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Mass evictions in Lagos displace thousands including baby twins now living in a canoe
- Victor Ahansu's family now lives in a canoe after their home was destroyed by bulldozers in Makoko, Lagos, due to mass evictions.
- More than 10,000 people have been displaced, and over 3,000 homes have been demolished since late December 2025, according to local advocacy groups.
- Residents allege that the Lagos state government provided little warning before the demolitions, despite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu citing safety risks for the evictions.
- Many displaced families in Lagos face high rents, some as much as 700,000 naira annually, leaving them with few options for shelter.
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Mass evictions in Lagos displace thousands including baby twins now living in a canoe
A family including baby twins has been forced to live in a wooden canoe after their home in a historic Lagos neighborhood was demolished.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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