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Surveyor-General Flags Illegal Shoreline Structures for Demolition

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:55:01 +0000

The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) has raised concerns over the growing number of illegal structures springing up along Nigeria’s shorelines, warning that such developments not only contravene existing laws but also threaten the environment, public safety, and national infrastructure. Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abuduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, said his office has completed [...]

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FCT Minister Wike Orders Demolition of Obstructive Structures at Kugbo International Market

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:33 +0000

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the Department of Development Control (DDC) of the FCTA to commence the demolition of structures obstructing roadways at the Kugbo International Market. The directive was issued during an inspection tour on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, as Wike assessed the ongoing construction of the [...]

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Two Traders Dead, 27 Hospitalised Following Demolition at New Gbagi Market, Ibadan

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:00:27 +0000

Traders at the New Gbagi International Market, Ibadan, operating under the New Gbagi Petty Traders Association, have reported the loss of two members and the hospitalisation of 27 others following the demolition of their shops by the Oyo State Government. The Chairman of the association, Engineer Kolawole Oyewole, disclosed this during an interview with Newsmen [...]

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Delta Govt Targets Illegal Structures to Combat Flooding, Commissioner’s Properties Marked for Demolition

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:14 +0000

The Delta State Government has taken a firm stance against illegal constructions that obstruct waterways, as part of its broader strategy to mitigate the persistent flooding issues in the region. Among the most notable actions is the recent condemnation and planned demolition of properties belonging to Hon. Victor Egbo, the Delta State Commissioner representing the [...]

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Peter Obi Condemns Government Demolition, Labels it an Additional Burden on Nigerians

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:54:29 +0000

The Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed concern about the ongoing demolitions of properties by state governments, asserting that such actions are exacerbating the plight of poor Nigerians. Writing on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, he emphasized the need for empathy from the government, especially considering the challenging economic conditions facing Nigerians. Obi argued [...]

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The Immediate Past Administration Had The Spirit Of Demolition – Nyesom Wike

David Folami — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:51:57 +0000

Nyesom Wike has blamed his predecessor, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for the protest embarked upon by school pupils in Port Harcourt. He noted that Former Rivers State Governor, Amaechi awarded contracts for 425 schools, but delivered only 170 schools, abandoning the rest of the schools after state resources had been committed. “We feel so [...]

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Demolition Of Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia Is Shocking – NBC

David Folami — Tue, 23 May 2017 10:24:37 +0000

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has described the demolition of the structures housing the Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia as “shocking and unbelievable”. The structures were demolished on Saturday, May 20, 2017, by the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), over alleged violation of approved land laws. Mrs. Franca Ayetan, NBC Zonal Director for North-Central, who [...]

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Save Lagos Group Praises Lagos Assembly Over Call Banning Demolition Of Slums

Ade Adewale — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:20:48 +0000

A civil society organization, Save Lagos Group has lauded members of the Lagos State House of Assembly over their call on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to halt further demolition of slums across riverine areas of the state. In a statement issued by the Convener, Comrade Adeniyi A. Sulaiman and the Director, Media, Comrade Olaolu Oladipo, Save [...]

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Ambode Orders Demolition Of Shanties Around Creeks

David Folami — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:11:32 +0000

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday ordered the immediate demolition of all shanties around the creeks and on the waterways. Ambode gave the order when he visited the Ilubirin Lagos Homes project during an inspection tour of some parts of the state. He asked all illegal occupants of the shanties to leave within [...]

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We Won’t Stop Demolition Of Illegal Structures – Lagos

David Folami — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:46:53 +0000

The Lagos State Government on Saturday said owners of buildings recently demolished in Ikoyi area of the state were duly served with contravention, removal and quit notices before the exercise was carried out. The Commissioner for Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement that the government had noted with dismay [...]

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