The widow of the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, Mrs. Rita Lori Ogbebor, has expressed that she would rather die than beg President Bola Tinubu or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a land dispute in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Mrs. Ogbebor addressed … Read more
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah signed four new laws to enhance property protection, public ranch management, sports development, and environmental and climate protection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed four bills passed by the state’s House of Assembly into law. The bills are the Enugu State Properties Protection Law, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Police Command on Friday revealed that about 207 individuals were arrested in 2023 for various crimes in the state. Suspects in cases of kidnapping, land grabbing, and armed robbery were also paraded. The state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, detailed that 50 stolen vehicles and 46 motorcycles/tricycles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Magodo GRA Phase II Estate in Lagos on Thursday, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for urgent intervention following the invasion of the estate by unauthorized persons to the wetlands around the estate. Magodo GRA Phase II Estate Residents Association made the appeal to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Thursday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Special Taskforce on Land Grabbers has intervened in the case of Ms. Maria Laguda, a lady who has alleged that some alleged land grabbers are trying to take her grandfather’s property away from her. In an interview with Linda Ikeji Blog, she said the alleged land grabbers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers says it has received about 7,000 petitions against land grabbers in the state, since it was set up. The Lagos State Government created the task force in 2016. EDITOR’S PICKS LASU Loses Prominent Professor, Lai Oso, To Fatal Auto Crash NDLEA Intercepts … Read more
Man stabs friend to death over N15,000 The incident occurred in the Ogudu area of Lagos Judge adjourns case till July 5, 2023 Eko Hot Blog reports that a 38-year-old man, Raphael Agu, has been remanded in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos State, for alleged murder. Agu was brought before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in … Read more
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked some policemen in Lagos last Friday. The attack left a policeman dead and his colleagues injured. There are claims that the attackers had links to land grabbers in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that assailants shot a policeman to death on Friday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The … Read more
Five suspected members of landgrabbing have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended five suspected members of a notorious land grabbing syndicate known for causing mayhem and upsetting developmental activities and construction in the Ibeju-Lekki axis of the State. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity … Read more
Residents Cry to Sanwo-olu, IGP Over Activities of Land Grabbers The landlords expressed dismay at the manner at which the case is being handled by the state Ministry of Justice EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Commences Prayer Session To End Monday Sit At Home Order S/East Attacks: Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention A Causal Factor – Soludo NIN: FG … Read more
Here is the Magodo Estate debacle Story as narrated by the judgment creditor EKO HOT BLOG yesterday reported that hundreds of residents and business owners have been thrown into confusion following their inability to ply the Magodo Phase 2 estate gates to navigate their destinations in and out of the estate located in the Shangisha … Read more
FG has warned residents over the selling of government lands by land-grabbers in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that prospective buyers of land in Lagos State have been warned to verify all lands with state and federal government agencies in order not to fall victim to land-grabbers. The Federal Controller of Housing in Lagos State, Margaret … Read more
Hoodlums have reportedly killed a policeman and two other people in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers and cultists have killed a policeman and two other residents in Lagos. It was gathered that the suspected land grabbers and cultists killed the victims during a mayhem in Gberigbe town in Ikorodu area of … Read more
The illegal activities of land grabbers have been criminalised by the Lagos state government The victim’s daughter disclosed that the activities of the land grabbers in the area is out of control A 75-year-old widow, Kehinde Agbetanmije, has disclosed how she lost her landed property on Adetayo Street, Alake, Ikotun-Idimu Road, after suspected hoodlums allegedly … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Epe (Lagos State) High Chief Suwaliyu Muritala, the Baale of Imokun community in Eredo local council development area, in Epe Division, has called on the Lagos state government to put an end to the unwanted menace caused by land grabbers across the city. Muritala made the plea while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, … Read more
– The inhabitants Igbo Ilogbo of Ayobo in Lagos State have cried to the state governor and the Inspector General of police to rescue them from the notorious land grabbers led by Femi Adebayo. – The call came after the incessant attack on property owners in the area by the hoodlums alleged to be hired … Read more