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  1. The Nigerian Army is leading military operations, with the President providing support, culminating in a parade of recruits in Zaria.
  2. The Nigerian Army committed to protecting Nigeria and strengthening manpower to address security challenges under President Tinubu.
  3. The Nigerian Army approved the expansion of its structure.
  4. President Tinubu created new Army divisions.

President Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, with headquarters designated in Benin City, Jalingo, Ilorin, and Ibadan.

10 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 4
Gone quiet Reached 3 outlets in its first 24 hours
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President Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, with headquarters designated in Benin City, Jalingo, Ilorin, and Ibadan.

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Bola Ahmed TinubuArmyBenin City

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  1. Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions with new headquarters in Benin City, Jalingo, and Ilorin.1 source
  2. The Nigerian Army deploys and establishes the 83 Division in Benin City to enhance security.Sub-event
  3. Military redeployment to Jalingo and command assumption in Ibadan are reported.Sub-event
  4. New army divisions are planned for Jalingo, Makurdi, Benin City, and Ilorin following government approval.1 source
  5. Tinubu approved the 10th Division establishment, with Jalingo designated as its headquarters.1 source
  6. New divisions approved for Makurdi, Ilorin, Benin City, Jalingo; MRAP recommended.1 source
  7. Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, designating headquarters in four cities.1 source

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President Tinubu created new Army divisions. All 2 developments

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  • blueprint.ng
  • thesun.ngShehu urges Tinubu to address military shortages before expansion
  • blueprint.ngGroup hails Tinibu on new Army Divisions, fresh recruitment - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
  • dailypost.ngAccord candidate hails Tinubu over Taraba Army Division creation
  • thesun.ngNdume hails Tinubu over expansion of army divisions
  • informationng.comCreation of four new Army Divisions fit change Nigeria fight against terrorism?
  • punchng.comArmy expansion: Retired generals predict improved security nationwide
3 more outlets ran the same wire story