The segment from Kaduna to Abuja ( 187 km ) was officially opened on July 26th , 2016 after many delays .
The segment from Abuja to Kaduna ( 187 km ) was officially opened after many delays on 26 July 2016 .

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no

It was written by Michael Kaplan and was directed by John Sanborn .
It was written by John Sanborn and directed Michael Kaplan .

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no

Kaamadhenu is an Indian Malayalam film from 1976 , directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Hassan Rasheed .
Kaamadhenu is an Indian Malayalam film from 1976 , produced by J. Sasikumar and directed by Hassan Rasheed .

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no

On 24 May 2017 , Lajunen signed a 1-year contract with KHL from HC Spartak Moscow .
On May 24 , 2017 Lajunen signed a 1-year contract with KHL from HC Spartak Moscow .

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yes