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The Bayelsa Assembly approving monthly life pensions for lawmakers has Nigerians on Twitter all riled up
If you need any indication that governance in Nigeria has never been about the people, but about politicians fattening themselves via their proximity to power, look at the decision made…
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Enugu Assembly gives life pension to governors
The Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday has passed a bill, giving life pension ro democratically elected governors and their deputies. Leader of the House, Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said the…
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APC lawmaker stands against immunity, pension for NASS leaders
An APC Senator representing Taraba State, Senator Yusuf Yusuf on Thursday kicked against immunity clause enjoyed by political office holders. Yusuf, who is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and…
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Life pension: Saraki, Dogara entitled to ‘only 300% of annual basic salary’
Following the controversy whipped up by the proposal of lifetime pension and immunity for the principal officers of the senate, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said…
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Immunity, life pension: ‘Your satanic proposal will fail’ – Falana tells Senate
Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticised the proposed life pension and immunity for National Assembly leaders. During a retreat on constitution review organised…
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‘Nigerians will stop you from granting life pension, immunity to yourselves’ – SERAP warns Senate
Human rights group, Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday, carpeted the Nigeria Senate for proposing immunity and life pension for presiding officers of the National Assembly. SERAP made…
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NASS amends constitution to give politicians salary-for-life || See the beneficiaries
by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, February 18, while Nigerian troops were at war with Boko Haram insurgents, some politicians converged to approve salary-for-life... for some politicians. The National Assembly has…
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Opinion: Nigerian legislators are cats with nine lives
by Josef Omorotionmwan When it comes to playing to the gallery, the House of Representatives is certainly smarter than the Senate. This is what the much-touted idea of autonomy for…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy