Okpebholo announces that Edo State is hosting the Nigerian Army's 83 Division, following a decision by Tinubu to establish a military division there.

The entities involved

• Monday Okpebholo →

  Nigerian politician

  • Monday Okpebholo, as Governor, addressed security issues in Benin City on June 1st.Mon 01:34
  • Okpebholo discusses Bola Ahmed Tinubu's current presidential tenure, while rivals oppose Goodluck Jonathan's Almajiri school plan.Fri 11:36
• Bola Ahmed Tinubu →

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

  • President Tinubu led an event attended by Vice President Shettima, highlighting the Nigerian administration's activities.Mon 17:22
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria.Mon 17:07
• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Nigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Mon 06:42
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15

Related events

• While in Benin City, Monday Okpebholo, in his capacity as Governor, signed the bill establishing the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA).Jul 3
• Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past administration governor, is noted alongside current Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.Wed 22:51
• President Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, with headquarters designated in Benin City, Jalingo, Ilorin, and Ibadan.Jul 25
• Governor of Edo State inspected road issues, prompting the President to direct ministry action regarding poor road conditions linking Edo and Delta states.Aug 26
• The Ikpoba River is located in Edo State, and that state hosts a temporary facility for the Nigerian Army.Sep 8