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AMCON BOWS TO REALITY AS DPKAY HOMES RETAINS INTEGRITY

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6 years ago

July 19, 2020

A federal high court sitting in Lagos has set aside an order wrongly executed by Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria (AMCON) on one of the properties of DPKAY Homes and Property Limited in Sangotedo, Etiosa Local Government, Lagos.
The order, which according to AMCON was to take over 20 hectares of land acquired by DPKAY Homes and Property Limited from Lagos state government, backed up with documents, purchased receipts and letter of allocation from Lagos state.

According to indications in our previous advertorial, AMCON stormed the premises with some men led by one Mr. Lanre Olaoluwa representing Matrix Solicitors, some court sheriffs with some social misfits and Mopol all numbering over 50 men.
All efforts to intervene by officials of DPKAY Homes and Property Limited proved abortive. During the execution, AMCON handed to the General Manager of DPKAY home and property limited a letter written by Barr Lanre Olaoluwa to Engineer Kuti Taofeeq which purportedly has to do the property being taken over.

Furthermore, the legal counsel of DPKAY Homes and Property Limited, Barrister Oluwaseun Alao expounded; a letter was written to AMCON to explain that the execution levied was totally wrong which later informed a motion being filed before his lordship, Honourable Justice Saliu Saidu

“After the execution, we wrote to AMCON that they levied execution on a wrong property, but they refused to get back to us so we filed a motion before his lordship, Hon. Justice Saliu Saidu praying that the earlier Order be discharged, particularly order which has to do with our property though not clearly defined but it has to do with it.’’

He further explained that on a return date, being Wednesday, 15th of July, 2020, the Court in exercising its duty of maintaining fairness between the parties before it set aside relief 1m of the interim Order made by the same Court on the 11th day of June 2020 on several grounds, especially the inability of AMCON’s Counsel to supply sufficient details of the property (no survey plan nor registered Deed attached) in procuring the earlier Order.

“When we filed, we were informed that the return date was Wednesday, 15th Of July, 2020 and I was in Court with the learned silk, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN). We were in court together and the court agreed with us that the relief prayer of the AMCON’s Counsel on his motion ex parte leading to the Order of 11th day of June, 2020 was drafted bereft of the details required for such ilk of relief and the Court on its own set aside the offensive relief 1m on the face of the said Order.

The legal implication of this is that Dpkay is now allowed to go and take possession back’’

Also, after this development, the Lagos state government has issued a letter to AMCON, authenticating DPKAY Homes and Property Limited ownership of the landed property in question.

However, Barrister Oluwaseun Alao further accused AMCON of not abiding by the court order despite the fact that their Counsel was in court when the order was set aside. He admonished them to order their people to leave immediately, because there is no legal backing of their presence.

“AMCON as a law abiding entity should have recalled their people to leave the site but they still left them there despite the fact that their lawyers were in court during the ruling that the order upon which they took over our property has been set aside and the implication is that AMCON does not have any legal backing to be on that property again.

“The issue before the court isn’t the issue of ownership, federal high court does not determine ownership right, however, the issue before the court is whether or not the execution on DPKAY Property was wrong or not, and the court came to the conclusion that even the Court wouldn’t have made the Order if it was aware that the Counsel to AMCON failed to supply the proper deliberation of the property they sought to take over.

The court has specifically said the order 1(m) of the Order granted on 11th day of June 2020 is set aside. The order of AMCON upon which they took over DPKAY Property has been set aside and as a law abiding entity, they should vacate the premises.’’

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Lagos 2027: Obasa hosts Hamzat, Promises Support for Governorship Bid

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4 hours ago

April 23, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Lagos 2027: Obasa hosts Hamzat, Promises Support for Governorship Bid

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Thursday, played host to Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat at his official residence in GRA, Ikeja, promising to galvanise his expansive political structure to ensure Hamzat’s victory at the forthcoming governorship election.

Dr Hamzat is the presumptive APC candidate for the Lagos governorship seat, and the engagement was part of his ongoing strategic consultations with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and leaders.

Speaker Obasa extolled Hamzat’s pedigree, commitment to infrastructure development, and loyalty to the party, adding that for the continued development of Lagos State, every discerning electorate must rally round him.

“I just returned from Abuja, and the conversation remains the same – Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is the next Governor of Lagos State. You have demonstrated unquestionable loyalty to our great party and even greater competence in serving Lagos. We love you, we support you, and we will do everything to ensure that we win the election,” Speaker Obasa declared.

Responding, Dr Hamzat expressed gratitude for the warm reception while highlighting Obasa’s legislative experience and political network, which he said are invaluable. He reiterated his focus on collaborative governance, saying, “Lagos is a collective project. My consultations are not about personal ambition but about ensuring continuity, innovation, and inclusive development for our people,” Hamzat said.

