60 m. ago Transfer: Lionel Messi Set For Stunning Move To Saudi Arabia’s Al

In a development that has taken the football world by surprise, Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli about a potential transfer later this year. If finalised, this move would reignite the long-standing rivalry between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plies his trade for Al-Nassr. Messi’s […]

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18 h. ago Iconic Open Varsity To Begin Spring Semester Exams Across 63 Centers In Nigeria, 15 Overseas

The Iconic University is set to commence its Spring Semester 2025 examinations on July 21 concurrently at 63 exam centers throughout Nigeria and 15 overseas locations designed for international students. The International exam centers are spread across the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Canada, Algeria, Mali, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, and Qatar, to ensure global […]

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3 d. ago DICON, Saudi firm sign MoU to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), haa sealed a landmark partnership with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited, a Saudi Arabia-based security company, to begin local manufacturing of drones, satellite systems, and advanced communication equipment. The agreement, signed at DICON headquarters in Kaduna, is expected to see Homeland Protectors bring in […] The post DICON, Saudi firm sign MoU to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims, including not less than 54,743 Nigerians, participated in this year's Hajj from 171 countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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6 d. ago Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Dantata was buried at Al-Baqi Cemetery, following Jana’iza prayers after Magrib at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. A delegation from the Federal Government attended the burial of Dantata. Dantata passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […] The post Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia A delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria attended the burial of... FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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6 d. ago PICTORIAL: Late Businessman Aminu Dantata Buried In Saudi Arabia

Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest on Tuesday evening in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, amidst a large gathering of mourners who coverged on the holy city to pay their last respects. Dantata, who passed away in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last weekend, was buried at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery. […]

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6 d. ago Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano As Nigerians arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of the funeral prayer for the late business mogul and philanthropist,  Aminu Alasan Dantata, the Governor of Kano State is leading a high-powered delegation to pay final respects. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that family sources have […] The post Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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7 d. ago Badaru Leads FG’s Delegation To S’Arabia As Dantata’s Burial Holds Today

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah today Tuesday. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. […]

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7 d. ago Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG

Tribune Online Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG According to him, both the Nigerian embassy in Saudi Arabia and the bereaved family have completed funeral preparations and are now waiting for the remains to arrive. Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has departed Nigeria for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Delegation Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Dantata’s Burial

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the wee hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […]

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8 d. ago Gov Yusuf Leads Kano Delegation To Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday night, led a high-powered delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of prominent business mogul and elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata died on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In line with his final wishes, his family […]

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8 d. ago Saudi Arabia Okays Burial Of Late Dantata In Madina On Monday 

The remains of the late billionaire philanthropist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, will be laid to rest in Madina on Monday following the approval of Saudi Arabian authorities. The deceased’s secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, in a brief post shared on Facebook, confirmed that the necessary clearance to transport Dantata’s body from Abu Dhabi […]

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9 d. ago Bureaucratic Bottlenecks Delay Billionaire Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Efforts to bury the late Kano billionaire businessman and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Madina, Saudi Arabia, as per his final wishes, have been stalled by bureaucratic bottlenecks from Saudi authorities. This was disclosed by Dantata’s personal secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, on Saturday. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata, who passed away late Friday night […]

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9 d. ago Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia, Kano holds absentia funeral prayer

By Seyi Babalola Alhaji Aminu Dantata, the late Kano billionaire and elder statesman, will be laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance to his final desires. Although many expected his funeral to take place in Kano, his family revealed that he made a will stating his desire to be buried next to his […] The post Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia, Kano holds absentia funeral prayer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in Dubai at the age of 94 years, was said to have left in his will that he should be buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kano Billionaire Dantata To Be Buried In Saudi Arabia Next To Late Wife

The late Kano billionaire and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, will be laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with his final wishes. Although many had expected his funeral rites would take place in Kano, his family disclosed that he left a will expressing his desire to be buried next to his late […]

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