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- 1 2 3 4 Bomb blasts rock Nigeria, 15 killed, 55 injured Daily Independent, 30 May 2011.
- ↑ More bombs follow Nigeria inauguration UPI, 30 May 2011.
- ↑ 13 Killed, 40 Injured in Bauchi Bomb Tragedy
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