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Buhari meets with Nigerians in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
President Muhaammadu Buhari on Tuesday, met with Nigerians residing in Saudi Arabia. See photos below. Janeth J
Buhari turns down Saudi Arabia’s offer to join ‘coalition of Islamic states against terror’
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the offer given to Nigeria by Saudi Arabia to join forces as a coalition of ...
Saudi Arabia products banned in Iran
As the rift between the two countries deepens, Iran has banned the importation of all products from Saudi Arabia with ...
Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other Senate leaders, received a delegation led by Prince Dr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Saud, from ...
“Rather than stone the devil and die, we’ll sacrifice a ram” – Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, says Nigerians will stop participating in the devil-stoning ritual of the yearly Hajj ...
Nigeria now has 3rd highest death toll in Hajj stampede
Coming in on the heels of Iran and Egypt- Nigeria is the country with the third highest casualty rate in ...
These are some of the Nigerians killed in Hajj stampede
Not less than 717 people were killed and 863 injured at the Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. According to the Saudi ...
Emir Of Kano goes book-shopping in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
Emir Of Kano, Muahmamdu Sanusi II, is currently in Saudi Arabia, on holy pilgrimage. The Emir, was recently spotted book-hunting ...
How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca
The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of this year’s Hajj has risen to 20. ...
Senator Barata finally speaks, says he was never detained in Saudi Arabia
Senator Hassan Barata, a former chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has finally reacted to allegation that he was ...
3 Nigerians injured in Saudi Arabia crane accident
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that three Nigerian pilgrims sustained minor injuries in the crane crash at ...
FG reacts to Senator Barata’s detention in Saudi Arabia
The Federal Government says it is waiting for a full report on the circumstances that led to the detention of a ...
Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia
Senator Hassan Barata, who is a former Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has reportedly been detained in Saudi ...
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Aliyu travels for Lesser Hajj, wants Speaker to act in his stead
by Ranti Joseph Niger State Governor Babagida Aliyu on Wednesday wrote to the state House of Assembly of his ...
Analysis: Yes, Nigeria is diversifying but what is the objective exactly?
by SBM Intelligence In presenting the 2015 Budget to the national assembly, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the ...
Must Reads: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia, 6 terrifying facts about Measles + more
Make no mistake: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia. The Washington Post Cumberbatch’s ‘coloured’ gaffe ...
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Last year America sent Special Ops Forces into almost 70% of the countries in the world. MotherJones Did Facebook just ...
Meet the new king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
by Chinwe okafor The King of Saudi Arabia has died. The Royal officials announced he has been in the hospital ...
7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. The federal government really has to start minding it’s business, rather than meddle in what does not ...
Obasanjo talks one or two things you can learn about Yar Adua’s failed health
by Anike Jacobs More excerpts from former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s new memoir, ‘My Watch’ have surfaced online. In a chapter ...
“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire
by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government ...
Federal government reportedly meeting with #BokoHaram leaders in Saudi Arabia
by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Voice of America, the Federal Government has entered into talks with representatives of Boko Haram ...
Nigeria set to dethrone India as leading exporter of students to UK schools
Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest ...
Photo of the Day: Asari Dokubo stones Boko Haram, others in Mecca
by Akan Ido Ex-Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo, is currently observing the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The usually vocal ...
10 Nigerians die during pilgrimage to Mecca – Hajj Commission
by Akan Ido Ten Nigerian have reportedly died in Saudi Arabi while on a pilgrimage to Mecca. This piece of ...
“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way
by Kolapo Olapoju The U.S State Department has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to ...
#Ebola: Saudi Arabia bars Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, but allows Nigeria to come for hajj
by Azubuike Azikiwe Saudi Arabia says it has no plans to ban Nigerian pilgrims from attending the annual hajj, despite ...
Oh no! Student shoots teacher after failing exams
by Jewel Stephen After being failed by his teacher, a university undergraduate in Saudi Arabia has shot his Jordanian teacher. ...
Opinion: If Nigeria was China or Saudi Arabia, would the western world interfere?
by Azuka Onwuka Yet, the US sees no evil, hears no evil, keeps its mouth shut and continues to do ...
Hilarious: This is the only kind of car that women in Muslim countries can drive (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi Women in Saudi Arabia recently stirred up a storm after they protested against laws in the country ...
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