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  • Lekki residents’ N50m suit against IGP for hearing March 6

    Lekki residents’ N50m suit against IGP for hearing March 6

    Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court, Lagos has fixed March 6 for the hearing of a N50 million suit filed the board of trustees of Divine Homes Residents Association (DHRA) Lekki-Ajah, Lagos against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

     Listed as second to fourth respondents in the suit marked FHC/L/CS/1991/23 are; Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Zone 2); SP Omo-Osagie M. A. (O/C Legal) and one Henry Uche Nwabueze.

     During proceedings on the matter last week, applicant’s lawyer, Chief Abdullahi Tony Dania, informed the court that all respondents except the fourth, have been served with the processes, adding that the respondents are yet to file any response to the application.

     He also urged the court to expunge the name of the third respondent, SP Omo-Osagie, from the suit.

     SP Omo-Osagie who was in court admitted being served with the applicant’s application but said he needed time to file his response to the application.

     He, therefore, asked the court for a short date for all parties to be served.

     Justice Kala, after taking submissions from counsels, adjourned the matter till March 6, for mention.

     The estate BOT through their lawyers, Chief Abdullahi Tony Dania and Ify Igwe, is seeking an order of the court  restraining all the respondents from alleged continuous  harassment, intimidation, arrest and re-arrest of its members of or its executives, particularly one Sir-Walter Babanta Chijioke, over a civil matter concerning the internal management of the residents association, DHRA.

     The BOT prayed the court  for a declaration that issues relating to the amendment of the constitution of the DHRA, the status of  Henry Uche Nwabueze within the association and the suits pending at the Federal High Court, are civil issues and cannot be given criminal garments to justify continual harassment by the Police at Zone 2.

     They prayed the court for a declaration that the letter styled “legal advice” or the position paper presented by the third respondent to the 2nd Respondent, dated August 17, 2023, was calculated to mislead the latter, is legally self-contradictory,  shows bias, constituted a circumstantial evidence of corrupt compromise and  was a feeble attempt to improperly justify Police intervention in a pure civil matter.

     They asked the court for an order prohibiting the respondents from utilising or giving any effect to the letter under reference dated August 17, 2023, from the continual harassment, intimidating, inviting, arresting and/or further arresting members particularly Sir Walter Babanta Chijioke, over or in respect of the issues rielating to or concerning the internal management of the DHRA.

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     They asked for an order of mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to investigate the allegations of impersonation, forgery, conduct likely and giving the Police false information with intent against the fourth respondent; and corrupt compromise, insubordination, abuse of office and deliberately misleading the second respondent, made against the third respondent, as contained in the petitions dated September 6 and the 21, 2023, respectively.

     They also asked for an order directing the respondents to pay to the applicant, N50 million, as exemplary damages and compensation for the avoidable embarrassment, psychological trauma, cost of defence and cost of this instant action.

    The applicants, in a 27-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Abdulkareem Ridwan Kayode, a Legal Assistant in the law firm of Dania & Associates, claimed “that all the allegations contained in the charge are conspicuous falsehood, deliberately concocted and presented in a criminal charge, obviously calculated to get the applicant to be remanded in prisons pending the perfection of his bail.

    He claimed that if not for the justice-mindedness and diligence of the Magistrate that presided over the charge on the day of arraignment, the Police and the nominal complainant, would have succeeded in their heinous and mischievous plans.

    He averred that assuming without conceding that the prosecution/Police was correct, the amendment of the constitution of the Divine Homes Residents Association (DHRA) was valid and proper as confirmed by the CAC.

    He averred that the Police sent a formal inquiry to  the CAC and which in turn sent a response affirming the validity of the Constitution in issue, and these documents were inside the casefile adding that there was no forgery and that the constitution was not used or alleged to have been used to commit any fraud or crime.

    He affirmed that  the complainant is a tenant-resident and not a landlord-resident of DHRA, was never the chairman or acting Chairman of DHRA, and he was not even qualified to contest for the chairmanship position in DHRA.

