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Rufai reveals monthly salaries of Nigerian ambassadors

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A popular TV personality, Oseni Rufai, has revealed the monthly salaries of Nigerian ambassadors.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

This is following the list of Ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the national assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Saturday.

Tinubu forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, following the recent submission of an initial three nominees.

The list included former Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, Reno Omokri, former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, among others.

Rufai explained that the salary of a Nigerian ambassador, as a senior Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is governed by the Consolidated Diplomatic, Consular and Foreign Service Cadre Salary Structure, CONPSS, in the Nigerian public service.

Ambassadors typically fall into the highest grade levels (GL 17 or equivalent), with additional allowances for overseas postings.

Based on available data from government budget allocations, salary surveys, and reports on foreign service personnel costs, the basic salary is modest by international standards but is supplemented by substantial allowances.

Exact figures can vary by posting location, experience, and currency fluctuations (as of November 2025, 1 USD is about 1,650 NGN).

The Arise TV journalist explained that the “Basic salary of an ambassador includes a monthly basic pay of approximately N800,000 to N1,200,000 (about $485–$727 USD).

He said that this is drawn from the CONPSS scale for top-tier diplomatic officers, adding that entry-level foreign service officers start at around N300,000–N500,000 monthly, but ambassadors, being at the pinnacle of the career ladder, command the upper end.

“Annual Basic Salary: N9.6 million to N14.4 million (about $5,818–$8,727 USD).

“These figures align with general public sector pay for Grade Level 17 officers, adjusted for inflation and the 2025 minimum wage increase to N70,000.

“However, basic pay alone does not reflect total compensation, as diplomats receive significant extras to cover living costs abroad.

Key Allowances and Total Compensation Nigerian ambassadors posted overseas receive a package designed to offset high living expenses, hardship, and representational duties.

“Total monthly take-home pay often exceeds N2–5 million ($1,212–$3,030 USD), depending on the host country…”

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Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ex-INEC Chairman, Others As Ambassadors

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 34 career and 30 non career ambassadors.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Naija News reports that the senate confirmed them during plenary on Thursday.

The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, presented its report, after which the recommendations were adopted.

However, during the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised an objection, drawing attention to the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State on the list.

He urged that the President be notified of the omission.

In response, the Senate President acknowledged the concern, explaining that the current list was not exhaustive.

He assured lawmakers that he would raise the matter with the President. He further affirms that additional ambassadorial nominations are expected and that Zamfara State would not be excluded.

Among the career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State); Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun); Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos); Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra); Adams Jane Basset (Cross River); Mohammed Lele (Bauchi); Muhammad Dahiru (Kaduna).

Those on the list of non- career include Ajimobi Florence (Oyo); Sulola Akande (Oyo); Uguwanyi Ifeanyi (Enugu); Ita Enang (Akwa Ibom); Femi Fani-Kayode (Osun); Jerry Manwe (Taraba); Reno Omokri (Delta); Ibas Ibok-Ette (Cross River); Abdulrahman Dambazzau (Kano); and Abas Braimah (Edo).

The Senate earlier confirmed three other non-career ambassadors, bringing to the total number of confirmed nominees to 67.

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Abroad-based man shares response from old friend after sending him small money

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‎An abroad‑based man has taken to social media to share his old friend’s reaction after sending him a small amount of money.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

‎The man identified by the X handle, @onyedikaanambra shared a credit transaction with his friend, whose reaction to the message has gone viral online.

‎However, the amount wasn’t disclosed in the chat, but the friend responded with heartfelt gratitude, offering prayers for God’s abundance upon him.

His response below…

‎Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Bruhhh, Jesus, God bless you for me. You and your family.

‎You will never lack in this life. Anything you lay your hands upon is blessed. Thank you brotherly. Make I go chop. Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

‎Meanwhile, the tweet has garnered over 400,000 views, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.
‎Reactions Trailing Below….

‎The Promiseman remarked, “A man will show appreciation by merely seeing a little green light-a little hope, even when his request has not been granted. Men are generally appreciative and grateful except for few ones”.

‎Iniobong Udoh, “Hahahhahahhaa I don’t think gratitude/gratefulness is a gender bias virtue, I’m like this too”.

‎A Winner stated , “Men go thank you and pray for you sotey, e go remain small make dem mistakenly swear for you join sef”.

‎Slvi added added, “You call it little but that money probably came at a time when he might be at his lowest. But regardless, grateful people open doors for more blessings. It’s the same when we ask God for favors”.

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BREAKING NEWS: Fake Soldier Arrested In Kasoa – Attempts To Sell Assault Rifles

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The Special Operations Unit (SOU) at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier who attempted selling weapons to police officers.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Information available to The Chronicle from a deep throat source at the Police Headquarters reveals that the men in black uniform got the hint that a soldier, Warrant Officer (WOII) Enock Appiah, based in Kasoa, was looking for buyers of assault rifles.

Items allegedly retrieved from him

The intelligence closed in on the said WO Appiah who is married to three wives at his uncompleted building hideout within the Nurses Quarters, Domeabra-Kasoa.

The SOU personnel tactically positioned selves only for WO Appiah to fall. A search conducted on him revealed two pistols, namely Beretta and Tarius, and three rounds of AK47 assault rifle ammunitions.

Also found on him are various military uniforms and a fake military identity card bearing the name WO Enock Appiah.

According to the source, police investigation is ongoing to ascertain how he procured the uniforms and weapons.

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