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June 15, 2017

US agrees to sell $12bn worth of fighter jets to Qatar despite ongoing crisis

Despite the diplomatic crisis going on between Qatar and a number of its Gulf neighbors, the United States has agreed to sell $12 billion worth of American F-15 fighters to the country. CNN reports that in a statement, Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Roger Cabiness said  “Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met today with Qatari Minister... Read More
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June 13, 2017

Bauchi gov. travels to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment

Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar would travel to Saudi Arabia for medical examination. Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bello Ilelah said this on Tuesday in a statement. Ilelah said the governor would be away for 17 days, during which his deputy, Malam Nuhu Gidado, would act as the state’s Chief Executive. “His Excellency, Mohammed... Read More
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June 13, 2017

Where is Omar Borkan Al-Gala? | The man who was “deported from Saudi for being too handsome”

You may remember his face from April 2013 when almost every news outlet reported that the Saudi Arabian Police deported three men from the Kingdom for being too handsome. “Earlier this week, three men were forcibly removed from a culture festival in Saudi Arabia after religious police deemed the men “too handsome”. – UK’s Independent... Read More
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May 28, 2017

Shoving Prime Ministers, Grabbing glowing orbs | 8 cringeworthy moments from Donald Trump’s first international trip

“I think we hit a home run no matter where we went. Now we’re getting on that very big plane and heading back to Washington. I can think of no better way to conclude our first foreign trip than to spend time with you. … We will always support you. And we will never, ever... Read More
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May 27, 2017

5 intriguing things we learned about Melania Trump from her first international trip

On the 19th of May, Donald Trump accompanied by his wife Melania, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, embarked on their maiden international tour. Their itinerary crisscrossed Saudi Arabi to Italy, with the world watching and judging their every move. Aside from some minor gaffes on Trump’s part, Melania Trump has been the... Read More
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May 27, 2017

Trump’s cute Ramadan message is another proof of how clueless he is

It’s either that or someone in the White House Office of the Press Secretary needs to be sanctioned. Today is the first day of the month-long fast observed by Muslims around the world.nd graciously, President Donald Trump put out a message to all Muslims “on behalf of the American people”. Trump wants Muslims to have a... Read More
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May 23, 2017

Pres. Trump denies “reports” that he named Israel source of sensitive information leaked

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump, Monday, denied reportage that he leaked highly confidential information to Russia in Israel. According to CNN, Trump told reporters in Jerusalem, “Just so you understand, I never mentioned the word or the name ‘Israel’. Never mentioned it during that conversation. They were all saying I did. So you had another story... Read More
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May 22, 2017

Photos from President Trump’s first foreign trip abroad

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump set out May 19 on his first foreign trip abroad since he assumed office in January. The nine-day trip would feature visits to Saudi-Arabia, Israel, Belgium, Italy and the Vatican. Trump is accompanied on the trip by First Lady Melania Trump, First daughter Ivanka Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.President... Read More
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May 22, 2017

The Thread: “Dark ritual”, “Awesome cosmic powers” | Twitter is curious about this ‘ritual’ Trump performed in Saudi Arabia

At the inauguration of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, President Trump,  King Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt put their hands on an “orb” to officially activate the centre. The intention was to launch a splashy welcome video, Saudi Gazette reports. They certainly... Read More
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May 22, 2017

We have your receipts: So Trump has no issues receiving money from those who “want women as slaves and to kill gays”

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Not to visit the sins of the father on the son, but too often, the Trumps leave us no choice. Ivanka Trump has adamantly vouched for her father’s empathy towards the injustices faced by women despite the utterances that he’s made publicly including asking reporters if they could imagine “that” being “the face... Read More
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May 22, 2017

Fact Check: Melania Trump did not defy King Salman by leaving her hair uncovered in Saudi Arabia

by Ezinne Ajoku   News making the rounds is that Melania Trump rejected Saudi Kingdom’s directive to wear a headscarf, as custom dictates that women should, on her visit to the oil rich country. Melania Trump refuses to wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia in rejection of strict dress code https://t.co/rekP7DOpxK pic.twitter.com/NSQWndhJWj — The Independent (@Independent)... Read More
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May 22, 2017

Trump danced with swords; Melania “defied tradition” in style; here’s what Ivanka Trump did in Saudi

President Donald J Trump, completely flanked by his family – Melania, Ivanka and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner – embarked on his first foreign trip and made his first stop in what he describes as the “the heart of the Muslim world”, Saudi Arabia. [Quick read: Donald Trump delivered a ‘historic’ speech in Saudi Arabia (Full Transcript)] The... Read More
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May 22, 2017

Melania Trump is the star of Saudi Arabia; dazzles press, locals with classy fashion (PHOTOS)

