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Lagos family warns against illegal sale of ancestral land

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9 months ago

October 11, 2025

The Awojiya family of Abomiti-Nla in the Epe area of Lagos State has warned potential land buyers and developers against engaging in unauthorised transactions involving their ancestral land.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the head of the family, Salami Ayinde, and the acting Secretary, Salami Mustapha, cautioned that no portion of their land in the Abomiti-Nla resettlement area was available for sale.

The family cautioned that any purchase made without the collective consent of its members would be rendered null and void.

They explained that only land transactions backed by documented minutes of the meeting held on September 27, 2025, duly signed by authorised representatives, would be recognised as valid.

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“Any land bought from certain individuals without a unanimous agreement of the family members will be rendered null and void. Without presentation of documents showing the minutes of the meeting held at our ancestral venue with the duly signed signatures of those present, any land sale will be considered baseless,” they said.

The Awojiya family further warned that it reserved the right to take legal action against anyone who purchased or attempted to sell land in violation of the family’s resolution.

“We will take legal action against anyone who attempts to disrupt subsequent electioneering activities in our community due to land sales or sides with those who have mismanaged our family land. We have also submitted a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly on the rejection of representation by certain individuals In Awojiya family, Iberikodo quarters, Epe,” the family further warned.

The descendants expressed concern that continued unauthorised sales could lead to the extinction of Abomiti-Nla, one of 13 historic villages founded by their forefathers.

They explained that such loss would affect local governance, traditional leadership, and the community’s heritage, including the Abomiti primary school, which has produced many notable figures.

“If Abomiti-Nla ceases to exist, what will happen to our polling booths, our Bales’ authority, and the school that bears our name,” the statement queried.

They appealed to all stakeholders to respect the collective decision of the family and avoid actions that could threaten the survival of their community.

The statement read, “We are committed to preserving our family land and ensuring that our community continues to thrive. We urge everyone to respect our decision and refrain from dealings that may jeopardise our heritage.”

The family also called on the leadership of the Community Welfare Committee of the zone to remain neutral in the matter and appealed to the lawmaker representing Epe Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abiodun Tobun, to intervene before the situation escalates.

They particularly advised Amen Estate and Harmony Estate to refrain from further development on the disputed land, stressing that the individuals they transacted with had no authority to represent the family.

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Learn Bible before preaching, Pastor blasts Dolapo Lawal over salvation doctrine

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9 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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The lead pastor at Goodness Nation, Apostle Harrison Ayintete, has criticised Pastor of Zoe Household Global, Dolapo Lawal over his teaching against the “once saved, always saved” doctrine, urging the cleric to “learn the Bible before teaching.”

Ayintete, in a post on X, faulted Lawal’s interpretation of salvation, arguing that believers who have received eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ cannot lose their salvation.

The exchange followed Lawal’s recent sermon in which he rejected the “once saved, always saved” doctrine, arguing that salvation requires continued faith, repentance and holy living.

Lawal maintained that while believers can have assurance of salvation through faith in Christ, Scripture repeatedly warns Christians against falling away, abandoning the faith and living contrary to the gospel.

He cited the New Testament epistles and Jesus’ warnings to the seven churches in Revelation as evidence that believers must continue in obedience rather than assume salvation is irreversible regardless of their conduct.

He also argued that teaching unconditional eternal security encourages moral laxity within the church and downplays biblical calls to holiness, insisting that believers must read the whole of Scripture rather than rely solely on verses such as John 3:16.

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Responding to Lawal’s sermon, Ayintete wrote, “Pastor Adedolapo Lawal, sir, I thought you knew better than this, though.

“According to your own John 3:16, the one who has believed has eternal life and will perish right?

“Eternal life is quality of life, it is God’s life, you said, so does God’s life see condemnation? Does God’s righteousness perish?”

He argued that New Testament epistles were written to guide believers towards spiritual growth and maturity rather than to determine whether they remained saved.

