Federal Government intervened in Edo State while Cambridge transferred Benin treasures to Nigeria.

The entities involved

• federal government →

  highest, central, level of government in a federation

  • The Central Bank of Nigeria reported on Nigerian bank closures, while the federal government submitted its budget proposal to the National Assembly.19:54
  • Lateef Fagbemi serves as Attorney General while the Federal Government operates in Abuja.19:06
• Bola Ahmed Tinubu →

  12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023

  • Tinubu referenced ICC tribunal rejection, while EFCC charged Olu Agunloye and Sunrise filed arbitration claims against Nigeria.19:06
  • A former central bank chief discussed economic patriotism in Nigeria, while President Tinubu wrote a foreword for a book.18:49
• Kashim Shettima →

  Nigerian politician (born 1966); Vice President of Nigeria

  • President Kashim Shettima visited Edo State and Benin City for official duties and a rally.18:30
  • Kashim Shettima sought the counsel of the Oba of Benin during a political appeal in Edo State ahead of the 2027 elections.18:30
• Benin City →

  capital city of Edo State, Nigeria

  • A governor in Benin City pledges votes to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid.17:58
  • Governor Okpebholo led the state's economic strategy in Benin City.13:37

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• RTIFN inaugurated its Edo state chapter in Benin City to galvanize support.Nov 1
• During a campaign rally, Shettima represented Tinubu and asked voters to renew Bassey Otu's mandate.Nov 2
• Jumoke Oduwole has been appointed Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment in the APC-led Nigerian government.Wed 10:38