{
  "id": 16953831,
  "title": "Tinubu Departs Abuja for Makkah Thursday to Pray for Nigeria, Presidency Announces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-thursday-to-pray-for-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T20:15:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/28/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-thursday-to-pray-for-nigeria-presidency-announces/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to perform Umrah, a significant Islamic pilgrimage. This journey, announced by Special Adviser to the President Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, will offer Tinubu a chance for spiritual contemplation and prayers addressing Nigeria's welfare. The statement highlights that Tinubu's visit aims to foster the nation's peace, unity, stability, and growth. During his stay in Makkah, he will partake in Umrah rituals and seek Allah's favor for Nigeria and its citizens. Former President Tinubu is also slated to commission newly acquired equipment for the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport prior to his departure. He is projected to return to Nigeria following the completion of his spiritual endeavor next week.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City. According to a",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}