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Celebrity City Estate Sensitise Communities, Intensify Campaigns Against Land Grabbing
Celebrity City Estate Sensitise Communities, Intensify Campaigns Against Land Grabbing
Part of the crisis threatening peace in Nigeria and probably, all over the world is the struggle over land and natural resources. This crisis is rooted in a series of structural, historical, and socioeconomic factors.
It is also driven by increasing urbanization, land-grabbing, demographic pressure, inadequate property rights, and conflicting land tenure systems. In this write-up, we examines the ongoing efforts by Celebrity City Estate as one of the major players of real estate industry in Nigeria, to curb the activities of a set of conflict actors locally referred to as Omo Onile (sons of the original landowners), who assert ownership of land based on their autochthony to Lagos and other states of the country.
The Managing Director of Celebrity City Estate, Prince Adewale Morenikeji Osokoya has commenced an enlightenment campaign on the Property Protection and Anti-Land Grabbing deeds to ensure peaceful co-existence among residents.
Leading a sensitisation team to the turret of Tami of Odogbolu and Obanire of Ijebu-Land, His Highness (Engr) Leke Oludipe, the Celebrity City Estate MD, Prince Adewale, said the act of resolving land matters with municipal law is to curb land grabbing that has ended so many lives, and free our youths from hooliganism. This would allow peace to reign in the state capital and other communities rocked by disputes over land sales.
A statement, yesterday, by a Special Assistant (Media) to the MD of Celebrity City Estate, revealed that the main reason for bringing the Anti-Land Grabbing campaign to the notice of Tami of Odogbolu and Obanire of Ijebu-Land. Alongside, all the Oloojas’ (Community Chiefs) which comprises of Kings, Baales, Osugbos, Oloritun, Family Heads, Family members and Youths, is aimed at curbing the activities of land grabbers locally known as ‘omo oniles’ and individuals, engaged in fraudulent sale, resale and forcible occupation of land while armed with charms and dangerous weapons. “Once all the community personalities and departments mentioned above get it right among themselves, and ready to stand with truth and what is just; then, land grabbing would be tagged a thing of the past in our society.”
Prince Adewale stressed that the government should enforce it into the law, advising quarter chiefs, family heads and land owners to be truthful and carry stakeholders along while selling land to prospective developers.
He further expressed regrets that the majority of cases in the law courts in the state emanated from issues relating to forcible acquisition and fraudulent sales of land to buyers.
Adewale added that curbing the activities of land grabbers with custom would give room for peace and progress and reduce litigations on land matters.
Tami of Odogbolu and Obanire of Ijebu-Land, His Highness (Engr) Leke Oludipe, who was an expert in matters of land and its geography, charged the fully seated Oloojas’ (Community chiefs) and other concerned parties to take the enlightenment campaign to their families.
Tami of Odogbolu clarified that under the land law, the government recognises the family that owns the land, but has overriding power to hold the land in trust for the people.
The law, he said, provides that there must be a unanimous agreement by all those concerned with the involvement of principal members before a land could be sold. The head of tradition in Odogbolu noted that, more than half out of voluminous land disputes in his justification has been habitually resolved; which he wants other states to emulate.
Council members’ of Tami of Odogbolu and the Olooja’s (Community Chiefs) were enlightened, most especially; when M.D of Celebrity City Estate, Prince Adewale Morenikeji Osokoya recounted his life story, his encounter with land grabbers and the aftermath effect on him. They were all amazed and opined to do all within their capabilities to support his mission and eliminate any practice of land grabbing.
Prince Adewale, while shedding light on the need to intensify campaigns against land grabbing. “This would really help our youths to get back their right senses, as many of them have lost their lives in conflicts against each other at the site. And, as many as they involved in this heinous act, they have destroyed various business potentials, community developments and other evolutions that are supposed to have emanated in our communities.” He concluded.
Celebrity City Estate is a foremost real estate company that deals in Real Estate, enabling people to acquire their own dream home, acquire land to immortalize A-list celebrities, the organization is also responsible for the campaign against land grabbers, dispute and violence.
