Many souls in Scotland have no energy bills — because they have no place to call home. They are house-deprived. Not homeless. Not rough sleeping. House-deprived. Legally entitled. Systemically denied. While the First Minister rants about fuel poverty, Glasgow City Council continues to break homelessness law — thousands of times. People present as homeless and are turned away. Even in sub-zero temperatures. Even when the law says they must be housed. So let’s ask plainly: What kind of Scotland are we building? - One where tourists walk polished new slabs in George Square - While house-deprived souls sleep in hotel corridors, B&Bs, or the street - One where statues are restored - But statutory duties are ignored - One where energy bills are debated - But the energy of survival — of dignity — is left unspoken This is not a shortage. It is a systemic blindness. A civic deafness. A moral failure. So First Minister, before you post again about fuel poverty — When are you going to sort out t

In Scotland today, we are watching a modern Dust Bowl unfold — not of wind and sand, but of bureaucracy, broken duties, and doors closed in the faces of the homeless. Glasgow City Council has broken homelessness law thousands of times, leaving people on the streets even in sub‑zero temperatures. And like Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, the scandal is not just about poverty — it is about systems that know the law, know the duty, and still turn people away. Wherever there’s a soul turned from a warm bed, I’ll be there. In The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family arrive in California believing the handbills and promises of work. They discover the truth: the system never intended to help them. Today in Glasgow, people present as homeless — as the law entitles them to do — and are told: - No accommodation available. - Try again tomorrow. - Or worse: they are simply left outside, even during yellow weather warnings and temperatures as low as –4°C. Homeless Project Scotland reported eight people lef

The new Housing Bill in Scotland arrives not as a triumph, but as a diluted echo of what justice demands. It is not the inalienable right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is not the constitutional guarantee that the most vulnerable deserve. It is, once again, a compromise — a carefully edited document shaped by lawyers, stakeholders, and institutional caution, not by moral clarity. Since the 1920s, Scotland has known better. John Wheatley, in the 20th century, understood that housing was not a peripheral issue. It was health. It was dignity. It was life. He placed housing under Health, where it belonged — not as an economic lever or a planning concern, but as a public duty. That clarity has been lost. Today’s bill continues the tradition of delay. The can is kicked down the road, again. The language is softened, the obligations blurred. The most vulnerable — those without fixed abode, those in temporary accommodation, those living in unsafe or overcrowded cond

Ending Homelessness Is Child’s PlayPublished: 1 September 2025 1. Introduction At BYOH, we believe the solution to homelessness begins not in adulthood, but in childhood. Our vision is simple yet radical: teach trades in schools from age 4 to 16, so that every child graduates not only with knowledge, but with the skills to build homes, restore dignity, and transform communities. BYOH is more than a programme—it’s a movement. It’s active across Nigeria and Scotland, and it’s reshaping how we think about education, housing, and youth empowerment. 2. The BYOH Curriculum: From Primary to Purpose From early years through secondary school, students engage in hands-on learning across key trades such as (but not limited to): 🪚 Carpentry 🧱 Masonry 🚿 Plumbing ⚡ Electrical work 🏠 Roofing and design This BYOH subject is a recommended addition to the existing curriculum and where appropriate can be woven into existing subjects, adapted for age-appropriate learning, and delivered with a focus on

Moral law springs from universal ethics, conscience or divine commands—it tells us what should be. Positive law is what a society’s legislature & courts formally enact and enforce—it tells us what must be. Government will be moral if they have funds

Homelessness in Nigeria is a major crisis, with an estimated 24.4 million people living without stable housing. Several factors contribute to this issue: Extreme Poverty – A significant portion of Nigeria’s population lives below the poverty line, making it difficult to afford housing. Unemployment – High unemployment rates force many people into homelessness as they struggle to pay rent or mortgages. Urbanisation & Overcrowding – Rapid urban growth has led to housing shortages, particularly in cities like Lagos, where 70% of residents live in informal settlements. Forced Evictions – Government-led demolitions have displaced thousands, often without warning, leaving people homeless overnight. Conflict & Displacement – Insurgency has forced millions to flee their homes. Natural Disasters – Flooding and other disasters have destroyed homes, leaving many without shelter. Lack of Social Housing – Nigeria’s housing deficit stands at 28 million, and existing social housing efforts are insuff