HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy Land maintained that the State also made adequate arrangements by engaging critical stakeholders ahead of the journey. "We give all Glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year's Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I want to say that it was a success achieved through teamwork a...

AMAECHI CLAIMS HE SHUNS WEALTH, WOULD HAVE BORROWED TO BUILD 6 MILLION HOUSES. (PHOTO).


 Amaechi Claims He Shuns Wealth, Would Have Borrowed to Build 6 Million Houses


Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, declared that he has no fondness for money, despite a 38-year political career. Speaking in an interview, Amaechi, now 60, emphasized his modest lifestyle, noting that neither he nor his wife owns lavish possessions, with his wife using his backup car.


Amaechi, who served as governor and later as a federal minister, claimed his record is free of corruption scandals, challenging anyone to cite instances of financial misconduct. Reflecting on his tenure, he expressed a bold vision he wished he had pursued as governor: borrowing funds to build six million houses for Rivers State’s population.


The idea, inspired by a discussion during his time at the Ministry of Transportation, stemmed from the realization that high-rise constructions could accommodate the state’s six million residents. “If I had known this as governor, I would possibly have borrowed money to build those six million houses,” Amaechi said, contrasting Nigeria’s housing challenges with the accommodation of 1.4 billion people globally.


While acknowledging things he could have done differently, Amaechi stated he harbors no regrets, underscoring his commitment to simplicity and public service.

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