According to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 14, 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs are entitled to a bulletproof SUV or its equivalent as a retirement package.

The vehicle would be replaced every four years and maintained by the military.  This is in addition to a Peugeot 508 or an equivalent vehicle as backup.

The retired generals will also enjoy a range of other luxurious benefits, including domestic aides and residential guards upon retirement.

While those who retire as lieutenant generals and their equivalents will enjoy international and local medical treatment worth up to $20,000 annually, the benefits for the CDS and the service chiefs were not specified, but it is believed that theirs would be significantly higher.

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In addition, they will be assigned a special assistant or personal assistant, three service drivers, and a service orderly, with escorts provided as necessary by relevant military units.

Also, each retiring service chief will also be provided with five domestic aides, comprising two service cooks, two stewards, and one civilian gardener, along with an aide-de-camp or security officer.

Other senior officers such as lieutenant generals and equivalents are entitled to two Toyota Hilux vehicles or one Toyota Land Cruiser, along with $20,000 annual medical treatment, two cooks, two stewards, four residential guards and two drivers.

The Federal Government also approved for major generals and brigadier generals a Toyota Land Cruiser or equivalent, $15,000 annual medical treatment, domestic staff, and residential guards.

One-star officers are expected to receive $10,000 annually for medical care, a Toyota Camry or equivalent and similar domestic and security arrangements.

Colonels and their equivalents are to get a Toyota Corolla or its equivalent and free medical care within Nigeria.

The President of the NMA, Bala Audu, emphasised that any retirement benefits received by government officials should be invested within Nigeria.

Speaking on the upgraded perks for the military brass, the NMA president noted that if they want to give them government-benefited medical treatment, cooks, or whatever, they should give them all their benefits in Nigeria.

The President of MDCAN, Muhammad Muhammad, demanded that the Nigerian healthcare system should be transformed to cater to Nigerians’ healthcare needs.

He added that the decision to make provision for foreign treatment for the retired officers signalled a lack of confidence in the local health sector.

While acknowledging that the retirement package for service chiefs, judges, and politicians is not new, the medical expert insisted that the well-being of Nigerians and healthcare professionals should also be prioritised.

He further recommended that they increase budgetary provisions to upgrade hospitals and other healthcare institutions and training centres so that Nigerians who may not necessarily have to go out of the country will be able to get the requisite healthcare service that they require.

On his part, NARD president, Tope Osundara, noted that medical tourism is the bane of the health sector, stressing the need to address it urgently.

The Country Director, Accountability Lab Nigeria, Friday Odeh, described the development as alarming, noting the hardship faced by Nigerians, adding that the extravagant retirement benefits raised concerns about the priorities of the government.

He also questioned whether the service chiefs had done enough to deserve the packages while calling on the citizens to challenge such policies.

Odeh queried the wisdom behind the retirement perks citing the inability of the armed forces to address the insecurity plaguing the country.

The Executive Director of the Rule of Law Advocacy and Accountability Centre, Okechukwu Nwaguma, pointed out that the retirement benefits reflected a troubling disconnect between government actions and the realities faced by citizens, adding that the justification for such perks was questionable.

He noted, the Nigerian government’s decision to grant excessive retirement perks to military leaders amid the current economic hardship reflects a troubling disconnect between government actions and the realities faced by citizens.

Nwaguma said the decision may reinforce the perception that the Tinubu government favoured elite interests, fostering public alienation.

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She, however, did not reveal the title and release date of the album.

Tiwa rose to prominence after releasing her breakout single ‘Kele Kele Love’ in 2010.

She has since established herself as one of the most prominent names in the Nigerian music landscape and has also earned global awards recognition.

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In 2018, Savage became the first female African artiste to win Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2019, she signed a major deal with Universal Music Group.

Tiwa’s debut album ‘Once Upon a Time’ was put out in 2013. She released her second project ‘R.E.D’ in December 2015.

In September 2017, she delivered her debut extended play ‘Sugarcane’ and followed it up with the ‘Celia’ album in 2020.

The songstress put out ‘Water and Garri’ in August 2021 while her debut film of same name premiered on Prime Video on May 10.

Tiwa released R&B single ‘Forgiveness’ in October and followed it up with ‘Mega Money Mega‘ a few weeks ago.

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from international football.

The 33-year-old forward leaves behind an illustrious career with the French national team, where he

earned 137 caps, scored 44 goals, and provided 38 assists.

Griezmann played a crucial role in France’s triumphs on the global stage, including winning the 2018

FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League. He also claimed the Golden Boot at the 2016 UEFA

European Championship.

In his farewell statement accompanied by a video posted on X, Griezmann said it was with a

heart full of memories that he closed this chapter of his life.

His retirement marks the end of an era for French football, as Griezmann’s contributions have been

pivotal in shaping the team’s success over the past decade.

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The decision marks the end of a distinguished career filled with numerous accolades and memorable moments

Thiago’s journey in football began in the youth ranks of Barcelona, where he first broke into the senior team during the 2010-11 season, a campaign that saw the Catalan club secure both the La Liga and Champions League titles.

Renowned for his exceptional ball control and vision on the pitch, Thiago became a key player for Barcelona over the next two seasons, adding another La Liga title, a FIFA Club World Cup, and a Copa del Rey to his collection.

On the international stage, Thiago earned 46 caps for Spain and scored twice, further solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s most talented midfielders.

In a heartfelt social media post, Thiago Alcantara expressed his gratitude and reflected on his career.

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