Demolition: Lagos Assembly suspends construction in Makoko, Shogunle
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended all construction in Makoko and Shogunle for two weeks, pending reconciliation talks with residents. The move includes a 250-metre setback from the Third Mainland Bridge and an additional buffer beyond the power line corridor. Committees of ten members from each community, including women, youths, students, and traditional […]
Lagos seals illegal estates in Lekki, Lagos Island over planning violations
The Lagos State Government has sealed several estates in Lekki and Lagos Island over alleged violations of physical planning regulations. Officials said the affected properties failed to comply with approved building guidelines and development permits required by law. According to authorities, the enforcement exercise was carried out as part of efforts to restore order and […]
Anambra govt begins revocation of undeveloped properties in designated estates
The Anambra State Government has started revoking ownership of undeveloped landed properties in designated government estates as part of efforts to enforce orderly urban development. The action was confirmed by the Managing Director of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, during an enforcement exercise on Thursday. The exercise began at Awka […]
Lagos begins major clearance at Tejuosho Market to restore environmental order
The Lagos State Government has begun a large-scale clearance operation at Tejuosho Market to address environmental concerns and restore order in the busy commercial hub. Authorities aim to remove illegal structures, blocked drainage, and debris that have contributed to unsanitary conditions. Residents and traders were informed ahead of the exercise, with officials assuring that the […]
Lagos Demolitions: Law, Justice, And Compassion – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has shared his thoughts on the ongoing demolitions in parts of Lagos State, calling for a balance between the enforcement of law and the need for compassion. Obi emphasized that while it is important to uphold urban development regulations, such actions should not ignore the human impact on families and […]
South Africa demolishes Nigerian developer’s high-rise complexes
Authorities in the City of Tshwane have started demolishing two high-rise buildings owned by Nigerian developer George Asaba after multiple court rulings declared the structures illegal. The demolitions follow a March decision by the Gauteng High Court, which ordered the removal of the buildings on Luttig Street, Pretoria West. The court found that Asaba had […]
Lagos state govt releases list of 176 “illegal’ estates in the state, gives them 21- days ultimatum to provide their layout approval
The Lagos State Government has identified 176 estates built without the required planning approval. These estates, mainly found in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe, have been labeled illegal and given 21 days to start the process of regularizing their layouts. Mukaila Sanusi, the Director of Public Affairs at the Office of Physical Planning, revealed this […]
Lagos govt urges property owners to renovate buildings
The Lagos State Government has asked property owners to repair and repaint the outside parts of their houses. The aim is to make the whole city look better and more attractive. Speaking on Tuesday in Alausa, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, shared this message. He said people should take […]
Tinubu approves relocation of 29 prisons from urban areas
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 prisons from urban areas in Nigeria. This decision was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, February 21, during the launch of new vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service. According to Tunji-Ojo, the rapid growth of cities has reduced the space around many […]
We Can Thrive Without Nigeria’s Support In Ogun Say’s Governor Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State recently expressed confidence in the state’s economic independence. Speaking at the launch of Olumo Courts, a modern serviced apartment complex in Abeokuta, he emphasized that Ogun is one of the few Nigerian states that could thrive without federal assistance. Governor Abiodun explained that his administration has strengthened Ogun’s economy […]