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BREAKING NEWS: Federal High Court Orders FG to Seize Ex Nigeria President Jonathan’s Multi-Billion Housing Estate – FULL DETAILS
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the permanent takeover of a large expanse of land earlier approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate by the Federal Government.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The court ruled that the disputed property, valued in several billions of naira, should be finally forfeited to the Federal Government.
The order effectively hands over the stalled housing estate project to government control after years of inactivity and allegations of financial misconduct.
Justice Mohammed Umar gave the ruling after granting a motion filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The application was not opposed by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), which is the only respondent in the case.
In his decision, the judge directed the ICPC to supervise the completion of the housing estate on behalf of the Federal Government.
He said the supervision must be carried out jointly with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to ensure the project is completed as originally planned.
Justice Umar stressed that the 962 housing units proposed for the estate must eventually be allocated to Nigerians who genuinely need them.
He added that the goal of the forfeiture was to protect public interest and recover value from a project that had consumed huge public funds.
The court ordered the final forfeiture of two major plots of land located in Kaba District, Abuja. One of the plots measures over 122,000 square metres and was valued at nearly ₦2 billion, while the second covers about 157,000 square metres with an estimated value of over ₦3.3 billion. The judge held that both plots were suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity.
Justice Umar further directed that the forfeited properties be formally handed over to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, which the court recognised as the victim of the alleged illegal transactions tied to the project.
The ruling, which was delivered on December 11, also instructed the ICPC and FMBN to jointly set up a committee. The committee is expected to oversee the completion of the housing project and ensure proper use of the estate when completed.
Earlier in the case, the court had granted an interim forfeiture of the same plots in July after the ICPC approached the court through an ex parte application. At the time, the judge ruled that the land should be secured pending the final determination of the case.
Investigations by the ICPC revealed that the land was allocated free of charge by the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the construction of 962 housing units under the National Housing Fund Scheme. The project was designed to provide affordable housing for low-income Nigerians.
According to court filings, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria engaged Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited as the private developer for the project. The estate was approved in 2012 and named in honour of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Findings presented before the court showed that FMBN secured a loan facility of 65 million dollars for the project and paid the full amount to the developer.
However, investigations revealed that no single housing unit was constructed on the site despite the release of the funds.
The ICPC also told the court that the developer allegedly attempted to sell off the land to members of the public, raising concerns that the property could be lost permanently if urgent action was not taken.
The anti-corruption agency argued that the forfeiture was necessary to prevent further losses and to protect public assets. It also raised questions about why the full project sum was released without visible progress on the ground.
Justice Umar agreed with the ICPC’s position and queried the payment structure that allowed the entire project cost to be disbursed upfront without safeguards.
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The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
The Durbar, a centuries-old cultural procession, has been thrown into uncertainty following conflicting statements from government officials on whether it will hold this year, given the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero.
While Governor Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II in 2024, Bayero continues to contest his dethronement in court, leaving the emirship in dispute.
The government recently hinted that the stool controversy would soon be resolved.
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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.
In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.
Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.
He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.
Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.
He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.
“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.
“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”
He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.
Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.
The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.
“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”
The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.
“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded
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The continuous detention of the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions from politicians and socio-political activists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
DAILY POST reports that the former governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial impropriety when he was governor.
El-Rufai had earlier spent two nights in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before he was picked up by the Department of State Services and then later handed over to the ICPC.
His continuous detention has sparked outrage among citizens who are calling on the commission to immediately charge the former governor to court.
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, said in a post on X that “holding a citizen indefinitely without trial” is impossible.
According to her, “that is not justice. That is not accountability. That begins to look like persecution.
“Every Nigerian, no matter how powerful or unpopular, has the right to a fair hearing. That right is not a favour from the government. It is a constitutional guarantee. If El-Rufai committed crimes, then prosecute him. Nigerians will support that. But what we must never
Support is a system where the government can detain anyone endlessly, simply because it can.
“Today, it may be El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it could be anyone else who speaks or acts in a way that those in power do not like. A democracy must be better than that.
“So the message is simple: charge him in court or release him. Let justice be done openly, lawfully, and transparently. That is the only way a nation that claims to respect the rule of law should act”.
Similarly, an activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in an interview he posted on X on Wednesday, demanded that the former governor be charged to court immediately, condemning El-Rufai’s incarceration.
“No matter the allegations, I think he should be charged in a court of competent jurisdiction so that he can face the music.
“All these things currently going on don’t look tidy to me”, he said.
On his part, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, lambasted ICPC for not charging the former governor to court.
In a statement on his X handle, Ibe accused the Commission of taking sides with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He wrote, “The matter of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai @elrufai has proven beyond measure that the ‘I’ in ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) @icpcnigeria represents Illegal or Irresponsible.
“There’s nothing Independent about the Commission. They’re no different from all the other institutions of state that are standing on Tinubu’s mandate. The ICPC is nauseatingly pliable and has disgracefully made itself available in coercing members of the opposition into the ruling party”!
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