    “That the status of Mr. Henry Uche Nwabueze within DHRA and the Suits

    pending at the federal High Court, are civil issues and that the issues cannot be given criminal garments to justify the charge in issue and the continual harassment by the Police at Zone 2 or at any other Command.

    “That members of the applicant conducted Estate election and elected new representatives, including the Chairman of DHRA to manage her affairs DHRA based on the amended Constitution which was filed at CAC,

    “That the nominal complainant did not contest for the position of chairmanship any position of DHRA, but he made a petition to the Police, and deceitfully or signed as the chairman of DHRA, based on which investigation was conducted and the applicants were vindicated by the X-Squad section of the Prosecution/Police; only for him to make another petition on the same facts, against the same persons.”

  • Why we ordered removal of inner street gates in Lekki, by Commissioner

    Why we ordered removal of inner street gates in Lekki, by Commissioner

    Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State has informed members of the Lekki Residents Association that the removal of gates in their inner streets was carried out in the broader interest of all residents of the state.

    Wahab spoke at a stakeholders meeting convened by his transport counterpart, Oluwaseun Oshiyemi, at Alausa.

    He described it as ‘a very painful decision taken because the government has the responsibility to regulate operations at Lekki I which is a government scheme’.

    According to Wahab, many people, areas and institutions got away with infractions because they worked in silos, and so the decision to remove gates of inner streets was taken so the government would not be accused of bias.

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    He also corrected the notion that only the Ministry of Transport could deal with such a case, saying all ministries represent sub-units of one whole system which could be directed by Mr Governor because they are all linked and interrelated.

    The commissioner, who said the action was ‘regrettable’, said all the gates are intact and would be returned after an amicable agreement is reached on modalities for re-installing them.

    He reiterated that the agreement must include a proviso that the gates cannot be shut before midnight, and must have personnel manning them to ensure seamless entry and exit for all residents.

    Oshiyemi said the meeting was not to apportion blame, but to ensure rules and regulations are obeyed if the streets are to be gated.

    He added that while the government is not keen on jeopardising the security of the Lekki I residents, it will also not jeopardise the free movement of people as enshrined in the constitution.

    Chairman of the Lekki Residents Association, Yomi Idowu appealed to the government to reconsider the decision to remove all the inner gates.

    He explained that following the directives of the Ministry of Transportation to keep all the inner gates open, the association complied but had to contend with some recalcitrant ones that refused to open theirs.

    Idowu attributed the erection of street gates to their experience during the EndSARS riot.

  • Lekki teargassed victims went too far, say Uche Jumbo, Alesh Sanni

    Lekki teargassed victims went too far, say Uche Jumbo, Alesh Sanni

    Hollywood stars Uche Jombo and Alesh Sanni have criticised victims of Lekki teargas who stepped out for MohBad’s candlelight procession.

    On Thursday evening, a candle night was held for the late rising singer at Lekki Toll gate, which attracted several celebrities.

    After the event, while many left for their various homes, others staged a protest for the deceased, which led the police to disperse the crowd with tear gas.

    Berating them, Uche Jombo pointed how the procession ended at 8 pm and the crowd was asked to return home, yet many remained adamant, staging protests at Tollgate.

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    “So candlelight vigil for Mohbad finished at 8 pm and some people went to toll gate why? I saw that tear gas video and thought it was at the vigil. It was after sometimes as a people we can overdo things,” she said.

    Alesh also noted how the crowd was asked to go home since the protest was canceled.

    He wrote: “You guys missed the point of this whole thing!!!! This is Candle Night and not Protest!!

    “The initial walk that was supposed to replace the Protest was canceled just becos of something like this…

    “This is candle night and not protest!!!
    I said it.. we do too much ,,, why abeg”.

  • Firm hosts kids fair

    A new food company, Augustsecrets has held its first kids fair. The aim of the fair was to showcase its new products, as well as create an avenue for fun and entertainment for families to mingle.

    The event, held at Bay Lounge, Lekki, Lagos, witnessed attendance of a number of guests and their kids, who registered using number identity tags before the event.

