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Tenants Protest Proposed N3 Million Rent for Dilapidated NSCIA Housing in Lugbe
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By Kayode Sanni Arewa
A group of concerned tenants residing in the 3-bedroom residential quarters managed by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Lugbe have formally petitioned the Council and its Secretary-General, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, over what they describe as an exorbitant and unjustifiable rent hike.
In a letter addressed to the NSCIA leadership, the tenants painted a troubling picture of the condition of the buildings at the time of their initial occupancy, claiming the houses were in a state of serious disrepair, unfit for modern habitation without substantial personal investment.
According to the petition, many of the tenants were forced to undertake full-scale renovations at their own expense to make the apartments liveable.
Some of the repair works cited included replacement of broken tiles and sanitary fittings, sinking of boreholes to provide water, complete overhaul of water systems.
Others include installation of kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and new ceilings, structural repairs using personal funds and purchase and installation of prepaid electricity meters
The tenants argue that the improved state of the homes today is not the result of any upgrades or maintenance by NSCIA but rather due to their own financial efforts.
The petition further challenges the proposed rent increase to ₦3 million per annum, asserting that this figure does not reflect the true rental value of similar properties within the Lugbe area.
Citing market comparisons, the tenants note that similar old Federal Housing Authority (FHA)-style 3-bedroom houses in the same neighborhood go for as low as ₦500,000 to ₦600,000 annually.
In contrast, many of the NSCIA houses, they say, lack perimeter fencing, tied roads, and modern finishing typically associated with higher-end rentals in the area.
“The proposed ₦3 million rent is not only excessive but does not reflect the age, structure, or amenities of the houses in question,” the letter reads. “It is far above prevailing market rates and completely disregards the financial contributions of tenants who have had to renovate and maintain these properties themselves.”
The tenants conclude their appeal by urging the NSCIA to reassess the rent increment and adopt a more reasonable figure, suggesting that an increase not exceeding ₦1 million per annum would be more in line with current market values and the realities on the ground.
They emphasize that a fair rental policy would recognize both the structural limitations of the aging buildings and the substantial personal investments made by tenants to upgrade the homes.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the NSCIA or Professor Oloyede regarding the petition.
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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