Tag: Saudi Arabia
We paid $57,000 – NIDCOM speaks on efforts to rescue Nigerian on Saudi Arabia’s death row
"We appeal to the Saudi Arabia Authorities to release Suleimon Olufemi from prison having paid the imposed blood money in…
Islamic Games: Team Nigeria banks on young stars to win medals
The Islamic Solidarity Games will be held from November 7 to 21 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City…
FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defeat Saudi Arabia in second group F encounter
Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but the Asians were back…
Saudi embassy in Abuja marks 95 years, highlights $600m trade with Nigeria
explained that Saudi Arabia has made remarkable progress since King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud unified the Kingdom 95 years…
Alleged drug trafficking: NDLEA disowns purported photos of freed Nigerian pilgrims
NDLEA noted that following reports on the release of the three innocent Nigerian pilgrims by Saudi authorities, some media outlets…
Saudi authorities free 3 Nigerian pilgrims arrested for alleged drug trafficking
syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano had tagged bags containing illicit drugs with the names…
U.S., Egypt, others move to resolve Sudan’s devastating war
The ministers called for a humanitarian truce, for an initial three months, to enable the swift entry of humanitarian aid…
NAPTIP foils trafficking plot, begins hunt for suspects
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 25 women in Abuja who were being…
Al-Hilal competes with Galatasaray for Osimhen signing
Meanwhile, according to reports, Al-Hilal has returned with a new proposal—matching the €75 million price but offering to pay it…
Why Kano billionaire, Dantata chose to be buried beside his wife in Saudi Arabia
Alhaji Dantata, who died at 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the early hours of Saturday after…
Manchester United turn attention to Victor Osimhen after Saudi snub
Sources confirmed that Osimhen recently rejected a highly lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, opting instead to continue…
Panic in Makkah: 484 Nigerians in burning hotel
“NAHCON regrets the fire incident that took place earlier today at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel, accommodating approximately 484 pilgrims from…
NAHCON fixes date to begin transporting pilgrims to Nigeria
The first flights would include pilgrims from Imo with Air Peace, Bauchi state with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto…
Is Nigeria really on Saudi’s ban list? FG reveals shocking answer
Tuggar urged the public to disregard the false memo and confirmed that travel plans should be verified through official sources.
Arabian glow! Tiwa Savage’s Saudi move leaves fans in awe (Photos)
Dressed in effortless elegance, the ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker seems to be embracing the serenity of the Middle East while keeping…
Saudi Arabia, UAE shorten Friday prayers amid heat waves
In Saudi Arabia, Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina are being limited…
Lagos APC chieftain Ramota Bankole dies after Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Bankole was said to be among the pilgrims who died as a result of excessive heat recorded Makkah during the…
Tinubu jets out to Netherlands, Saudi Arabia for official visit, Economic Forum
Ngelale said on the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, Tinubu would engage…
Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The statement said since the moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday, the Eid-el-Fitr celebration would now be…
Rapper Drake loses $615,000 bet on Joshua vs Ngannou fight
Anthony Joshua secured a brutal knockout(KO), against Francis Ngannou in their much-hyped heavyweight showdown
Blinken to visit UAE, Saudi, Israel, seeking to avert wider Middle East war
Blinken was in Jordan and Qatar on Sunday at the start of a five-day diplomatic effort in the Middle East…
Tinubu: There is need to thank God for what He has done for me
President Tinubu also said his administration was determined to change the narrative through various reforms, programmes and policies that would…
Super Eagles held to draw by Saudi Arabia
The Eagles equalised on 72 minutes. The goal was scored by Boniface after a wonderful combination by Bruno Onyemaechi and…
Oil prices hit $90 as Saudi Arabia, Russia cut supplies
Investors had expected both leading oil producers to extend voluntary cuts into October, but the three-month extension was unexpected.
Saudi Arabia hires Roberto Mancini as new coach, to be paid $25million
Mancini, 58, is just the latest high-profile acquisition for the world's top oil exporter which has snapped up some of…
Hajj: First batch of Kano pilgrims departs Saudi Arabia
According to Bature, the pilgrims left Makka to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at about ten o’clock Saudi time Saturday…
NAHCON: Max Air will continue Hajj airlift despite suspension
NAHCON said the aircraft being used for airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims by MAX aIR is not the same as the…
2023 Hajj: How 14 Nigerian pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia
According to the NAHCON medical team, seven pilgrims died before Arafat, six died during the five-day Mashair (core Hajj period)…
Saudi authorities move 10,000 Nigerian pilgrims to new tents
The decision was sequel to the complaint lodged by NAHCON to the Muttawwif of African Non Arabs on inadequate tents,…
Kano govt seeks Saudi Arabia’s support in health, education, other areas
The Governor call for increase of scholarship by Saudi Arabian to Kano indigenes to either study or further their education…