Sultan, Methodist Prelate, Tinubu sue for peace among Nigerians

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Sultan, Methodist Prelate, Tinubu sue for peace among Nigerians

The Sultan says the challenges facing the country could even be better solved if Nigerians, Muslims and Christians pray and work together.

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