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Plateau community urges Tinubu to release compensation for land acquired for Military barracks since 1972

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June 12, 2026

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The District Head of Miango in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Daniel Chega, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate release of compensation funds for lands acquired for the establishment of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, home to the 3rd Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army.

Chega made the appeal while addressing youths, widows, orphans and other stakeholders affected by the acquisition on Friday in Miango District in Bassa LGA of the State.

The paramount ruler decried decades of delay and lack of adequate response by the Federal Government since the land was acquired in 1972.

According to the traditional ruler, “the prolonged delay in compensation payment has continued to inflict hardship on affected families who lost farmlands and sources of livelihood following the acquisition.

He disclosed that, “a joint assessment of affected properties and farmlands had earlier been conducted by officials of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Defence, the Plateau State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, alongside consultants, and the report had already been submitted to the Ministry of Defence.

Chega said despite repeated follow-up visits and reminders to relevant government agencies, including the Ministries of Defence and Works and Housing, “no payment has been made and no clear timeline communicated.”

“My people have demonstrated patience, understanding and cooperation over the years, but the prolonged delay has created severe economic hardship and is beginning to threaten peace and stability within the affected communities,” he said.

The monarch further revealed that in search of a resolution, he led representatives of the community on a courtesy visit to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, who sympathised with their situation and assured them of efforts towards addressing the matter.”

He also called on the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs and the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, to “intervene urgently to facilitate compensation payment and ensure justice for the affected communities.”

While reaffirming the community’s support for government policies and development initiatives, Chief Chega stressed that, “many families remain displaced and without sustainable means of livelihood as a result of the land acquisition.”

He maintained that the demand for compensation was legitimate and expressed hope that the current administration would act swiftly to provide relief and restore confidence among affected residents.

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Golden Eaglets: Agege Wonderkid Abdussalam Lands Nigeria Squad As China Tournament Beckons

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July 3, 2026

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Spartan FC midfielder Abdussalam has taken another giant step in his rapidly rising career after earning a place in Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets squad for the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament.

The talented youngster from Agege, Lagos, will be among the 20 players travelling to Yinchuan, China, where Nigeria will compete against hosts China, Australia and Tanzania from July 5 to 11 as part of preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship later this year.

His selection is a major reward for his outstanding development at Spartan FC and further reinforces Agege’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s biggest talent-producing communities.

«”This is a dream opportunity for Abdussalam and another proud moment for Spartan FC as one of our own gets the chance to represent Nigeria,” a club official said.»

The Golden Eaglets, five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions, will use the four-nation tournament to fine-tune preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship, which serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Head coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse will lead the Nigerian delegation to China alongside assistants Kalli Mohammed Kachalla and Abdullahi Isa, with the technical crew expected to assess the squad against quality international opposition.

For Abdussalam, the tournament presents a golden opportunity to establish himself in the national team setup and strengthen his chances of making Nigeria’s final squad for the WAFU B Championship.

The invitation also represents another milestone for Spartan FC, a club that has continued to build a reputation for producing young talents capable of progressing to the national teams and professional football.

As the Golden Eaglets begin another journey in search of continental and global success, all eyes will be on the Agege-born midfielder as he looks to seize his opportunity on the international stage and continue his remarkable rise in Nigerian football.

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Firm linked to Otudeko’s Honeywell Group buys 14% stake in Ikeja Hotel

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July 3, 2026

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HGL Real Estate Limited, a company with no significant digital presence, linked to billionaire tycoon Oba Otudeko, has acquired a 14.1 per cent stake in Lagos-listed hospitality provider Ikeja Hotel.

Ikeja Hotel “received notification from HGL Real Estate Limited, an affiliate of Honeywell Group Limited, that it has acquired 305,323,525 units of Ikeja Hotel Plc’s shares,” according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Based on Thursday’s closing share price, the firm’s holding in Ikeja Hotel is valued at over N13.2 billion.

The share purchase places HGL Real Estate among the top seven shareholders of the company, second only to Oma Investments Limited, which occupies the pinnacle of the pecking order with a 25.8 per cent interest.

HGL Real Estate does not own or run a known website, which is odd for a company financially enabled to own shares worth several billion naira in another firm.

Even on the Honeywell Group Limited (HGL)’s website, HGL Real Estate is not mentioned anywhere among the subsidiaries, including among the group’s real estate subsidiaries, which comprise Anchorage Leisures Limited and Uraga Real Estate.

PREMIUM TIMES’ checks with the Corporate Affairs Commission, as well as the commission’s beneficial ownership register, did not return any information related to the company.

In May 2023, Honeywell Group announced the appointment of Kemi Adeoye, its chief financial officer, to the board of Ikeja Hotel as a non-executive director.

“As a member of the board, Mrs Adeoye will play a crucial role in representing HGL’s interest in the company and ensuring continued value creation for stakeholders,” Honeywell Group said at the time.

“HGL’s investment in Ikeja Hotel Plc is in line with its mission to create, build, and invest in great businesses that create enduring value and improve lives,” it added.

In 2022, Honeywell Group consummated a deal to sell its 71.7 per cent shareholding in Honeywell Flour Mills to Nigeria’s largest flour-maker, Flour Mills.

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The enterprise value of the transaction was N80 billion.

Mr Otudeko served as the chairman of FBN Holdings (now First HoldCo) from 2012 until 2021, when he was ousted during a board shake-up by the Central Bank of Nigeria for his role in what the regulator described as a breach of corporate governance.