Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi back to Nigeria

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Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country for Hajj, but … Read more

Saudi Arabia Visa Ban ahead 2025 Hajj: What does it mean for Nigerians?

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In a move that has left many Nigerians concerned, Saudi Arabia recently imposed visa restrictions on travelers from Nigeria and 13 other countries. According to the official notice, the restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple visa categories, including business visas (both single and multi-entry), tourist e-visas, and family visit visas. This … Read more

Saudi Arabia declares Sunday as Eid-ul-Fitr

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Saudi Arabia has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025 as Eid-el-Fitr, after sighting the crescent of Shawwal marking the end of 2025 Ramadan. This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world. “The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on … Read more

Reactions as Saudi-Donated Dates Fruits Sold at High Prices in Nigerian Markets

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There is a buzz on social media after Dates donated by the Saudi Arabian government for free distribution during Ramadan allegedly entered markets in Kano and other northern Nigerian cities, where they are being sold at high prices. Social media users raised alarm after spotting the dates officially donated by the Custodian of the Two … Read more

Saudi Arabia replies Trump, says no ties with Israel without Palestinian state

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Contrary to President Trump’s assertion that Saudi Arabia does not require a Palestinian state for normalization with Israel, Saudi authorities have clarified that they will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel until the establishment of a Palestinian state. President Trump made a surprising announcement on Tuesday, stating that the United States plans to assume control … Read more

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

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The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034. The Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, held on Wednesday, also confirmed Morocco, Spain and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed the decision. Each of the 2030 and 2034 World … Read more

FG COMMENCE AIRLIFTING OF PILGRIMS FROM S’ARABIA TODAY

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Pilgrims are set to start returning today The first set of Nigerians that took part in this year’s pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will, today, return to the country after a successful exercise. Ninety-five thousand Nigerians joined over two million Muslims from across the globe to converge on Mount Arafat and other sacred … Read more