11 h. ago Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabia authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National […] The post Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja    Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabian authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Abdulhamid Saddieq.  Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law […] The post Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking

Tribune Online Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Saudi Arabian authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who had been detained in Jeddah since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Nigeria Secure Release Of 3 Pilgrims Arrested For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government has secured the release of three pilgrims detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed by the Saudi Arabia authorities after four weeks in custody include Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. NDLEA’s […]

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3 w. ago 2026 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrims Without Visa Risk Imprisonment and N8.158m Fine

The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have warned Nigerian intending pilgrims for the upcoming 2026 Hajj pilgrimage that anyone found performing Hajj rituals without a valid visa will face severe penalties, including a fine of SR20,000 (approximately ₦8.158 million) and imprisonment. This warning was issued during a virtual meeting on Monday between the […]

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3 w. ago 2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims without visa faces N8.158m fine, imprisonment

Tribune Online 2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims without visa faces N8.158m fine, imprisonment Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have warned Nigerian intending pilgrims to the upcoming 2026 Hajj exercise that anyone caught performing the holy pilgrimage without a valid Hajj visa will face the consequences of ... 2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims without visa faces N8.158m fine, imprisonment Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Kingpin, Five Others Over Kano Pilgrims’ Detention In Saudi Arabia

It said the syndicate was responsible for smuggling illicit substances aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940, which departed Kano on August 6 for Jeddah via Addis Ababa. The post NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Kingpin, Five Others Over Kano Pilgrims’ Detention In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah A 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama, and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, have been taken into custody.... NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah Tribune Online

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