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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.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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