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Idumota Demolished Building: Alhaji Nollah Acted Correctly, Govt Already Marked Distressed Building, Family Speaks

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Idumota Demolished Building: Alhaji Nollah Acted Correctly, Govt Already Marked Distressed Building, Family Speaks

…Says Alhaja Sidikatu Bello, Other usurpers from Abeokuta are real culprits, Lagos Police Biased.

By Bolaji Gbadamosi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Late Pa Sadiku Bolarinwa Ogabi Eletu Odibo branch of the Kumeifo Oba Olaribigbe Family has thrown its weight behind Alhaji Olanrewaju Sikiru Nollah, a Lagos based property consultant and Managing Director of Sitak Dynamic Limited and cleared him of any wrongdoings over the demolition of a property at No.20 Church Street, Idumota, Lagos Island.

 

 

 

 

 

 

During a fact-finding visit, the family branch represented by the trio of Mrs Falilat Oluwayemisi Ameen, Alhaji Imam Abdur Rahman Mogaji and Mr Adeshina Balogun who spoke in defense of the property developer popularly known as Nollah insisted that he indeed has the full backing of the branch of the family who are bona fide owners of the property in question to demolish and rebuild.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The move was said to have become necessary to prevent needless loss of life and property and the risk of forfeiting the distressed property to government should it collapse totally.

 

 

 

 

 

The family representatives revealed that the Lagos state building control agency had marked the building for demolition and published same in its bulletins after it failed integrity tests.

 

 

 

 

 

Other independent tests were also said to have been carried out on the property which also confirmed the government agency’s position on the weak state of the property and the danger it portends to life and property, hence, the family’s decision for Nollah to demolish and rebuild.

 

 

 

 

 

The family noted that Nollah remains a forthright, courageous and well loved property consultant who has acted well in this case.

 

 

 

 

 

The family added that they personally witnessed the demolition during which no tenants was harassed, harmed or dispossessed of any property.

 

 

 

 

Our correspondent sighted copies of Lagos state document listing No.20 Church Street, Idumota, Lagos Island as one of the buildings in the state marked for demolition

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary to the family, Mr Adeshina Oladuntoye Balogun aged 65, an insurance professional, revealed however that the real issue was with a section of the extended Kumeifo Oba Olaribigbe family who came in as in-laws from Abeokuta and are now usurping the real owners with fake claims and documents, and have cornered juicy property to themselves because they had lived in the compound for long.

 

 

 

 

 

Balogun said they have enticed a few others with stipends and are also attempting to use police to intimidate the real property owners.

 

 

 

 

 

Balogun revealed that there has been a protracted crisis caused by selfishness, lack of financial transparency, lack of fairness, and greed over the management of the numerous property in the ABIJOH COURT of the Kumeifo family.

 

 

 

 

He accused Alhaja Muinatu Aramide Disu and Mr Lateef Bello Bamgbaye as the two culprits causing problems in the family, collecting rents and leasing family property without any accountability and transparency to other members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balogun explained that by a family meeting resolution of 26th September, 1998, the property at No.20 Church Street, Idumota, Lagos Island, had been given to the Sadiku branch but was not released until 13th August, 2021 when the other three family branches by family resolution fully ceded and released the property to the Sadiku branch but later illegally and shockingly released same property to Hakeem Olawuyi, a property developer, without the knowledge and consent of the Sadiku branch who are the real owners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He said the Sadiku branch has already begun legal moves to go to the court over the matter.

 

 

 

 

 

One of the family members, Alhaji Imam Abdur Rahman Mogaji, a respected community leader and Islamic cleric who presented several documents backing all their claims to OUR CORRESPONDENT during the visit emphasised that the demolished building was already distressed, and marked by Lagos state government for demolition.

 

 

 

 

 

Mogaji added that all tenants were given due notices to vacate, first for six months and an extra month grace during which no payment was collected from them, so, any allegations of sudden ejection amounts to pure lies and mischief meant to cause confusion and disaffection.

 

 

 

 

 

Olanrewaju Nollah acted correctly on idumota Demolished Building

The Late Pa Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu Odibo branch of the Kumeifo Oba Olaribigbe Family has thrown its weight behind Alhaji Olanrewaju Sikiru Nollah, a Lagos based property consultant and Managing Director of Sitak Dynamic Limited and cleared him.

 

 

 

 

 

A copy of the letter written to tenants of the building dated February 18th, 2022 was sighted by our correspondent. The letter signed by Barrister Andrew Ojo Nweke was acknowledged on same date by multiple tenants.

 

 

 

 

 

It was titled RE: NOTICE TO REFRAIN AND OR DESIST FROM PAYMENT OF YOUR RENT TO ANYBODY OR BODY OF PERSONS PARADING THEMSELVES AS DEVELOPERS AND LANDLORDS OF NO 20A CHURCH STREET, ISALE EKO LAGOS ISLAND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

 

 

 

 

 

Earlier, the Managing Director, Dapo Ola Investment Limited, Mr Hakeem Olawuyi, aka Dapo Ola Developer, had alleged that Alhaji Olanrewaju Sikiru Nollah demolished the said property estimated to have cost about N800 million unlawfully throwing tenants and Olawuyi into loss and confusion.

