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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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Woman Reveals How She Met Her Husband While In A Relationship With Another Man
Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
A lady on TikTok has stirred conversations after she shared the story of how she met her husband while she was still in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.
The narrator begins by explaining that she was in a serious relationship with her ex-boyfriend for nearly a year.
Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.
However, things with her boyfriend began to sour. Two months into their relationship, his attitude shifted; he became distant and secretive. Despite her efforts to “fix” things and encourage him to be open, he remained closed off.
The narrator turned to prayer, and she claims that God began revealing the truth through her dreams. Initially, she struggled to believe these visions because her boyfriend was “highly spiritual,” but the instincts persisted.
The breaking point came during a visit when he ordered a pizza, ate almost the entire thing himself, and gave her only one slice. When she confronted him about being stingy, it highlighted a deeper lack of care.
Eventually, her dreams were confirmed: she confronted him about a Senior High School (SHS) girl he claimed to be “helping” who was actually pregnant with his child. His defensive reaction—asking how she knew and accusing his friends of telling her—confirmed the betrayal.
Despite the pregnancy, the narrator initially tried to give him another chance, even planning for the unborn child. She requested to meet the “baby mama” so they could get to know one another. However, when they finally met, the boyfriend introduced the narrator as his sister. This final act of cowardice and deception was the end; she laughed at the absurdity of the situation and walked away for good.
On her way home from that final encounter, she reached out to the man she had met previously. They shared a playful text exchange where he jokingly pretended not to remember her. After she sent him two photos, his enthusiastic response made her realize she had finally found her “peace.”
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Hon. Leke Abejide declares war on bandits, launches ‘Operation No Mercy for Terrorists’ in Yagbaland
Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Hon. Leke Abejide, has launched a special security initiative tagged “Operation No Mercy for Terrorists” to tackle terrorists and bandits operating in Yagba axis.
The initiative is designed to flush out criminal elements and restore peace across communities within the constituency, which has faced growing security challenges in recent times.
As part of the launch, the Reps member donated 30 operational motorcycles and three fully equipped security vans to enhance patrols, surveillance, and rapid response across Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Local Government Areas.
The lawmaker also unveiled a dedicated security task force known as the Lion Squad, which will spearhead the implementation of the operation.
The squad is expected to work in close collaboration with existing security agencies to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities threatening the safety of residents.
Hon. Abejide reaffirmed his commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that the security of his constituents remains a top priority. He called on community members to support the initiative by cooperating with security operatives and providing timely information.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
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President Trump’s Airstrikes: Stop military cooperation with US immediately – Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.
Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.
According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.
Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.
He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.
The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.
“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.
“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.
“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement read.
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