The Almajiri system that has contributed to the highest rate of out of school children in Northern Nigeria is gradually making its way down South and along with it has brought a myriad of problems. While waiting for drinks at a restaurant in Ikeja City Mall with a friend, we noticed a young lady sitting... Read More

Almajiri, beggars, lagos, The Injustice Blog

February 4, 2018

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#YNaijaEssays: Beggars are all around us but do you really see them?

Lagos is besieged by beggars There is a slight wrinkle in Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s plans to transform Lagos into mega city beggars. Nigeria has seen a steady influx of refugees from virtually every part of the continent due to political instability and economic difficulties in many African countries. They are especially drawn to Lagos, sold... Read More

Thinking Through

beggars, begging business, YNaija Essays

October 5, 2017

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The Thread: “Disgusting” “You insult a man asking for food” | TwitterNG drags @JajaPhD for mistreating a beggar

Remember that Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad that had all of Black Twitter (all of America, really) up in arms because it made a mockery of the Black Lives Matter movement and the suffering of blacks at the hands of policemen in general? [In case you forgotten]: “This is how Twitter dragged Kendall Jaja for offensive... Read More

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Adverts, beggars, Jaja Jasper Chinedu, Kendall Jenner, nigeria, The Thread, TwitterNG

August 8, 2017

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Opinion: My encounter with an unusual beggar that left me astonished

by ‘Kunle Adebajo The location was the Ade Ajayi Garden, University of Ibadan. I was enjoying the second round of a game of Scrabble with a good friend when this elderly man came around to beg for alms. You see, at the University of Ibadan, beggars are not an uncommon sight. Even for introverts who... Read More

Opinion

beggars, Nigeria's elderly, opinion, pensioners, Tales of the underprivileged

July 21, 2017

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Opinion: Now that Nigeria is planning to start collecting tax from beggars, what’s next?

by Tony Ogunlowo In an attempt to raise much-needed funds, the Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has come up with the most ludicrous suggestions of all time: she plans to tax even beggars on their ‘earnings’. She made this perfectly clear at a news conference in Lagos recently. May I remind the Honourable Minister that... Read More

Opinion

beggars, Federal Government, kemi Adeosun, nigeria, opinion, Taxes

February 24, 2017

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Dr Joe Abah: When money finishes, people remain- The challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria

by Dr Joe Abah A few days ago, Mr Bisi Ogunwale, a businessman, reported on Twitter how a young boy had begged him for money at a popular bus stop in Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria. When he refused to give the boy any money, the boy is said to have told... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

beggars, education, government, Joe Abah, money, nigerians, opinion, unemployment, We the People

November 17, 2016

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Afam Ade-Odiachi: Who will show up for you? [NEW VOICES]

by Afam Ade-Odiachi I walk into The Place, an establishment that seems to be the preferred lunch destination of the aspiring middle class, disconnected. Outside, a man walked up to me and said, “Brother, I am hungry. Please buy food for me?” I wasn’t sure what to think, but many things went through me all... Read More

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355 VI, Afam Ade-Odiachi, beggars, friendship, inferiority complex, lagos, New Voices, nigeria, The Place

May 12, 2016

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No jokes, beggars are on strike in Kaduna state

Beggars in Kaduna state besieged the Kaduna Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on Wednesday, May 12 demanding that Governor Nasir El-Rufai fulfil his electoral promise to them before banning their activities. The beggars said before the state could ban them from begging in the street, the Disability Bill must have been passed into law and... Read More

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beggars, Constitution, economy, el rufai, Kaduna State, law, Religious bill, state, strike

March 4, 2016

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Opinion: Poverty, separatism and a nation of desperate beggars

In any social order, the veracity of pluralism holds in diverse calling. Pluralism is a school of thought that clenches the universal belief of things existing in pair. In the world of algebra, Boolean is akin to pluralism. In any society therefore, this two of a kind trend exist, segregating the rich from the poor,... Read More

beggars, nigeria, poor, poverty, rich

September 7, 2015

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5 things Senator Shehu Sani has against Gov. El-Rufai

