By Dennis IsongAcquiring a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is often considered a crucial step in securing property rights in Lagos State, Nigeria. It grants the holder legal ownership of the property and provides a level of security against potential encroachments. However, despite possessing this essential document, property owners in Lagos State may still face various challenges that could lead to the unfortunate loss of their property. In this article, we will explore some of the factors that can jeopardize property ownership, even with a valid C of O, and discuss possible ways to protect one’s real estate investments.…
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The Oluke-Orile, HRH Oba Adeola Ishau Balogun is not happy with a report credited to one Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulayman. Through his lawyer, Barrister Chief Mrs K Ajose, the monarch claimed that the subject matter is still ongoing before a court of competent jurisdiction. He also added that apart form the fact that the issue amount to contempt, he denied all the allegation raised in the said report by Comrade Sulayman. He not only want Comrade Adeniyi to desist forth with, he is demanding for apology and retraction of the said allegation failure of which a defamation suit would be…
The Nigerian Navy, alongside the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been accused of blatant disregard for court judgements/orders, abuse of the rule of law, and the use of military force to enforce civil transactions between two private legal entities which has nothing to do with the security of the country nor any crime within the remit of the EFCC enabling Act. The accusation came from a firm, Melka West Africa Limited through its petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Chief Justice of…
The construction industry in Nigeria is set to redefine the face of the industry with new developments and innovations especially in the areas of digital and technological construction. This Big 5 Construct Nigeria is Nigeria’s largest construction event bringing together local and international companies to showcase products & services, innovation, expertise and knowledge to the Nigerian construction industry. The three-day event will offer visitors an opportunity to connect with 8,000 industry professionals and find the right products & solutions from over 140 international and local exhibitors as well as earn free CPD points through a curated talks programme.Big 5 Construct Nigeria…
Daluwon Ogun, Badagry & Lekki Lagos – August 11,18 & October 6, 2023 to Host the First Large Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 2019. After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organisations in the world has once again chosen Daluwon in Ogun State, Badagry and Lekki, in Lagos State to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience!” Convention. Prior to 2020, Ogun and Lagos States were impacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels and restaurants as they attended their annual conventions at their Daluwon, Badagry and Lekki Assembly Halls. In 2020, the pandemic interrupted that tradition…
TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgement, has “ordered the disclosure of the spending details of over N200 billion public funds collected by the government of former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC fund and allocations from the Federation Accounts.” The court ordered the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to “disclose details of budgetary allocations and actual spending by the Okowa government between 2015 and 2019, including specific projects carried out to improve primary education in Delta State, and the locations of such projects.” The judgement was delivered by Honourable Justice…
By Dennis Isong Last year, Mr. Ezekiel was looking for a small house to buy so that he can stay there anytime he comes to Lagos (his family is in Benin and he doesn’t want to keep renting an apartment because of his experiences with people). There was a signpost of a real estate company he used to see anytime he was on his way to work. Then, he decided to make inquiries from them. He was ushered in with so much excitement as if they had been waiting for him all along. He thought, well, maybe it’s part of…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered UNITERM Nigeria Limited to advertise its winding-up petition in the Federal Gazette, The Punch Newspaper and in The Sun Newspaper within 14 days from the date the order was made. The judge gave the order pursuant to Rule 19 of the Companies Winding-Up Rule 2021 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court, against Oriental Energy Resources Limited on March 23, 2023. In its Motion on Notice designated FHC/L/CP/1256/2022 and brought pursuant to Rules 4 and 19 of the Companies Winding Up Rules, 2001; Order 26 Rules 1,…