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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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