KENYA’S SABASTIAN SAWE BREAKS 2-HOUR MARATHON BARRIER IN LONDON, SHATTERS WORLD RECORD BY 65 SECONDS IN HISTORIC RACE VICTORY. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe breaks 2-hour marathon barrier in London, shatters world record by 65 seconds in historic race victory    Sabastian Sawe of Kenya made marathon history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier, winning the London Marathon in a record-shattering 1:59:30. The 29-year-old not only defended his title but also crushed the previous world record by 65 seconds, delivering a performance that redefined expectations in elite distance running. Sawe ran a negative split, accelerating in the second half to cover it in 59:01, before breaking away from the field after 30 kilometers and powering solo to the finish along The Mall. “What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London,” Sawe said after the race, thanking the crowds lining the course for their support. “With them calling, you feel so happy and strong.” Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha also dipped under the two-hour mark in his marathon debut, finishi...
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FINAL BATCH OF OGUN STATE PILGRIMS ARRIVES IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR 2025 HAJJ. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Final Batch of Ogun State Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia for 2025 Hajj


The final batch of intending pilgrims from Ogun State has arrived safely in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.


Led by the Amirul Hajj, Alhaji Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, a total of 247 pilgrims landed at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah at exactly 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, following their departure from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.


Speaking to journalists shortly after their arrival, Alhaji Apelogun urged the pilgrims to conduct themselves with discipline and integrity throughout their stay in the Holy Land. He emphasized the importance of representing Ogun State and Nigeria positively by maintaining high moral standards.


“I enjoin you to eschew illegal activities, such as unauthorised movements, and refrain from carrying prohibited items,” he cautioned. He further advised pilgrims to adhere strictly to the instructions of both the Nigerian Hajj Welfare Board and the Saudi Arabian authorities.


The Amirul Hajj, who also serves as the Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State Muslims, assured that the welfare, safety, and spiritual fulfilment of the pilgrims would remain top priorities throughout the pilgrimage.


He also revealed that the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has provided special welfare packages and support to ensure the comfort of all pilgrims from the state.


The first batch of 428 pilgrims had earlier departed on Sunday, bringing the total number of Ogun pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to 675.


Alhaji Apelogun concluded by encouraging the pilgrims to show gratitude for the support received by offering prayers for Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Ogun State as a whole, and for their loved ones.

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