Politics
Benue Assembly suspends plenary over unpaid salaries
Following the non-payment of their six months’ salary arrears and allowances, the Benue State House of Assembly members have suspended their plenary.
As a result of the suspension, the controversial Executive Pension Bill sent to the house by Governor Samuel Ortom for approval is on hold.
The bill reportedly grants past Governors of the state four new cars every four years and permanent accommodation. And also proposes hiring six personal staff for ex-governors and three for their deputies.
The bill, which has passed its first reading, provides free medical treatment for the governor’s family, including four of their children under 18.
Hon. Bem Mngutyo, a member of the House, on Thursday disclosed that the House “resolved not to sit until our emoluments and salaries are paid”, The Nation reported.
Mngutyo further hinted that Governor Ortom met with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members of the House last weekend over the issue and promised to pay the arrears of allowances and salary with the state’s May federal allocation before he exits office in the next 18 days
-
Politics5 days ago
South-South Govs Meet In Yenagoa, Urge FG To Review Power Situation
-
Politics6 days ago
Kogi gov, Ododo used immunity to protect Yahaya Bello from EFCC arrest – Oshiomhole
-
Business5 days ago
Why CBN Banned Opay, Palmpay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint From Boarding New Customers
-
Niger Delta5 days ago
RE: PROTEST AGAINST PAP BOSS DR DENNIS OTUARU, AN UNNECESSARY DISTRACTION THAT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
-
Politics5 days ago
Former IYC Scribe Congratulates Hon. Maxwell Ebibai on Reappointment as Bayelsa Commissioner for Finance.
-
Entertainment6 days ago
‘Disrespectful’ – Mr Macaroni slams Wizkid for shading Don Jazzy
-
Politics5 days ago
Hon. Alapala Felicitates with Commissioners for successful inauguration and thank the governor for their appointments.
-
News2 days ago
Attack on nurse: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate activities of masquerades