Saudi Arabia
Saudi philanthropist builds 700-bed orphanage, 5,000-capacity Mosque to curb school dropouts
‎The Saudi-based Albidairi Foundation on Saturday, in Langel area of Tofa Local Government of Kano state, has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art residential and...
NAPTIP rescues 7 Saudi-bound trafficking victims in Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, announced on Wednesday the rescue of seven female victims...
Tinubu government reduced Hajj fare to N7.6m
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia....
President Tinubu orders NAHCON to slash 2026 Hajj fares for Nigerian pilgrims
‎President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to immediately reduce the announced 2026 Hajj fares, aiming to ease...
NAHCON raises alarm over delay in 2026 Hajj fare payments
‎The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has voiced serious concerns about the postponement of fee settlements for the 2026 pilgrimage by prospective...
Saudi Arabia frees 3 Nigerians wrongly detained over drug smuggling charges
‎Three Nigerian pilgrims detained in Jeddah on suspicion of drug trafficking have been released following weeks of diplomatic and investigation activities. ‎‎ The...
Qatar tightens visa regulations, Nigerian men must travel with family or face travel ban
‎The Qatari government has enforced stricter visa rules for Nigerian travellers, barring men from entering unless accompanied by their families. This new policy,...
NDLEA detains six suspects linked to drug plot that led to Nigerian pilgrims’ arrest in Saudi Arabia
‎The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, announced the detention of six individuals suspected of orchestrating a drug trafficking scheme that...
