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Tinubu Prays for Peace, Unity, End to Insecurity in Makkah

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In this story: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has prayed for lasting peace, unity and relief from insecurity in Nigeria after performing Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The President undertook the Islamic pilgrimage early Friday morning at the Grand Mosque, where he circled the Holy Ka’abah in worship and thanksgiving. Spea

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  1. TVC News Nigeria Tinubu Prays for Peace, Unity, End to Insecurity in Makkah President Bola Tinubu has prayed for lasting peace, unity and relief from insecurity in Nigeria after performing Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The President undertook the Islamic pilgrimage early Friday morning at the Grand Mosque, where he circled the Holy Ka’abah in worship and thanksgiving. Spea 7 h ago · Tier 3
  2. Daily Trust Nigeria Umrah: Tinubu prays for peace, unity in Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu performed Umrah in the early hours of Friday in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah and seeking His continued guidance and protection for Nigeria. Tinubu also prayed for God to guide the country’s leaders with 7 h ago · Tier 3
  3. Punch Nigeria Tinubu prays for peace, end to insecurity in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has performed the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, where he prayed for peace, unity, and an end to insecurity and other challenges in Nig 7 h ago · Tier 3

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