    Speaking at the event, the brand’s founder, Mrs Toyin Onigbanjo who is passionate about helping Nigerian mothers feed their babies with healthier meals from home-grown foods like vegetables, grains and tubers said she understands the sacrifices parents make for their children’s comfort and well-being “which is as it should be, but I also want parents to sit back and enjoy their time when they can. The sole purpose of this fair, aside from the food exhibition and sales, was really to give parents the opportunity to just relax and enjoy themselves.”

    Known as the Jaden’s Brand series, the meals named after her son, Jaden, who is the inspiration behind the brand includes Mixagrain, Fossy pops, Veggie beans, Fruitamil, Nutty meal and Crayfish powder.

    To teach parents present how to prepare the meals, a mini kitchen was set-up to aid the cooking workshop session. In this area, parents and guardians were educated on the fast and effective way of preparing the brand’s meals which helps save time without losing the nutrients contained in the meals.

  • Death toll rises to 15 in boat mishap

    The death toll in Saturday’s boat accident at Badore near Lekki, Lagos has risen from two to 15.

    Reports monitored on Television Continental (TVC) quoting Ijede Local Council Development Area chairman Salisu Jimoh that four bodies were recovered on Sunday and 11 yesterday.

    A statement by Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the recovery of four bodies on Sunday.

    The statement signed by its public affairs officer Kehinde Adebayo, however, said five bodies were recovered yesterday.

    It said efforts were ongoing to get others who were on board the 20-seater boat.

    A “sudden mechanical fault” caused the accident, the statement said:

    “Search and rescue are still ongoing for the other missing persons yet to be found by officials of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and Marine Police with support from the local divers.

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    “Community leaders, as well as local fishermen in the area, have been informed to avail the agency of any information through the emergency toll-free lines 112/767 to enhance total recovery”, the statement said.

    It urged those whose relations are missing to report to the Marine Police or any police station around the scene of the accident.

    LASEMA stressed the importance of the use of life jackets by drivers and passengers to ensure safety.

    Also yesterday, Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said the government would continue to fashion out ways to ensure safety on road, waterway and rail.

    “It’s sad to hear of yet another boat mishap on our waterways. May God rest the souls of those departed while we keep working on finding lasting safety precautions for our waterways. It is sad,” Obasa said.

  • Six men charged with cultism, unlawful assault

    Six men were on Monday docked before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged assault and membership of an unlawful society.

    The defendants, Yusuf Ajose, 27; Abogun Sodiq, 32; Joseph Owolabi, 23; Kehinde Abogun, 38; Bright Marcus, 20; and Segun Joseph, 26, all residents of Igbo Efon area of Lekki, Lagos, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and membership  of an unlawful society.

    They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    According to the  Prosecutor, ASP Benson Emuerhi, the defendants committed the offences on March 9, at 5.10p.m. at Igbo Efon, Lekki.

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    Emuerhi said that the defendants and others still at large  conspired  and assaulted one Mr  Oluwaseun Adeshina by using a knife, cutlass and daggers to inflict injuries on his head and right leg.

    “They were also found to conduct activities of an unlawful society known as “Eiye confraternity”.

    The alleged offences contravene Sections 41, 173 (a), and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Chief Magistrate Olufunke Sule-Amzat granted the defendants bail in the sum of N50, 000 each with one surety each.

    Sule-Amzat ordered that the sureties should be gainfully employed and possess evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    She adjourned the case until June 3 for mention.

  • Operators to deliver mixed-use luxury estate in Lekki

    SOME  operators in the real estate sector are to deliver a mixed-use development in the Lekki area of Lagos.

    The upscale estate, known as Ostia Island, is man-made reclaimed, and is expected to redefine luxury.

    According to the developers, the estate seeks to provide 100 hectares in line with the Lekki  Master Plan.

    Senior Partner, Samson Agbato Consulting, consultants to the project, Samson Agbato, said it would be a live, work and play community on completion.

    He said: “Ostia Island is a site and services project. We are trying to create an environment to live, work and play with a renewable and sustainable energy.

    “We want to create an atmosphere that is pure for the people who are living there. We understand global warming and pollution and a lot of other things that are wrong with the environment. So, Ostia Island is going to be designed to be conscious about these things; the water people drink and air they breathe in. We are channelling these into real estate development to ensure that people who live there remain healthy.”

