Saudi Arabia
5 Mar
Anthony Joshua has vowed to “make a statement” and deliver a knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Friday’s crossover super-fight in Saudi Arabia, reports Sky Sports.
29 Feb
Saudi Arabia's football governing body on Thursday suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one game over a gesture he made on the pitch last weekend that was judged a "provocation".
11 Feb
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday warned intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj against hiding prohibited items in their luggage while departing for Saudi Arabia.
10 Feb
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that Israel's planned army operation in overcrowded Rafah would cause a "humanitarian catastrophe" and called for the United Nations Security Council to intervene.
9 Feb
Some of the clubs in the Saudi Arabian Professional League are strongly interested in snapping up Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong ahead of the summer transfer window.
6 Feb
The Niger State government and CBM Developments have signed a groundbreaking agreement, "The Niger Irrigation Infrastructure Advancement Scheme," aimed at significantly enhancing irrigation across 50,000 hectares of land. This ambitious project promises to revolutionize agriculture in the state, bolstering food security and economic prosperity. Renowned irrigation specialist CBM Developments, led by Chairman Telia J. Urey,…
5 Feb
Defence Ministers of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has made a bold commitment to boost collaboration against terrorism. Since the start of Boko Haram in 2009 in Northeast Nigeria, a coalition had been mooted to combat the deadly group which had over time expanded its atrocities to other parts of Northern states. The increasing…
5 Feb
Former governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has passed on at 73 years of age.
1 Feb
Minister of State, Defense, Bello Matawalle has visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend a conference of Ministers of Defence from Africa, Europe and Arab nations.
1 Feb
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured a deal with Saudi Arabia service providers to ease the comfort of Nigerians during the 2024 pilgrimage. Specifically, NAHCON secured cost reduction on pilgrims' accommodation in Makkah, Madina, and Masha'ir and cut VAT on other services due for Nigerian pilgrims. Addressing state chief executives of hajj…
30 Jan
Saudi Arabia has ordered energy giant Aramco to maintain its oil production capacity at 12 million barrels per day, abandoning a planned increase, the firm said on Tuesday.
18 Jan
EStars, the global leader in educational esports, has unveiled a new model for educating students in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The unveiling of the Classroom took place at the Misk Global Forum in Saudi Arabia where young leaders, innovators, CEOs and entrepreneurs from around the world showcased their talents and ideas.…