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Kebbi

British  
/ ˈkɛbɪ /

noun

  1. a state of Nigeria, in the NW. Capital: Birnin-Kebbi. Pop: 3 238 628(2006). Area: 36 800 sq km (14 208 sq miles)

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Locals in Kebbi and Niger states are likely to be curious for more information on this.

From BBC

While the 25 schoolgirls from Kebbi and 50 students from Papiri have been released, dozens of people remain missing.

From Barron's

After 24 schoolgirls were released from Kebbi, state governor Nasir Idris, said the release was secured through "non-kinetic" efforts -- such as diplomacy.

From Barron's

Orders were given for many schools to close in the states of Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, Yobe and Kwara.

From BBC

The Niger state government accused the Catholic school of defying orders to temporarily close all boarding schools in parts of the state following an intelligence report of an "increased threat level" in areas bordering Kebbi.

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