    He said though the island would be developed on 100 hectares, but that the promoters were seeking investors in about 10 hectares.

    “We have commercial, residential area and recreational area. So, there is a lot investors can do with the land they buy. An investor can build anything they want as long it complies with the planning and building code; every investors must also conform to the plan of the island, especially the renewable energy. There is provision for instalmental payment,” he said.

    According to him, Ostia Island will be a residential and business development area with facilities  to make it a community. These include a mall, police station, medical, educational, recreational facilities, religious houses, and a jetty.

    On the objectives of the estate, Agbato said it would provide more reclaimed land for sustainable development.

  • Police recover gun, phones from two robbery suspects

    The police have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery gang that  terrorises Lekki, Lagos.

    Maroko Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Isah Abdulmajid, Chief Superintendent (CSP),  and his men arrested Adebayo Ayomide and Isaac David  shortly after they allegedly robbed two women of their phones.

    In a statement yesterday, Lagos Command spokesman Bala Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent (DSP),  said the suspects were apprehended on March 9 around 9pm.

    He said the DPO and his men were patrolling the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge when they ran into the two seemingly panicky young women, Gbemi and Hannah.

    “Upon questioning them, they told the team that they had just been dispossessed of their phones by the suspects at gunpoint. They pointed at the direction through which the hoodlums escaped on a motorcycle and the police gave them a hot chase.

    “The team tracked down the suspects and upon searching them, their operational single-barrel gun, a cutlass and the phones were found on them. The items were recovered and the criminals taken into custody.

    “In their statements, they owned up to belonging to a syndicate terrorising Lekki and its environs.

    “Commending the team for swiftly responding to the crime and arresting the suspects, Police Commissioner Zubairu Muazu directed that the case be transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for further investigation.

  • Uti Nwachukwu, Chioma Akpotha, others attend Alita premiere

    NOLLYWOOD actors, Uti Nwachukwu, Tope Tedela, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott were among other celebrities present at the Nigerian premiere of Hollywood movie, ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos, recently.

    Written by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis and directed by Robert Rodriguez, ‘Alita’ was shot in 3D and not converted to 3D according to Keean Johnson who played Hugo (Alita’s love interest) in the movie.

    ‘Alita’ is about a cyburg trying to remember her past but eventually became a leader. It however revolves around an abandoned cyburg girl (Alita) found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is, nor does she have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious past.

    Rosa Salazar stars as the titular Alita, a cyborg who sets out to learn about her past after she awakens in a new body with no memory of who she is. Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Keean Johnson also star in supporting roles.

    The Robert Rodriguez-directed film has been a passion project for James Cameron for over 20 years. Adapted from Yukito Kishiro’s manga graphic novel, ‘Alita’ is a cyberpunk sci-fi thriller about a young cyborg trying to survive in a morally compromised world and learn the truth about her past.

    ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 31, 2019, and was released in the United States on February 14, 2019 by 20th Century Fox in Real D 3D, Dolby Cinema and IMAX 3D formats. The film has grossed over $137 million worldwide.

  • Firm offers eye-catching incentives for Lekki estate

    A firm, VINEREALTORS, has offered prospective subscribers to Brooklyn Court Phase 2 Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos, mouth-watering incentives.

    It said the move was to improve the chances of subscribers to own properties in the luxurious, high-profiled estate.

    Vinerealtors, in a statement, explained subscription could also serve as an investment option for land investors.

    On why the estate is the option to beat, the firm said: “Few years ago, Dangote went into the bush of Ibeju-Lekki to invest. The rich are going far to buy land.

    “The rich compete to divert their investments into developing areas filled with opportunities.”

    Conversely, it pointed out unwise investors grumble about the distance of Ibeju-Lekki without being able to afford land in developed areas.

    Vinerealtors added: “In Lagos, history and experience has taught that no land is far, no land is a bush.”

    It explained the 100 percent dry land estate costs N750,000 per 600sqm. You get a FREE plot and a phone when you buy five.. Limited plots available for this offer.
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