Residents of Modupe Johnson Crescent in Surulere, Lagos, have warned prospective buyers and members of the public against entering into transactions involving a disputed 36-unit residential estate allegedly being developed on the premises of Gbaja Boys High School.

The Incorporated Trustees of Modupe Johnson Crescent Residents’ Association issued the warning in a Caveat Emptor notice dated September 21, 2026, through their lawyer, Imran O. Shitta-Bey of S. A. Shitta-Bey & Co.

The residents said the property is the subject of an ongoing case before the High Court of Lagos State, Lagos Judicial Division.

The suit, marked LD/6333LM/2026, involves the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation and eight other defendants.

According to the residents, the dispute centres on the alleged conversion of land within Gbaja Boys High School into a residential development.

They alleged that the project involved unauthorised construction, trespass, encroachment and interference with land designated for educational purposes.

The residents further alleged that the development, reportedly located along the edge of a canal within the school premises, was being carried out without several required regulatory approvals.

Among the approvals they said were missing are planning permission, an approved building plan, Environmental Impact Assessment clearance, drainage alignment clearance, Traffic Impact Assessment clearance and approval from the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

Residents seek court intervention

The residents said they had filed 16 reliefs before the Lagos State High Court in connection with the disputed development.

Among their requests is an order directing the relevant authorities to permanently seal the construction site and remove structures they allege were unlawfully erected on the property.

They are also asking the court to declare that any alleged disregard of stop-work and seal-up orders issued against the development amounted to unlawful acts and abuse of office.

The residents said their legal action was aimed at protecting the interests of the community and preserving the land while the court determines the dispute.

The defendants named in the related proceedings include officials and agencies responsible for physical planning, building control, environmental regulation and housing administration in Lagos State.

Residents invoke lis pendens

The association also invoked the legal principle of lis pendens, warning prospective buyers, companies, financial institutions, real estate operators and other entities against dealing with the disputed property while the case remains before the court.

Under the warning, any purchase, lease, mortgage, joint venture or development transaction involving the property while the litigation is pending would be undertaken at the buyer or investor’s own risk.

The residents therefore urged members of the public to conduct appropriate legal and title checks before committing funds to the development.

Previous court proceedings

The residents said their association had previously challenged the development in an earlier suit involving the same parties.

The earlier case was marked LD/5840LM/2025.

According to the association, the High Court granted pre-emptive injunctions on January 27, 2026.

The residents further said that on March 18, 2026, the court held that the association, acting as representatives of the affected community, had demonstrated a threatened legal right that warranted protection.

A related report stated that residents became aware of the development in September 2025 after seeing a signboard identifying LSDPC as the client.

They subsequently sought information on the project’s planning and building approvals, environmental clearance, drainage approval and authorisation from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

The residents alleged that the Lagos State Building Control Agency issued a contravention notice and stop-work order on January 12, 2026, following a stakeholders’ meeting the previous month.

They also alleged that an environmental seal order was issued and subsequently breached, after which construction resumed. These claims remain part of the ongoing legal dispute.

Court to hear substantive case

The latest proceedings remain pending before the Lagos State High Court.

Justice Atinuke Ipaye has fixed October 26, 2026, for the hearing of the originating summons as well as preliminary objections filed by the first and second defendants challenging the residents’ legal standing to institute the action.

The court proceedings will determine the legal issues surrounding the residents’ claims and the disputed development.

Until the matter is determined, the residents have urged prospective buyers, investors, financial institutions and real estate companies to exercise caution and avoid transactions involving the property.

The dispute highlights the importance of confirming land ownership, planning approvals, building permits, environmental requirements and other regulatory clearances before purchasing property or committing funds to a real estate development.

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged murder of 56-year-old Kelechi Madu in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

The development followed investigations into Madu’s death, barely two days after his wife reported him missing.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the prime suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ifeanyi Nwankwo, was a friend of the deceased and allegedly confessed to planning the killing and engaging two other people to carry it out.

Police said preliminary investigations indicated that Nwankwo allegedly obtained money from Madu fraudulently after claiming he could assist him in acquiring a piece of land.

Investigators alleged that the suspect subsequently arranged the killing in an attempt to conceal the transaction and prevent the recovery of the money.

Madu Reported Missing

According to the police, Madu’s wife reported him missing on August 18, 2026, after he left their home on the evening of August 17 and did not return.

Police operatives, working alongside members of the local vigilante group and the deceased’s family, subsequently began searching for him and investigating his whereabouts.

