- Egungun of Lagos surprised his three staff members with plots of land as a Christmas and end-of-year reward, a gesture many described as life-changing.
- Shared on Instagram, the presentation showed his videographer, personal assistant, and maid receiving ownership documents and reacting emotionally.
Popular content creator Egungun of Lagos has drawn widespread admiration after gifting each of his three staff members a full plot of land as a Christmas and end-of-year reward.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, Egungun posted videos of the presentation ceremony, where each staff member was called forward and handed documents confirming ownership of their respective plots. The beneficiaries—his videographer, personal assistant, and professional maid—were visibly emotional as they received the life-changing gifts.
With land prices in Lagos continuing to soar, many social media users noted that the gesture went beyond festive generosity, describing it as the gift of long-term security and investment.
Online reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising Egungun as a thoughtful employer who values loyalty and hard work. Some users jokingly offered to submit their CVs, while others encouraged influencers and business owners to rethink staff appreciation beyond cash bonuses and hampers.
In other news….The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has formally announced the safe return of every student and staff member abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State. This final confirmation marks the end of a harrowing month-long ordeal that began on November 21, 2025.
In a detailed reconciliation statement, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the Bishop of Kontagora and proprietor of the school, verified that 230 persons were rescued and have since been reunited with their families.
Breaking Down the Figures
The Diocese provided a clear breakdown of the rescued individuals to resolve earlier conflicting reports:
- Nursery/Primary Pupils: 204
- Secondary Students: 14
- Staff Members: 12
- Total Verified Abductees: 230
Addressing why initial reports suggested over 300 people were missing, Bishop Yohanna explained that the panic following the predawn raid led to significant discrepancies.
“A joint verification exercise by the state government, security agencies and school authorities later revealed that not all parents were present during the exercise… Some pupils fled into nearby bushes and did not immediately return for the first headcount, while some parents were absent during verification.”
The Bishop clarified that of the initial 315 listed as missing:
- 50 escaped in the first 48 hours.
- 35 were later found to have never been abducted or had escaped early and gone straight to their homes.
- 100 were released on December 7.
The final 130 were secured on December 21, bringing the verified total to 230.
The rescue was a coordinated effort involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the DSS, the Armed Forces, and the Niger State Government. Bishop Yohanna described the homecoming as the “best Christmas gift” the church could receive.
“A second and final verification conducted by the school authorities in collaboration with the Parents-Teachers Association established that an additional 35 persons had either not been abducted or had escaped earlier… We are deeply grateful to the Nigerian government, the Niger State government, and all security agencies whose interventions were instrumental in bringing this painful episode to an end.”
The school remains committed to providing counseling and healing support for the affected families as they begin their recovery process.
