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2024 Hajj: Eealier preparations determines choice of location in Masha’er – Saudi authorities.

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Makkah.  As the 2023 Hajj exercise gradually comes to a close with the schedule return flight of pilgrims beginning on Thursday, the Saudi Arabia authorities said early preparations by the missions of the various nations, would determine choice of locations at Masha’er for the 2024 Hajj. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah stated this at a ceremony to mark the end of 2023 Hajj Exercise at Headquarters of the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Makkah. During his speech at the…

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Buhari to attend Gambian President, Adama Barrow’s inauguration Wednesday

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
President muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Adama Barrow of Gambia

  President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of Gambian President, Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Media Aide, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Shehu said: “On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be special guest of honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at Independence Stadium, Bakau.’’ Buhari, along with other ECOWAS leaders, played a leading role in the restoration…

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