Ramadan: Saudi Arabia announces sighting of crescent moon, fasting begins…
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday formally confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signalling the commencement of Ramadan 1447.…
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Pogba invests in Saudi Arabian camel racing team
Paul Pogba has moved into the sport of camel racing after investing in Saudi Arabia-based team Al Haboob.
The Monaco…
Three Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking released from Saudi Arabia — FG
Three Nigerians who had been held in detention in Saudi Arabia since August 2025 have been freed after Saudi officials concluded…
Saudi Arabia reduces Nigeria’s 2026 hajj quota, gives reasons
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Arabia has reduced the country’s allocation for the 2026 hajj to…
Saudi Arabia tightens health rules ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter health regulations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage (1447 AH), underscoring its…
Saudi Arabia releases three Nigerian pilgrims falsely accused of drug…
Saudi Arabian authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were held in Jeddah for the past month on suspicion of drug…
NAHCON airlifts over 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday announced that more than “14,000 Nigerian pilgrims” have been…
Hajj: Pilgrims to begin return from Saudi Arabia on June 13 – NAHCON
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman has said the return trip for Nigerian pilgrims will…
Hajj: Saudi Arabia bans photography, political chants, flag displays at…
The Saudi Arabian authorities have proscribed photography, political chants and flag displays at the holy sites during the…
JAPA: Nigeria, other African countries affected as Saudi Arabia suspends…
In a significant policy adjustment aimed at regulating labor inflow during peak pilgrimage seasons, Saudi Arabia has temporarily…