Saudi Arabia has signaled its support for Russia as a continued member of the OPEC+ oil cartel, which comes amid ongoing Western pressure to sanction and isolate Moscow over the Ukraine invasion. Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman told the Financial Times in an interview published on May 22 that he sees Russia as an integral part of the Read More
The Saudi authorities have allocated 43,008 pilgrims’ quota to Nigeria for the 2022 Hajj exercise. Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Alhaji Zhikrullah Kunle Hassan, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing Chief executive of state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards, agencies and commissions in Abuja. According to him, “On the allocation, the states are having 33, 976 while the tour Read More
Independent Hajj Reporters, a civil society organisation that monitors and reports Hajj and Umrah activities, has called on the federal government to deploy diplomatic measures to engage the government of Saudi Arabia to end the flight suspension placed on Nigeria by the Kingdom of over Omicron variant of Covid-19. The group said Nigerian Hajj Operators had suffered financial losses running Read More
The Saudi Arabia government Wednesday joined the growing list of countries that banned Nigerians and flights originating from the country from their countries over the spread of the deadly new coronavirus variant, Omicron. The Kingdom’s aviation regulatory body, General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), in a circular with subject: ‘Suspension of Flight Coming from and to the Federal Republic of Read More
Head Coach Gernot Rohr has called up Odion Ighalo despite his caution against a rush inclusion in the Super Eagles team. Also, the coach has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Leon Balogun, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, forwards Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen, as well as 16 others for Nigeria’s closing Read More
Kuki (Katsina pilgrims board executive secretary
Striker Odion Ighalo is undecided on a possible return to the Super Eagles, more than two years after he retired from the national team. Super Eagles Head Coach Gernot Rohr had recently hinted at a potential return for the former Watford forward. But Ighalo, who is enjoying an impressive form with Saudi Arabian top side Al Shabab, is yet to Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday made a brief stopover at Madinah where he observed his evening prayers and engaged in intense prayers, along with his entourage for the return of peace and security all over Nigeria and the world at large. The President who had earlier been received at the Prince Muhammad Abdulaziz Airport, Madinah by the Deputy Governor of the Read More
Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board (KSPWB) management Tuesday said it will soon commence lesser hajj (UMRAH) operation to Saudi Arabia for the first time in the state following the approval of Governor Aminu Bello Masari. The executive director, KSPWB, Alhaji Suleiman Nuhu Kuki, said the board has already held an interface meeting with the chairman and team of Al-Rufaqa Travels Read More
Though, there is still one form of slavery or the other taking place all over the world, I was particularly specific on this topic after watching a recent footage showing how a housemaid was savagely killed by her supposed Arab employer.This article, therefore, aims at joining the multiple voices clamouring for the governments of some Gulf countries, United Nations and Read More
Newcastle United are under new Saudi ownership after a £300million deal was agreed with Mike Ashley and signed off by the Premier League. The takeover was stopped in its tracks by a piracy dispute between the Gulf state and its Premier League broadcast partner beIN Sports, but that was settled earlier this week, paving the way for the takeover to be completed. Read More
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is thinking of increasing supply of crude oil when they meet next week. This is on the back of the fact that, the resurgent pandemic has been reasonably curtailed and crude oil prices bounce back from its August slump. The coalition led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is gradually restoring the vast amount Read More
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who fled his country as Taliban militants seized power, has moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE government has confirmed. A statement by the UAE’s foreign ministry said, “The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation can confirm that the UAE has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani and his family into the country on Read More
Former President General Ibrahim Babangida has been described as a leader who survived more coups than any other leader in Nigeria and one whose intellectual capacity was evident on the way he handled security matters while presiding the affairs of this nation. A business mogul and a close ally of General Babangida, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in a statement in honour Read More
In anticipation for the resumption of Umrah for external pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on intending Umrah pilgrims and respective Licensed Tour Operators to take note of regulations laid down by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for successful participation in the season. A statement by NAHCON head, Public Affairs, Hajiya Fatima Sanda Read More
Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Usyk will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 25 September. Joshua, 31, will risk his IBF, WBA and WBO belts against the Ukrainian, who is his mandatory challenger. Usyk, 34, has not fought for a title as a heavyweight but held all four belts a division lower at cruiserweight. Joshua was Read More
Proceeds from Nigeria’s crude oil and gas exports dipped significantly in the first quarter of 2021 to $6.48 billion compared to $11.1 billion received in the country’s current account in the corresponding period in 2020, according to data contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s balance of payment report. It also represents a 16.4 percent drop when compared to the Read More
The first ten days of Dhull Hijja are being observed by Muslims all over the world (the last month in the Islamic calendar). According to the highest body saddled with the jurisdiction, it is the responsibility of the Sultanate council to announce the sighting of “Moon” in which Sunday, July 11, 2021, was declared as the first day of the Read More
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is to commence the refund to its intending pilgrims who made deposits in respect of the 2021 hajj and are desirous to collect their money back. A statement from the Board’s spokesperson, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu said the refund was as a result of cancellation of the 2021 hajj exercise for foreign nationals by the Read More
Pilgrimage is a sacred travel (journey), a practice that represents humanity’s common heritage. It is a phenomenon that is as old as man’s existence on the planet earth. The complex nature of this human activity corollary the misconceptions, varied views and understanding around its definitions and categorizations by different disciplines. According to Deborah Castellano Lubo, “pilgrimage is not and never Read More
Pilgrimage is a sacred travel (journey), a practice that represents humanity’s common heritage. It is a phenomenon that is as old as man’s existence on the planet earth. The complex nature of this human activity corollary the misconceptions, varied views and understanding around its definitions and categorizations by different disciplines. According to Deborah Castellano Lubo, “pilgrimage is not and never Read More
Only people from within the kingdom and aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated will be able to take part, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said. Saudi Arabia also said this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be limited to no more than 60,000 people, all of them from within the kingdom, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The kingdom made the Read More
Khadija Mustapha, 31, was born in Maiduguri, Borno state, but hails from Kano state. She tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she joined Kannywood after her marriage crashed and has so far produced three films – Butulci, Zahra, Jummai Haladu in addition to Makauniya. Khadija also says Duduwa, Dakin Amarya and Uzuri made her popular. Why is it that Read More
OPEC oil output has risen in May as the group agreed to ease supply curbs under a pact with allies, a Reuters survey showed, although a drop in Iranian exports and involuntary reductions in African members limited the increase. The 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has pumped 25.52 million barrels per day (bpd) in May, the survey found, Read More
A Community-Based Organisation (CBO) – the People’s Initiative Development (PID) has called on Africa to take a greater and stronger stance against racism in the world. The group made the call during a courtesy visit to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at its headquarters. The visit was part of the activities to commemorate the 2021 Africa Liberation Day. Africa Read More
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