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Group Makes Case for Military to Get 753 Forfeited Duplexes, Not Sold
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A civil society organisation, Youth Arise Movement, has called on the Federal Government to halt its proposed sale of 753 duplexes seized from the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, and instead allocate them to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Recall that the duplexes, which were confiscated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly being proceeds of crime, were handed over to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on May 20, 2025, during a brief ceremony in Abuja.
The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, presented the properties to the Minister, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi.
Speaking at the event, Dangiwa commended the EFCC for its commitment to asset recovery, stating that the Ministry would “conduct a joint familiarisation tour and thorough structural assessment” to ensure the buildings are habitable.
He added that the homes would be offered for sale through a transparent, nationwide process via the Renewed Hope housing portal.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday, the Convener of Youth Arise Movement, Mr Ademola Abidemi, criticised the planned sale and urged the government to consider a more patriotic option.
“We believe that these 753 duplexes should be allocated to the brave and selfless men and women of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force who continue to endure severe accommodation shortages.
This will go a long way in alleviating their suffering and boosting their morale as they serve our country with dedication.”
Abidemi questioned the credibility of the planned public sale, warning that it could become riddled with corruption and political manipulation.
Despite assurances of transparency, Nigerians are understandably sceptical. In the past, similar exercises have been marred by bribery and insider dealings. It’s only a matter of time before the EFCC will have to investigate the very sale of these properties again,” he said.
The group noted that providing the homes to military personnel would align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and represent an unprecedented show of goodwill by a civilian administration toward the armed forces.
“This would be the first time in our history that a civilian President makes such a direct and bold move to address the welfare of our military.
“It is time for actions, not just political statements,” Abidemi noted.
He suggested that the homes could be given to military officers at subsidised rates, with payment deducted over time from their salaries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has slashed its fuel pump price for the second time within four days.
A market survey on Saturday by DAILY POST showed that NNPCL retail outlets around Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6 (Berger) in Abuja have reduced their petrol price to N1210 per litre, down from N1260.
This means that the state-owned oil firm slashed the petrol price by N50 per litre.
This comes barely two days after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol gantry price by N50 to N1,125 per litre.
Recall that four days ago, NNPCL had adjusted its fuel price pump by N75 per litre to N1260.
With the latest drop by NNPCL retail outlets, petrol prices stand between N1210 per litre and N1305 per litre in Abuja and its environs.
The reduction in domestic fuel comes amid falling crude oil prices, which stand at $69 per barrel and $71 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude, respectively, following the easing of the conflict in the Middle East.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu has kept mum amid the clamour by Nigerians for a commensurate drop in domestic fuel pump prices due to the significant reduction in crude oil prices.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier order directing it to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party.
INEC revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola.
According to the commission, although it is aware of media reports on the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on June 26, it cannot comment on the ruling until it obtains and reviews the certified copy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
“However, as of this moment, the Commission has not yet received the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the court’s order,” the statement said.
INEC stated that its legal department would study the judgment upon receipt of the CTC before advising the commission on the next course of action.
“Once the Commission’s legal department receives and thoroughly studies the CTC of the judgment, INEC will take an informed, lawful decision in line with the court’s directives.
“Until then, we cannot comment on the specifics of the ruling, and the public is urged to await the Commission’s formal position on the matter,” Oketola added.
Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja had on Friday set aside the court’s December 10, 2025, judgment directing INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
The court held that the rights of the Peace Movement Party were affected by the earlier judgment because it was not joined in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo relied upon in securing the registration order.
Justice Dashen consequently ordered that all parties be restored to the positions they occupied before the December 2025 judgment and directed that the substantive suit be heard afresh with all necessary parties joined.
The NDC has rejected the ruling and announced plans to appeal the decision. Its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, maintained that the party had not been deregistered and argued that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revisit a matter on which it had already delivered a final judgment.
The ruling has also attracted reactions from opposition figures, including the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, and other stakeholders, who described the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and vowed to challenge it through all available legal channels.
INEC, however, maintained that it would reserve its position on the judgment until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy.
A joint police operation rescued five victims abducted near Ogbere Forest in Ogun state on Wednesday.
They were rescued within 25 hours by the Lagos and Ogun Police Commands, which were part of a joint operation codenamed KOSAYE, meaning “No Space” in Yoruba.
The woman was among the victims who were shot in the incident. Her daughter and sister were among those rescued by the police on Thursday.
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