Tag: Saudi Arabia
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Be good ambassadors in Saudi Arabia – Gov. Bala urges pilgrims
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on intending pilgrims departing to Saudi Arabia for the 2022 holy pilgrimage to be good ambassadors of Nigeria. Mohammed made the appeal during his farewell address to the 2022 Bauchi intending pilgrims on Tuesday night. He said this is necessary in order to make the state and…
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Saudi Arabia issues Hajj rules for airlines transporting pilgrims
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued new rules for airlines transporting pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season, local media reported. The rules cover all airlines working in the kingdom’s airports, including private airlines, regarding the health requirements that should be met by passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.
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Anyone above 65 years will not attend 2022 Hajj – Board
The Katsina Pilgrims Board on Wednesday reminded intending pilgrims above the age of 65 year, that they would not be allowed into Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Badaru Bello-Karofi in Katsina. The board made this known during orientation for intending pilgrims and Islamic scholars in…
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12 years after demise, Jonathan pays tribute to Musa Yar’Adua
Twelve years after the demise of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the late ex-president as a patriot, a selfless leader and a peacemaker who governed with sincerity and passion for the people.
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Saudi Arabia sets to host Joshua, Usyk rematch in June
In September 2001, Usyk defeated Joshua in a unanimous to clinch WBO, WBA, IBF and IBO decision in a bout and took his heavyweight titles. Hopes of seeing a rematch between these two heavyweight boxers were almost dashed as Usyk’s country, Ukraine was/is still ravaged by war
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Saudi Arabians are racist – Former Emir of Kano’s daughter, Shahida
The daughter of the former Emir of Kano, Shahid Sanusi has shared her experience of racism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shahid’s father, Muhammadu Sanusi II was the 14th Emir of Kano before he was dethroned by the government of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a question and answer session with her followers on Monday,…
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New Saudi Arabian group set to bid for Chelsea
A new Saudi Arabian group are planning to bid for Premier League club, Chelsea. Goal says a Saudi private consortium led by Saudi Media registered their interest on Sunday to buy Chelsea through Raine Group, the New York merchant bank that has been hired to find a buyer. They have set a deadline of March…
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Omicron Ban: FG engages Saudi Arabian Ambassador on removal of travel restrictions
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zubairu Dada has engaged with Amb. Faisal Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, calling for the removal of travel restrictions placed on Nigerians intending to visit Saudi Arabia. Mr Ibrahim Aliyu, the Special Assistant Media to Dada, made this known in a statement made available to the media on…
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FG restricts airlines from UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia in reciprocity over Omicron COVID-19
FG restricts airlines from UK, Canada Saudi Arabia in reciprocity over Omicron COVID-19
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Buhari returns to Abuja from Saudi Arabia
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday night arrived Nigeria from Saudi Arabia. The President left the country on Monday to attend an investment summit in the middle-east nation. He also used the opportunity to perform some religious rites. The President was received at the airport by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister of…