Saudi, Pakistan ink defense pact as Gulf confidence in U.S. wavers
Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan on Wednesday sealed a landmark mutual defense pact, deepening a decades-old alliance at a time of rising regional instability. The agreement follows Israel’s strike on…
NAHCON praises Saudi Arabia for smooth 2025 Hajj arrangements
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has commended Saudi Arabia’s authorities and Daleel Al Maalim Transportation Company for their unwavering support and hospitality extended to Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025…
NDLEA busts Hajj drug ring, arrests kingpins, seizes ₦9.3bn opioids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a major drug trafficking syndicate that sponsored Nigerian pilgrims to smuggle cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of Hajj pilgrimage.…
Saudi Arabia bars Gumi from 2025 Hajj
Saudi authorities have barred Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from participating in the 2025 Hajj, despite issuing him a valid visa. In a post on his Facebook page on…
Edun advocates for bold reforms, innovative financing
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has advocated for bold reforms and smarter investments. According to a statement from the…











