Tag: Saudi Arabia
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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Completing Umrah in Saudi Arabia
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after completing the Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Tinubu had departed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 5:13 p.m.…
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FlyDubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After ‘Violent Incident’ Between Pilots
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo A FlyDubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after what sources described as a “violent incident” between the two pilots onboard. The aircraft, which was heading to Israel, issued an emergency signal while flying over northwestern Saudi Arabia, prompting an immediate security response. According…
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Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca After Drone Intercepted
By George Omagbemi Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement of attempting to target the holy city of Mecca after its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed a drone south of the city. According to Saudi authorities, the drone was intercepted on Tuesday evening before it could enter Mecca’s prohibited airspace. Turki Al-Malki, spokesman…
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NDLEA Arrests Convicted Trafficker Behind 1.2kg Cocaine Shipment to Saudi Arabia
By Opeyemi Adelakun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 34-year-old convicted drug trafficker accused of using a legitimate herbal tea business as a cover while coordinating illicit drug shipments, including a 1.2kg consignment of cocaine destined for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday,…
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Ramadan Begins Wednesday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Moon Sighting
By Paul Joseph The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared that the crescent moon, which signifies the beginning of Ramadan, has been observed. This announcement was made on Tuesday evening following confirmed reports from official moon sighting committees throughout the Kingdom. As a result, the holy month of Ramadan will officially commence on Wednesday.…
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Nigeria Strengthens Diplomatic Relations With Palestine, Saudi Arabia
By Paul Joseph Nigeria is working to enhance its foreign relations by collaborating with Palestine and Saudi Arabia, as new discussions have begun regarding humanitarian aid, pilgrimage coordination, and international cooperation. More details are provided below. After high-level meetings with officials from Palestine and Saudi Arabia in Abuja, Nigeria is making progress in its foreign…