Some protesters demanding the withdrawal of a bill seeking life pension for former governors of the state on Tuesday stormed the Enugu State House of Assembly. They were seen carrying placards that read, “no to political life pensions”, while chanting ‘solidarity’ songs. The executive bill tagged, ‘Enugu State Gubernatorial Pensions Bill 2021’, was introduced for
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Enugu Assembly under fire over bill to pay pension to former Govs, Deputy
An alleged attempt by the Enugu Assembly to pass a law to pay pension to former Governors, Deputies and their spouses has drawn the anger of the people. The news of the bill passing through the first reading had flooded the social media Sunday eliciting negative reactions and comments from residents. The bill said to
Read moreEnugu Assembly recommends life imprisonment for child molestation
The Enugu State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Criminal Code Amendment Bill recommending life imprisonment for molestation of underaged children. The amended bill was sponsored by the member representing Ezeagu constituency, Mr. Chima Obieze at plenary in Enugu. He noted that some of the provisions of the laws relating to the administration of
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