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Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025 Set to Protect Tenants, Curb Landlord Abuses

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December 1, 2025

Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025 Set to Protect Tenants, Curb Landlord Abuses

The Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025 is generating significant attention across the real estate sector, promising to modernise rental regulations and address longstanding housing challenges in Lagos.

The bill aims to tackle issues such as excessive advance rent, unregulated real estate practices, prolonged eviction disputes, and tenant exploitation under the existing 2011 Tenancy Law. Key reforms include:

Stricter Oversight of Real Estate Agents
All agents must register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). Agency fees are capped at 5% of annual rent, with landlords’ funds remitted within seven working days and proper receipts issued. Violations attract fines up to ₦1 million, two years imprisonment, or both.

One-Year Limit on Advance Rent
New tenants cannot pay more than one year’s rent upfront, while sitting tenants paying monthly are capped at three months in advance. Breaching these limits may result in ₦1 million fines or three months imprisonment.

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Ban on Harassment and Illegal Evictions
Landlords are prohibited from self-help eviction tactics such as blocking access, cutting utilities, or seizing property. Evicting a tenant without a court order is a criminal offence, punishable by fines or imprisonment.

Tenant Rights and Rent Challenges
Tenants can challenge unreasonable rent increases in court. Landlords cannot evict tenants during such proceedings. Courts will assess rent levels in similar areas and any special circumstances related to the property.

Faster Court Processes
Sections 20–24 introduce expedited processes for tenancy disputes, with hearings scheduled within 14 days, weekend or virtual sittings allowed, and mediation capped at 30 days.

Transparency and Tenant Protections
Landlords must account for service charges and security deposits every six months. Tenants’ rights to privacy, peaceful enjoyment, and compensation for approved improvements are reinforced.

Status of the Bill
The bill, introduced in July 2025, passed its second reading and is under review by the Committee on Housing, but it has not yet been enacted into law.

Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025 Set to Protect Tenants, Curb Landlord Abuses

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EFCC Arraigns Mompha’s Associate Over Alleged ₦206m Fraud

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January 21, 2026

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EFCC Arraigns Mompha’s Associate Over Alleged ₦206m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, an associate of social media personality Ismaila Mustapha (Mompha), alongside three corporate entities, over an alleged ₦206 million fraud before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja.

Babafemi — Managing Director and CEO of 606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited — faces five counts of conspiracy, concealment, and transfer of proceeds of crime, allegedly committed between 2013 and 2018. The EFCC claims the offences involved large sums, including ₦37.6 million and ₦93 million transferred to third parties, with knowledge that the funds were proceeds of unlawful acts.

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When the charges were read, Babafemi pleaded not guilty. His defence lawyer, SAN Kunle Adegoke, filed a bail application, which the court granted, ordering that Babafemi be released to his counsel upon signing an affidavit of undertaking to appear in court. The trial is now scheduled to commence on March 24, 2026.

The EFCC said Babafemi acted in concert with Mompha and other co-accused — Ridwan Momodu Allison (Osama) and Richard Ugbah, who are currently at large — to facilitate the alleged money laundering scheme. This latest prosecution comes as part of broader EFCC efforts to tackle financial crimes and fraud networks linked to high-profile figures in Nigeria.

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Police U-Turn: Worshippers Abducted in Kaduna, Security Forces Deployed

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January 21, 2026

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Police U-Turn: Worshippers Abducted in Kaduna, Security Forces Deployed

The Nigeria Police Force has officially confirmed that worshippers were abducted during attacks on churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, after initially denying the reports. The reversal comes as security agencies deploy tactical units to rescue the victims and secure the area.

Eyewitnesses and local sources say armed gunmen stormed multiple churches, including ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim, during Sunday services, seizing dozens of worshippers. Community leaders report that over 170 people may have been abducted, with some survivors managing to escape.

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other local bodies have condemned the attacks and called for an urgent and thorough rescue operation. Authorities say they are intensifying efforts to locate and safely recover the victims, amid growing national concern over mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria.

The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Kaduna State and other northern and central regions, where armed gangs and kidnappers frequently target vulnerable communities, often for ransom or political leverage. Families of the abducted worshippers continue to appeal for swift action as the rescue operations proceed.

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Presidency Accuses IPOB of Spreading False Christian Genocide Claims in Nigeria

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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu

Presidency Accuses IPOB of Spreading False Christian Genocide Claims in Nigeria

The Presidency of Nigeria has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of deliberately spreading false claims of a Christian genocide, saying the narrative is being amplified to mislead international opinion and influence foreign policy. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, described the reports as propaganda lacking verification and stressed that they do not reflect the reality of Nigeria’s security situation.

Bwala’s remarks follow widespread reports linking the so-called genocide narrative to statements from IPOB and affiliated actors, which have circulated on social media and attracted attention from international media and some foreign lawmakers. According to the Presidency, these claims oversimplify Nigeria’s complex security challenges, which include terrorism, banditry, and communal violence, rather than targeted religious persecution.

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The controversy has drawn U.S. congressional attention, with some lawmakers reportedly considering diplomatic responses. In response, the Nigerian Government has engaged U.S.-based lobbyists to highlight its efforts in protecting all citizens, regardless of faith, and to correct misleading narratives surrounding violence in the country.

Religious and civic leaders in Nigeria remain divided. While some dismiss the genocide claims as exaggerated and potentially divisive, others acknowledge violence against Christians but caution that framing it as genocide misrepresents the broader security context. Analysts warn that the debate over religious persecution and misinformation has significant implications for national unity, international perception, and Nigeria’s foreign relations.