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10,000 Displaced as Lagos Evicts Families from Homes

2/2/2026

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Story summary

In Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria, a family with baby twins lives in a wooden canoe after their home was demolished.
The Lagos state government cites safety concerns near electricity lines to justify the evictions, and the operation began in late December, displacing over 10,000 residents.
Advocacy groups say mass evictions violate residents' rights.

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Story summary

In Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria, a family with baby twins lives in a wooden canoe after their home was demolished.
The Lagos state government cites safety concerns near electricity lines to justify the evictions, and the operation began in late December, displacing over 10,000 residents.
Advocacy groups say mass evictions violate residents' rights.