The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Muhammad Bello on Monday said laws prohibiting cattle grazing, begging, street hawking and commercial motorcycle in the city needs to be enforced by security operatives. He stated this on Monday in Abuja after an emergency FCT Security Committee meeting. He said the security agencies have to carry out... Read More

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July 20, 2016

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Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

by Usman Alabi There is no denying the fact that the city of Lagos has for so long been menaced by the phenomenon of hawking in various shades and manifestations. Virtually every nook and cranny of the city has been desecrated by hawkers who parade and showcase their goods in various forms and styles, and... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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Igbo boys in Lagos traffic | We talk to them, and we trace the history

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Every city has its own set of traffic problems, and Lagos is no exception. In Lagos, the traffic jams are notorious. However, they provide an opportunity which some people exploit by selling food and other items during these hold-ups in order to earn a living. Some of these people come from the south-eastern part... Read More

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