8 h. ago Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged the 2,520 intending pilgrims from Bauchi State and the entire pilgrims from Nigeria read more Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

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10 h. ago Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances

Tribune Online Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances Three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are racing to turn their influence over Donald Trump into tangible gains Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Highway Bust: NDLEA Seizes 4,752kg Of Cannabis Hidden In Tanker Compartment

In a recent crackdown, the NDLEA intercepted a 40-foot fuel tanker along the Abuja-Abaji expressway and discovered over 4,700kg of cannabis hidden inside its tank. The massive haul cleverly concealed in 511 jumbo sacks was traced back to Ondo State and intended for distribution in Abuja. Four suspects were arrested in connection with the operation. […] The post Highway Bust: NDLEA Seizes 4,752kg Of Cannabis Hidden In Tanker Compartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago “Be Responsible, Don’t Spoil Nigeria’s Image In Saudi Arabia” — Shettima Begs Pilgrims

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to be of good conduct, and protect good image of the country in Saudi Arabia. VP Shettima on Friday, gave the the advice during the inauguration of the first batch of pilgrims at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo. He […] The post “Be Responsible, Don’t Spoil Nigeria’s Image In Saudi Arabia” — Shettima Begs Pilgrims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the federal government to emulate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Saudi Arabia that have transited from fossil fuel to cleaner energy if the country must address the issues of climate change. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim made the […] The post CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The first batch of 420 pilgrims from Kebbi State to this year’s Hajj departed the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, with a direct flight to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were onboard Flynas Airline, Airbus A380-900 series, and all the pilgrims were in possession of their Basic Travel […] The post Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Federal Gov’t Flags Off Inaugural Airlift Of Pilgrims In Imo

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, flagged off the Federal Government’s inaugural airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, with a charge to intending pilgrims to ensure their conduct throughout their stay in the holy land reflects the values Nigeria hold dear. The grand ceremony […]

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3 d. ago Kebbi Pilgrims Agency ready to kick off airlifting of 3,800 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia today — Enabo

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin The Executive Chairman of Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Yaro-Enabo, has disclosed that the agency have done everything to ensure the airlifting of 3,800l today Friday for 2025 Hajj exercise with 100 percentages basic requirements for it’s pilgrims ready. Enabo who stated this while he received the newly-elected state officials […] The post Kebbi Pilgrims Agency ready to kick off airlifting of 3,800 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia today — Enabo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago We’ll Airlift Oyo Hajj Pilgrims From Ibadan Airport From 2026 — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that intending pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the state will be airlifted directly from the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde who stated this during the farewell ceremony for the Oyo State Hajj 2025 intending […]

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Sokoto Begins Airlift Of Intending Pilgrims May 9

The Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, has confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin on May 9. Addressing journalists at the agency’s headquarters, Musa stated that over 60 percent of necessary visas had already been secured […]

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5 d. ago 2025: Yobe Pilgrims Commission Announces First Hajj Flight For May 16

The executive chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced May 16, 2025, as the fixed date for the first flight of Yobe pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting with fare collectors from the state’s 17 local government areas. […]

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6 d. ago Saudi Arabia Announces Stiff Penalties For Illegal Hajj Exercise

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict penalties for individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj in the holy land, as well as those who facilitate such violations. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the penalties will take effect from Dhu al-Qi’dah 1 to the end of Dhu al-Hijjah 14, […]

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7 d. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.428 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. The agency also intercepted 942 explosives en route to Zamfara State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi detailed […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago N3.4bn Opioids Seized In Lagos, Port Harcourt As NDLEA Uncovers Drugs In Chocolate Tins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,000.00) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and […]

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8 d. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3,500,000 opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.4 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. On Tuesday, April 29, NDLEA officers, alongside Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted two million tafrodol 225mg pills and […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share

Saudi Arabia’s shift from defence of oil price to aiming to expand market share could mean lower crude price for read more Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share

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1 week 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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