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- ↑ Michael, Ishola (2023-06-16). "Bauchi Assembly loses member days to end of tenure". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ Daily Post Staff (2023-06-16). "Bauchi lawmaker dies 3 days to end of tenure". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-06.