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BREAKING: The Presidency has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated.

By Ayinde Bello / 2026-07-14 / 1 min read
BREAKING: The Presidency has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated.

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