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Family Praises Gov. Sanwoolu For Recovering Land From Grabbers

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5 years ago

February 10, 2021

The family of Late Gabriel Meadows has shown gratitude to Lagos government under His Excellence Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for reclaiming their plots of land for them from land grabbers.

Speaking on behalf of the family at a press briefing on Monday , Mr Tosin Meadows the grandchild of Late Gabriel Meadows said with what the state government has done, they’ve been able to restore hope to the masses that no land grabber can hijacked their property from them, it also shows that there is no room for land grabbers in Lagos again, he urged Mr Sanwo-Olu and his team on land matters to keep the good work.

During the briefing Engr. Ariori who happened to be the developer of Meadows family also extend appreciation to Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) who investigated the case and was able to established the facts that the portion of Lands belongs to Meadows family.

Establishing the facts, Justice Moyosore referred to Judgements obtained from various courts (High Court – Suit No. LD/513/80. Court of Appeal – Appeal No. CA/1/92 and the Supreme Court – SC/146/1995) and other documents showing Meadows title to the land to substantiate their position.

Engr, Ariori warns violators not to come close to the land after the state final judgment.

Recall that a Committee of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) to look into the complaint of a lawyer, M.O. Ubani (Esq.), published on social media on the 31st December 2020, in respect of land situate at 1, Folorunsho Kuku Street, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, has submitted its final report.

In order to investigate all claims, the Committee invited all the parties involved to its sitting which commenced on 4th January until 1st of February, 2021, to ascertain the identity of the land upon which enforcement was carried out and determine the present legal status of ownership as well as the level of involvement of the State Government Agencies.

It was established that the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers (LSSTF) took its action based on the petition received from Messrs. Millan Solicitors, on behalf of the Meadows family, to eject the occupants of the land in contention, which harbours shanties, mechanics and miscreants.

The petitioners tendered copies of judgements obtained from various courts (High Court – Suit No. LD/513/80. Court of Appeal – Appeal No. CA/1/92 and the Supreme Court – SC/146/1995) and other documents showing their title to the land to substantiate their position.

Consequently, the Coordinator of the Lagos Task Force confirmed the authenticity of all documents presented by the petitioner and obtained approval to embark on the enforcement, in conjunction with other government agencies whose representatives were part of the Committee set up to establish facts of the matter – Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ministry of Transportation and Office of the Surveyor-General, Lagos State.

Before finally embarking on the enforcement, steps were taken in compliance with the relevant laws guiding removal of vehicles of the mechanics illegally operating on the land; removal of the shanties and ejection of the hoodlums from the site.

The Committee members conducted a physical inspection of the land on 4th January 2020 and established that despite the demolition carried out by the Special Operations Unit, the site was still occupied by hoodlums who threatened violence and insisted that they should be left to reside at the location.

The Meadows Family (the Petitioner) was also invited to the Committee and it was established that after the execution of the judgement of the High Court of Lagos State, some mechanics and miscreants dislodged them from the land and all efforts to remove the trespassers had proved abortive until the petition to the Lagos State Special Task Force.

The Committee also ascertained that the Ex Parte Order submitted by Mr. Ubani was in the name of Circle Nigeria Limited but the C of O attached thereto in the name of Kayode Owoseye Akingbade – two different entities.

Ubani did not also provide any document to justify that the land belongs to Circle Nigeria Limited.

The findings of the Committee also indicated that:

All the Survey Plans from both the Meadows family and that of Mr. Ubani’s Client revealed that the subject land falls within the Meadows’ family land; and that

The land on which enforcement was carried out by the LSSTF falls within the parcel of land for which Meadows family obtained judgement in their favour in Suit No. LG/513/80.

The social media publication made by Mr. Ubani was to get public sympathy and blackmail the Government and its Agencies from carrying out their legal functions. The claim of Mr. Ubani cannot be substantiated with cogent facts.

Lagosians are assured that no illegal takeover of property will be allowed by the government, which will always be committed to the rule of law. The Special Task Force on Land Grabbers Law will be strengthened to grant the body power to remove trespassers from any land and put the rightful owner in possession of the property.