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Police Repel Coordinated Kidnap Attack In Sokoto, Launch Manhunt

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10 hours ago

April 23, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Police Repel Coordinated Kidnap Attack In Sokoto, Launch Manhunt

Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a coordinated kidnapping attempt by armed bandits targeting two communities, killing one suspect and launching a manhunt for others who escaped with injuries.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Ahmad Rufa’i, the operation was carried out in the early hours of Thursday following a distress call received at about 12:30 a.m. reporting simultaneous attacks on Illela Village, also known as Achida Town, and Kwargaba Hamlet.

“The Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with other tactical teams, responded swiftly to the distress call,” he said. “Our operatives, who were already on high alert, engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel and successfully repelled the attack.”

Rufa’i disclosed that the security forces overpowered the assailants after a prolonged exchange of gunfire, neutralising one suspect who was dressed in military camouflage, while others fled with gunshot wounds into the nearby Gundumi Forest.

“An intensive manhunt is ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects who escaped into the forest with varying degrees of injuries,” he added.

However, before the arrival of security personnel, the bandits reportedly shot and killed a member of the Kwargaba community vigilante group. His body has since been recovered and released to his family for burial.

The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or individuals to the nearest security agency, assuring that efforts are being intensified to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.

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The Kendrick Brothers, Cameron Arnett, Kingdom Story Company, Bright Wonder Obasi Train 60 Christian Filmmakers in Nigeria

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12 hours ago

April 23, 2026

Sahara Weekly

The Kendrick Brothers, Cameron Arnett, Kingdom Story Company, Bright Wonder Obasi Train 60 Christian Filmmakers in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – April 23, 2026

Successful actors, producers and movie makers like; the Kendrick Brothers, Cameron Arnett, Kingdom Story Company, Bright Wonder Obasi were among the facilitators who trained 60 Christian Filmmakers in Nigeria at the just concluded Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP) 2026.

The groundbreaking 6-day Intensive Filmmaking Masterclass and Spiritual Formation Program, were 60 emerging Christian filmmakers from Nigeria and Zambia were trained in Abuja was held at the Gospel Cinema International /High Definition Film Academy (HDFA) Facility in Gwarinpa.

The program brought together a distinguished lineup of facilitators from Nigeria and the United States, positioning AGFP as a leading platform for faith-based filmmaking development in Africa.

Among the international facilitators was Stephen Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers, known for films such as The Forge, War Room, Facing the Giants, and Courageous, Overcomer, Fireproof, who delivered a powerful session titled “Heart of The Filmmaker.” Also featured was Cameron Arnett, who led sessions on “Christ Over Career” and acting for film.

Other notable speakers included Nick Carey (Kingdom Story Company), who spoke on “The Making of a Faith-Based Blockbuster Movie,” as well as Bob Saenz (Screenwriting Masterclass), Beverly Holloway (Acting Masterclass), David Cook, Adam Drake, Prince Daniel (Aboki), Lummie Adevbie, Chris Odeh, and Jennifer Keltner (Identity & Storytelling), among others.

The program opened with a strong spiritual foundation, including worship and a keynote by the Convener, Bright Wonder Obasi, titled “Calling & Identity: Film as Spiritual Influence/Programming,” which challenged participants to view storytelling as a tool for cultural and spiritual transformation.

Participants were grouped into four production studios—House of Gideon, House of Caleb, House of Joshua, and House of David—and underwent three days of intensive masterclasses and workshops across screenwriting, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, and producing, alongside deep spiritual formation.

On Day 4, teams developed and pitched short film concepts for professional review and approval. Day 5 was dedicated to full-scale production, with all four teams executing their projects under real industry conditions.

The program culminated on Day 6 with:

A Pitch-A-Thon, where 20 filmmakers presented original projects for funding and collaboration.

A public screening of four short films produced during the program

Professional feedback from a panel of judges.

Certification of all participants

Awards for best Screenplay, Cinematography, directing, editing, acting, and overall best short film.

The closing ceremony featured a powerful commissioning session led by Pastor Ikenna Okeke, where participants were prayed for and consecrated as “God’s Creative Army.”

Speaking after the event, the Convener, Bright Wonder Obasi, described AGFP 2026 as “a movement to raise storytellers who will shape culture and influence nations through truth-driven films.

Films that honor God”

With its successful debut, AGFP is now preparing for its next edition, following its mandate to train 300 Christian filmmakers across Africa and develop a slate of six global faith-based films over a three-year period.

The Africa Gospel Film Project continues to position itself as a catalyst for purpose-driven storytelling, industry excellence, and spiritual transformation in African cinema.