2 h. ago 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu

….. intending pilgrims vaccination kicks off From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera who is also State Amirul Hajj has disclosed that the state government has taken possession of passports and visas of 3,800 intending pilgrims from the state who are planning to depart to Saudi Arabia for the […] The post 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health

Veteran Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has debunked viral rumours claiming he is dead, confirming in a new video that he is alive, strong, and in good health. On Tuesday, the legendary singer shared a video on social media to address the fake news, delivering his response with a lively musical performance in Yoruba, English, and […] The post Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed in 20 sets of religious books going to Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the cocaine consignment consisting of 20 parcels with a total weight of 500grams and buried in the pages of religious books was exposed at a courier […] The post NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Super Falcons’ Player, Ordega Wins March Player Of The Month Award In Saudi Arabia League

Super Falcons’ forward, Francisca Ordega has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for March. Ordega beat her teammate, Ashleigh Plumptre and Congo International, Naomie Kabakaba to the individual accolade. The 31-year-old registered four goals and three assists in three league appearances for Al Ittihad during the month. READ MORE: CAF Awards 2024: […] The post Super Falcons’ Player, Ordega Wins March Player Of The Month Award In Saudi Arabia League appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Here are 8 visa reforms expatriates in Nigeria you need to know

Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has announced major reforms aimed at tightening expatriate administration and visa procedures. read more Here are 8 visa reforms expatriates in Nigeria you need to know

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1 week ago Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has admonished students preparing to study in universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be worthy ambassadors of the State and Nigeria. Tafida who represented the Governor Nasir Idris at the commencement of a screening exercise and capacity-building workshop […] The post Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kebbi Govt Sponsors 70 Indigent Youths To Study In Saudi Arabia

Kebbi State government has sent 70 indigent youths to Saudi Arabia for undergraduate studies on religious and conventional programmes. This development was disclosed by the governor’s special adviser on Religious Affairs, Engr Imran ibn Usman, during a press briefing held at the Government House Press Centre in Birnin Kebbi. Imran disclosed that three candidates would […]

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1 week ago Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has concluded arrangements to sponsor 70 students to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for conventional and religious degree programmes. The initiative is part of the ‘Kaura Capacity Building Project 2025’ under the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs. Special Adviser to […] The post Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers warns residents against fake news, disowns appointments

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called on residents of the state to be wary of fake news peddlers. Worika said the authors of such fake reports are not only intended to misinform the people but to heat the polity. He also refuted reports of the appointment of the former Chairman Read More

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2 w. ago “You’ll Be Fined $15 Daily If You Overstay Your Visa” – FG Warns Foreigners

Federal Government has issued warning to foreigners who overstay their visas beyond six months, saying that they will face a five-year entry ban, while overstaying for one year will attract a 10-year ban. The government also added that  overstaying will attract a daily fine of $15, starting from the visa’s stated exit date, effective from […] The post “You’ll Be Fined $15 Daily If You Overstay Your Visa” – FG Warns Foreigners appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos GAC welcomes Jandor into APC during Saudi Arabia meeting

The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council has received Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, a former Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, back into the ruling All Progressives Congress. Jandor, the 2023 Lagos State Governorship candidate of the PDP defected to the APC in March 2025. In a statement issued Read More

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2 w. ago US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval

On Wednesday, US immigration authorities revealed that they would scrutinize the social media accounts of immigrants and deny them visas or residence permits if their posts are considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump’s administration. Anti-Semitic posts include social media activity in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists, including Hamas, Lebanon’s […] The post US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo hires new security head amid family safety concerns

By Seyi Babalola Cristiano Ronaldo has restructured his personal security staff, hiring a new head of security in response to rising worries about the safety of his family. According to Idman.biz, the Al-Nassr striker, who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with wife Georgina Rodríguez and their five children, took the choice after getting many threats […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo hires new security head amid family safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria, S’Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU), to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU include: exchange of intelligence between Nigeria […] The post Nigeria, S’Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List]

By Seyi Babalola Saudi Arabia has announced a change in visa policy, barring nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria is listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban […] The post Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Saudi Arabia Denies Placing Nigeria, 13 Others On Visa Restrictions

Saudi Arabian authorities have denied issuing a viral memo notifying travellers of visa restrictions and an entry ban against nationals of 14 countries. The purported memo had named Egypt, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, and Algeria among the countries facing the restrictions. Nigeria, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh were also listed as restricted […]

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3 w. ago ‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change” Read More

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying read more Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Tighten Noose On Drug Cartels As NDLEA, GDNC Sign MoU In Riyadh

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU included exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their operational partnership and crack down on drug trafficking networks operating between the two countries. The agreement was formalised on Monday, 7 […] The post Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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