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November 16, 2023

NLC, TUC Suspends Nationwide Strike; Naira Falls Against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$ in the Parallel Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NLC, TUC suspends nationwide strike The Organised Union comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the strike after a joint National Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday 15. The NLC... Read More

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November 14, 2023

Canada Reviews Application Requirements for Dependents’ Visa for Nigerians, others; INEC Declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. INEC declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State On Monday 13, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Douye Diri (PDP) as the winner of the Bayelsa State off-cycle elections with 175,196 votes to... Read More

5 Things that Should Matter Today, Canada, Nigerian News, nigerians, nlc, Off-Cycle elections, saudi arabia, TUC

Lionel Messi’s future uncertain at PSG following suspension after unapproved Saudi Arabia trip

Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar footballer, has found himself in hot water at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission. As a result, Messi has been suspended by the club, with media reports suggesting he could be sidelined for up to two weeks. While the football world waits to see... Read More

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Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency; Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency The Presidency announced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has made significant progress in terms of the country’s security and economy. Special Adviser to the President on Media and... Read More

January 6, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner allowed to cohabit despite Saudi Arabia’s severe laws

Despite Saudi Arabian legislation prohibiting cohabitation between unmarried individuals, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez will be permitted to do so. The 37-year-old donned an Al-Nassr jersey to his big-money unveiling on Tuesday, which drew a large throng. He was joined on the pitch at Mrsool Park by his long-term spouse Georgina and their children. Since... Read More

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January 2, 2023

Rumors concerning my health are now stale gist – Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the much-talked-about health problem that has been connected with him as stale gist. While on lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, Tinubu gave an exclusive interview to Kano’s leading independent station, Freedom Radio, in which he boasted that he had “just” finished... Read More

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Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off match; Wizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world’s biggest gaming event in Saudi Arabia | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off match Wizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world’s biggest gaming event in Saudi Arabia EFCC vows to crack down on “Forex hoarders” due to the Naira fall Election timing will be impacted if voter registration is extended, says INEC Sanwo-Olu allays... Read More

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December 28, 2020

Saudi Arabia bans underage marriage – a move that protects the rights of children

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken a step in the right direction, like its neighbours, with an unspoken caveat. The Islamic epicentre has set a minimum age for marriage at 18 years old. The Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Walid Al-Samaani, issued the new directive in a circular... Read More

Arewa, child marriage, rape of children, saudi arabia

October 1, 2020

#NigeriaAt60: 10 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary speech

As is common with previous Independence Anniversaries, President Muhammadu Buhari, addressed Nigerians in an early morning broadcast Thursday. The President’s speech touched on a number of areas from the economy to democracy, elections and the rule of law; spirit of excellence, unity and nationalism; to national healing and return to moral values and ethics. A... Read More

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Sultan EidAlFitr

EidAlFitr: Divergent views trail Sultan’s directives on celebration

The EidAlFitr is one celebration that many Islamic Faithful in Nigeria look forward to, following the conclusion of holy month of fasting – Ramadan. Each year, as it appears, there are cases of disparities across countries as it concerns the celebration and the one thing that fuels this is the failure to sight a new... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate panel endorses Emefiele for second term, dismisses ‘stolen’ N500bn allegation; Court nullifies appointment of new emirs in Kano | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Ben Murray-Bruce calls for population control to reduce poverty “What’s our population control policy? Does anybody care how many children we have? Does anybody care how many we ought to have? How many children make up an economy functional, nobody cares. So, we all talk about issues... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 1st of May

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi detention; Boko Haram raids Adamawa village, kills 26, injures many | Other stories See other recent stories we brought your way: Winning! Nigerian international MBA student Abiola Orimolade breaks university record... Read More

#FreeZainabAliyu, #ZainabAliyu, Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels, saudi arabia, Tonto Dike, Yomi Shogunle, yvonne jegede

Uruguay

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a low-driven free-kick to ensure a horrible start for the Russians, but Russian goalie Igor Akinfeev should have been better to thwart the free-kick.... Read More

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Salah

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A

Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it is quite clear that this group will bring excitement to the tourney in about 9 days from now. The group comprises the host Russia, South... Read More

The Sports Blog

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Black Panther

“Black Panther” will be the first movie to break Saudi Arabia’s 35-year-old cinema ban

What better way for Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year-old ban on cinema than with Black Panther! The Marvel superhero blockbuster will help open the first movie theatre in Saudi Arabia on April 18, ending a 35-year-old ban on cinemas. Black Panther, which has already amassed $1.2 billion since opening in February, will herald Saudi... Read More

