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‎Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, with support from the Office of the National Security Adviser, have resumed sustained coordinated offensive operations against terrorist elements within the Joint Operations Area (JOA), achieving notable successes for over a week. Captain Maureen Ogbuka disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on behalf of the Acting Deputy Director 2 Division Army Public Relations Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operations FANSAN YAMMA. ‎Ogbuka noted that: “‎These operations were conducted under the leadership of Major General Chinedu Nnebife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), alongside Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, the Commander 22 Brigade. “Their efforts reflect high operational responsiveness and determination to dismantle terrorist networks.” The statement continued: “‎In the engagements, troops, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Advis...

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to ensure they submit their annual tax returns as required by law. He emphasised that tax compliance is mandatory for both employers and individual taxpayers. Oyedele made the appeal during a webinar organised for HR managers, payroll officers, chief financial officers and tax managers, in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board. Speaking in the webinar, which was shared on YouTube on Friday, he noted that a significant number of Nigerians are still failing to file their self-assessment tax returns. “In terms of filing returns, you need to file annual returns as employers for your employees. Many of you must have done that already. If you haven’t, you have just a couple of days left to file those returns, including projections of how much you will pay your staff,” he said. He further stated that individual taxpayers also have a responsibility to submit their self-assessment ...

By Tessy Ogbemi  Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli was on Wednesday formally sworn in as one of the newly appointed judges of the Delta State High Court, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administered the oath of office on six judges for the High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal. Justice Ukuli joined Justices Otite Jonah Akpobaro, Jereoma Sam-Oligida and Otome Benjamin Adamidenyo on the High Court bench, while Justice Bridget Onome Ojeikere and Justice Stella Ovuorieroro Okah were sworn in as Justices of the Delta State Customary Court of Appeal. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori charged Justice Ukuli and her colleagues to uphold the highest standards of probity, fairness, courage and impartiality in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He warned that any erosion of public confidence in the judiciary constitutes a serious threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens lose faith in the justice system, they may resort to self-help...

ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday moved quickly to steady nerves within its ranks after the Federal High Court in Ibadan declined to grant an order of mandamus in a case linked to the party’s internal leadership dispute, insisting that the Kabiru Turaki–led structure that emerged from the Ibadan Convention remains firmly in place. The party said the ruling, delivered earlier in the day, did not amount to a judgment on the validity of the Ibadan Convention, but was instead anchored on the court’s view that granting the relief sought would mean sitting on appeal over decisions of courts of coordinate jurisdiction. In a statement issued shortly after the judgment and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it had already set in motion the process of challenging the ruling, even as it urged members to remain calm and focused. “We are aware of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, delivered this morning, which esse...

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the Oyo State capital on November 15, 2025, declaring it invalid. In its ruling, the court also barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves as national officers of the party. Delivering judgment on Friday, the court held that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the only recognised leadership of the PDP pending the conduct of a valid national convention. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing internal wrangling within the main opposition party, which has faced months of legal and political battles over the control of its national structure. The PDP has been mired in a leadership tussle following its dismal performance in the 2023 general elections, with multiple factions laying claim to its national leadership.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday resumed full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, insisting that no alcohol-producing company has been shut down and that the action is solely to protect children and other vulnerable groups from the harmful use of alcohol. The enforcement follows a directive of the Nigerian Senate and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. NAFDAC said the move aligns with its statutory responsibility to safeguard Nigerians, particularly children, adolescents and young adults, from the harmful use of alcohol. Director-General of NAFDAC Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye dismissed claims that the agency had sealed alcohol factories, stressing that only specific packaging formats are affected. “NAFDAC did not close down any company that makes alcohol. What we have banned is alcohol in sachets and in small c...