Police were said to have made arrests following the allegations.

The family however rubbished such claims and clarified that Olawuyi was indeed an imposter who was working for a branch of the family led by Alhaja Sidikatu Disu who are not original owners of the property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documents sighted by our correspondent showed that the entire family of Kumeifo Oba Olaribigbe owners of ABIJOH COURT, divided into four branches namely Bello Bamgbaye, Odedina, Giwa Oguntanmi and Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu on August 13, 2021 unanimously ceded absolute ownership of the said property at No. 20 Church Street, Idumota, Lagos Island, one of about fifteen others belonging to the Kumeifo Family, to Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu branch following several complaints of neglect, and lack of financial transparency and fairness.

Another document showed the said property was thereafter given to Olanrewaju Nollah in form of a building lease development agreement by the Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu branch which granted Nollah the full rights to demolish and develop.

INVESTIGATIONS uncovered that trouble however started when after the whole Kumeifo Family had ceded the full ownership rights of the said property to Late Pa Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu branch, some members from the other branches later went ahead and did another building lease development arrangements with Hakeem Olawuyi, thereby causing chaos and confusion among the groups.

Those fingered included Alhajas Sidikatu Bello Bamgbaye, Muinat Aramide Disu, Shakiratu Adams Giwa; Mr Lateef Tiamiyu Bello and their cohorts.

They were also accused by the Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu branch of unlawful stealing from the proceeds of the family estates.

Allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery, altering power of attorney, possession of fraudulent documents, stealing, illegal sale and mortgage of family property and conduct likely to cause breach of peace and threat to lives were also raised in multiple petitions to government by the Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu family.

 

 

 

 

Speaking to our correspondent, Nollah corroborated the family’s views, noting that the state government has marked the building for demolition and he had the full backing of Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu family, the authentic owners of the said property to demolish and rebuild.

Nollah said his principals and lessors were Mrs Falilat Oluwayemisi Ameen, Alhaji Imam Abdur Rahman Mogaji and Mr Adeshina Balogun, descendants of pa Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu.

Nollah added that he also gave the statutory notices and considerations to the tenants as prescribed by the law.

He explained that as a law abiding citizen, he was however shocked at the conduct and the obvious bias of the police over the matter and will continue to use legal means to get justice over the matter.

He alleged that on 4th April, 2023, acting in concert with Alhaja Sidikatu Disu, the usurping family member, policemen from the Commissioner’s office arrested and detained his workers including a pregnant lady, Mrs Abisola Bajulu Uthman who sadly lost her pregnancy in detention.

He added that it was a thug, Samson Ajanaku who kicked Abisola violently and handed her over to policemen leading to the eventual loss of her baby.

He noted that on 5th April, Hakeem Olawuyi also invaded the property with thugs and hoodlums allegedly led by Ajanaku and Sheriff Badmus brandishing deadly weapon and threatening bloodshed.

Our correspondent sighted copies of petition letters received by the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja as well as the Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu, dated April 11th and 5th respectively about Nollah’s ordeals.

The petition to the IGP Office also accused the Police of unconventionally detaining senior citizens and members of the Sadiku Bolarinwa Eletu family including Mrs Ameen Falilat Oluwayemisi aged 66, and Mr Adeshina Oladuntoye Balogun 65 over the protracted family property crisis.

 

Idumota Demolished Building: Alhaji Nollah Acted Correctly, Govt Already Marked Distressed Building, Family Speaks

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Banwo Law Offers Lifeline as New USCIS Policy Threatens Immigrants With Re-Entry Bans

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Banwo Law Offers Lifeline as New USCIS Policy Threatens Immigrants With Re-Entry Bans

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‎Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Octopus News, Banwo warned that the policy memo issued by USCIS on May 22 could dramatically alter the pathway many immigrants currently use to obtain permanent residency in the United States.
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EWMCN Congratulates SK Sensation On Third-Term Re-Election As FUMAN National President ~ 1ST ELEVEN9JA TV

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EWMCN Congratulates SK Sensation On Third-Term Re-Election As FUMAN National President ~ 1ST ELEVEN9JA TV 

By Alhaji Arems (Baba Fuji)

 

 

 

 

The President of the Elite Women Musician Club of Nigeria (EWMCN), Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola, popularly known as Omo-Opeki, has extended warm congratulations to Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Agboola, widely known as SK Sensation, following his successful re-election for a third term as the National President of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN).

 

 

 

 

In a congratulatory statement issued on behalf of EWMCN, Omo-Opeki described the victory as well-deserved, noting that the continuous support SK Sensation enjoys from members of the association is a clear reflection of his impact, leadership style, and dedication to the advancement of Fuji music in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

According to her, his re-election for another term represents not only a personal achievement, but also a sign of stability and continuity for the Fuji music community at a time when unity, structure, and strong leadership remain important within the entertainment industry.

