Silent Struggle: Nigeria’s Growing Homeless Population

A silent crisis is unfolding in Nigeria. Every night, many people sleep on bare floors in the chilling cold with no home of their own. Men and women of all ages lie on sidewalks and open spaces. Rising rent costs push more families to the brink of homelessness. A friend told me he lost his home when his landlord hiked the rent. He now squats with another friend and keeps his belongings in different places. In Patience Jonathan’s wife’s voice, there is God o.

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