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Conflicting orders: AMCON Ejects Residents From Lagos Property
Residents of No. 16 (Plot 21), Festival Road, Victoria Island have been thrown into confusion as the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday ejected them from the property claiming that the ejection was based on an order of court while there was in another subsisting order restraining AMCON from taking over the same property.
On June 25, 2024, Justice Lewis Alagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the defendants (AMCON) or its agents from entering, trespassing upon, selling, leasing, entering into possession or dealing with the property at No. 16 (Plot 21), Festival Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, said to be Jolaoso’s property, but under the control and custody of the Plaintiffs in the suit pending the determination of this suit. The judge adjourned hearing of the motion on Notice till October 3, 2024 for hearing of the matter
However, on October 2, 2024, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the same division of the court, granted another ex parte application filed and moved by AMCON to take possession of all properties, movables and immovable including buildings, furniture, fitting, and any other chalets on the same property.
AMCON was executing a judgment concerning an unpaid debt owed by the late Olujimi Jolaoso. The debt was originally owed by Jolaoso to a Nigerian commercial bank, FCMB Plc, but AMCON became his creditor after taking over the debt from the bank.
Our correspondent reports that AMCON officials were met with resistance by the residents, but a bloodbath was averted following the professionalism and maturity displayed by lawyers , policemen and court officials.
The residents’ opposition to the execution followed a confusion about two conflicting orders of the court, issues by two judges, concerning the same property.
One of the orders restrained AMCON from the property, while the order gave AMCON the go ahead to take over the property.
Our correspondent reports that the controversy about the debt has been the subject of a lingering legal tussle at the Federal High Court, Lagos, since 2021 with three judges of the court sitting on the matter.
Justice Aneke granted leave to AMCON to take over all the assets belonging to the defendants, Safequip Nigeria Limited and or MR, Olujimi Jolaoso (Deceased) described as follows;
“All that property municipally known as 21 Festival Road, Victoria-Island, Lagos being the Mortgaged properly which the 1st Defendant and Mr. Olujimi Jolaoso (Deceased) placed as security for the repayment of the loan facility granted the’ 1st Defendant by FCMB an eligible Financial Institution which non-performing loan was duly purchased by the Claimant under the enabling Act and subject of the Judgment of His Lordship I. N. Buba (Judge) dated 10th day of June, 2015.”
The judge also directed the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police Lagos state, to assist the Bailiffs and or Deputy Sheriff of the court to enforce the Orders made pursuant to Section 4 of the Police Act and Section 287(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and arrest and bring before the Federal High Court any perion who disturbs, the execution of the ex-parte Order herein granted or disturb the Officers, agents, Privies and assigns of the Claimant in their occupation of the premises or performance of their duties or to ‘reenter the property or tamper with any, assets, covered by the Order of the court.
“And after hearing the submission of Ajibola Ariba Esq. with M. M. Sotubo Esq. counsel for the Applicant move in terms of the Motion paper….
“It is hereby ordered as follows. “That an Order of Interlocutory Injunction is granted restraining the Defendants either by themselves of their agents, privies, servants, representatives Of anyone acting on their behalf Of claiming through them from entering into trespassing upon, selling, leasing, entering into Possession of dealing with any manner Whatsoever the property at No. 16 (Plot 21), Festival Road, Victoria Island, Lagos being the Property of the said MR Olujimi Jolaoso (deceased) and now under the control and custody of the Plaintiffs herein pending the hearing and determination of this Suit.
“That the matter is further adjourned to 3rd day of October, 2024 for hearing.”
While Justice Aneke’s orders delivered on October 2, granted AMCON power to take possession of the late Olujimi Jolaoso’s properties in a suit marked FHC/L/AMC/29/2021 and the parties are; Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria, Claimant/judgment Creditor, against Safequip Nigeria Limited; Marcelina Jolaoso and Bankole Jolaoso reads; “Upon this motion Ex-parte dated and filed, on the 16th day of March, 2021, Coming up before this Honourable for hearing and praying for the following Orders; “An order of the Honourable Court granting the Claimant/Applicant Possession of all properties, Movables and immovable comprises of Building, furniture, fitting, and any other Chalets, howsoever ‘described belonging to the Defendants, Safequip Nigeria Limited And or Mr, Olujimi Jolaoso (Deceased) described as follows: “All that property municipally known as 21 Festival Road, Victoria-Island, Lagos being the Mortgaged properly which the 1st Defendant and Mr. Olujimi Jolaoso (Deceased) placed as security for the repayment of the loan facility granted the’ 1st Defendant by FCMB an eligible Financial Institution which non-performing loan was duly purchased by the Claimant under the enabling Act and subject of the Judgment of His Lordship I. N. Buba (Judge) dated 10th day of June, 2015
“An order directing the, Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police and The Commissioner of Police Lagos state} to assist the Bailiffs and or Deputy Sheriff of this Honourable a Court to enforced the Orders made by the Honourable Court pursuant to Section 4 of the Police Act and Section 287(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and arrest and bring before the Federal High Court any Person who disturbs, the execution of the ex-parte Order herein granted or disturb the Officers, agents, Privies and assigns of the Claimant in their occupation of the premises or performance of their duties or to ‘reenter the property or tamper with any, assets, covered by the Order of the Court
“And for such further order or such orders as the Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit Ibijus, Ibiremedum
“Upon reading through the Motion, its Affidavit of 21 paragraphs deposed to by Mr. Okwudili Ikegwuonu, Nigerian Citizen, an Enforcement Officer with the Asset) Management. Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)a Nigerian of No 67 Marina, Lagos With attached exhibits and a written Address signed by Aloysius Ezenduka Esq all filed at the Court Registry, Ikoyi Lagas.
