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Court forfeits N5.2bn lands for Jonathan estate to FG

A Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited two high-value plots of land meant for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. The ICPC secured the order to ensure the project benefits end-users.

Winhomes CEO Denies N50m Land Payment Claim

Winhomes CEO Stella Okengwu disputes Works Minister's claim of a N50m land payment in Okun Ajah, stating the company invested N4.323bn. She warns misinformation threatens Nigeria's investor credibility.

Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud

Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Senate rejects motion to probe FCT administration

The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.

Land Grabbing May End in Rivers with New Community Committee

Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

NICON Town Land Crisis Deepens as Residents Seek Full Trial

The land battle inside NICON Town Estate in Lekki intensifies as residents ask the Lagos High Court to discard an originating summons for a full trial. The case, filled with fraud allegations, is adjourned to February 2026.

Delta Land Disputes Kill 10 in Six Months

Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.

Nicon Town Land Row: Court Adjourns Ruling to Feb 2026

A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.

Edo Land Revocation Sparks Investor Nightmare

The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.

FCTA revokes 1,095 property titles over unpaid charges

The FCTA has revoked 1,095 property titles in Abuja's elite districts for non-payment of statutory charges. High-profile names like Patience Jonathan and Ganduje are on the list. Enforcement begins November 25, 2025. Read the full details.

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