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House Of Assembly Member Shoots At Fellow Members Amid Salary Increase Dispute
Published on June 22, 2024 | By [Sediq Mutari]....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A dramatic incident unfolded at the state House of Assembly today when a member reportedly shot at fellow members during a heated argument over the proposed salary increase for the Honorable Speaker.
Tensions escalated rapidly after the member exposed that a staggering $6 billion was being allocated to salaries alone, excluding administrative costs. The member highlighted the contradiction of such extravagant spending in a country that often claims to be struggling economically.
Shocking Revelation
During the session, the member took the floor to challenge the proposed salary hike for the Honorable Speaker, presenting data that revealed the exorbitant amount spent on salaries. “We are allocating $6 billion just on salaries, not even considering the administrative costs,” she exclaimed. “And yet, we call ourselves a poor country.”
Escalation to Violence
The session, already charged with emotion, turned violent when the member, in a fit of rage and frustration, allegedly drew a weapon and fired shots at her colleagues. The assembly quickly descended into chaos as members scrambled for cover. Fortunately, no one was reported injured.
Call for Accountability
In the aftermath of the incident, there have been widespread calls for greater transparency and accountability in government spending. Many citizens have taken to social media to express their outrage over the disparity between the reported government spending and the country’s economic condition.
Official Response
The Speaker of the House issued a statement condemning the act of violence and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. “Violence has no place in our legislative process. We must address our issues through dialogue and legal means,” the statement read.
Public Outcry
The revelation of the $6 billion salary expenditure has ignited public outcry, with many demanding a review of government spending and more stringent measures to curb excesses. Citizens are questioning the priorities of their leaders and calling for reforms to ensure that public funds are used effectively and for the benefit of the entire nation.
Conclusion
Today’s events at the House of Assembly have not only highlighted the deep-seated issues within the government but also underscored the urgent need for reform. As investigations continue, the public remains watchful, hoping for justice and a significant change in how their country is governed
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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