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Christmas lights brighten Lagos amid insecurity in Nigeria

(19 Dec 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ++NIGHT SHOTS++ ++PART MUTE++ ASSOCIATED PRESS Lagos, Nigeria — 18 December 2025 1. Wide drone shot of Christmas light tunnels and decoration ++MUTE++ 2. Various of Christmas decorations 3. Various of residents creating video content around the Christmas light decoration 4. Various of Christmas decorations 5. Various of Chizurum posing around the Christmas light decoration 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Chizurum Mbazuigwe, Lagos resident: "We chose to be happy, but it doesn't mean that we don't understand what is happening. So, we don't feel good that all the insecurity things are going on and people are facing so much difficulties. But then what can we do, per time we have to trust in God and also try to feel the moment while we pray for a better future." 7. Various of Chizurum and his family posing for picture around the Christmas light decoration 8. Wide of a Christmas light decoration 9. SOUNDBITE (English) Simeonny Ogboru, chef: "There is need for people to make memories in respect of how insecure the country is because we never can tell where we are heading to. But in as much we live in the country, it's our country; we don't have an option to come out. No matter how insecure the place is, we still need to come out just to make ourselves happy." 10. Various of Christmas light decorations 11. SOUNDBITE (English) Usman Adebanjo, developer: "It's been a long year, so it's better for people to come around to cool off their head and have a good time. It's been a long year, and a lot of uncertainties have really happened, but it's essential for people to come around and cool off their head." 12. Various of Christmas decorations 13. Wide drone shot of Christmas light decoration ++MUTE++ STORYLINE: Nigerians in Lagos gathered around to see the Christmas lights on Friday night. Families were posing for photographs and videos despite widespread concerns over insecurity and rising living costs across Nigeria. Many with families and friends in Lagos take pictures along decorated streets near illuminated Christmas trees, reindeer figures and tunnels of light. “There is need for people to make memories in respect of how insecure the country is,” said chef Simeony Ogboru, who visited the display with his partner. “No matter how insecure, the place is, we still need to come out just to make ourselves happy.” Nigeria has faced persistent security challenges this year, including kidnappings and violent attacks in several regions, alongside high inflation that has squeezed household incomes. Still, public holiday events and festive attractions continue to draw crowds in major cities. For many, the outing was less about celebration and more about escape. “It's been a long year, so it's better for people to come around to cool off their head and have a good time,” said developer Usman Adebanjo, who was visiting for the first time. AP video shot by Dan Ikpoyi =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...