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Dino Melaye throws a Quranic citation challenge at Tinubu

Dino Melaye throws a Quranic citation challenge at Tinubu
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Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria. Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic citation contest following the President’s recent pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
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  • ✦Tinubu, reflecting on Surah Aal-Imran, Verse 26 of the Holy Quran, said all power and authority belonged to Almighty Allah, who could grant leadership to anyone and take it away at will.
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Monday:Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria.Monday:In a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians while reaffirming his commitment to national development and prosperity.2023:Before the 2023 election, I did the same thing.
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  • ✦Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria.
  • ✦Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic citation contest following the President’s recent pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
  • ✦Tinubu, reflecting on Surah Aal-Imran, Verse 26 of the Holy Quran, said all power and authority belonged to Almighty Allah, who could grant leadership to anyone and take it away at will.
Key Facts:Monday: Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria.Monday: In a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians while reaffirming his commitment to national development and prosperity.2023: Before the 2023 election, I did the same thing.
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He wrote, “Now that Alhaji Bola Tinubu is in Umrah. Immediately he comes back, I challenge him to a Quranic citation...

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Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kogi State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the Quran after his return to Nigeria.

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