Aranda: What You Need to Know About Company Seyi Tinubu Allegedly Used to Buy N5.06BN London Mansion

Aranda: What You Need to Know About Company Seyi Tinubu Allegedly Used to Buy N5.06BN London Mansion

  • A new report has revealed how Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu, paid N5 billion for a London mansion
  • The purchase has raised eyebrows because the property's previous owner was once linked to fraud
  • Tinubu is said to have bought the property through his company Aranda Oversea Corporation, an offshore company

According to Bloomberg, Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, purchased a property in London, United Kingdom, for about $11 million( N5.06 billion).

The mansion, which sits on a 7,000-square foot of land in North London, was reportedly bought through Aranda Overseas Corporation.

Bola Tinubu and Seyi Tinubu
President-elect's son, Seyi Tinubu, reportedly paid $11 million for a London mansion. Photo credit: Kola Sulaimon/AFP/Getty Images
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The property purchased, Bloomberg said, is a three-floor property in St. John’s Wood with an eight-car driveway, two gardens, electric gates, and a gym.

Issues surrounding the house

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Further information indicates that the house was up for seizure as it was owned by Kola Aluko, who is under investigation by the Nigerian government for suspected links with fraud proceeds.

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Despite the concerns, Bloomberg reports that Aranda Overseas Corporation paid £9 million ($10.8 million) to Deutsche Bank for the mansion.

Aranda Overseas Corporation operation details

Legit.ng's checks on the UK government service website showed that Aranda Overseas Corporation was registered on January 20, 2023, as an overseas entity in British.v. Islands since June 2011.

Its office address is Vistra Corporate Services Centre Wickhams Cay Ii, Road Town, Tortola, British Islands, VG1110.

While the UK office is at Flat 9, 96-100 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom, W1M 7FA.

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Oluwaseyi Tinubu, born on October 1985, is mentioned as the beneficiary owner with more than 25% stake.

Breakdown of amount required to relocate to UK for singles, married

In another report, Legit.ng disclosed that a Nigerian residing abroad published a comprehensive estimate of how much it may cost to migrate to the United Kingdom.

Although he clarified that it was only an estimate, his study would guide Nigerians travelling as singles, couples, and families.

The number of Nigerians leaving for the UK is at an all-time high, mainly for studies.

Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.