When Bulldozers Are Rolled Out Without Mercy, Urban Renewal Wears Inhuman Face

Thenews_chronicle | 02-03-2026 09:33pm |

Across Lagos, Benin City, Anambra and other urban centers of Nigeria, a disturbing pattern is unfolding with unsettling regularity: homes, shops, and community spaces are being torn down with executive force that appears increasingly indifferent to human consequence. Authorities call it urban renewal. Officials describe it as the restoration of order. But for thousands of

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.