The House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Navy to discontinue the eviction of several communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), pending the resolution of a petition before the National Assembly. The Public Complaint Commission (PCC) made the disclosure in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday. The restraining directive was issued on November 13, 2025, by the Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions, Hon. Kwamoti Laori Bitrus, during a hearing on a petition filed by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), FCT Office, against the Navy. The petition, presented by the Federal Commissioner of the PCC, Hon. Musa Dikko, accused naval officers of criminal trespass, intimidation, unlawful seizure of farmlands, demolition of homes, and extortion in Tunga-Giwa, Tunga-Wakili, Tunga-Madaki, Iddo Sarki, and Nuwalege communities. “The affected communities predate the creation of the FCT in 1976,”  the commissioner of PCC Hon. Di...

By Ozobo Austin  The Ijaw nation has produced many notable sons and daughters who have made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria, and Dr. Dennis Brutus Otuaro is one such individual. As the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Otuaro brought much-needed stability and direction to the programme, steering it away from the brink of collapse. During his tenure, Dr. Otuaro implemented innovative strategies that revitalized the programme, providing hope and opportunities to countless Niger Delta youths who had been embroiled in militancy. His leadership and vision helped to restore peace and prosperity to the region, earning him the respect and admiration of the Ijaw nation and beyond. A seasoned administrator and development expert, Dr. Otuaro's appointment as PAP administrator was a masterstroke. He brought a fresh perspective to the programme, leveraging his vast experience to tackle the complex challenges facing the Niger Delta...

An Ijaw leader and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has  accused the Delta State Government of systematic marginalisation and deliberate neglect of Ijaw communities, particularly in the area of educational development and institutional presence. Mulade, who described the situation as “unjust, provocative and unacceptable in a democratic society,” said the continued exclusion of Ijaw areas from the siting of state-owned educational institutions represents a clear case of structural discrimination, despite the region’s enormous contribution to the economic survival of Delta State. According to him, “It is painful and unacceptable that a people whose land produces greater portion of wealth sustaining this state are treated as second-class citizens when it comes to development especially in the area of higher educational institutions. This is not only unfair; it is dangerous for the unity and future of Delta State.” The Ijaw-born activist listed the existi...

Residents of Makoko protesting against demolitions at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday were dispersed by the Police officers at the venue as the security operatives fired tear gas at them. It was reported that the protesters had gathered at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of homes in communities across the state. However, the release of tear gas by the police triggered panic in the area, forcing protesters, residents, traders and commuters to flee in different directions to avoid being affected. The situation disrupted movement around the complex, as protesters scampered for safety amid the chaos. While the security operatives were still present at the scene, the protest had been temporarily dispersed. More details to come…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he was forced into exile to escape several assassination attempts. Atiku recounted his experience during the book launch of loyalist begets loyalist” written by the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi He lamented that he has suffered for loyalty, adding that this is the price many Nigerian politicians have paid. ‘’ Many of us here, particularly Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, Abdullahi, and myself, have suffered because of loyalty. I have personally faced exile as a result of loyalty. “I have survived assassination attempts as a result of loyalty. So, Bolaji, what you may have found through research is not unusual; it is part of the price many of us have paid,’’  Atiku said. Speaking further, the former vice president warned that loyalty requires accountability, transparency and also the ability to listen and learn. He said, ‘’ Loyalty should strengthen the common goal...

Former Director of Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Sani Kukasheka-Usman, Rtd, says the military was taken aback by the attempted coup on President Bola Tinubu. Usman stated that the military now understands the importance to be on the same page with the Nigerian society. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television, he stated that the military has gone through transformation for 15 years. “ The nuances of democracy as it were, and having gone through that, and of course, we have had an uninterrupted democratic governance for 26 years now. “So both the military and then society were taken aback, and hence the concern, and I’m not holding brief for them, but I think that issue has been led to rest. “There is a renewed understanding given by the recent statement, I think, yesterday, by the Director of Defense Information, in which he referred to their October statement and said it is an update as regards to the issue. “Now, having investigated the matter and without any idea of ...

Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s Board of Trustees, Buba Galadima, has disclosed that Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State abandoned his political god-father, Rabiu Kwankwaso, long before he publicly announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Galadima said Yusuf’s decision to align with the APC and former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje marked a historic betrayal of the political movement that brought him to power. According to him, the governor severed ties with Kwankwaso barely three months after assuming office. “Three months into his tenure, he abandoned Kwankwaso but publicly, he still treated him like a king. What happens behind closed doors is different,” the NNPP chieftain said. Galadima dismissed suggestions that Yusuf’s defection was in the interest of Kano residents, insisting it was driven solely by self-preservation. “His own personal interest — personal, personal, personal,” he said. “Not Kano people. Not peace in Kano.” He maintained ...

Ado-Ekiti — The gun-wielding bandits, who abducted a pregnant woman, nursing mother and three others in Erinmope- Ekiti, Moba local government areas of Ekiti State, have demanded N100million ransom from their family. Narrating their ordeals, the head of the family, Muhammad Saliu Okanlawon (alias Elebenla), said gunmen stormed their residence in Erinmope-Ekiti over the weekend and abducted five members of his household. The 60-year-old Mahmud, who is also a cattle dealer, said those abducted were wives and children of his younger brother and son, giving their identities as Kehinde Mahmud, Adijat Hussein, Hawawu Suleiman, Fatima and another also named Fatima. He said, “These hoodlums came to our house and they were shooting sporadically. The male members of the households were in the mosque and they couldn’t suspect anything untoward. It was after they carried out their evil act that we discovered that five female members of the household were missing. We alerted the security agents imm...

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, on 27th January, 2025, led members of the Command’s Management Team on a courtesy visit to the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, at the Government House, Asaba. The visit was to formally introduce the new Commissioner of Police to the Governor and to reaffirm the Command’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Delta State Government in the collective pursuit of enhanced security, maintenance of law and order, and the protection of lives and property across the state. In his remarks, CP Aina Adesola expressed appreciation to the Governor for the warm reception and the continued support of the State Government to the Nigeria Police Force. He assured the Governor of the Command’s resolve to sustain proactive, intelligence-led and community-oriented policing, while strengthening synergy with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders in the inte...

President  Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 amendment bills to the Senate for consideration, seeking a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s health sector. The bills, which cover key health institutions and regulatory bodies, were sent in line with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and were read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a letter attached to the bills, President Tinubu explained that the proposals stemmed from a comprehensive legal review of existing health laws, conducted by the Attorney-General of the Federation in conjunction with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). According to Tinubu, the legislative package is aimed at streamlining board structures, reducing bloated memberships across health institutions, and improving overall efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery. “The proposed bills are designed to enhance the governance of various health sector agenci...

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to deploy Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trains and to expand the national rail network to 10,000 kilometres over the next five years as gas infrastructure opens along key corridors. Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this during a monitored televised interview, stating that the corporation has concluded its LNG concept phase and successfully demonstrated the technology for 1 month, marking a major step toward cleaner, more efficient rail operations. “We have completed the LNG concept and demonstrated it for one month. As soon as we get gas systems to the Lagos–Ibadan and Warri–Itakpe corridors, where gas is readily available, and resolve all regulatory issues, we will use gas to generate electricity to power the trains and move gas products,” he said. Opeifa noted that adopting LNG aligns with Nigeria’s gas expansion agenda and will significantly cut operating costs while improving energy security ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out an application filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the prison in Sokoto State. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, held that the application was incompetent. Kanu, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the court on November 20, 2025, contended in a motion that he personally signed that his detention in the Sokoto Custodial Center would hamper his ability to effectively appeal his conviction. In the eight grounds he raised in support of the motion ex parte marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, the embattled IPOB leader noted that the court, after finding him guilty of the seven-count terrorism charge preferred against him by the Federal Government, sentenced him to life imprisonment in any correctional facility in the country except Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. “That on the 21st of November, 2025, the applicant was transferred...

