Tag: Mecca
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Sultan Warns Politicians: Do Not Use Stolen Funds to Sponsor Pilgrims to Mecca, Jerusalem
By George Omagbemi The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has warned politicians and public office holders against using stolen or corruptly obtained public funds to sponsor religious pilgrimages to Mecca and Jerusalem. The Sultan issued the warning on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Abuja, while speaking at the opening of a stakeholders’ meeting…
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Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca After Drone Intercepted
By George Omagbemi Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement of attempting to target the holy city of Mecca after its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed a drone south of the city. According to Saudi authorities, the drone was intercepted on Tuesday evening before it could enter Mecca’s prohibited airspace. Turki Al-Malki, spokesman…