Tag: #SaudiArabia
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2026 HAJJ: SHETTIMA LAUDS NAHCON’S SEAMLESS OPERATION
Vice- President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday July 29 commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for achieving a seamless 2026 Hajj operation. He made the commendation when the Board and Management of NAHCON, and representatives of the State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to brief him…
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SAUDI ARABIA, FG DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO 6,403 BENUE IDP HOUSEHOLDS
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Federal Government, on Wednesday July 8 distributed food items to 6,403 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) households in Benue. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, at the flag-off of the distribution at the IDPs Mega Camp in Makurdi, said the food items were…
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ARAFAT DAY: REDEDICATE YOURSELVES TO CAUSE OF ISLAM – GROUP
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the cause of Islam by standing against evils and bad behaviours as enjoined in Islam. The group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday May 26 while commemorating the 2026 Arafat…
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SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS NEW PROJECTS TO IMPROVE 2026 HAJJ, UMRAH EXPERIENCE
Saudi authorities have unveiled major initiatives aimed at improving movement, access and overall experience for pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj and Umrah seasons. During a media tour in Makkah, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation showcased key projects designed to support millions of visitors expected for Hajj and Umrah. One of the major highlights…
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FIRST BATCH OF NIGER PILGRIMS DEPARTS FOR 2026 HAJJ
The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger State has departed Minna for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. Officials said the Flynas Airline flight took off late Monday night from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with pilgrims from Chanchaga and Borgu Local Government Areas onboard. Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago…
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SAUDI ENVOY, DANGOTE MOVE TO BOOST INVESTMENT TIES BETWEEN BOTH ECONOMIES
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, has met with billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to deepen economic cooperation between both countries. The meeting, held at the envoy’s residence in Abuja’s Diplomatic Quarter, focused on expanding partnerships in energy, industry, infrastructure, and investment opportunities. Al-Balawi said the engagement reflects growing Saudi–Nigeria economic relations and…
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GULF STATES BLAST IRAN, WARN OF RIGHT TO STRIKE BACK
Tensions in the Middle East are widening, as Gulf nations accuse Iran of launching “unjustified” attacks on their territories — and vow they won’t stand idle. Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait — said Iranian strikes hit parts of their territories after the…
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NDLEA BUSTS KANO AIRPORT DRUG SYNDICATE, MOVES TO FREE INNOCENT PILGRIMS
A major drug cartel at Kano Airport has been exposed, revealing how unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims were framed and detained in Saudi Arabia. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cracked a major drug smuggling ring at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. They arrested 55-year-old kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar aka Bello Karama and five others.…
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NDLEA BUSTS KANO AIRPORT DRUG SYNDICATE, MOVES TO FREE INNOCENT PILGRIMS
A major drug cartel at Kano Airport has been exposed, revealing how unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims were framed and detained in Saudi Arabia. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cracked a major drug smuggling ring at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. They arrested 55-year-old kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar aka Bello Karama and five others.…
