Tag: beggars
Court fixes date for judgment in scavengers, beggars’ N500m against Wike
The aggrieved residents, through a lawyer, Abba Hikima, had sued Wike and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police demanding N500 million…
Scavengers, beggars are security threats to FCT, Wike tells court
Wike, in a counter affidavit filed in opposition to the case instituted on behalf of some vulnerable FCT residents, told…
Crackdown in Lagos: 1,148 Destitute, mentally ill, beggars banished from Streets
Ogunlende reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to make Lagos a safer and more compassionate city, declaring that no citizen—regardless of their…
What Abuja beggars, scavengers did to Wike will shock you
The plaintiffs are demanding N500 million in damages for the alleged breach of their fundamental rights, accusing Wike, along with…
Alleged arbitrary arrest: Scavengers, beggars, others slam N500m suit against Wike, others
He is praying for an order awarding the sum of N500 million as general and exemplary damages for the violation…
Lagos cracks down on beggars, miscreants in sweeping raids, nabs 27
The crackdown has spanned key areas of the city, including Awolowo Way, Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, and Lekki…
Wike vows to rid Abuja streets of beggars
Wike said this while vowing to root our beggars from the capital city while speaking during the flag-off of the…
Lagos evacuates 753 lunatics, destitute, beggars from streets
Ogundele said a total of 53 beggars were apprehended during the joint operation of the Ministry with the Lagos State…
Delta arrests 6 women, 22 children for street begging
The permanent secretary said the beggars were arrested by the International Federation of Female Lawyers(FIDA) in Warri and handed over…
Lagos begins massive onslaught against beggars, lunatics; arrests 128 (Photos)
The Lagos State Government has begun massive onslaught against beggars and lunatics across the state as it arrested 128 of…
Lagos evacuates 728 beggars, destitute from roads, streets
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, said it rescued 728 street beggars and destitute from streets and roads in the…
Lagos begins massive onslaught against beggars: Sets up special team
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced massive onslaught against beggars across the state and set up a special team…
Oyo begins evacuation of beggars
The Oyo State Government said it has commenced the evacuation of beggars in some parts of Ibadan, the state capital.
Lagos evacuates 3,041 beggars, lunatics from streets
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has evacuated 3,041 beggars, lunatics and destitute from streets across the State.
Kano arrests 500 beggars
The Kano State government said it has arrested 500 beggars for allegedly violating the law that bans street begging in…