25 July 2026
States

 Outcry as Kogi’s ‘Free Education’ Still Costly

Despite Kogi State’s “Free Education Bill,” parents are complaining that schooling is far from free, as students are still being charged compulsory fees. Reports indicate that secondary school principals have been instructed to collect ₦4,000 per student, whereas schools under local government control require over ₦5,500 per student. Many parents say the charges defeat the

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Legislature

Nigerian Senators’ Pay Sparks Outcry Over Teachers’ Wages

Fresh controversy has erupted over lawmakers’ salaries, after claims that a senator earns more in a month than a teacher could make in 30 years. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says senators receive about ₦1.06m monthly in salaries and allowances. However, some lawmakers, including Sumaila Kawu and former Senator Shehu Sani, have

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