The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, said the relationship between him and Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, has broken down irretrievably as a result of ideological differences. Sani disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on Monday. Here are five things he has against El-Rufai; He is practicing double standards “pursuing capitalist... Read More

beggars, el rufai, Kaduna State, Shehu Sani

July 12, 2015

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Beggars threaten legal action against Kaduna Government

The Physically challenged beggars in Kaduna State has threatened legal action against the state government for alleged defamation of character and violation of their right to life. Premium Times reports Abdullahi Jugunu, leader of the beggars who stormed Kaduna Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists, where they arrived in buses loaded with men, women and... Read More

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beggars, kaduna, legal action

July 7, 2015

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Governor El-Rufai bans begging and hawking in Kaduna state

The Kaduna state government has announced measures to enhance security in the state after the Tuesday morning explosion in Zaria. According to Premium Times, this was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan. “All beggars and hawkers are to stay off the streets until further notice. Any... Read More

The News Blog

beggars, bomb blast, el rufai, Hawkers, Kaduna State

March 17, 2014

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Perry Brimah: Now that the government steals from unemployed youths

by Perry Brimah Apart from the process of inviting all millions of candidates on the same day, being criminally ludicrous; according to Leadership today, Nigeria’s Immigration department billed each candidate N1000 ($6) for the application. A total of 6.5 million victims applied, which brings the yield to N6.5 billion, about $40 million to the immigration... Read More

Allison-Madueke, beggars, government, nigeria, nnpc, opinion, Perry Brimah, President Goodluck Jonathan, steal, steals, unemployed youths, ynaija

October 22, 2013

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Opinion: Isn’t it high time we changed the begging culture in Nigeria?

by Auwal Anwar Suddenly, a young Igbo girl, probably 20, came to my window and greeted me. She told me that she had an exam to write in Kaduna by 2pm and she had no transport fare. In November 2010, on the first day of attending a three-day workshop on environmental impacts organized by the... Read More

Auwal Anwar, beggars, igbo girl, kaduna, parents, Peugeot

September 27, 2013

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Lagos deportation: “I have nothing against the Igbos” – Fashola apologizes

by ‘Jola Sotubo Finally reacting to the deportation saga which generated outcry all over the country, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State said yesterday that he has nothing against the Igbos. The governor was accused of ordering the deportation of 70 Igbo beggars out of Lagos about 2 months ago but he said it was... Read More

beggars, Deportation, Fashola, Ibos, igbos, lagos state, relocation

August 7, 2012

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Lagos beggars ‘occupy’ LASG Secretariat, protest harassment

by Isi Esene Beggars in Lagos State yesterday expressed their displeasure over the unfair treatment which they are subjected to by the government. The beggars – came in their hundreds, carrying placards, singing solidarity songs – temporarily ‘occupied’ the Lagos State secretariat and the House of Assembly to make their grievances known to the state... Read More

beggars, detention, governor fashola, lagos state, traffic law, Tunde Panox

Almajiris will soon overrun Lagos if no action is taken

#YNaijaEssays: Beggars are all around us but do you really see them?

The Thread: “Disgusting” “You insult a man asking for food” | TwitterNG drags @JajaPhD for mistreating a beggar

Opinion: My encounter with an unusual beggar that left me astonished

Opinion: Now that Nigeria is planning to start collecting tax from beggars, what’s next?

Dr Joe Abah: When money finishes, people remain- The challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria

Afam Ade-Odiachi: Who will show up for you? [NEW VOICES]

No jokes, beggars are on strike in Kaduna state

Opinion: Poverty, separatism and a nation of desperate beggars

5 things Senator Shehu Sani has against Gov. El-Rufai

Beggars threaten legal action against Kaduna Government

Governor El-Rufai bans begging and hawking in Kaduna state

Perry Brimah: Now that the government steals from unemployed youths

Opinion: Isn’t it high time we changed the begging culture in Nigeria?

Lagos deportation: “I have nothing against the Igbos” – Fashola apologizes

Lagos beggars ‘occupy’ LASG Secretariat, protest harassment

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