The United States government has added Nigeria to a religious freedom blacklist, paving way for potential sanctions if there is no improvement on the record. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who disclosed the news on on Monday December 7 said the US designated Nigeria which is an ally as a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious…
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On Wednesday, June 3, The federal government discharged 292 Nigerian returnees who arrived from Saudi Arabia and were isolated in a hotel in Abuja. The isolation of these Nigerian returnees from the Arab nation was a necessary precautionary procedure stipulated by the government. However, after being isolated for 15 days, all tested negative for the Coronavirus. They…
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A total number of 50 trafficked Nigerian girls and 19 other stranded Nigerians have arrived in Abuja after been evacuated from Lebanon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, who made this known via his verified Twitter handle said the 69 evacuees arrived in Nigeria on Sunday May 24. They are to proceed for the mandatory…
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The Federal Government has confirmed the evacuation and arrival of two hundred and ninety-two Nigerians from Saudi Arabia due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, who disclosed this on Twitter on Wednesday morning, said the evacuees were mostly women and children. “We received 292 evacuees stranded in Saudi Arabia yesterday.…
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Fans have urged Anthony Joshua not to underrate his opponent, Andy Ruiz Jr, in their re-match in Saudi Arabia. Ruiz shocked Joshua to win the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in June but a second fight will take place in Saudi Arabia on December 7. The fans gave the warning after Joshua announced his presence…
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Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title rematch between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark controversy due to the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record. The high-profile December 7 duel, dubbed ‘Clash on the Dunes’, will see Joshua trying to win back…
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The Director General of Passports in Saudi Arabia, Maj-Gen. Suleiman Al-Yahya, has disclosed that 1,819,790 intending pilgrims have arrived at the Kingdom to perform the annual hajj rites. The arrival of the individuals through the air, sea and land concluded the first stage of the religious rites. Disclosing this during a press conference in Jeddah…
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American Female rapper, Nicki Minaj has announced that she is pulling out of her concert in Saudi Arabia basically because she wants to show support for women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. In a statement that was released from her camp on Tuesday, she said: “After careful reflection I have decided to no…
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The Flying Eagles bowed to the Green Falcons in Sunday’s friendly ahead of their U20 World Cup outing in Poland. Nigeria U-20 fell to a disappointing 2-1 loss at the hands of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as they intensify preparations for the 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup, Goal reports. The Flying Eagles were hoping to step up their…
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The presidency has said it is aware of the arrest and detention of a Nigerian identified as Zainab Aliyu, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the attorney general of the federation to take necessary action. The senior special assistant to the president on foreign relations and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa made it known via her…
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