Aisha Buhari Returns From Umrah

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari Returned From Umrah this afternoon.

She was received by Wife of Senate President ,Wives of Kebbi & Kogi state governors,Wives of Service Chiefs.

Here are photos taken at her arrival:

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/photos-aisham-buhari-returns-from-umrah.html

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