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has raised concerns over what he described as the persistent recycling of aged politicians into the presidency, saying the office has increasingly resembled a “sickbay” rather than a seat of vibrant leadership. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) state chairmen in Abuja, Sowunmi, former spokesman to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, warned that Nigeria’s political structure has failed to create deliberate pathways for younger leaders to emerge. “We’ve had a President who died in office and another who spent a large part of his tenure in and out of hospitals. “We are paying dearly for the absence of a clear succession plan and youth inclusion in governance,”  he said. Sowunmi, a former PDP governorship aspirant in Ogun State, argued that leadership should balance experience with physical fitness and mental alertness, especially in a country where the majority of the populati...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has decried the joint ultimatum given by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NLC and TUC have given a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, from January 23, to implement the 2021 report of a Technical Committee on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The unions also threatened to mobilise a nationwide strike for both public and private sectors across the country if the Federal Government failed to address the situation. Speaking at a news briefing in Gusau on Monday, NMA National Publicity Secretary Dr Mannir Bature described the joint NLC/TUC ultimatum as unnecessary. Bature said that the NMA was particularly concerned about the issuance of public ultimatums on a matter that required careful verification, technical understanding, and institutional engagement....

A 30-year-old Brazilian lady, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for bringing into Nigeria a total of 30.09 kilograms of white heroin concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs worth over N3 billion in street value. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said the suspect, who works as a private security officer in Brazil, was arrested at the Abuja airport on Friday, 23rd January 2026, upon her arrival on a Qatar Airways flight QR1431, following processed intelligence. The NDLEA Spokesman said after her arrest, a search was conducted on her two checked-in bags, where 21 factory-sealed packets of Brazilian coffee were found. He said when the coffee bags were opened, rather than containing the beverage, what was found inside were white substances that later tested positive f...

The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued one Haruna Lawal,who was kidnapped on Saturday at Olorunda Village, few hours of his abduction. The command’s spokesman, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. According to him, the prompt rescue of the kidnapped victim was as a result of coordinated response of police operatives and command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property. Olayinka said the command received a distress call about the kidnapped incident from the victim’s sister,Alimot, on Saturday at about 2:10 a.m that suspected kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons had invaded her brother’s residence. “During the invasion, the assailants abducted Haruna Lawal (male) of Olorunda Village via Oyo and escaped with his motorcycle to an unknown location. “Upon receipt of the report, and acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, operatives of the Command immediately ...

Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tread carefully over any plan to alter President Bola Tinubu’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, saying such a move could cost the party critical support in the North. Speaking on a recent episode of  Mic On Show  hosted by journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Musawa addressed growing conversations within political circles about a possible review of the Muslim–Muslim ticket adopted by the APC in the 2023 polls. The minister argued that removing Vice President Kashim Shettima or substituting him with a running mate who is not a Northern Muslim would create political complications for the ruling party, particularly across key northern states. “If there is no Hausa, Fulani or Kanuri Muslim on that ticket, it creates a hurdle. That is the reality of the way people think,” Musawa said. She explained that electoral politics in Northern Nigeria is sha...

A hit-and-run driver has killed an  unidentified middle-aged woman along Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred near the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) office at Mile 3, Diobu. An eyewitness, Mrs Racheal Ichendu, told NAN that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday. She said that the driver of an unidentified saloon car knocked down the woman while she was crossing the road. “After hitting the woman, the driver immediately fled the scene to evade arrest,” Ichendu said. She added that police officers later arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Police Command in Rivers, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the victim’s remains had been evacuated and deposited at the mortuary. She said the command had launched a full investigation to identify and arrest the fleeing driver. (NAN) 

President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Alaye Tari Theophilus, has claimed that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly want to frustrate Governor Siminalayi Fubara because they seek access to the state treasury. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television on Friday, Theophilus alleged that the lawmakers want access to the state treasury, but Fubara has denied them. He stated that the Assembly members have refused all peace initiatives because they feel Fubara is too stingy. He said, “ The central issue in the recent Rivers crisis is Governor Fubara’s refusal to grant Assembly members unrestricted access to state funds. “They have rejected all peace initiatives proposed by the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, and others, insisting that the governor is too stingy and does not want them to benefit. “Basically the youth council have taken a series of steps, including stakeholders, elders from those particular constituencies, to see how they can interface with these la...