Later that evening, the wife returned to the police station and reported that her husband had been found dead in a nearby bush at Umuobi, Awkuzu.

Police operatives were immediately deployed to the location, where the deceased was found dead.

His remains were subsequently taken to a hospital for preservation.

Friend Allegedly Confesses

During the investigation, police arrested Nwankwo, who allegedly confessed to involvement in planning the killing.

According to the police, Nwankwo had allegedly received money from Madu under the pretext of helping him acquire a parcel of land.

Investigators said the alleged fraud became the motive behind the subsequent plot to kill the deceased and conceal the transaction.

The police said two other people were allegedly engaged to carry out the killing.

The command said investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and identify everyone involved.

Police Intensify Investigation

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the investigation be intensified to identify and arrest all persons allegedly connected to the conspiracy and murder.

The command said it remains committed to ensuring that everyone connected to the crime is brought to justice.

The police also said they would continue to strengthen intelligence-led policing and cooperation with communities to prevent violent crime and uncover criminal activities in the state.

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Residents of Ikangba Community in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State have asked Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene in a land dispute that they say threatens peace in the area.

The community made the appeal in Abeokuta. It accused some individuals of trying to take control of its ancestral land through intimidation. It also alleged that some security personnel had become involved in the dispute.

Prince Oluleye Olufemi Oluleye, Secretary of the Ikangba community, presented the community’s statement. He urged the governor to act quickly before the dispute leads to more violence.

Community Seeks Government Intervention

The community said security agencies had already taken steps to address the dispute.

According to the residents, two Ikangba indigenes were earlier arrested and detained at the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Abeokuta. The two men were later released after the community presented documents supporting its claim to the land.

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The residents said DSS officials heard from both sides and reviewed the circumstances of the dispute. They said the agency then warned all parties against actions that could disrupt peace in the community.

However, the community alleged that the people it accused of land grabbing continued their activities after leaving the DSS office.

The residents also said the Ogun State Commissioner of Police intervened in the matter. According to the community, the commissioner invited the parties and heard their positions before warning those it described as land grabbers to stay away from the disputed property.

Residents Allege Fresh Threats

Despite these interventions, the community said tensions had continued.

The residents alleged cases of harassment, maiming and sporadic shootings around the disputed land. They said the incidents had created fear and raised concerns about the safety of people living in the area.

The community also raised concerns over the alleged involvement of the Idowa traditional institution. It specifically mentioned the Dagburewe of Idowa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adefuwape.

The Ikangba people stressed that they were not asking the government or security agencies to decide the ownership of the land outside the legal process.

Instead, they want the authorities to conduct a full and impartial investigation. They also want all parties to receive protection while the competent authorities determine the ownership and status of the property.

Appeal to Security Agencies

The community asked Governor Abiodun to prevent the use of security personnel or private agents to intimidate any party involved in the dispute.

It also appealed to the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that their personnel do not become involved in private land disputes.

The residents further called on the Ogun State Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force, the police, DSS and other relevant agencies to act quickly.

They said urgent action could help prevent further violence and protect lives and property.

Wider Impact on Real Estate

The dispute also highlights the importance of secure land ownership in Nigeria’s property market.

Unclear ownership can create risks for homeowners, developers and investors. Land disputes can also delay housing projects and make property transactions more difficult.

Strong land records, proper documentation and effective dispute resolution can help reduce such risks. These measures are important for communities as well as businesses involved in housing and real estate development.

The Ikangba community said it had contacted relevant authorities over the matter. It said it decided to speak publicly because of concerns that the dispute could lead to further violence.

The residents urged all parties to avoid confrontation. They called for the ownership and status of the disputed land to be determined through due process.

The community also appealed to the government and security agencies to act before the dispute causes further harm to residents and property.

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Women from Umuariaga community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have protested against an alleged plan by the state government to acquire their farmland for a proposed smart city housing estate without their consent.

The women stormed the Abia State Government House in Umuahia, expressing fears that losing the land would threaten their livelihoods and worsen hunger within their families.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mrs. Glory Orji alleged that individuals claiming to represent the Abia State Government had informed residents that the community’s flat lands had been designated for a housing estate project.

According to her, the development has created tension and uncertainty across the community.

Women Fear Loss Of Livelihood

The protesters said the farmland remains the primary source of food and income for many families in Umuariaga.

“This is the only flat land we have. If they collect it from us, what will remain for our children?” Orji asked.

