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...

2 SWIMMERS RESCUED FROM RIP CURRENT OFF NEW YORK CITY BEACH. (PHOTO).


 2 swimmers rescued from rip current off New York City beach


New York City firefighters rescued two swimmers who were caught in a rip current near Rockaway Beach on Sunday evening.

Officials reported that a man and woman were seen being rapidly pulled into the water and toward the end of a jetty. Firefighters immediately swam out, reaching the man first and bringing him safely back to shore before returning to rescue the woman.

Rip currents are narrow, fast-moving channels of water that flow away from the shore, often forming in waters 10 feet deep or less. They are typically 25 yards wide or smaller, but can extend hundreds of yards from shore. Speeds usually range from 1 to 2 feet per second but can reach up to 8 feet per second, faster than any recorded Olympic swimmer, which makes them especially dangerous for beachgoers.

According to NOAA, rip currents are responsible for roughly 100 deaths annually. In 2025 alone, 78 people have already died due to these powerful currents.

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