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Borno Suicide Bomb Attack A Few Weeks Ago (VIDEO)

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9 hours ago

March 17, 2026

Sahara Weekly

“You Can’t Use Primate Ayodele To Score Points For Your Failed Political Ambitions” – Fulani Group Blasts Umar Ardo

At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.

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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.

No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.

The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.

This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.

These were his words:

“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”

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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.

Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).

Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.

In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.

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#nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #fulfillment #train #abuja #primateayodele

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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”

This has also been fulfilled.

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MSC Secures 45-Year Concession to Build Snake Island Container Terminal in Lagos

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3 days ago

March 15, 2026

Sahara Weekly

The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy

By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare

Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.

The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.

For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.

Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.

Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.

The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.

The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.

At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.

Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.

MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.

The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.

According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.

“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”

Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.

“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.

Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.

The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.

Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.

The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.

Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.

For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.

By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare

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From Construction Sites to Community Service: Temitope Akinyemi Emerges as a Model of Leadership and Impact

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5 days ago

March 12, 2026

Sahara Weekly

In an era where integrity, excellence and strong moral values appear to be diminishing among many young professionals, Temitope B. Akinyemi has carved a niche for himself as a disciplined professional, visionary entrepreneur and committed political stakeholder whose influence continues to grow across multiple sectors.

Temitope Akinyemi currently serves as the Chief Executive of several thriving companies amongst which is Rencon PDC Ltd, operating within the building, civil engineering construction and procurement sector. Known for his result-driven leadership and strategic foresight, Akinyemi has built a reputation for delivering value, fostering organisational success and driving competitive growth within Nigeria’s built industry.

With close to two decades of professional experience, Akinyemi’s career reflects a blend of technical competence and managerial excellence. He honed his professional skills while working with reputable organisations including Portland Renovations and Construction Limited, Leadway Assurance, and Pixels Digital Systems Limited.

These experiences not only sharpened his expertise but also enabled him to nurture and mentor a team of young professionals within the construction and engineering ecosystem.

Akinyemi is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he laid the academic foundation for his career.

His commitment to continuous learning has taken him across some of the world’s most respected institutions. He attended the Owner Management Programme (OMP) jointly delivered by the Lagos Business School and Strathmore Business School in Kenya, while also earning certifications in Construction Project Management and Investment Management from the University of Cape Town.

Further strengthening his academic and professional credentials, Akinyemi obtained a Public Policy Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the United States, alongside certifications in Construction Management and Construction Estimation from George Brown College, Toronto, Canada. He is also currently concluding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Energy and Sustainability at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain

His professional affiliations reflect his deep engagement with the industry.

Akinyemi is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Building, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC).

Socially, he is also an active member of elite recreational institutions including the Ikoyi Club and the Ikeja Golf Club.

Beyond business and professional accomplishments, Temitope Akinyemi has steadily built a reputation as a grassroots-oriented political figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His political journey gained significant visibility in 2018 when he contested the APC House of Assembly ticket, using the opportunity to engage extensively with party members across wards while presenting a vision centred on improved welfare and holistic community development.

Although the primary contest did not culminate in electoral victory, Akinyemi’s engagement left a lasting impression within the political structure of the local government. His dedication and influence earned him a role in the Lagos State APC Campaign Committee in 2018, and later a more strategic appointment in 2022 as a member of the Presidential Campaign Committee that contributed to the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Driven by a passion for community service, Akinyemi has consistently supported vulnerable members of society through various empowerment and welfare initiatives. He regularly distributes food items, relief materials and financial assistance to elderly citizens, widows, youths and indigent children within his community, demonstrating a practical commitment to social responsibility.

In preparation for the 2023 general elections, Akinyemi also launched the Temitope Akinyemi Political Empowerment Programme, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen party structures and motivate grassroots members.

Through the programme, 183 party faithful, ward chairmen and elderly party members received financial support as recognition for their loyalty and dedication to the party.

The initiative not only reinforced party unity but also inspired new members to actively participate in the political process.

Today, Temitope B. Akinyemi stands as a blend of professional excellence, political engagement and humanitarian service a leader whose journey from the construction sector to community development initiatives reflects a consistent commitment to impact and progress.

As Nigeria continues to seek forward-thinking leaders capable of bridging business innovation with public service, Akinyemi’s trajectory offers a compelling example of how professionalism, education and grassroots connection can combine to shape meaningful leadership.