“If they collect it from us, where are we going to farm and where are we going to feed our families from?” she added.

Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the women appealed to Governor Alex Otti to protect indigenous landowners from losing ancestral lands without proper consultation or agreement.

Herdsmen Crisis Also Raised

The women also complained about persistent destruction of crops by cattle allegedly belonging to herdsmen operating around the community.

They accused relevant government agencies of failing to adequately address the situation, saying farmers have continued to suffer repeated losses.

Government Promises Investigation

Responding on behalf of the Abia State Government, Commissioner for Finance, Uwaoma Ukandu, assured the protesters that their concerns would be communicated to Governor Alex Otti.

Ukandu appealed to the women to remain peaceful, promising that the issues raised would be investigated and addressed appropriately.

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Tension is rising in Enugu State as host communities protest an alleged plan by the state government to convert part of a school land into a commercial housing estate.

Residents of Amauzam-Ugbawka and Agbani communities in Nkanu East Local Government Area staged a protest over reports that undeveloped portions of the Girls Special Science School, Agbani, have been earmarked for a housing project.

The protesters described the move as “land grabbing,” insisting that the land was originally acquired for educational purposes and should not be repurposed without due consultation.

Carrying placards, the demonstrators said the development would further dispossess them of ancestral land, more than two decades after the school was established without clearly defined boundaries.

They called on Governor Peter Mbah to intervene by halting the proposed housing project and ensuring proper demarcation of the school’s land.

According to the communities, the disputed land spans Ugbawka Amauzam and Agbani and was acquired during the administration of former governor Chimaroke Nnamani without adequate consultation or clear boundary definition.

The protesters said repeated efforts to resolve the issue had yielded no results. They recalled writing to the administration of former governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in 2016, requesting a formal survey and clarification of the school’s boundaries.

They also noted that a similar appeal was made to the current administration in 2024, seeking either the return of unused land or compensation for affected families.

Although security personnel prevented the protesters from gaining access to the Government House, a petition outlining their grievances was submitted.

In the petition, community leaders expressed frustration over what they described as a breach of trust, alleging that earlier discussions around resizing the school land had now been replaced with plans for commercial development.

They urged the government to respect the provisions of the Land Use Act by engaging host communities, returning unutilised land, and compensating those whose lands had already been taken.

The controversy highlights growing concerns over land administration and urban development in Enugu, particularly as housing expansion increasingly intersects with community land rights.

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The Delta State Police Command has declared Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, a prominent community leader in Asaba, wanted following his alleged role in the killing of three youths during a land dispute.

SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the suspect allegedly led an armed group that attacked residents in Okwe community, a suburb of Asaba, on November 24, 2025.

“The Delta Police Command has activated a full-scale manhunt for Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona Community, and all members of his armed group,” Edafe said.

According to the police, Nkeeshe and his associates, some disguised in army camouflage, attempted to enforce an unauthorized quit notice on the land without any court order. The confrontation led to indiscriminate gunfire, resulting in the deaths of three youths.

The police confirmed that the injured youths were taken to a nearby hospital but later died while receiving treatment.

In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, deployed tactical teams and intelligence operatives to track, identify, and arrest all individuals involved. The CP condemned the incident as a “reckless and unprovoked display of lawlessness” and assured that no one, regardless of title or influence, would escape justice.

Edafe added that normalcy has been restored in the community with ongoing patrols and intelligence-led operations to maintain security. Residents have been urged to cooperate with law enforcement to ensure the arrest of the suspects.

The Delta Police Command remains committed to enforcing the rule of law and preventing further violence in Asaba and its surrounding areas.

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The long-running dispute between Winhomes Estate Global Services Ltd and the Federal Government over a stretch of land along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway came to a definitive end after a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos struck out the company’s suit for lack of jurisdiction.

For months, the battle had grown into a high-stakes confrontation, with the real estate firm insisting that the planned highway threatened plots it claimed to own on the Lagos shoreline.

The company’s CEO, Ifeoma Okengwu, asked the court to stop the Ministry of Works from touching the land and demanded $250 million as damages.

Justice Akintayo Aluko, however, delivered a ruling that shifted the weight of the controversy. The court held that Winhomes had already sold or transferred its interest in the disputed land to third parties, leaving it without the legal capacity to sue.

The judge explained that the claims bordered on trespass and fell under matters governed by the Land Use Act, which do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court under Section 251 of the Constitution.

