The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi […]
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Reduces Nigeria’s Slot For 2026 Hajj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced the 95,000 slot given to Nigeria to 66,910, with effect from 2026. GISTSMATE […]
Continue readingJUST-IN: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh Is Dead
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, has passed away at the […]
Continue readingUS ‘Strongly Rejects’ French Plan To Recognise Palestine, Saudis Hail Decision
France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday […]
Continue readingFLASH: Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years In Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, popularly known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age […]
Continue readingFG Delegation, Dangote, Others Attend Burial Of Aminu Dantata In Saudi Arabia
The body of late Alhaji Aminu Dantata has been buried at Al-Baqi Cemetery, following Jana’iza prayers after Magrib at the […]
Continue readingSaudi Authorities Ban Political, Sectarian Expressions At Hajj Sites
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions […]
Continue readingHajj: Saudi Arabia To Translate Arafah Sermon In Three Nigerian Languages, Others
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in 34 languages, including […]
Continue readingNDLEA Arrests Hajj Pilgrims For Allegedly Smuggling Cocaine Into Saudi Arabia
Brig Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), disclosed on Wednesday that two individuals […]
Continue readingFLASH: Saudi Arabia Bars Sheikh Gumi From Performing 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabian authorities have barred renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from entering the country to perform this year’s Hajj. […]
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