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NDLEA Cautions Hajj Pilgrims Against Drug Trafficking

Toluwalope Jombo Jun 12, 2022 0

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday, June 12, cautioned intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking. Habiba Zubair, an official of the agency, gave the warning in Ilorin while addressing those…

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Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Saudi Arabia Bans Flights From Nigeria

Tunde Serano Dec 9, 2021 0

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has barred all flights from Nigeria effectively ending all hopes for those planning to attend the lesser hajj. Although the reason was not expressly stated, it said all non-citizens with history of travel to…

World

26-Year-Man Executed In Saudi Arabia After ‘Offensive Photo’ Was Found On Phone Following Protests…

Edna Wande Jun 16, 2021 0

A 26-year-old man has been put to death in Saudi Arabia for taking part in anti-government protests as a teenager. Mustafa al-Darwish was executed on Tuesday following the discovery of an “offensive” photograph that showed him in…

Sport

Anthony Joshua And Tyson Fury To Finally Fight In Saudi Arabia On August 7 Or 14

Florence Cornelius May 11, 2021 0

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's epic all-British undisputed fight has finally been confirmed to take place in Saudi Arabia on either August 7 or 14. According to DailyMail, promoter Eddie Hearn, who has been leading the discussions for…

Religion

Breaking: As Nigeria Awaits, Saudi Arabia Sights New Moon, To Start Ramadan Tonight

Edna Wande Apr 12, 2021 0

Haramain, traditional Islamic appellation of two holiest cities of Islam, Mecca and Medina, has on Monday announced that the new moon of the month of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The sighting of the new moon was announced…

Metro

Saudi Arabia Executes Three Soldiers Sentenced For ‘High Treason’

Msyosi Apr 10, 2021 0

Saudi Arabia has on Saturday, April 9 executed three soldiers for “high treason”, the country’s defence ministry said. In a statement on Saturday, the kingdom's defence ministry said the three soldiers were sentenced to death by a…

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Photos: Another 255 Stranded Nigerians Return From Saudi Arabia

Edna Wande Mar 29, 2021 0

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has on Monday announced the arrival of 255 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia. NIDCOM made the disclosure via on Twitter, sharing pictures of the returnees, adding that they arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe…

World

US To Release Report On Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder That Shows Role Of Saudi Arabia’s Crown…

Edna Wande Feb 25, 2021 0

United Stated is set to release a report of an investigation into the gruesome murder of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi which is widely expected to show the role of the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). On…

Local

425 Nigerians Stranded In Saudi Arabia Arrive Abuja

Amirah Kuale Feb 3, 2021 0

Another 425 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia have arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday, February 3. The returnees arrived via Saudi Air Flight B773 at about 1:00pm on Wednesday afternoon. Nigerians in…

Local

424 More Nigerians Arrive In Abuja From Saudi Arabia (photos)

Msyosi Jan 29, 2021 0

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NCDC) has announced the arrival of 424 more Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia on Friday. Chairman of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this known via her Twitter handle this afternoon, saying; 424 more…

Local

384 Stranded Nigerians Return From Saudi Arabia (photos)

Sylvia LANO Jan 28, 2021 0

Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has on Thursday announced that 384 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia have safely arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Announcing their arrival via its official Twitter page…

Local

FG To Bring Back Nigerians Stranded In Saudi Arabia Soon – Boss Mustapha

Edna Wande Jan 26, 2021 0

Federal Government has opened diplomatic channels on the plight of Nigerians awaiting deportation from Saudi Arabia. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha said this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19…

Human Interest

Nigerians Stranded In Saudi Arabia Beg To Return Home (video)

Edna Wande Jan 22, 2021 0

Some Nigerians have been stranded in Saudi Arabia for more than seven months, according to a video circulating on social media. The viral video showed some men bodies – wrapped in black polythene bags lying on the floor in a packed room.…

World

Saudi Arabia Resumes International Flights, Reopens Borders

Edna Wande Jan 3, 2021 0

Saudi Arabia has on Sunday announced the reopening of borders and the resumption of international flights after a two-week suspension aimed at stemming the spread of a new COVID-19 strain. Read Also: Britain Says New COVID-19 Strain ‘Out…

World

Saudi Arabia Halts International Flights, Closes Land And Sea Ports Over New Fast-Spreading COVID-19…

Edna Wande Dec 21, 2020 0

Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain. The kingdom is “temporarily suspending all…

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