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Adron Homes Enmeshed In Multiple Land Fraud, Customers Share Awful Experiences

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Adron Homes is in the news for the wrong reason this time around as customers took to social media to lament their awful experiences with the real estate firm.

The customers, who had purchased properties from Adron Homes, complained that the company failed to deliver on its numerous promises, including the allocation of lands even after payments had been made.

Some of the customers also accused Adron Homes of using deceptive marketing tactics to lure customers into purchasing properties, such as promising unrealistic returns on investment.

”Adron Homes is a fraudulent company. They allocated a piece of land in Shimawa, near the RCCG area, and gave a complimentary bag of rice and keg of groundnut oil. Shimawa had experienced a developmental boost due to the presence of the Redeemed church. However, years after almost completing the payment, Adron Homes reallocated the land to an entirely different area, a proper tropical rainforest.

“This action seemed like a breach of agreement, so we decided to back out and requested a refund. Unfortunately, their terms and conditions booklet is heavily loaded in their favor, which protected them. They charged a huge percentage of the money as a default fee and even demanded we return the bag of rice and keg of groundnut oil we received before they refunded a ridiculous amount…” one of the customers, @Engr_Series, wrote.

”Adron wey collect money for my hand and tell me told me to oay 1.5m for development fee on half plot i just kuku dash dem d money Adron na fraud,” @vantundenani wrote.

However, while many people continued to share their awful experiences with Adron Homes, others spoke glowingly of the real estate firm.

”Actually I have seen, both local and overseas guys that buy and build. As an architect I have also designed, supervised and built houses for clients in Adron homes. I think the best advise is just pay your money in full, collect your land where you paid for and start building,” @aramitunji wrote.

However, another Twitter user, simply identified as Bodmass (@Bodmas18_) ruled out insinuation that Adron Homes is fraudulent and attributed people’s bad experiences with the real estate company to their inability to ask questions and read their terms and conditions.

Bodmas said, ”In simple truth, Nigerians love the idea of living in an estate, and, the state of the earth’s infrastructure and the serenity of the real estate company puts in place drives them to buy. In the case of Adron Homes, I personally took families and friends to go buy from them after reading carefully the terms and conditions.

“I went there and saw massive infrastructural work and I asked how the company manages to put all these amenities such as concrete roads, drainages, dedicated power supply, and other amenities I saw when I was taken on inspection I was told one has to pay for the infrastructural charges to build and I agreed cos I can see what I’m paying for and why it was necessary. I intend to build and resell some acquired plots of land just when it’s ripe for reselling. The problem is that people don’t ask questions,”

In response to what he described as an unestablished accusation of Adron Homes, one of the company’s marketers, who pleaded not to be mentioned in this report said that a lot of people don’t have an idea of how real estate works.

When asked if it’s true that people don’t get their lands allocated to them after payments, the marketer explained that Adron Homes has a policy that only those that are ready to build get their lands allocated to them.

”We don’t allocate lands to people until they are ready to build, and this is a transparent policy. It is clearly written in the documents we present to our clients. This is because we marketed these properties with the promise to provide social amenities, and security, amongst other things. Tell, how do you want us to provide security for someone who has a house in one of our estates, but is surrounded by bushes because the land owners that are supposed to be his or her neighbour aren’t ready to build?” he queried.

Efforts by our correspondent to reach Adron Homes Management for their reaction to the development proved futile.

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NDLEA nabs bizwoman, Aishat Ajoke Elediye, for drug trafficking

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A 61-year-old Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for illicit drug trafficking.

A statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, said the fabric merchant was arrested on Wednesday 1st January 2025 in her mansion at the Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a truckload illicit drug consignment from her staff same day.

Babafemi said the suspect who is known in the drug underworld as “Iya Ruka”, and Alhaja Ajoke in social circle, has her true identity shrouded in mystery for years while she remained on the wanted list of NDLEA for leading one of the drug cartels operating from Mushin area of Lagos.

“The lid was however blown off her invincibility on Wednesday 1st January 2025 when NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence intercepted a white Izuzu truck carrying 44 jumbo sacks containing 1,540 kilograms of imported cannabis and driven by one of her staff, 41-year-old Abideen Adio. Thereafter, the operatives stormed her hideout at 33 Adebayo Oyewole street, off Ago Palace way, Okota, where they arrested her.

