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The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has begun administering vaccinations to individuals intending to perform the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This initiative aims to safeguard pilgrims' health throughout their journey.
A missile attack by Iran resulted in injuries to multiple U.S. service members and inflicted damage on aircraft at a Saudi Arabian air base. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the region, with potential implications for future diplomatic relations.
The Nasarawa State Government has dismissed allegations that Governor Abdullahi Sule met with Atiku Abubakar in Mecca during the lesser Hajj, claiming these reports are entirely false. The government emphasized that no such meeting occurred and reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Saudi Arabia has expelled five diplomats from Iran, providing them with a 24-hour notice to exit the country. This decision comes as tensions intensify in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, following a series of attacks attributed to Iran.
A pilgrim has been apprehended in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, for allegedly trying to kill his ailing father inside the Prophet’s Mosque. The suspect reportedly believed that his father's death in the holy site would ensure his entry into paradise.
Governor Dauda Lawal recently visited former Zamfara governor Abdulaziz Yari in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where they broke their Ramadan fast together. This visit comes as numerous supporters of the governor are registering with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A video has emerged of popular Nigerian artist Asake among the throng of pilgrims at the Kaaba, where he is seen striving to reach the sacred Black Stone during his pilgrimage. The singer's journey through the crowd is captured as he attempts this spiritual act.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Anambra's Solution Innovation District and Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company to foster collaboration in areas such as research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Asake has been granted a rare opportunity to pray in a special area linked to Prophet Mohammed during his pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. This access comes while he observes the Ramadan fast in Medinah.
The US military has confirmed that a seventh soldier has died as a result of injuries incurred during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This unfortunate incident occurred following an attack on March 1 in Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to leave Saudi Arabia after sustaining a significant hamstring injury, coinciding with escalating conflicts in the region. His next steps include traveling to Spain for treatment with his personal therapist.
Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia has rejected claims that the country was involved in a drone assault on the US embassy in Riyadh. This accusation comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly departed from Saudi Arabia due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. His private jet was tracked leaving Riyadh and heading to Madrid.
The United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was targeted by two drones early Tuesday, resulting in a small fire and limited material damage. Saudi authorities confirmed the incident, while the US Mission issued a shelter-in-place advisory for its citizens in several Saudi cities.
Saudi Arabia has closed its key Ras Tanura oil refinery after a drone strike, which comes amidst escalating attacks across the Middle East affecting oil and gas production.
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