaign materials, without first obtaining the approval of the Agency.
According to him, political parties, candidates, and other stakeholders are advised to immediately regularize their advertisements and obtain the necessary permits before displaying campaign materials or other outdoor advertisements in any part of the state.
The General Manager noted that the proliferation of unauthorized advertisements constitutes a violation of the law, contributes to visual pollution, defaces public infrastructure, and undermines the beauty of the environment.
He emphasized that the enforcement exercise is neither targeted at any individual nor directed against any political group.
“This enforcement exercise is not targeted at any individual or political group. It is a routine regulatory action aimed at ensuring compliance with the law and maintaining a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing environment across the state,” Aninwike stated.
To ensure a smooth and peaceful operation, ENSSAA said it has secured armed police escorts for its enforcement teams. The exercise will be conducted daily between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Agency urged members of the public to comply with extant regulations and refrain from obstructing officials carrying out their lawful duties.
Aninwike reiterated ENSSAA’s commitment to sanitizing the outdoor advertising sector, enforcing compliance with relevant laws, and ensuring that outdoor advertisements across Enugu State conform to approved standards.
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