Eze Nwapiko

NIGERIAN ARMY SALARIES 2026: FROM PRIVATE TO MAJOR GENERAL REVEALED

The Nigerian Army remains one of the most critical institutions safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, especially amid ongoing security challenges. With President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of an upward review in military salaries, many Nigerians are eager to understand how much personnel earn across different ranks.

According to data from Statisense, here is the estimated monthly salary structure for Nigerian Army ranks in 2026:

- Private: ₦104,500
Entry-level rank responsible for basic duties, obeying orders, and supporting operations.

- Major: ₦380,500
Officers who oversee units, enforce discipline, and ensure training and operational readiness.

- Lieutenant Colonel: ₦420,500
They command battalions, handle strategic planning, and play key roles in mid-level decision-making.

- Colonel: ₦580,500
Senior officers who lead large formations, manage multiple battalions, and coordinate military activities.

- Brigadier General: ₦750,500
They command brigades, provide high-level strategic leadership, and implement policies across units.

- Major General: ₦1,150,500
Top-tier officers who oversee divisions, shape national defence strategies, and direct large-scale operations.

These figures reflect the increasing responsibilities that come with higher ranks — from foot soldiers executing orders on the ground to generals crafting defence policies.

The salary review was announced by Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, during the Ramadan iftar at the Presidential Villa in March 2026. President Tinubu’s approval aims to boost the welfare and morale of the armed forces as they continue the fight against terrorism and other security threats.

While these estimates provide a useful guide, actual take-home pay may vary depending on allowances, years of service, and other incentives.

How do you feel about the current Nigerian Army salary structure?
Do you think it is fair and motivating enough for our troops, or should there be further increases? Share your honest thoughts in the comments below!

TIB Movement Calls for IGP Disu’s Resignation Over Crackdown on Protesters

A young man was shot. Citizens took to the streets.
Now, those demanding justice say they are being silenced with force.
Is Nigeria protecting its people… or suppressing them?

The Take It Back Movement has called for the immediate resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, following what it described as a violent crackdown on peaceful protesters in Delta State.

The protests were triggered by the killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene, also known as Omena, who was shot dead by Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman. The incident sparked widespread outrage and led to demonstrations across parts of the state.

In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, the group accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force of using tear gas and intimidation against unarmed citizens who were exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and expression.

The group described the police response as a clear violation of democratic norms.

“We are deeply alarmed by credible reports that instead of restraint and professionalism, officers deployed in Delta State have resorted to the use of tear gas and intimidation against unarmed citizens,” the statement read.

According to the movement, the killing of Mene is not an isolated case but part of a broader pattern of extrajudicial actions and institutional failure within the police system. It alleged that officers involved in such acts are often protected rather than held accountable.

The group held the Inspector-General responsible for what it described as a failure of leadership, demanding his immediate resignation.

Beyond that, the movement laid out a series of demands.

It called for an independent and transparent investigation into Mene’s killing, with full public disclosure of findings. It also demanded the immediate suspension, arrest, and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and any other officers connected to the incident.

In a broader call for accountability, the group urged the removal of all heads of police formations in Delta State, accusing them of failing in their duty to maintain discipline and protect lives.

The statement also demanded an end to the harassment, intimidation, and use of force against protesters, insisting that Nigerians must be allowed to express themselves without fear.

“We demand urgent and comprehensive reforms of the Nigeria Police Force to dismantle entrenched systems of brutality and restore public confidence,” the group stated.

The movement warned that failure to act decisively could deepen public anger and weaken trust in government institutions.

It emphasized that the rights to life, dignity, and peaceful assembly are guaranteed under the Constitution and must be respected at all times.

Standing in solidarity with the people of Delta State, the protesting youths, and the family of Mene, the group made its position clear:

“No democracy can survive where citizens are killed with impunity and punished for demanding accountability.”

As tension continues to rise, the situation is no longer just about one incident.

It is now a test of leadership, accountability, and the future of civil rights in Nigeria.

If citizens cannot protest injustice without facing force, what does that say about the state of democracy?

Do you think the call for the IGP’s resignation is justified, or should reforms take a different path?

Share your thoughts.