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THE CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRLS' RETURN

We are finally beginning to see what could mark the end of the long awaited return of the abducted chibok school girls.

We are saying a big thank you to the Nigerian army and also pleading with them to intensify their efforts to rescue all the girls.

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