“The epistles are for revelation, development in ministry, maturity in that which we have received, warning against lifestyles that do not reflect our righteousness.

“Spiritual development and growth is never the same as spiritual birth,” he said.

Ayintete also rejected Lawal’s claim that the teaching of “hyper-grace” had contributed to increasing sin within the church.

“You even said Hypergrace is the reason sins are everywhere. Bro, how many churches preach Hypergrace? So all the sins in RCCG is sponsored by Hypergrace? All the lies in Deeper Life? They don’t tell lies in your own churches?

“You people talk like you produce some better saints than we do,” he wrote.

He further challenged Lawal to a public debate on the subject, insisting that the issue should be discussed openly.

“If he sure for you say Hypergrace nor dey Bible, set up a proper debate on the subject, I will meet you there because at this point, we need that conversation,” he added.

In a follow-up video, Ayintete accused some ministers of deliberately portraying hyper-grace preachers negatively.

He maintained that Jesus’ promise of eternal life in John 3:16 and John 10 guaranteed permanent salvation for believers.

“The Lord Jesus said in John 3:16 that whosoever has believed in Him has eternal life and will not perish.

“Jesus said over and over, ‘I give them eternal life and they shall never perish.’ Ephesians 1 says we are sealed with the Spirit unto the day of our redemption,” he said.

Ayintete argued that believers overcome sin through the Holy Spirit rather than fear of hell or losing salvation.

“We believe in hyper-grace, we preach it and we raise godly believers to the glory of God. We are not going to be silent anymore,” he said.

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‘I didn’t secretly sell my husband’s properties’ — Mr Ibu’s widow

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1 day ago

June 28, 2026

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The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, Stella Maris Okafor, has dismissed allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds to herself.
Recall that the family of the late actor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, recently opened up about their struggles and financial situation.

In a recent video now making the rounds online, while speaking to content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris explained that the sale of the properties was carried out in line with a court order and with the consent of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor.

She further backed her claim, stating that she has the relevant documents.

“I have to show you this document. This is a court order. We—I didn’t, not me alone. My husband’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor, and I did it according to the court order. Every evidence is here. We sold the house. I am not the one that sold the house,” she stated.

She also disclosed that she currently runs an online jewellery business, explaining that her late husband had initially discouraged her from venturing into it while she was still acting.

“I have a page online where I sell jewellery, and I am still selling my jewellery. When I wanted to start this business, my late husband stopped me because I was acting. My late husband was my colleague in the industry,” she said.

She further revealed that she is planning to move out of her current residence, describing it as too expensive and saying she only relocated there due to security concerns and public pressure following her husband’s death.

“I did not intend to come to this place. It’s because of pressure and security, but I am packing out.”

Addressing claims by a young man who alleged online that he is one of Mr Ibu’s children and was denied financial support, Stella Maris said disagreements over money began shortly after the actor’s burial.

She alleged that some family members demanded that she share the money given to her during the burial for the upkeep of her children.

“Before they sold the land, we were still in the village, and they were dragging with me over the money that was given to me during the burial. They insisted that I should share the money with them. I told them that this was money given to me for my children. Why should I come and share it with you people?”

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‘I was a thief in my younger years’ – Charly Boy

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Nigerian activist and entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has admitted that he was involved in crime during his younger years in the United States.

Charly Boy made this confession on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

The vocal social commentator said he made several poor decisions in his younger years and engaged in activities he now looks back on with regret.

“I’ve made mistakes in my life. I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have no business being here with you tonight, but I guess there’s a purpose for my life,” he said.

According to the activist, his years in America were filled with reckless choices, including involvement in financial crimes.

“I was doing white-collar crime when I was in America. I was about 25 years old. I was doing a lot of stupid stuff. That’s why I say I’ve been there,” he added.

The social commentator pointed out that rather than hide those parts of his story, he chose to document them fully in his memoir to show his complete journey from rebellion and mistakes to transformation and self-discovery.

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