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November 5, 2017

Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes including prominent billionaire, Alwaleed bin Talal

Saudi Arabia has arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and dozens of current and former ministers, reports said, in a sweeping crackdown as the kingdom’s young crown prince consolidates power. Separately, the head of the Saudi National Guard, once a leading contender to the throne, as well as the navy chief... Read More

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Saudi

November 1, 2017

Saudi’s Crown Prince wants to return the country to ‘moderate islam’; what does that mean for gender equality

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud recently said as part of his speech at the beginning of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh that with his guidance, Saudi Arabia will move away from its current socio-political position as a fanatic monotheistic state to a more egalitarian one that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

October 14, 2017

Saudi Princess becomes first woman to head multi-sports federation

Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in a first for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom where men dominate all sports, an official said on Saturday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that has become “the first woman to lead... Read More

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October 9, 2017

Saudi police penalise woman for violating ban on driving

A woman from Saudi Arabia was filmed driving a car, but the Police have meted out punishment on the grounds that the ban on female drivers has not yet been lifted – till June 2018. According to AFP, authorities summoned the woman and booked her for flouting traffic regulations after she appeared in a video... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Saudi Arabia announces policy allowing women drive

Saudi Arabia Tuesday, announced that it would allow women to drive – ending a policy that has become a global symbol of the repression of women in the home to Islam’s holiest sites. The change will take effect in June 2018. Saudi leaders also hope the new policy will help the economy by increasing women’s participation... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Hajj 2017: 2 more Nigerians die

Th Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Abdullahi Mukhtar has announced the death of two more Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of deaths to seven – out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims presenting observing the Hajj. Mukhtar said, “We have recorded two additional deaths, bringing the number to seven... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Hajj 2017: 4 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Four out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has reportedly died. The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Mohammed, announced the passage of the pilgrims on Tuesday in Makkah at the 2017 pre-Arafat meeting with Hajj stakeholders, Premium Times reports. Other details: Mr Mohammed... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Cartoon Network denies airing obscene content; Saudi Arabian singer arrested for dabbing | More stories

It’s Fri-yaaay!!! We’re excited about the weekend and the final roundup for the week so we curated the biggest news from yesterday and the ones that unraveled while you slept. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may not be getting a divorce afterall Remember the Brangelina split that brought tears to our eyes in 2016? Well,... Read More

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198 illegal immigrants in Saudi Arabia return to Nigeria

The Federal Government on Saturday received no fewer than 198 Nigerians illegally residing in Saudi Arabia at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at about 10 am. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this number was out of the 1,800 Nigerians living illegally in Saudi Arabia, who were given amnesty to return to... Read More

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I didn’t attend any meeting to unseat Osinbajo – Bala Mohammed

Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed on Monday denied any involvement in a meeting in Saudi Arabia during which plan to unseat the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo was made. He described a medical report claiming that he attended such meeting as false. In a statement on Monday, Mohammed said his trip to... Read More

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“Demands unrealistic and not actionable”, Qatar replies Saudi-led coalition

Qatar said on Tuesday that the demands made by Arab nations were impossible to meet, as the 48-hour deadline was fast approaching for the emirate to respond. According to AFP, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told a press conference in Doha that the list of demands from countries isolating Qatar “is unrealistic and... Read More

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YNaija Says: We are stunned at the request to shut down Al Jazeera

Since the beginning of June, there has been a brewing diplomatic crisis in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar, accusing the latter of sponsoring terrorism. Many other reasons have been posited as being responsible for this crisis, such as Qatar’s increasingly growing friendliness... Read More

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The Dummies Guide to understanding the crazy power shuffle that just happened in Saudi Arabia

Very early on Wednesday morning, right in the middle of the last ten days of the sacred month of Ramadan, the Saudi Royal family – which is often erroneously characterised as synonymous with the Islamic caliphate system – got a rude shake up. King Salman, 81, fragile and ailing replaced the crown prince with his... Read More

Thinking Through

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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki spends final days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

It was only last week that Senate President Bukola Saraki was acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a 18-count false asset declaration charge brought against him by the Federal Government. Although the government has filed an appeal against the CCT’s decision, Saraki has been seen in Mecca in the days that lead... Read More

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FG to investigate sales of date fruits from Saudi

The Federal Government has said it will begin investigations over the sale of some of the 200 tonnes of date fruits donated by the Kingdom of Saudi to Nigerian Muslims in the markets. Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Hajiya Khadijat Abba-Ibrahim in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Dr Clement Aduku in Abuja, apologised over the... Read More

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