• 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.

Renowned content creator Egungun of Lagos has captured the admiration of many after he gifted each of his three employees a full plot of land as both a Christmas present and an end-of-year bonus.

Egungun shared the heartfelt moment on Instagram, posting videos from the presentation ceremony. In these videos, each staff member was called up to receive documents that confirmed their ownership of the land. The recipients—a videographer, a personal assistant, and a maid—were visibly moved by the generous and life-changing gifts.

As land values in Lagos continue to rise, many social media users commented that Egungun’s gesture was more than just a festive gift; it was a long-term investment in their future. This act of kindness was seen as providing lasting security for his team.

The online community has responded with widespread praise, lauding Egungun as an employer who truly appreciates dedication and hard work. While some fans humorously offered to send in their resumes, others encouraged other influencers and business leaders to reconsider how they show appreciation to their staff, suggesting looking beyond traditional cash bonuses and gift baskets.

In other developments, the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has joyously confirmed the safe return of all students and staff who were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State. This announcement brings an end to a distressing 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.