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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:
Four people were reportedly shot when a convoy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) came under attack in Ebonyi State, with one of the campaign vehicles set ablaze.
The incident occurred during a campaign movement in the state, according to sources familiar with the development.
The identities and conditions of those injured were not immediately available at the time of filing this report.
The motive for the attack remained unclear, while the attackers had yet to be identified.
Security agencies were expected to investigate the incident and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and burning of the campaign vehicle.
Further details were awaited from the NDC, the Ebonyi State Government and the relevant security authorities.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Chima Ofoeke, over the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
The arrest followed a report by the deceased’s mother to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Umuchu Division that her daughter had been missing since October 16, 2026, despite efforts to locate her.
According to the police, operatives, working with members of the Agunechemba security outfit in Uga, apprehended the suspect following intelligence-led information.
The suspect was identified as the deceased’s alleged former boyfriend.
During preliminary interrogation, Ofoeke allegedly confessed to killing the young woman following the breakdown of their relationship. He reportedly led detectives to the location where her remains were discovered and recovered.
Following the development, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a thorough investigation.
The police said the investigation would establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice was served.
The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to promptly report missing persons and suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
It added that further information would be made available as the investigation progresses.
…Assures defects will be addressed
…Threatens to blacklist contractors over defects
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has defended the construction of 268 smart green schools across the state, assuring residents that structural defects and other challenges identified in some facilities will be addressed.
Mbah gave the assurance during a town hall meeting, where he explained that the state government deliberately adopted an accelerated approach to the construction of the schools to ensure that every child in Enugu had access to quality education.
According to the governor, the scale of the projects delivered within three years would ordinarily take between 10 and 20 years to accomplish under conventional implementation timelines.
He acknowledged that the speed of execution had resulted in some teething problems, including defects in certain buildings and roofing challenges, but maintained that the government was committed to ensuring that all the facilities were fit for purpose.
“When you have fast-tracked projects at that scale, you are bound to have teething problems, and we are not oblivious of it,” he said, adding that the government was resolved to address the identified shortcomings.
Mbah explained that the decision to build 268 smart green schools was driven by the administration’s determination to expand access to quality education rather than concentrate resources on a few model institutions.
Participants at the Town Hall meeting
He said the government could have opted to construct only three smart schools, one in each senatorial zone, or 17 schools across the state, but chose a broader approach to reach more children.
“We said every child in this state must have access to quality learning, and we did 268 smart green schools,” the governor stated.
He stressed that the administration would not abandon the projects because of the defects identified, adding that corrective measures were already part of the government’s response.
The governor’s remarks come amid concerns over defects reported in some of the newly constructed school facilities.
He maintained that the administration remained committed to ensuring that the projects delivered their intended educational benefits to pupils across Enugu State.
Mbah Threatens to Blacklist Contractors Over Defective School Projects
Governor Mbah also warned contractors handling the state’s smart green school projects that they will face consequences for failing to address defects in their work.
Mbah gave the warning while responding to questions about structural defects and other problems reported in some of the 268 smart green schools constructed by his administration.
The governor said the government had records of the contractors responsible for the projects and would require those whose work was found defective to return to their sites and carry out necessary repairs.
He, however, warned that contractors who refused to comply with the government’s directives would be blacklisted.
“For those that have been recalcitrant, we blacklist. And there are consequences for that,” he said.
Mbah explained that although the projects were executed on an accelerated timeline to expand access to quality education, the fast-tracked approach did not absolve contractors of responsibility for the quality of their work.
He also disclosed that the government obtained advance payment guarantees from the contractors, providing an additional mechanism for enforcing compliance where necessary.
“We do have an option to call those up if it becomes necessary,” the governor said, referring to the guarantees.
The administration has come under scrutiny over reported defects in some of the newly constructed school buildings, including roofing and other structural concerns.
Mbah acknowledged the existence of such challenges but described them as issues the government was determined to resolve.
He said the overriding objective was to ensure that all the smart green schools were fit for purpose and capable of providing the learning environment intended by the state government.
The governor’s comments signal the administration’s intention to hold contractors accountable while continuing its investment in education infrastructure across Enugu State.
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