Babafemi stated that on the surface, Alhaja Ajoke is a businesswoman who imports fabrics and shoes from China but beneath is a massive illicit drug trade.

She is also recognized as the Iyalaje of Blessing Sisters, an influential club of society women in Lagos.

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Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Mbadiwe arrested for drug trafficking

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested Emeka Mbadiwe (Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe) a US-trained Nollywood filmmaker and a notorious drug lord in Lagos.

NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday.

According to the statement, the filmmaker and motivational speaker, was arrested in a hotel in Lekki, Lagos, on December 27, 2024.

The statement added that Mbadiwe’s arrest followed the earlier detention of his associate, Uzoekwe Ugochukwu James, at a warehouse in Ajao Estate, Ikeja.

James was allegedly caught retrieving 33 parcels of Loud, a potent cannabis strain weighing 17.30 kilogrammes after the shipment had arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) from the United States on December 24, 2024, concealed in wooden boxes.

Also in Lagos, the NDLEA arrested a queen of drugs, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, a prominent Lagos socialite known as “Iya Ruka,” at her residence in Okota. Her arrest followed the interception of a truck loaded with 1,540 kilogrammes of imported cannabis.

Despite her public persona as a fabric importer, investigations revealed she led a major drug cartel in Mushin, Lagos.

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Alake of Egbaland resigns as Oando chairman, Ademola Akinrele takes over

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Oando Plc has appointed Ademola Akinrele as its board chairman after Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, resigned from the position.

In a statement on Friday, Ayotola Jagun, the company’s secretary, said Gbadebo formally notified the board of his decision to step down as chairman and retire as a board member of Oando.

Gbadebo’s resignation, according to Jagun, took effect immediately after Oando’s annual general meeting (AGM) held on December 17, 2024.

“Oba Gbadebo served with unparalleled distinction for over 18 years on the Board, including 12 years as Chairman,” Jagun said.

“Throughout his tenure, he provided steadfast leadership, wise counsel, and a fatherly presence, guiding the company through significant milestones, including several landmark transactions.

“His steady hand and unwavering commitment were pivotal in steering the company through challenges while ensuring growth and resilience.

“The Board and Management of Oando Plc express their deep appreciation to Oba Gbadebo for his remarkable contributions and leadership over the years. His legacy will forever be an integral part of Oando’s story.”

‘AKINRELE HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE TO MOVE OANDO FORWARD’

Jagun said Akinrele will drive the company’s strategic vision forward, with his extensive experience, which includes working at Agip Plc, Danos & Curole Marine Contractors.

“Mr. Akinrele brings extensive experience and expertise to this role, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director on the Board and as Chairman of the Governance & Nominations Committee,” she said.

“With decades of distinguished service in the legal profession, he is widely recognised as a leading authority in commercial law, litigation, aviation, and maritime matters.

“Mr. Akinrele holds an LL.B (Hons.) from University College London and an LL.M from the University of Cambridge.

“He has also served on the boards of Agip Plc, Danos & Curole Marine Contractors, and other notable institutions.

“His exceptional leadership abilities and capacity to foster consensus among stakeholders position him well to lead the Board effectively.

“The Board is confident that, under his chairmanship, Oando Plc will build on its legacy of excellence and explore new avenues for growth.”

Jagun also announced the appointment of Cosmas Iwueze as an independent non-executive director, effective December 16, 2024.

“Cosmas Iwueze is a seasoned petroleum engineer and business leader with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry,” she said.

“Joining Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in 1990, Cosmas rose through positions of increasing responsibility across Reservoir and Asset Management, Commercial Development, Operations, Project Management, and Business Strategy.

“He also gained international experience working with Chevron in California and Angola. Cosmas previously held leadership roles as Business Services Director for Chevron’s Nigeria/Mid-Africa unit, General Manager of Operations, and General Manager of Asset Development and Exploration.

“Notable achievements include securing third-party financing for JV projects and contributing to national petroleum policy development during a secondment to the Nigerian government.

“Prior to retiring in November 2024, Cosmas served as Director of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture (JV), overseeing the JV asset development, major projects, as well as oil and gas production with profit and loss accountability.”

Jagun said Cosmos led strategic initiatives at the joint venture, managed multiple general managers, and acted as managing director when required.

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