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House of Representatives to Cut Salaries by 50% to Support Food Sufficiency
The House of Representatives on Thursday, July 18, resolved to support the Federal Government with ₦648 million over six months by cutting their salaries by 50% to address the high cost of food and support food sufficiency across the country.
This decision followed the adoption of an amendment to a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu emphasized the need for lawmakers to sacrifice 50% of their ₦600,000 monthly salaries to help alleviate the hardship faced by Nigerians.
The motion, originally proposed by Rep Isiaka Ayokunle, called on those planning nationwide protests to engage the government in dialogue instead. The Deputy Speaker’s amended motion aims to support the federal government’s efforts to address the rising cost of foodstuffs and mitigate the suffering of Nigerians.
By reducing their salaries by 50%, the 360 lawmakers will be contributing ₦108 million monthly for the next six months. The motion was adopted and referred to the committees on Humanitarian Affairs, Finance, and Budget for compliance.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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