The House of Representatives has offered insight as to why 50 percent of their salaries have not been deducted as part
of their contribution towards cushioning the hardship being faced by Nigerians.
“We acknowledge and regret that this resolution was not implemented by the bureaucracy as intended for the month of July. This delay was due to necessary administrative procedures and coordination with financial institutions,” he said. The Speaker hinted that the funds will be directed to the government for the purchase of food items to distribute to Nigerians.
The Coalition of United Political Parties has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the issues raised by those involved in the ongoing nationwide protests over the hardship in the country. CUPP's National Secretary, Mr. Peter Ameh, in a statement, argued that the immediate intervention by President Tinubu would prevent further escalation of the…
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