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Oil Prices Surge Towards $100 as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Energy Facilities

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Oil Prices Surge Towards $100 as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Energy Facilities

Global oil prices climbed sharply after Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against energy infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of further disruption to an already strained global oil supply chain. The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday, September 8, targeted several locations including Abha, Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait….

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Conflict and warfare, World News

Nigerian Travelers, 13 Other Countries Get Saudi Visa Restriction

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Nigerian Travelers, 13 Other Countries Get Saudi Visa Restriction

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has changed its visa policy, allowing only single-entry visas for travelers from 14 countries, including Nigeria. These visas will be valid for 30 days and cannot be extended. The new rule affects tourists, business visitors, and those traveling for family visits. It targets travellers from the following nations: Algeria, Bangladesh,…

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Migrants and Immigration

Hajj: Kwara Contingent Records Two Deaths In Saudi Arabia

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Hajj: Kwara Contingent Records Two Deaths In Saudi Arabia

The death have been announced of two pilgrims from Kwara State on this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. These deaths in Madina, Saudi Arabia were disclosed by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board on Sunday. A statement by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, said: “Saliu Mohammed, who arrived…

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Obituaries

June 16 Declared Sallah Day In Saudi Arabia

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June 16 Declared Sallah Day In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month of…

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Religion

4 Saudi Bound Pilgrims Arrested With Cocaine In Lagos

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4 Saudi Bound Pilgrims Arrested With Cocaine In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims as they planned to ingest wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight on Wednesday. The Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said its officials had raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State where…

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Crime Watch, Narcotics

Saudi Arabia Presents ‘Miss Universe’ Contestant

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Saudi Arabia Presents ‘Miss Universe’ Contestant

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has entered the Miss Universe pageant for the first time in history, allowing their entry to show her face and skin. Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model, will be representing Saudi Arabia at the pageant. She is the second woman from the Gulf region to participate in the pageant, following…

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Lifestyle and Relationship

Saudi Visa Saga: 177 Nigerians Came With Irregular Visas

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Saudi Visa Saga: 177 Nigerians Came With Irregular Visas

177 Nigerians aboard an Air Peace plane were denied entry into Saudi Arabia because they came with irregular visas, the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia clarified in Abuja yesterday. Rextun City Updates reported that the visas of the affected passengers were cancelled on arrival in Saudi Arabia and sent back to Nigeria…

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Civil aviation and Travels

Saudi Arabia Cancels 177 Nigerians’ Visas At Entry Point

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Saudi Arabia Cancels 177 Nigerians’ Visas At Entry Point

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia authorities have cancelled the visas of 177 passengers airlifted by Air Peace. The travellers discovered their fate on arrival in Jeddah from Kano when the authorities insisted the airline must return to Nigeria. Only 87 of the 264 passengers were cleared after Nigerian embassy officials intervened. The flight took off…

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Civil aviation and Travels

How Much Will Cristiano Ronaldo Earn At Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr

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How Much Will Cristiano Ronaldo Earn At Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo will undoubtedly become the highest-paid footballer in history after completing his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. According to Saudi media sources, Ronaldo will earn £173million a year, of which around £62m will be for playing football and the rest for image rights, commercial deals, and becoming an ambassador for the country’s…

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