“When I saw her arrival pictures wearing a modest outfit respecting our culture, I was like, ‘This looks so much like my abaya!'” -Nahed Andijani, CEO Trendy sketch PR Jeddah, was quoted as saying by Arab News. Melania Trump has drawn quite the attention with her style choices in Saudi Arabia. From the black Stella... Read More
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May 21, 2017

Trump dances with swords; secures $110BN arms deal | 5 incredible things that occurred during Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia

Trump escaped political fire at home to embark on his first international trip as POTUS.  The match was struck when he fired the FBI Director, James Comey, admist investigations about Russia’s collusion in the U.S elections.  His sharing of classified information with top Russian officials on Wednesday put gasoline to the fire. Trump set out... Read More
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May 21, 2017

“Drive them out of this earth” | The full speech Donald Trump delivered in Saudi Arabia

by Omoleye Omoruyi On his first foreign trip as United States President, Donald Trump showed his excitement, as he visited the Gulf country, Saudi Arabia. His excitment was very evident in the speech he delivered there. Read full speech below: I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of... Read More
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May 19, 2017

The Thread: “Fleeing your problems?” “Try not to start WW III” | Americans worry about Trump’s international trip

Getting ready for my big foreign trip. Will be strongly protecting American interests – that's what I like to do! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2017 Gosh! Donald Trump has embarked on his first international trip with First Lady, Melania Trump. He intends to visit some holy sites and repair fractured relationships with... Read More
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May 8, 2017

President Trump goes “Bigly” on his debut trip abroad, to visit The Vatican, Saudi Arabia, Israel

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump is billed to go on his first trip abroad since he assumed office in May. Skipping a low-key stop in the United States’ low-key northerly neighbour ,Canada. Trump will touch down instead in the capitals of three major world religions, a dramatic entry into the intersection of faith, politics... Read More
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April 10, 2017

Saudi Arabia, Iran have divided the Muslim world – Sanusi

by Azeez Adeniyi Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has said Saudi Arabia and Iran have “radicalised and divided” the Muslim world. Sanusi said this doring the weekend in Morocco. He added that Islamic leadership could come from less conservative countries like Malaysia and Morocco. [Read Also: We are in denial…The rest of the Muslim world... Read More
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March 24, 2017

Who is Khalid Masood? The 52 year old attacker responsible for the latest London terror incident

The UK was on alert. Metropolitan Police chief said on the day of the terror attack that struck Westminster, “This is a day we’ve planned for but we hoped will never happen. Sadly, it is now a reality.” The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) had issued threats to the United Kingdom in... Read More
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January 29, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Escape As Trump Restricts Travel For 7 Less Countries Than Obama’s 2010 Order

by Peregrino Brimah In 2010 after Omar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Christmas underwear bomber’s attempt to bring a plane down over Detroit, the Obama administration enforced travel restrictions from 14 terror-linked countries. Early that January Obama in an emergency order slammed extra foreign airport screening on passengers with passports or traveling to the US States from or through fourteen... Read More
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September 26, 2016

Saudi Arabia govt behead Ethiopian Woman for killing infant

The Saudi Arabian government on Monday beheaded an Ethiopian housemaid for killing her employer’s child 3 years ago. According to the Ministry of Interior, the execution was ordered by the King after the convict confessed to have stabbed the 6-year-old victim to death allegedly in retaliation for her family’s ill-treatment. Saudi kingdom had earlier executed 118... Read More
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September 17, 2016

4,285 megawatts; 0.5 per cent… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

4,285 megawatts – The amount electricity companies currently generate according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). $15 million – The amount of money belonging to former First Lady Patience Jonathan currently frozen by the EFCC. N350 billion – The amount FG plans to inject into economy next week. 18 – The number of Nigerians who died... Read More
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September 6, 2016

Hajj: Saudi Arabia shortens time for ‘devil stoning’ ritual

The government of Saudi Arabia has shortened the timing for the symbolic stoning ritual for this year’s lesser hajj. The decision is believed to avert a repeat of the disaster that occurred last year where over 2,300 pilgrims died. The representative of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj, Sheikh Mohammed, stated this at a workshop organised... Read More
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September 6, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Saudi rolls out new rules for pilgrim | Buhari will punish corrupt cabinet members | Part-time legislators aren’t effective

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP denies shutting official Twitter handle – YNaija  Konduga IDPs return home after 3 years – YNaija  Amaechi says that President Buhari won’t spare cabinet members in fight against corruption – YNaija Charles Okah: Nnamdi Kanu is ‘His Excellency, President of Biafra’ inside Kuje Prison – YNaija APC says... Read More
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