 

 

 

 

She further commended SK Sensation for his efforts in promoting peace, cooperation, and development among Fuji musicians across different regions of the country, while also acknowledging his role in sustaining the relevance and visibility of FUMAN over the years.

 

 

 

 

Omo-Opeki stated that under his leadership, the association has continued to witness growth and stronger representation within the cultural and entertainment space, adding that many stakeholders in the industry recognize the consistency and commitment he has brought to the office.

 

 

 

 

“Leadership is earned through service, and this third-term victory clearly shows the confidence and trust members have in him,” she noted while praying for greater wisdom, strength, and success for the FUMAN President as he begins another tenure.

 

 

 

 

The EWMCN President also urged members of the association and the wider Fuji music community to remain united and supportive in order to ensure continued progress for the genre and its practitioners.

 

 

 

 

Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Agboola, popularly known as SK Sensation, remains one of the respected figures within the Fuji music industry and currently serves as the National President of FUMAN, the umbrella body representing Fuji musicians across Nigeria.

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Lagos Intensifies Mental Health Campaign as Experts Push Integrated Healthcare, Education System 

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By Ifeoma Ikem 

 

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reiterated the need for a stronger connection between healthcare, education, and emotional well-being as part of efforts to tackle growing mental health challenges and youth drug abuse in the state.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this during the maiden edition of the Integrated Wellness and Education Conference held in Lagos.

The conference, which took place at Ikeja GRA, brought together health professionals, educators, students, and policy advocates to discuss the future of healthcare delivery, mental wellness, and youth development in Nigeria.

According to Abayomi, healthcare, education, and mental well-being are interconnected areas that must be addressed collectively in order to build a healthier society.

The commissioner, who was represented by Atewologun Titofunmi, a Mental Health Officer and Technical Support Adviser, explained that the state government is actively tackling mental health issues through its Mental Health Programme Lagos, popularly known as the MiND initiative.

He noted that mental health concerns have long been neglected due to social stigma and excessive focus on physical health, stressing that authorities are now working to change public perception and encourage open conversations around emotional well-being.

“Everything works hand in hand. We need to address mental health issues because historically, attention has focused mainly on physical health due to the stigma surrounding mental illness,” he said.

Abayomi disclosed that the state currently operates several wellness initiatives aimed at providing psychosocial support for public servants dealing with workplace stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

He further explained that the Ministry of Health runs dedicated 24-hour counseling support services free of charge for residents requiring emotional and psychological assistance.

Speaking on youth development, the commissioner expressed concern over the rising rate of drug abuse among young people, warning that substance abuse has become a major threat to mental health and social stability.

According to him, the state government is developing policies and awareness campaigns under the MiND initiative that will take anti-drug abuse advocacy directly into communities in order to educate youths on the dangers of substance abuse.

Also speaking at the event, Prof. Lere Baale emphasized the importance of mentorship, counseling, and quality education in helping young people make responsible life choices.

Baale said young people possess unique talents and abilities that can positively transform society if properly guided and supported through the right educational and career opportunities.

“We must teach our children the right things. God has shaped them to change the world despite the challenges they face,” he stated.

The pharmacy expert added that the decisions young people make at critical stages of life often determine their future, stressing the need for mentorship and career counseling to help them navigate educational and professional pathways successfully.

He maintained that Africa, particularly Nigeria, still holds enormous opportunities for growth and innovation despite its current challenges, adding that quality education remains the key to unlocking the continent’s potential.

“There is no place like home. The problems in Africa, especially Nigeria, are also opportunities. What we need is quality education to excel,” he added.

On his part, Dr. Samuel Kayode explained that the conference was designed to bridge knowledge gaps within the healthcare system and inspire young people to pursue careers in medicine and related professions.

According to him, many youths lack adequate understanding of opportunities within the healthcare sector, making it necessary to expose them to the realities, challenges, and rewards associated with medical professions.

Kayode noted that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious shortages in healthcare manpower globally and revealed the vulnerability of health systems during emergencies.

He observed that Nigeria’s healthcare workforce crisis has worsened due to the migration of trained professionals abroad, leaving the country with inadequate personnel to cater to its rapidly growing population.

“Globally, the goal is to produce more healthcare personnel, but in Nigeria the situation has become more critical because many professionals are leaving the country,” he said.

The conference also highlighted the importance of workplace flexibility, continuous learning, and career development in retaining healthcare professionals and improving productivity within organizations.

Participants stressed that flexible work schedules, remote work options, and supportive work environments are essential in helping workers balance personal responsibilities with professional demands.

The event featured participation from Jawa Group Nigeria and six secondary schools from across Lagos metropolis, with students engaging in debates and educational activities focused on healthcare, wellness, and career development.

 

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