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President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, followed by attendance at a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The visit, arranged upon the invitation of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, will include engagements...

Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declared on Monday that the new moon crescent, symbolizing the onset of Shawwal and the conclusion of Ramadan, remained elusive to the human eye. This proclamation sets the duration of Ramadan fasting to be 30 days, with the joyous occasion of...

Thousands of Nigerian Muslims are facing uncertainty as they may miss the 2024 Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia due to the authorities' decision to halt Umrah visa issuance. The development has sparked anxiety and agitation among intending pilgrims, especially with Ramadan nearing its...

Saudi Arabia is set to launch its first-ever alcohol store in the capital, Riyadh, exclusively catering to non-Muslim diplomats. The groundbreaking decision, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marks a significant shift in the ultra-conservative Muslim country's efforts to open its...

The Federal Government has initiated an investigation into reports that the visas of 264 Nigerian passengers were cancelled upon their arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Nigeria. The Air Peace flight, which departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, has raised concerns...

Saudi Arabian authorities abruptly canceled the visas of 264 passengers airlifted from Lagos and Kano to Jeddah on Sunday. The flight, operated by Air Peace, departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, via Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, and landed at King...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a sacred interlude on Sunday as he performed the Lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Makkah, following the conclusion of his official duties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he actively participated in the Saudi-African Summit. Disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media...

In an international friendly match, the Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia, as the visiting team almost secured victory. This game marked Victor Boniface's first start for the Super Eagles. With only seconds remaining in nine minutes of added time, Saudi Arabia managed to level...