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- ↑ Nwoke, Chidi (2023-01-04). "Isiokpo Bicycle Festival Holds In Nigeria". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ Naija, Click (2023-01-06). "Rivers State holds 'Isiokpo' Bicycle carnival, to mark end of year – Photos". Click Naija. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
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