8 h. 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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11 h. 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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34 h. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara

Tribune Online Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara Muslims across the country have been urged to sustain the virtues learned during the month of Ramadan. This comes as the Saudi Arabian embassy provided food for 1,200 Muslim residents in Ilorin, Kwara State. A Professor of Islamic Law, Abdulrazzaq Abdulmajeed Alaro, offered this advice while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital. Alaro, […] Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago How relevant are monarchies in contemporary governance system?

The earliest form of governance system is the monarchy. Even the Holy Books confirm this. That is why in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and many countries in the Middle East, they are still ruled by kings. England, Spain, and Morocco are still ruled by kings. In the traditional and pre-colonial Nigeria, all the communities, towns and Read More

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2 w. ago UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability

Tribune Online UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability •To expand operations to Saudi Arabia, France in 2025 UNITED Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, also known as Africa’s Global Bank, has outlined its strategic roadmap for the 2025 financial year, prioritizing innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength, and global reach. Following the release of its full-year financial results for 2024 to stakeholders on […] UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump

Tribune Online Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump The event brought together Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, along with representatives from Muslim-majority nations, American Muslim leaders, and senior administration officials. Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NASFAT, cleric slam Nigerian pilgrims over ‘unholy acts’ in Hajj

The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria has condemned the behaviour of some Nigerian Muslims performing the lesser hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. NASFAT urged Nigerian pilgrims to refrain from inappropriate and disrespectful conduct while in the holy city, stating that such actions did not represent Islam. In viral videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter), some Nigerian Read More

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3 w. ago Dangote Exports 2m Barrels, 130m Litres Of Jet Fuel To US, S/Arabia

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported over two million barrels of jet fuel to the United States and approximately 130 million litres to Saudi Arabia. According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying around 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from Dangote Petroleum Refinery arrived at US ports this month. Another vessel, the Hafnia […]

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3 w. ago After US market, Dangote exports three cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expanding its global footprint, with three cargoes of jet fuel, amounting to approximately 130 million read more After US market, Dangote exports three cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia

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3 w. ago Russian negotiators pleased with U.S. talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

Russian negotiators have expressed satisfaction following talks with U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia, marking the first steps toward ending the read more Russian negotiators pleased with U.S. talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

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3 w. ago Katsina Gov Abruptly Ends Lesser Hajj, Returns To Nigeria Over Mother’s Demise

Katsina State governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Radda. The governor arrived at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano on Monday, accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Zulaihat, and the member representing Musawa/Matazu federal constituency in the House of […]

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