Nigerian coastal community reels from ocean surge that swept away

People stand near an uprooted coconut tree marking the spot where their home once stood before it was swept away by ocean surges, in Okegelu, one of the coastal communities affected by ocean surges, Nigeria July 8, 2025. The coastal communities have been severely affected by shoreline erosion, which locals attribute to dredging activities along the Ibeju-Lekki coastline. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun