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Retirees beg Otti to implement committee’s report on unpaid gratuities, pension arrears Homeless

Retirees beg Otti to implement committee’s report on unpaid gratuities, pension arrears

Abia Pensioners’ Forum, a pressure group under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Abia State, has lamented the continued delay in the payment of gratuities and pension arrears for retirees in the state, saying that some pensioners have died, fallen sick, or become homeless because of the situation. The group…
bubmag
November 26, 2025
Can homeless people care for their pets? A Santa Fe controversy points to solutions. Homeless

Can homeless people care for their pets? A Santa Fe controversy points to solutions.

This past April, social media users shared a video that was said to show a homeless man brutally beating his dog in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Within days, the dog’s owner, Chris McMurtry, began receiving threats from animal-lovers. Some commenters on the local Nextdoor platform suggested that someone should offer…
bubmag
November 26, 2025
‘Concerning upward trend’: Saskatoon’s homeless count keeps rising Homeless

‘Concerning upward trend’: Saskatoon’s homeless count keeps rising

A homeless encampment established at 20th Street West and Avenue K South on Oct. 3. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content Facing homeless numbers beyond anything previously recorded in Saskatoon, a city official says last month’s point-in-time count will guide the development of solutions to address both immediate…
bubmag
November 25, 2025
Edinburgh’s oldest housing tower faces demolition due to remediation costs Homeless

Edinburgh’s oldest housing tower faces demolition due to remediation costs

Councillors are set to vote on a proposal to demolish the oldest residential tower in Edinburgh after its condition deteriorated, putting a £20m price tag on remediating it. A report to the city council’s Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee has recommended taking down the 1952-built Westfield Court. The mixed-tenure…
bubmag
November 25, 2025
SASSY Smiles: HomelessNest.org Launches Weekend Dental Clinics to Restore Dignity and Health for People Experiencing Homelessness Homeless

SASSY Smiles: HomelessNest.org Launches Weekend Dental Clinics to Restore Dignity and Health for People Experiencing Homelessness

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, UK – SASSY Smiles: HomelessNest.org Launches Weekend Dental Clinics to Restore Dignity and Health for People Experiencing Homelessness Summary HomelessNest.org, a registered charity (1214974) supporting people who are homeless or vulnerably housed, has launched Smile Again Saturday Sunday You (SASSY), a series of weekend…
bubmag
November 23, 2025