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Tinubu praises Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara for maintaining peace

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu praised Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara for preserving the state's stability during the political crisis that affected his administration. At a presidential rally for his party ahead of 2027, Tinubu praised his conciliatory approach, Leadership reports.

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