{
  "id": 11934087,
  "title": "Ndume Lauds Tinubu For Increase In Military Personnel Salary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ndume-lauds-tinubu-for-increase-in-military-personnel-salary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:11:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/04/ndume-lauds-tinubu-for-increase-in-military-personnel-salary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Assembly member Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu for keeping his promise to increase the salaries of Armed Forces personnel. In a statement released this weekend, Ndume commended Tinubu for \"walking his talk\" after the salary increase took effect in September 2026. The ranking senator urged the Nigerian military to continue their efforts against insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry. Ndume noted that the current government has demonstrated a commitment to curbing insecurity by financing the procurement of adequate arms and ammunition and boosting the morale of Armed Forces personnel. He highlighted Tinubu's track record of fulfilling his pledges and called on military officers to redouble their efforts in combating security threats. The activation of Army Aviation and the introduction of attack helicopters in the six geo-political zones would further strengthen the war against insurgency and banditry. The Presidential spokesperson confirmed last month that officers above the rank of colonel would receive a 30 percent salary increase, while personnel from lieutenant colonel to warrant officer would get a 50 percent raise. Staff sergeant and below would receive an 80 percent increase. This salary package would raise the annual bill for armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion, benefiting over 250,000 personnel.",
  "summary": "Folalumi Alaran in Abuja A member of the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for making good his pledge to increase the salary of Armed Forces",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}