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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

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February 6, 2013

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“Incongruous, self-centred, elitist, and heartless”: Activists flay Lagos gov’t over imprisonment of street beggars

by Rachel Ogbu Yesterday we reported how the Lagos State government sentenced 39 beggars to help clear the streets but its move has come under attack from the Coalition against Corrupt Leaders who condemned the government for prosecuting the beggars. The Executive Chairman of the group, Debo Adeniran, in his reaction described the prosecution and the... Read More