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  "id": 18141236,
  "title": "Tinubu departs Saudi Arabia for Nigeria after Umrah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/tinubu-departs-saudi-arabia-for-nigeria-after-umrah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-departs-saudi-arabia-for-nigeria-after-umrah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after completing a week-long Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The visit, which began last Thursday, included spiritual engagements that garnered significant public interest. During the pilgrimage, Tinubu led his delegation in performing the Umrah rites, including circumambulation of the Holy Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram. A notable highlight was when King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud granted Tinubu and his delegation the rare privilege of entering the interior of the Holy Kaaba, where they performed two prayers. Tinubu expressed his commitment to \"Project Nigeria\" and sought divine guidance for Nigeria's future. Upon his return, Tinubu was greeted by a delegation that included the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, representatives from Nigeria's mission in Saudi Arabia, and state governors.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Abuja after completing a week-long lesser pilgrimage (Umrah) in the holy city of Makkah. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-departs-saudi-arabia-for-nigeria-after-umrah/",
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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."
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