14 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eagles Will Approach Bafana Bafana Match With Confidence, Says Captain Ekong

  Super Eagles captain, William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The Saudi Arabia-based defender said the Eagles will also not be thinking of their […]

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7 d. ago Asisat Oshoala leaves Bay FC to join Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has completed a move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal from National Women’s read more Asisat Oshoala leaves Bay FC to join Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal

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1 week ago US judge clears path for 9/11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online US judge clears path for 9/11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia The ruling allows the families to proceed with evidence collection and, potentially, depositions of Saudi officials marking.... US judge clears path for 9/11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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1 week 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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2 w. ago 2026 Hajj: Saudi Arabia To Jail, Fine Nigerians Without Visa ₦8.16m

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned Nigerian intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, that anyone caught performing the holy pilgrimage without a valid Hajj visa will be fined SR20,000 (about ₦8.15 million) and imprisonment. The warning was communicated to Nigeria on Monday during a virtual meeting between the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria […] The post 2026 Hajj: Saudi Arabia To Jail, Fine Nigerians Without Visa ₦8.16m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 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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2 w. ago NDLEA holds 6 drug kingpins over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 55-year-old suspected  drug kingpin,  Abubakar and five members of his syndicate, who implicated three innocent Nigerian families  currently in detention in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking. The agency said the syndicate are behind the shipment of illicit substances for […] The post NDLEA holds 6 drug kingpins over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia •Face multiple charges for trafficking illicit substances to Jeddah as Marwa engages Saudi counterpart on innocence of detained pilgrims 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 by the National Drug Law […] Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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2 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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2 w. ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin, Five Others Over Nigerians Jailed In Saudi Arabia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, also known as Bello Karama. He was nabbed alongside five members of his syndicate in connection with the detention of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia over drug trafficking. According to NDLEA, the syndicate operated at the Mallam Aminu Kano […] The post NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin, Five Others Over Nigerians Jailed In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Drug Kingpin, 5 Others In NDLEA Custody Over Arrest Of 3 Nigerians In Saudi Arabia

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) in Kano, have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery that they were behind the shipment of illicit substances for which three […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus Club Akritas Chlorakas Signs Nigerian Defender Izuchukwu Anthony

Nigerian defender Izuchukwu Anthony has officially signed with Akritas Chlorakas, marking a new chapter in his professional career as he joins the Cypriot club ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 27-year-old center-back brings with him a wealth of experience from top leagues across Europe and Asia, including stints in Norway, Slovakia, Israel, Saudi Arabia and […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus Club Akritas Chlorakas Sign Nigerian Defender Izuchukwu Anthony

Nigerian defender, Izuchukwu Anthony, has officially joined Akritas Chlorakas, marking a new chapter in his professional career as he joins the Cypriot club ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 27-year-old center-back brings with him a wealth of experience from top leagues across Europe and Asia, including stints in Norway, Slovakia, Israel, Saudi Arabia and China. […]

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3 w. ago Trafficking Syndicate Foiled In Abuja As NAPTIP Rescues 25 Women

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Monday that it had rescued 25 women in Abuja from a trafficking syndicate. The women were allegedly being prepared for movement to Saudi Arabia for labour exploitation. According to NAPTIP’s Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, the victims, aged between 17 and 43, were […] The post Trafficking Syndicate Foiled In Abuja As NAPTIP Rescues 25 Women appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NAPTIP Intercepts 25 Women, Foils Trafficking Syndicate To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The women, aged between 17 and 43, were picked up in front of a popular hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, where they had gathered while waiting […]

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3 w. ago NAPTIP rescues 25 trafficking victims en route to Saudi Arabia

Uncovers new modus operandi  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Monday that it disrupted organised trafficking activities and intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. NAPTIP, in a statement by Vincent Adekoye, noted that the victims, […] The post NAPTIP rescues 25 trafficking victims en route to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG In Talks With Saudi Arabia, UK, US, Others On Jobs For Nigerians – Minister

Federal government is in discussions with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom (UK), the United States (USA), Australia, and other countries to create more employment opportunities for Nigerians. The minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja yesterday. he said the initiative was part of the government’s plan to address […]

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4 w. ago Federal Gov’t In Talks With US, UK, Others On Jobs For Nigerians

The federal government on Tuesday said discussions were at advanced stage with Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and other countries to create more employment opportunities for Nigerians. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. According to the minister, the initiative was part of […]

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4 w. ago Heavyweight boxing sensation Moses Itauma signs ambassadorial deal

By Bolaji Okunola   Bet9ja, Nigeria’s leading sports betting platform, has announced heavyweight boxing sensation Moses Itauma as its newest brand ambassador. The deal was confirmed ahead of Itauma’s headline fight against Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia, marking a powerful statement of national pride and ambition. Born to a Nigerian father and now one of […] The post Heavyweight boxing sensation Moses Itauma signs ambassadorial deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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