The first batch of 315 intending pilgrims from Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria, has arrived in Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to commence the 2026 Hajj rites. The pilgrims, who arrived in the holy city to begin the required religious activities as part of the Hajj rites, touched down at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday. The pilgrims, who were commended for their peaceful conduct from the moment of their departure at Murtala Muhammed International Airpor…
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