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Lagos govt gives religious houses, clubs 30-day eviction notice over conversion

Lagos govt gives religious houses, clubs 30-day eviction notice over conversion
The Lagos State Government has ordered owners and occupiers of buildings converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges and bars in residential areas without approval to vacate the places within 30 days.
General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, announced the 30-day notice from his office, according to a statement obtained by Newstrends on Tuesday.
The order covers all buildings serving as bars, clubhouses, or religious centers in residential areas without the required permits from relevant authorities.
He pointed to ongoing security concerns among citizens and continuous complaints about club owners neglecting safety guidelines and stressed the necessity of the removal notice.
Oki emphasized that owners of buildings in residential areas converted to church, mosque, clubs, bar or lounge without necessary approvals must evacuate occupants within the 30-day final notice period.
The state would proceed with the outright removal of non-compliant buildings, and owners to bear the cost without further notice, he warned.
“Lagos State Government has given 30-day final notice to owners/occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges, and bars across the state without approval for change of use, to revert to the original use of the structure.
“The removal notice became imperative following security concerns of citizens and repeated complaints of non-adherence to safety and security guidelines issued to the club owners.
“Any owner of buildings in residential areas that have been converted to churches, mosques, clubs, bars or lounges without the requisite approvals should evict such occupants before the expiration of the 30 days’ final notice as the state will not give further notice of sealing but outright removal of such non-conforming buildings at the cost of the owners,” the statement read in part.
Speaking further, Oki affirmed that LASBCA had already identified illegal and non-conforming structures, issuing statutory enforcement notices. Despite this, those affected have shown a lack of response, prompting the issuance of the final notice.
He stated that residents of areas designated as residential places especially elderly’s in the Lekki axis and its environs have repeatedly called on the state government to save their souls following the adverse effects the conversions of properties in the area to churches, mosques, bars, clubs and lounges is having on their health and security of the area.
Oki, therefore, urged property owners to take the notice with all seriousness it deserves as nobody would be spared in the effort to sanitize the state in line with the Africa’s model mega city status vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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Pipeline explosion hits Bayelsa amid Rivers state emergency declaration

Pipeline explosion hits Bayelsa amid Rivers state emergency declaration
A new pipeline explosion has been reported in Gbarain Kingdom, Bayelsa State, coinciding with President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address where he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The explosion, which occurred late Tuesday, has raised fresh concerns over pipeline safety and oil facility attacks in the Niger Delta. The cause of the blast remains unclear, and authorities are yet to confirm the extent of the damage.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu’s announcement led to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly due to the ongoing political crisis in the state.
When contacted for a response, Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, declined to comment on the suspension.
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“The president has made a declaration, and what do you think we can say? I think it is too hasty to make any comment about it,” Johnson said.
As part of the emergency measures, Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the Administrator to take charge of the state’s affairs.
The crisis in Rivers intensified due to the power struggle between Governor Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over control of the state’s political structure.
This latest explosion is the third reported incident following the House of Assembly’s impeachment move against Governor Fubara.
Just hours before, another major pipeline explosion hit Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) in Rivers State, following an earlier blast in Bodo, Gokana LGA.
Pipeline explosion hits Bayelsa amid Rivers state emergency declaration
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35-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting five-year-old

35-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting five-year-old
The Adamawa State Police command has apprehended a 35-year-old man identified as Abdullaziz Mohammed, for allegedly d#filing a 5-year-old minor, in Mubi North Local Government Area.
In a press statement issued, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sulieman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged by the victim’s father, at the Mubi North Divisional Police Headquarters. According to Nguroje, the victim’s father stated that on the 27th March 2025, the suspect lured his daughter into his grinding engine shop located at Kasuwan Borkono, Mubi North, and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her, knowing fully well that she is a minor.
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Nguroje noted that upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, Psc (+), deployed police operatives attached to the Mubi Division for immediate action, where the suspect was arrested. The victim was immediately rushed to the medical facility in Mubi for medical examination and treatment.
Nguroje mentioned that during interrogation the suspect confessed to committing the crime and is taking into custody for more findings.
The commissioner of Police CP Morris Dankombo strongly condemned the act and as he directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yola, for a thorough and diligent investigation to ensure justice is served.
35-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting five-year-old
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State of Emergency: Soldiers take over Rivers Government House

State of Emergency: Soldiers take over Rivers Government House
Hours after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, soldiers have taken over the state Government House.
An Armoured Personnel Carrier has also been stationed at the entrance of the Government House along Azikiwe Road in Port Harcourt.
It is not clear if Governor Siminalayi Fubara was still in his official residence when the troops took over the premises around 9 pm.
Tension enveloped Rivers State on Tuesday evening, following President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency to end the lingering political battle involving the state governor, Siminalayo Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
The declaration prompted residents and motorists in Port Harcourt, the state capital, to rush home to their families because they feared a possible breakdown of law and order.
In his nationwide broadcast, President Tinubu justified the declaration, citing the unresolved crisis in the state, which he said has defied political solutions.
He said, “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for six months.
“In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. For the avoidance of doubt, this declaration does not affect the judicial arm of Rivers State, which shall continue to function in accordance with their constitutional mandate.”
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Meanwhile, the suspended governor, Fubara, has called on state residents to be calm, saying he’ll “engage with all relevant institutions to ensure that our democracy remains strong.”
In a statement titled “Press Release by the Executive Governor of Rivers State,” Fubara blamed lawmakers loyal to Wike, accusing them of frustrating his efforts to comply with the Supreme Court judgement.
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