The company’s Estate in Agric, Odo-Afa, Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos (phase-1) and phase-2 at Arepo/Oke-Oko, Isawo, near Ikorodu, Sagamu, Ogun state have special features like: serene atmosphere with assured security, provision for sports activities, section for entertainment and environment to exchange business ideas, fans club for celebrities, and specially designed to accommodate retired personnel.
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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun
IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun,
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.
The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.
He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.
The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.
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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South
*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*
A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.
In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.
He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”
“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”
He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.
His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.
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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students
Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students
The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
wishes to formally draw the attention of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to a deeply troubling
development involving the proposed concession of approximately 30 hectares of
land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership
arrangement.
We state, with utmost concern, that this initiative represents a destruction of a
national educational legacy carefully built and handed over to the current
generation of leaders. Unity Schools were established as symbols of excellence,
integration, and nation-building. Any action that diminishes their integrity reflects
a troubling disregard for the power of education as a driver of national progress.
At a time when nations across the world are investing more in education
infrastructure and expanding capacity, it is deeply alarming that we are instead
dismantling and commercializing existing assets meant for learning. This
proposed development signals a shift away from long-term educational value
toward short-term commercial interests.
It is also important to note that the alumni community has, over the years,
collectively invested billions of naira in the development of the College—
consistently funding infrastructure, supporting academic programs, and
strengthening the institution without taking any portion of school land or
seeking anything in return. This record reflects a deep, selfless commitment to
the school’s growth and sustainability.
Furthermore, the alumni has formally established a dedicated foundation focused
on the perpetuation of the College and the advancement of academic
excellence, with plans to raise ₦5 billion at its official launch in June 2026. This
demonstrates that credible, mission-aligned funding alternatives already exist without compromising the intergrity of the school
Our objections are as follows:
1. Misuse of Educational Land for Commercial Gain:
The proposed project is fundamentally a residential and commercial real
estate venture. This constitutes a clear diversion of federally designated
educational land into private hands, undermining the original purpose for
which the land was acquired.
2. Threat to Student Safety and Academic Environment:
The introduction of a mixed-use estate sharing boundaries with the school
exposes students to avoidable risks and erodes the controlled, secure
environment required for effective learning.
3. Irreversible Damage to School Capacity and Future Growth:
The land identified for this project includes critical open spaces necessary
for recreation, expansion, and future development. Any project that
reduces the capacity of the school to grow, expand, and improve its
facilities cannot, in any form, be considered beneficial to the institution.
4. Fundamental Question of Necessity:
Why Federal Government College Kano land? Kano State is one of the
largest states in the country, with abundant land available for real estate
development. There is no justification for appropriating land from an
existing educational institution when alternatives clearly exist.
5. No Tangible Benefit to the School:
There is no scenario under which this land-swap PPP arrangement
benefits the school. On the contrary, all available evidence suggests that
the project is structured primarily for private commercial gain. We are
compelled to state that this raises serious concerns that the promoters
intend to rip off the government and the Nigerian people under the guise
of a PPP arrangement.
Your Excellency, this matter goes beyond a single institution. It raises a
fundamental question about our national priorities: whether we will protect and
strengthen our educational institutions, or allow them to be gradually eroded.
We therefore respectfully call on the President to:
• Immediately cancel the proposed PPP land concession;
• Protect the sanctity and integrity of Unity Schools nationwide
*Ensure that no action is taken that compromises the future of education
in Nigeria.
We also strongly advise members of the public to refrain from purchasing or
investing in any land or property associated with this scheme, as it is under
serious dispute and may be overturned, exposing buyers to financial loss.
FGCKOSA wishes to make it clear that we will not relent in pursuing all lawful and
legal avenues to overturn this illegal arrangement. We remain committed to
safeguarding the legacy of our institution and ensuring that it continues to serve
future generations.
Signed,
Shoyinka Shodunke
President
Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
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