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By Yakubu Musa Nothing, perhaps, illustrates the tragedy of the current world's most enduring struggle, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, than last Friday’s UN resolution for a ceasefire. Curiously, the United States of America voted against it while her...
By Sanusi Abdullahi Kiru In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria's telecommunications industry, there are individuals who leave an indelible mark, reshaping the sector for the betterment of the nation. Among these luminaries, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta stands...

Arabians dance their hearts out as Nigerian Whizkid becomes first African to perform show in Riyadh

By Ismail Auwal Nigeria's Starboy Wizkid becomes the first African artiste to perform in Saudi Arabia.  The singer treated fans to a spectacular performance at the...

Umrah: 6000 visas issued in 72 hours

By News Desk  Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued more than 6,000 Umrah visas within three days. In a statement issued on Sunday,...

Just in: Saudi Arabia deports Nigerian pilgrims with forged visas

By Ismail Auwal Saudi Arabian government has deported intending Nigerian pilgrims discovered to have arrived the country with forged visas  for the 2022 Hajj operations. SAHELIAN...

Saudi ministry updates rules allowing house workers to switch jobs without employer consent

By News Desk  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has updated the rules with regard to allowing domestic workers to transfer their...

Yuan jumps as Saudi Arabia considers ditching dollars for Chinese oil sales

By News Desk The Chinese yuan reversed earlier declines and jumped toward its highs of the day following a report by Dow Jones that Saudi Arabia is...

Breaking: Saudi Arabia lifts flight suspension for Nigeria

By Ismail Auwal Nigerian intending pilgrims can now heave a sigh of relief as Saudi Arabian authorities have lifted the flight suspension slammed on Nigeria...

Manahel Thabet, elite economist granted Saudi citizenship

A mathematician, economist, and financial consultant, Dr. Manahil Thabet, has been granted Saudi citizenship recently in consideration of her scientific and research achievements. Saudi Arabia’s...

NDLEA arrest female pilgrim who ingested 80 pellets of cocaine in Abuja

By Sahelian Times The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a woman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser pilgrimage) at the...

Saudi Arabia bans flights to and from 7 African countries due to Omicron

By Ismail Auwal An official source at the Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the suspension of flights coming from and going to seven countries,...

Former imam of Kaaba Adil Al-Kalbani acts In a Saudi TV advertisement

By Ismail Auwal Adil Al-Kalbani, the former imam of the Kaaba, provides a succinct introduction to his position in this 2:41 video clip. Riyadh Season 2021's...

Saudi Arabia launches first edition of women’s football league

By Ismail Auwal The Saudi Arabian Football Federation launched on Saturday the first edition of the Saudi Women’s Football League. The league, which will start on...

Buhari prays for peace, security in Nigeria

By Ismail Auwal  President Muhammadu Buhari continues his visit to Saudi Arabia with a brief stopover at Madinah where he observed his evening prayers and engaged...

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