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LASBCA Reacts To Allegations Of Wrongful Detention, Demolition At St. Margaret School

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LASBCA

LASBCA is in the eye of the storm over alleged detention at St. Margaret School. The building control agency was accused of illegally detaining members of staff and demolishing structures in the school. The agency has offered an explanation for the allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has … Read more

Lagos Govt Reveals Reason For Planned Demolition Of Computer Village Section

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the planned demolition of a section at the Computer Village, Ikeja. In a statement on Sunday by Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, it noted that the structure was owned by the Police Officers Wives Association which ordered its demolition. The statement was … Read more

Police Begin Demolition Of Lagos POWA Complex

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) initiated the planned demolition of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) shopping complex in the Ikeja area of Lagos. It was gathered that four excavators, accompanied by heavily armed police officers, arrived at the shopping complex around midnight. The police authorities stated that the planned … Read more

Lagos Govt, Property Owners Seek Demolition Alternatives Over Drainage Setbacks In Lekki, Others

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Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Thursday, continued its dialogue with property owners on drainage setbacks by meeting those on the corridor of Lekki County, Ikota GRA, Megamunds Estate, Ajiran, Agungi, Orchid, Oral II and environs. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, met the property … Read more

BREAKING: 27 Rivers Lawmakers Can Meet Anywhere Despite Assembly Demolition – APC

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Rivers Assembly

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, on Thursday, said the embattled 27 members of the House of Assembly can carry out their duties anywhere out the demolished complex. In a visit to the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja, the state caretaker committee emphasized that, supported by the … Read more

BREAKING: Rivers State House Of Assembly Complex Demolished (Video)

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Rivers State House Of Assembly Complex

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the political crisis in Rivers State took a new dimension on Wednesday with the demolition of the State House of Assembly Complex located at Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. At the time of filing this report, the demolition was still in progress. It would be recalled that in the wake of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos Issues ‘Stop Work’ Order To Lekki Developer For Sandfilling Drainage Channel

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Site of the building construction along the System 156 drainage channel

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has ordered a developer to stop work on a site around Victoria Crest Estate II in the Lekki area of the state.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in the state, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday.

He disclosed that operatives in the environment ministry issued the order on Thursday.

Site of the building construction

The developer was accused of illegally sandfilling the drainage channel along System 156 and and carrying out reclamation work without state approval.

“Operatives of Drainage Enforcement and Compliance dept from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Thursday (30/11/2023) issued a STOP WORK ORDER to a developer along System 156 behind Victoria Crest Estate II in Lekki for illegally sandfilling the channel and carrying out reclamation work without any approval from the state,” the commissioner said.

The ‘stop work’ order comes amid the Lagos government’s ongoing aggressive countdown on illegal structures.

The state has carried out several demolition exercises in recent months, accusing property owners of building on the wrong sites without obtaining approval.

Site of the building construction
Site of the building construction

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FLASHBACK: In 2021, FG Warned Festac Residents Of Mass Demolition Of Substandard Structures

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Festac Town

Last week, many residents of Abule-Ado, Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, were thrown into despair as the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) demolished their properties. The FHA said the properties were substandard structures that were erected without approval. Most of the properties were occupied or owned by residents and landlords of King’s Royal … Read more

Rent, Buy Only Property With Building Approval, LASPPPA Charges Lagos Residents

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager, Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, (LASPPPA), Tpl Kehinde Osinaike, has urged Lagosians to verify and ask questions before buying or renting a house. His advice was contained in a statement posted on the Lagos State Government’s X account on Friday evening. “We approach the December festive … Read more

‘No Structural Integrity:’ Lagos Govt Demolishes Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Saturday commenced the demolition of distressed buildings in the Ebute-metta area of the state. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, led the demolition exercise in the company of the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki. … Read more

Lagos Shop Owners Demand Compensation Three Years After Demolitions

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Lagos State Ministry of Transportation

Some traders and business owners whose shops were demolished for the expansion of the Ikotun Roundabout in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have cried out for help. PUNCH Metro learnt that the demolition was carried out in 2020 with over 90 shops in the complex affected. The officials of the state government were … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures At Five Lagos Markets, Issues Quit Notice

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of five popular markets in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on social media on Sunday afternoon after visiting the affected markets. The markets are Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura markets. The Lagos governor … Read more

Why We Demolished Gbenga Daniel’s Wife Plaza – Gov Dapo Abiodun

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Gov Dapo

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State Government has confirmed the demolition of DATKEM Plaza in Ijebu Ode, owned by Olufunke Daniel, stressing that the building “is an illegal structure without an approved plan.” This online media platform had reported that the Ogun State Government had demolished the five-storey DATKEM plaza in … Read more

Rivers Govt Shuts Down AIT, Raypower FM In Port Harcourt

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River govt

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Similayi Fubara-led Rivers State Government has shut down the operations of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt, the state capital. This online media platform gathered that the media organization made this known in a statement on its website on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more

Abuja House Owner Drags Wike To Court Over Demolition Of Property

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Wike

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a property developer in Abuja, Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba has vowed to drag the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over the recent demolition of a property in Abuja. Kamba said the property in question was wrongfully demolished and vowed to seek legal redress. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more

FCT: Protesters Back Wike On Demolition Threat, Send Warning To All Ministers

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Wike

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of protesters under the aegis of ‘The Natives’ on Wednesday backed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his threat of demolition illegal structures in the FCT, saying the former governor of Rivers State was merely assuring Nigerians he would follow due process. This online … Read more

Streets Of Kano Overflow As Protesters Rally Against Gov. Yusuf’s Demolition Exercise

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of protesters on Monday hit Kano streets to express their displeasure with the ongoing demolition exercises of the state government. Daily Trust reports that the government has pulled down some structures while several others have been marked for demolition. The government premised its action on the grounds that the … Read more

Lagos Marks 17 ‘Distressed’ Buildings For Demolition At Alaba Market

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One of the 17 'distressed' buildings marked for demolition at Alaba Market

The Lagos government has recently been on an aggressive mission to rid the state of defective buildings. The mission was intensified following multiple cases of building collapse in parts of the state in recent months. The government has taken its efforts to the popular Alaba market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more

Kano Govt Resumes Demolition Of Buildings Allegedly Sold By Ganduje

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Kano Demolition

Kano State government has resumed demolishing buildings allegedly sold by the previous administration. Controversies surround the demolition of government properties sold Kano Gov’t Again Continues Demolition Of Buildings Allegedly Sold By Gandujeto individuals. The government remains committed to continuing the demolitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, … Read more

LASURA Identifies 26 Distressed Buildings For Demolition At Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate

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Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, and other officials of the agency

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has identified about 26 noticeable dilapidated and highly distressed buildings within the Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate, Phases I-IV which would be recommended for demolition to prevent collapse and the loss of lives and properties. The General Manager of LASURA, Tpl. Ajibike Shomade, made the … Read more

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