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Nigeria army expansion under Tinubu
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Latest: Nigerian Army activates four new divisions, appoints commanders
Following the late‑July 2026 announcement that Nigeria would add 28,000 soldiers and raise the army’s divisions from eight to twelve, the rollout has progressed rapidly. On 26 July President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally ap
Nigeria governors back Tinubu, reject bandit talks
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Latest: President Bola Tinubu vows security overhaul, economic rebound, church support
Throughout July 2026, governors across Nigeria continued to reject negotiations with bandits while rallying behind President Bola Tinubu’s security and development agenda. After earlier refusals by Zamfara, Kogi and the
Kebbi State bandit insecurity and security response
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Latest: Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris Holds High-Level Security Summit Amid Rising Banditry
In early July, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris ordered schools in bandit‑affected areas to remain closed until security conditions improved, announcing additional military and police deployments, logistical support and
Nigeria ops: continued rescues and arrests
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Latest: Nigerian Army rescues two kidnapping victims in Taraba State
Security forces pressed kidnapping gangs, insurgent networks and bandits across northern and central Nigeria through late July 2026. After the July 19 FGGC Monguno rescue, Operation HADIN KAI troops on July 21 arrested a
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