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Bola Tinubu prays inside the Kaaba in Mecca

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu prayed inside the Kaaba in Mecca and expressed his gratitude for serving as head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Premium Times reports that the episode took place during his stay in Saudi Arabia.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu prayed inside the Kaaba in Mecca after being granted exceptional access to the building at the centre of the Grand Mosque, Premium Times reports. He gave thanks to Allah for the opportunity to serve as president of Nigeria and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

The prayer inside the Kaaba is the latest episode in Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saudi Arabia, during which he also prayed for peace and prosperity in Nigeria, according to Premium Times.

The visit had already featured a prayer by Bola Tinubu in Mecca for peace in Nigeria on 30 October, followed by another prayer for peace and prosperity in the country on 1 November, reported in Tinubu’s prayer for peace and prosperity.

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