The Lagos state government is at it again. According to news reports, the Akinwunmi Ambode-led government just rendered more than 3000 Lagosians homeless at the Iwaya Abete part of Lagos as the government through the state task force demolished about 200 houses in the Balogun extension of Iwaya, Yaba. Residents of the area, the reason... Read More

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November 25, 2013

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Brutality: Nigerian teenager arrested in Italy for killing 60-year-old woman (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian teenager has been arrested by police in Italy on suspicion of murdering an elderly female citizen. Donald Nwajiobi, 18, allegedly took the life of 60-year-old Catherine Susca around the city of Bari in Southern Italy. The deceased is believed to have invited homeless Nwajiobi to her residence for a meal... Read More

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July 10, 2013

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Be inspired: “I was homeless at 18” – Singer, Jennifer Lopez speaks on her hard knock life before fame

She is reported to be worth around $250 million. But Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she was once ‘homeless’ as a teen. The former American Idol judge makes the revelation in a new interview with W magazine. Cover girl: Jennifer Lopez graces the front cover of the August edition of W Magazine wearing a sheer... Read More

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May 8, 2013

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Opinion: Baga – You cannot justify a ‘massacre’

by Israel Mark Ademola-Oguntuase The terrorism war in Nigeria has given rise to unprecedented level of human rights violation in the history of the country. Only the civil war witnessed a higher degree. Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state north eastern part of Nigeria is fast becoming the most popular city in the country. Unlike... Read More

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January 13, 2013

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Lucky break: Homeless man finds bag containing $77,000 while bathing in river

When Timothy Yost, 46, visited a Texas park he had no idea how fortunate he would be. Yost went to wash his feet in the Colorado River when he found a bag, which just so happened to be worth $77,000. The mysterious bag contained South African coins along with wetcash that he then took to a local bank to cash... Read More

$77, 000, bath, found, homeless, Timothy Yost

December 24, 2012

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Former VP, Ekwueme, others to lose homes to erosion

Except something is done promptly to avert the ugly situation, former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme and at at least 50 other families may soon lose their homes to erosion. The gully erosion that have ravaged communities in Anambra State have dealt a heavy blow on the sleepy community of Okoh in Orumba North Local... Read More

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November 11, 2012

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TICKER: Bizarre: Pastor arrested for giving homeless people homes, sues police

If you asked Pastor Tami Robinson how she ended up being arrested for what has been called illegal activity, she would say that she was just doing God’s work. Robinson moved people into two abandoned homes by filing paperwork with the Property Appraiser’s Office and then changing the locks on the door and giving the... Read More

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November 7, 2012

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The story of Olawunmi Thorpe: ‘PHD holder, bank manager’ who lived and died in a rubbish dump

To passersby and residentsnear Fagba Bus Stop in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State, Olawunmi Thorpe was a deranged man who died homeless in the rubbish dump. However, reports following his demise revealed that Thorpe had a Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Mass Communication and a PhD in English Language. It was at about 5pm Wednesday last week when Larry... Read More

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November 2, 2012

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TICKER: Sad: Meet the sisters – 87 and 82 – abandoned by their children in Lagos and about to be homeless

The expectation of most parents is that when they attain certain ages that they can no longer fend for themselves, their children will be there to provide the necessary support. But for aged siblings- Ibijoke Apena and Janeth Eruwayo- who are living in a dingy one-room apartment, their case is a different kettle of fish.... Read More

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July 13, 2012

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Thank you, Jesus: Homeless couple returns $10,000 found in a garbage bag

by Chi Ibe A homeless Brazilian couple living rough under the bridges of Sao Paulo hs turned in a stash of cash they found in a garbage bag. The bag was filled with 20,000 reals ($10,000) on a sidewalk. According to police reports, the homeless pair was taking a morning walk when they heard an... Read More

$10, 000, brazil, garbage bag, homeless

June 14, 2012

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Interview: 20 year old homeless entrepreneur squatted at AOL for 2 months to build successful start-up

by Seyi Lawal Meet Eric Simons, 20, once a struggling entrepreneur who spent two months secretly living inside AOL’s headquarters and eating leftovers while trying to build his start-up, a system that allows teachers to build lessons online nowc15, 000 teachers have signed up to his business and he’s in the process of hiring more... Read More

AOL start-up, entrepreneur, Eric Simons, homeless

[The Injustice Blog] The LASG has decided to render Lagosians homeless once again

Brutality: Nigerian teenager arrested in Italy for killing 60-year-old woman (PICTURED)

Be inspired: “I was homeless at 18” – Singer, Jennifer Lopez speaks on her hard knock life before fame

Opinion: Baga – You cannot justify a ‘massacre’

Lucky break: Homeless man finds bag containing $77,000 while bathing in river

Former VP, Ekwueme, others to lose homes to erosion

TICKER: Bizarre: Pastor arrested for giving homeless people homes, sues police

The story of Olawunmi Thorpe: ‘PHD holder, bank manager’ who lived and died in a rubbish dump

TICKER: Sad: Meet the sisters – 87 and 82 – abandoned by their children in Lagos and about to be homeless

Thank you, Jesus: Homeless couple returns $10,000 found in a garbage bag

Interview: 20 year old homeless entrepreneur squatted at AOL for 2 months to build successful start-up

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