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Bauchi residents protest eviction from Federal Housing Estate
Residents of a federal housing estate built in 2016 for low-income earners in Bauchi State have protested a planned eviction from their homes.
They are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to stop the move and protect them from being forced out.
The peaceful protest took place on Tuesday at the estate, where many of the residents live in two-bedroom bungalows.
Speaking in an interview with Ekwutosblog , the residents claimed the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, along with the Nigerian Air Force, is trying to evict them from the property.
Secretary of the residents’ association, Mohammed Kabir, said they were given temporary access to the houses by the Ministry after meeting all the conditions. They were also promised that the houses would later become theirs permanently.
Kabir said they were shocked to receive eviction notices, claiming the estate had been sold to the Nigerian Air Force.
Another resident, Mohammed Alfa, a federal worker, said money has been deducted from his salary for 20 years under the housing scheme, making him eligible to own one of the houses.
“We just woke up to find out the estate has been sold and we’re being told to leave,” Alfa said. “We’ve taken care of these houses for years. We need President Tinubu to step in.”
Another resident, Mrs Hanatu Sani, also begged the President and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, to intervene. She said many of them used their own money to maintain the houses after they were abandoned.
A human rights lawyer, Barrister Mohammed Alkassim, who is helping the residents, said the eviction plan is unfair and may go against the constitution. He said the housing project was meant for regular Nigerians, not the military.
He also questioned why only the Bauchi estate is affected if the Air Force truly needs houses nationwide. “Why not use their own housing schemes under the Ministry of Defence?” he asked.
Alkassim urged the Ministry to stop the eviction, especially since some residents were told to leave within 24 hours.
Reacting to the claims, Architect Nwamadu Herbertson, who represents the Ministry in Bauchi, said the residents are not official owners. He explained that though they filled out interest forms, no proper allocations were made.
He also denied that the estate had been sold to the Nigerian Air Force.
He said the Ministry stopped taking new interest forms in April 2025, and no final decisions have been made yet.
Despite this, the residents are standing their ground and asking the President to recognize their long stay, financial contributions, and efforts in maintaining the estate.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post
This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.
For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.
His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?
Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?
At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.
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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road
An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.
The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.
In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.
“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.
It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.
Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.
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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra
The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.
“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said
The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.
According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.
He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.
The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.
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