The ruling marked a decisive turn in a dispute that had drawn significant public interest. Many observers followed the case closely because the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway represents one of the federal government’s most ambitious infrastructural projects, promising to reshape transport, commerce, and coastal tourism.

The court decision effectively cleared the path for the Ministry of Works to continue work along the approved Right of Way after months of demolition activities, compensation offers, and tense engagements with shoreline communities.

The ministry maintained that the verdict confirms that its actions followed legal procedures and technical guidelines, describing the lawsuit as a distraction from a project expected to benefit millions of Nigerians.

For residents and businesses affected by the construction, the judgment brings clarity—ending a high-profile legal confrontation and reaffirming the federal government’s authority to move forward with one of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructural transformations in decades.

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The Chief Executive Officer of TEBAMS Gases and Allied Products Ltd, Taiwo Aremu, has accused a Chinese company, Sheng Xin Industrial Co. Ltd, of masterminding the demolition of his gas plant along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

Aremu said the demolition, allegedly carried out by the Ogun State Task Force, destroyed factory buildings, machines, and structures worth over ₦1bn between September 27 and 29, 2025.

He claimed the Chinese firm had harassed his company for months over a land dispute despite TEBAMS’ lawful acquisition and documentation. Aremu further alleged that the Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Saliu, aided the Chinese company in reselling the land.

However, the monarch and the Chinese firm denied the allegations, insisting they possess valid ownership documents, including a Certificate of Occupancy and a demolition permit from the state authorities.

The Asorogbe family, from whom Aremu said he bought the land, backed his claim, describing the king’s sale to the Chinese firm as illegal.

Aremu, who said he lost his retirement investment in the project, petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Attorney-General, urging the government to unseal his factory and order compensation.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Government said only valid land titles would determine rightful ownership.

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The Oyo State Government has dismissed claims by the Federal Government over certain properties in the state, insisting they were lawfully revoked and now belong to Oyo State.

Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Akinfunmilayo Williams, said in Ibadan that the revocations followed due process under the Land Use Act of 1978, which gives governors control of all lands in their states.

He said the affected sites including ARCEDEM at Iwo Road, Federal Low-Cost Estate at Idi-Ayunre, Federal Housing Scheme in Saki, and others were abandoned for decades and had become security risks.

“These properties reverted to the state after lawful revocation. The federal government should stop misleading the public,” he stated.

Williams also accused some federal agencies of violating planning laws by building without state approval, warning that Oyo would no longer tolerate such disregard.

He assured investors that the state’s actions were not punitive but meant to promote order, safety, and development.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Jikwoyi-Kurudu, is set to hear a landmark application on Monday, October 6, seeking a judicial review of the proceedings, report, and recommendations of the Ministerial Committee appointed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The committee’s work centers on the ongoing and highly contentious dispute involving River Park Estate in Lugbe, Abuja.

Justice Mohammed Zubairu had, on September 17, 2025, scheduled the hearing following the filing of an ex parte application on behalf of the applicants Paulo Homes Nigeria Ltd and Houses for Africa Nigeria Ltd. The application was presented by senior counsel Anthony Malik (SAN), along with Homa Ihunwo and Edward Ajaba.

The respondents named in the motion (M/11417/2025) include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

In a significant ruling delivered on September 17, Justice Zubairu granted leave for judicial review via certiorari after examining the affidavits and legal submissions. “I have found substantial compliance with the law and rules of this court,” the judge remarked. “Accordingly, the application is granted as prayed.”

The court’s order further provided that the leave granted would automatically operate as a stay of proceedings and any further action related to the matter, pending the substantive hearing. This aligns with Order 43 Rule 3(6)(a) of the Rules of the Court 2025.

The applicants’ case is grounded in an eight-paragraph affidavit sworn by Zainab Suleiman, which sought to quash the Ministerial Committee’s proceedings and recommendations on River Park Estate, specifically, the property located at Plot 4, Cadastral Zone E30, Lugbe, Abuja.

The applicants also demand that the respondents be compelled to produce before the court the full proceedings, report, and recommendations of the Ministerial Committee, which were submitted to the Minister of the FCT on September 2, 2025.

In a move to forestall any potential enforcement, the applicants additionally seek an interim injunction restraining the respondents, their officers, or agents from implementing or giving effect to the committee’s report or recommendations. This injunction will remain in place pending the full hearing and determination of the interlocutory motion.

This legal battle underscores the complexities surrounding land and estate disputes in the Federal Capital Territory, with significant implications for property developers and residents in the burgeoning River Park Estate community.

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