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa has set 2026 operational targets for NDLEA commanders. The Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement. Marwa, in a high level meeting with directors, commanders and heads of formations at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, charged directors, commanders and heads of formations to sustain the current momentum in the war against illicit substances by going all out to dismantle drug cartels and intensify sensitization efforts across the country. The top echelon of the Agency present at the meeting included, members of the Management; Zonal Commanders; Commanders from the 36 states and the FCT; Commanders of Seaports and International Airports; the Marine Unit Commander, Commanders of the Strike Force and the Special Operations Units, among others. Addressing the Commanders, Marwa emphasized that the Agency has kicked off the year on a strong footing, building on ...

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. Shettima emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He stated this during a High-level Accra Reset Initiative meeting held on the margins of the ongoing 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Shettima welcomed the vision of the Accra Reset, describing the initiative as a bold reimagining of Africa’s shared future built through African-led cooperation, and rooted in sovereignty and self-definition. He also said that the initiative was a call to action as well as a call to reset the mindset of African nations, “from dependency to dignity, from aid to investment, from rhetoric to results. Shettima said, “It is a call to prosper together. And I am confident that if we answer this call, the world will witness an African boom built not on the sands of commodity cycles, but on the bedrock of innovation, ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered deep-rooted compromise within Nigeria’s financial system, revealing that commercial banks, fintech companies and microfinance banks enabled the movement of ₦162 billion in cryptocurrency transactions and ₦18.7 billion in fraud proceeds without conducting mandatory due diligence. The Commission said the lapses by financial institutions allowed fraudsters, many of them foreign nationals, to launder illicit funds, convert proceeds into digital assets and transfer them to offshore destinations, with more than 900,000 Nigerians falling victim to the scams. It was reported that the revelations were made on Thursday, January 22, in Abuja during a media briefing by the Director of Public Affairs of the EFCC and Commander of the Commission,  Wilson Uwujaren,  as he highlighted major investigative breakthroughs recorded by the agency at the start of its 2026 operational year. Uwujaren said investigations showed that sever...

Governor of Oyo State and a key figure in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Seyi Makinde, has visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Makinde arrived at the State House shortly after the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, who recently defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arrived and proceeded directly to the President’s office. As of the time of filing this report, the agenda of the meeting between President Tinubu and the Oyo State governor had not been disclosed. Makinde was one of the five PDP governors, popularly known as the G-5, who openly opposed the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 general election. The group argued that, based on the PDP’s zoning arrangement, the presidency should have rotated to the South after the eight-year tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North. Other members of the G-5 were Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, ...

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has condemned the abduction of more than 160 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, warning that Washington will not tolerate violence against Christians in Nigeria. Bandits had attacked congregants during church services in the Kure area of Kajuru Local Government Area on Sunday, abducting over 160 worshippers. Although the Kaduna State Government and the Nigerian Police Force initially denied the incident, authorities later confirmed on Wednesday that the abduction did take place. Sources familiar with the incident disclosed that the abductors are demanding the return of 17 motorcycles, valued at about ₦28.9 million, allegedly seized during recent military operations, as a condition for releasing the victims. Reacting to the incident, the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs, in a statement posted on its verified 𝕏 account on Wednesday, strongly condemned the attack. The committee stated,  “This past Sunday, Is...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC),joe Igbokwe, has pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to intervene over the continuous destruction of properties belonging to Igbos residing in Lagos State     It was reported that Igbokwe, in a post on his Facebook page, said he has received numerous calls from Igbos about how their houses are being demolished by officials of the state government. Lamenting over the issue, Igbokwe emphasised that Igbos are a strong force in Lagos’s growth, especially through their humongous investments. The APC chieftain further appealed to sanwo-olu to look into the matter and find an amicable solution. He wrote , “This is my advice to Igbo Community in Lagos. If you want to buy land in Lagos please do some due diligence. Get a lawyer to do a search for you in the Ministry of Lands in Alausa to know if the land is for sale or is reserved for other purposes. If possible go and buy old houses, pull it ...