Protest hits Abuja amid anger, deprivement, see photos

  • Retired military personnel resumed their protest today, Tuesday, January 7, demanding the payment of outstanding entitlements
  • The retirees, who had previously shut down the ministry of finance in December 2024 over unpaid benefits, claim the government has failed to fulfil its promise of settling their dues
  • Their grievances include a 20%-28% salary increment for the period between January and November 2024, unpaid palliatives from October 2023 to November 2024, and an additional N32,000 pension increment

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FCT, Abuja – Angry retired military personnel on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, staged a protest by blocking the entrance to the ministry of finance in Abuja.