Umrah
4 LAS News stories tagged “Umrah”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Tinubu departs Jeddah for Abuja after completing Umrah pilgrimage
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu left King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for Abuja on 4 November 2026 after finishing a week‑long Umrah in Makkah. The trip followed a brief meeting with Saudi officials and included a rare entry into the Holy Ka’abah.
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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:45 WAT · 6 sources
President Tinubu says Ka’abah prayer deepens resolve for Project Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu, speaking after a rare visit to the Holy Ka’abah during an Umrah pilgrimage, said his commitment to Project Nigeria and youth investment has grown stronger, thanking Saudi leaders for the honour and invoking divine guidance.
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LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:17 WAT · 4 sources
President Bola Tinubu to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after commissioning new Air Force equipment
Nigeria’s president will leave Abuja on 29 October for Makkah to perform Umrah and pray for the nation’s peace and progress, following a ceremony to commission recently acquired Nigerian Air Force assets.
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LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 2 sources
Atiku demands daily visual proof of President Tinubu’s Umrah, cites intelligence of possible France detour
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to release date‑stamped photos and videos of his Umrah pilgrimage, alleging intelligence suggests the trip may be a cover for travel to France and raising questions about a $20 billion loan request.
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LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 22:45 WAT · 9 sources