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We Will Start Picking Up Beggars in FCT From Monday — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the government will begin removing beggars from the streets of Abuja starting Monday. This move is part of a broader initiative to clean up the capital city and restore its status as a modern and orderly environment.
Speaking during a press briefing, Wike expressed concern over the rising number of beggars and street dwellers in the FCT, which he believes detracts from the city’s aesthetics and poses security challenges. He emphasized that the presence of beggars on major roads, markets, and public spaces has become a pressing issue that the government can no longer ignore. According to the minister, the FCT administration will work with law enforcement agencies and social services to relocate beggars to rehabilitation centers where they will receive care, skills training, and support.
Wike highlighted that the government’s approach is not merely punitive but also aimed at providing long-term solutions for those affected. He acknowledged that many of the beggars are victims of poverty and unemployment, and stressed the need to offer them a path to reintegration into society. The rehabilitation programs will focus on equipping them with the skills needed to find sustainable livelihoods, reducing their reliance on street begging.
The minister’s declaration has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding the effort to improve Abuja’s public spaces, while others raise concerns about the welfare of the displaced individuals. Wike, however, reiterated that the FCT government is committed to addressing the root causes of street begging through social welfare programs.
In conclusion, the FCT’s plan to begin picking up beggars is part of a larger campaign to enhance the city’s image and ensure a safer, more organized urban environment for residents and visitors alike.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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