Justice Aneke after hearing counsel to AMCON Aloy Ezenduka granted the order of possession and directed as follows;
“It is hereby by order as follows:
that an order of this, Honourable Court is made granting the Claimant/Applicant possession: of that properties, movable, and immovable comprising of Building, Fixtures, and fitting and any other Chalet howsoever described belonging to the Defendants, e.i SAFEQUIP NIGERIA LIMITED AND OR MR, OLUJIMI JOLAOSO (Deceased) described as follows:
“All that properties municipally known os 21 Festac Road, Victoria Island, Lagos: being the Mortgage property which the 1st Defendant and Mr. Olujimi Jolaoso (Deceased) placed as security for the rapayment of the loan facility granted the 1st defendant by FCMB an eligible financial institution which non-performing loan was duly purchased by the Claimant under the enabling Act and subject of the Judgment of His Lordship I. N. Buba. (Judge) dated the 10th day of June 20 2015.
In a shocking political move, Harrison Gwamnishu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization, has tendered his resignation, citing deep dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of escalating insecurity across communities in the state. Gwamnishu submitted his resignation letter on Friday, April 25, 2025, addressed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State. He emphasized that his decision followed “considerable reflection” and was driven by a “deep sense of disappointment” over the administration’s failure to act on security concerns he consistently raised.
In his letter, Gwamnishu detailed his efforts to draw the government’s attention to the worsening security situation, including numerous messages, calls, and submission of blueprint documents proposing actionable solutions.
However, he lamented that all attempts were “thrown out,” and meaningful solutions were “not being accepted” by the administration.
“As a civil rights leader, I accepted this appointment as a commitment to serve and protect our community,” Gwamnishu wrote. “However, the continuous escalation of insecurity and the persistent lack of action to provide effective resolutions have rendered me unable to fulfil my duties with the integrity and effectiveness that I believe are essential.” He further stated that his resignation is intended to serve as a wake-up call to the administration, urging it to prioritize the safety and security of Delta State citizens.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has penned a biting, satirical letter of “apology” to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, laced with sarcasm and veiled criticism. The letter, which surfaced on social media on Sunday evening. The post read:
From the Desk of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan
Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio,
It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence. I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognize that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind.
How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… “requests” was not merely a personal choice, but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement. Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors.
I now realize the catastrophic consequences of my actions: legislation delayed, tempers flared, and the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes. For this disruption to the natural order of “quid pro quo,” I bow my head in fictional shame.
Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.
I remain,
Yours in eternal resistance,
Senator Natasha H Akpoti Uduaghan
Unafraid, Unbought, and Unbroken
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday raised the alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa, which is increasingly targeting vulnerable young Nigerians.
In a statement signed by Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the ministry, it was revealed that many young Nigerians, including underage teenagers, are being lured out of the country with false promises of lucrative job opportunities abroad, especially in crypto-related operations.
The warning comes after the recent rescue of about 231 Nigerians who were forced into cybercrime activities in Accra, Ghana.
The victims were rescued and are currently in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) in Accra.
The government said, “In reality, these individuals are trafficked into sophisticated scam operations and enslaved to work in criminal “call centres” — often referred to as “419 cyber-scam factories.” There, they are forced under coercive and inhumane conditions to send thousands of fraudulent emails, text messages, and calls aimed at defrauding victims worldwide.
“This incident highlights the severe exploitation and abuse associated with cybercrime operations. It also underscores the need for enhanced efforts to combat such multibillion-dollar criminal networks and mitigate the susceptibility of victims.”
The Ministry therefore warned Nigerians, especially the youths and parents, to exercise utmost caution when presented with job offers, particularly those promising easy money, overseas travel, or remote work involving cryptocurrencies.
“Nigerians are therefore advised to verify all employment offers through official channels and report suspicious cases to relevant authorities for necessary investigation and action to curtail the activities of the perpetrators.
“The Ministry wishes to assure the general public that, as a precautionary measure to address this unfortunate situation, the Federal Government is working closely with regional partners, law enforcement agencies, and international organizations to tackle this heinous crime, rescue victims, and bring perpetrators to justice.
“The Ministry remains committed to protecting Nigerian citizens at home and abroad and will continue to raise awareness about emerging threats to the welfare and dignity of our people,” Ebienfa further stated.
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