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Sokoto gov gifts 2,410 pilgrims N450,000 each in Saudi Arabia
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Sokoto gov gifts 2,410 pilgrims N450,000 each in Saudi Arabia

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu gifts 2,410 Sokoto pilgrims N450,000 (1,000 Saudi Riyals) each for their 2026 Hajj expenses and return journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-gov-gifts-2410-pilgrims-n450000-each-in-saudi-arabia/
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Sultan calls for prayers ahead of elections

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Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026

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US chemical spill death toll rises to eight, three missing

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