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Speaker Abbas Hails Rescue of Oyo Abductees
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians on the successful rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo State, describing their safe return as a welcome end to a tragic episode. The Speaker also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing leadership throughout the rescue efforts and [] The post Speaker Abbas Hails Rescue of Oyo Abductees appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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