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- Following attacks in Kaduna and Benue, the Federal Government has approved the expansion and recruitment of the Nigerian Army.
The President has approved new military formations, while the state government holds related discussions in Makurdi, Benue State.
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What happened
The President has approved new military formations, while the state government holds related discussions in Makurdi, Benue State.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A new Army division has been established in Benue State, following the approval of new military formations by the President.Sub-event
President Tinubu approves new Army formations, supported by Benue State government.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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Benue State
state in Nigeria
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