Makoko in Tears: Thousands Homeless After Lagos Government Demolishes Waterfront Homes Residents of Makoko, one of Lagos’ oldest fishing communities, are struggling to survive after the Lagos State government demolished parts of the densely populated waterfront settlement, leaving thousands without shelter and livelihoods. In late December, bulldozers moved into sections of Makoko, pulling down wooden homes and small shops built on stilts above the lagoon. The state government said the action was taken for safety and urban planning reasons, citing environmental risks and the proximity of some structures to high-voltage power lines. However, displaced residents tell a different story. Many say they received little or no prior notice before their homes were destroyed, leaving families stranded, children displaced, and breadwinners without means of survival. Beyond policies and plans, Makoko is home to real people whose lives have been shattered overnight. As the dust settles, residents are calling for compassion, dialogue, and urgent support to help them heal, rebuild, and regain dignity. #Makoko #Lagos #HousingCrisis #Humanity

Makoko Residents have Storm Lagos State House Of Assembly Over Mass Eviction and Demolition

🔥 Dem Release Am At Last! Makoko Youth Leader, Oluwatobi Aide, Free After 3 Days for Police Hand Over Demolition Protest Better news don land for Makoko as youth leader, Oluwatobi Aide, don finally regain him freedom after three days wey Lagos RRS lock am up. Dem release am around 7:03pm on Wednesday after people shout, activists raise alarm and senior lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) enter the matter. Police arrest Aide on Sunday during protest against the demolition of houses for Makoko waterfront. People talk say dem carry am just because he talk say government don go beyond the 30-metre agreement wey dem first make with the community. Supporters believe say the arrest na to scare residents and stop anybody wey go talk again. Activists say this kind arrest don dey happen for waterfront areas like Ajegunle and Oworoshoki. On Wednesday, police even carry am go mobile court for Oshodi, accuse am of “disturbing public peace,” but sources say the charges na setup and politically motivated. While in custody, Aide health worry many people. He fall sick, dem rush am go hospital, and at first police even say make he pay for treatment himself. After pressure, dem agree pay and later free am. Makoko people say this one show say if Nigerians shout together, justice fit still happen.

BREAKING: Makoko Youth Leader, Oluwatobi Aide, Released After 3 Days in Lagos RRS Detention Over Demolition Protest Oluwatobi Aide, a youth leader of the Makoko waterfront community, has been released after spending three days in detention by the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) over a protest against demolition activities. Aide regained his freedom at about 7:03pm on Wednesday, following widespread public outcry and the intervention of prominent human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN). The incident has renewed concerns over the handling of peaceful protests and the rights of marginalized communities in Lagos. Question: Should citizens be detained for speaking out against demolitions that affect their livelihoods? #Makoko #LagosState #HumanRights #NigeriaNews

Makoko Leader Oluwatobi Aide Dragged Court Side for Standing Against Demolition – Na So Lagos Gree? Na serious gbege for Makoko waterfront as youth leader, Oluwatobi Aide, don appear for Lagos mobile court over protesting demolition of homes. Him dey face charges of “conduct likely to cause breach of public peace,” but sources talk say na politically-motivated and false allegations. Oluwatobi Aide arrest happen on Sunday, January 11, during protest against government demolition wey extend pass agreed 30-metre setback. Since then, him don dey treated like criminal, and him health don dey suffer – hospitalisation don happen twice because of teargas inhalation and bad detention conditions. Civil society groups don condemn the Lagos State Government, saying: “Shelter na human right. Nobody suppose dey arrested or killed for defending im house.” Legal action dey underway to free him, led by lawyer Joseph Opute.