Nigerian lawmakers on Friday abruptly shelved a planned protest against the presentation of the 2026 Budget amid allegations that cash inducements were paid to legislators to ensure a smooth session at the National Assembly. In a published report yesterday, multiple lawmakers revealed that senators allegedly received $50,000 each, while members of the House of Representatives were given $30,000, shortly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill at a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. According to the accounts, the protest—initially aimed at disrupting proceedings and…
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