Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial efforts to reduce the number of beggars in Abuja, stating that some individuals could be serving as informants for terrorists. In October, Wike launched a “war on beggars” to prevent the capital from becoming “a city of beggars,” a move that drew criticism, particularly from … Read more
A joint security team in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) detained 34 individuals on Monday, including 15 beggars and 19 scavengers, following a deadline issued by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The FCT Administration announced that those detained will be taken to a rehabilitation center for vocational training, while those refusing to participate will be returned … Read more
Governor Responds to Critics Over Controversial Move Highlights Influx of Miscreants, Beggars Posing Security Threat Many Youths Requested Assistance to Return Due to Hardship Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to criticism over the relocation of Osun indigenes from Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has provided explanations, citing security and welfare concerns as key factors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, alongside the Agege Local Government, has ordered traders and beggars on rail tracks along the Agege corridor to vacate before strict enforcement and demolition. The local and state governments gave the directive on Sunday at a stakeholders meeting with illegal occupants, owners of shanties, traders, and … Read more
The beggars were conveyed from their shanties on Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre, which was earlier toured by Arewa community leaders, and representatives of the beggars on Saturday. Oyo State Government has commenced the evacuation of beggars from shanties in the state’s capital, Ibadan, to Akinyele resettlement … Read more
Socialite and club owner, Pretty Mike claims begging is now a lucrative form of business and social media is the current Headquarters and also lists celebrities who are also beggars. Names of celebs he listed includes; AY Makun, Mr jollof, Ushebebe, Tope Solaja,Regina Chukwu,Amarachi Igwe and others. Begging…..This is now a lucrative form of business … Read more