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Fire Erupts Near Aramco Facility as Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A fire and heavy smoke erupted near a facility belonging to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Saudi Aramco, in Riyadh yesterday, as renewed fighting between Saudi-backed forces
Saudi-backed forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb coast
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have launched a rapid offensive to retake territory around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, forcing Iran-aligned Houthi fighters to retreat from several positions, including…
Kano hosts Saudi-backed medical outreach
The Kano State Government has unveiled a Saudi-backed medical intervention where 52 patients received free urological surgeries at Aminu Kano Teaching Hosp Read More:…
Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban
"The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behaviour," Saudi-based Portugal captain Ronaldo wrote on Instagram on Sunday. The post Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life…
Saudi Kindergarten Hit By Debris As Houthis Target Riyadh Airport
Two witnesses said that a plane at the airport belonging to national flag carrier Saudia had cracks and holes in its fuselage. A source briefed on the matter said three planes suffered damage. The post Saudi…
Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
The Saudi-led coalition has accused Yemen’s Houthis of targeting Mecca with a drone, a claim the group denies, warning that the holy city is a ‘red line’. Read More:…
Revealed: How much George Ilenikhena earns in Saudi Arabia ahead of first Super Eagles call-up
Saudi-based striker George Ilenikhena earns a mouthwatering salary at 20 years even before earning his first call-up for the Nigerian national team.
12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh Airport attack
At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to vow a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.…
Saudi Arabia Vows To Respond ‘Firmly’ To Houthi Attacks
The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the…
Saudi Civil Defence Warns Of ‘Potential Threat’ In Mecca
The Houthis, at war with a Saudi-led coalition that has propped up the internationally recognised Yemeni government since 2015, have ramped up their attacks against the kingdom, embroiling Yemen in the Middle East war.…
NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-bound Cannabis, Seizes N7bn Tramadol At Lagos Port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound cannabis consignment concealed in a gallon of palm oil at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and seized 8,725 kilogrammes of…
Saudi-bound drug consignment hidden in palm oil keg intercepted at Kano airport
OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound consignment of skunk concealed in a gallon of palm oil, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, while a search…
Saudi-based star George Ilenikhena hints at Super Eagles call-up, to replace injured Osimhen
George Ilenikhena hints at a Super Eagles call-up as injuries to Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu open the door ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers in September.
Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr saw their Asian Champions League match against Neftchi Fergana delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis…
FG reveals date for Saudi Arabia airline to commence operations in Nigeria
Saudia Airlines will launch direct Abuja-Jeddah flights on December 1, 2026, boosting access for Nigerian pilgrims, businesses, students and investors nationwide.s
AFCON qualifiers: Injured Osimhen in as Ilenikhena gets first call-up
Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George…
NDLEA intercepts N7bn tramadol, foils Saudi-bound drug in palm oil
…Nabs 85-year-old grandma with large consignments of illicit substances The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted
Airstrike kills nine in Yemen as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
At least nine people, including five children and two women, have been killed in an airstrike in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Saada province as fighting between the Iran-backed rebels and forces supporting Yemen’s…
Two Saudi Pilots Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Yemen Border
The incident comes a week after strikes by the Iran-backed group killed 13 people at Riyadh's international airport, the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade. The post Two Saudi Pilots Killed In…
Saudi Arabia shares 6 conditions for foreigners to get citizenship by marriage
Saudi Arabia outlined conditions for non-Saudi wives to obtain citizenship, including marriage duration, residency, and nationality renunciation.
Houthi strike on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309 as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. The post…
Saudi Arabia changes family visa rules for skilled expatriate workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced changes to its family visa rules, allowing eligible skilled expatriate workers to obtain entry visas for their family members alongside the processing of their own work visas. The post Saudi…
Houthis Claim Attack On Saudi Oil Giant Aramco, Threaten To Carry Out More Attacks
Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude oil exporter, has in recent days come under sustained attack in a dramatic escalation in the war with the Houthis. The post Houthis Claim Attack On Saudi Oil Giant Aramco, Threaten To…
Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks
The Saudi Arabian football league (SPL) has postponed three fixtures, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, following the dramatic escalation in the country's war with the Houthis. The post Saudi league…
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis – Report
US President Donald Trump rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for strikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, news outlet Axios reported on Thursday. The post Trump rejects Saudi request for…
Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia reroutes crude around Hormuz
Crude oil prices fell further on Thursday after reports that Saudi Arabia plans to increase oil shipments through Oman while read more Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia reroutes crude around Hormuz
Saudi oil shock puts Nigeria in line for Europe’s crude scramble
Nigerian crude is catching a bid as Saudi Arabia’s oil supply troubles ripple through European refining hubs, with traders and read more Saudi oil shock puts Nigeria in line for Europe’s crude scramble
Breaking: Saudi Arabia announces next action as Houthi rebels strike civilian sites
Houthi rebels struck civilian and energy sites in Saudi Arabia, wounding 73. Saudi coalition warns of military measures, escalating tensions in the region.
Saudi Arabia grants Nigeria additional 10,000 slots for 2027 Hajj
Less than a week after the official registration for the 2027 Hajj exercise, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved an additional 10,000 slots... The post Saudi Arabia grants Nigeria additional 10,000…
Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen's Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group's recent escalation against the kingdom. The post Iran denies Saudi…
Saudi club hit with stadium ban, fine over Jota chants
Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home league matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000) over offensive chants directed at Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben…
Saudi Arabia pounds Yemen as Houthis expand Red Sea control
Saudi Arabia has intensified airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen as the Iran-aligned group expands its control along the Red Sea coast. The post Saudi Arabia pounds Yemen as Houthis expand Red Sea control…
Saudi Arabia interrogating flydubai co-pilot after stabbing incident – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia arrested the co-pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai plane who allegedly stabbed the other pilot and tried to crash the aircraft on Wednesday. The post Saudi…
FIFA postpones FIFAe finals in Saudi Arabia following missile attacks
FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia,
Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases
Yemen's Houthis said on Monday Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes across the west of the country after the Iran-backed group earlier announced it targeted military bases in the kingdom. The post Houthis say Saudi Arabia…
Houthi in Yemen bombs Saudi Arabia
Houthi fighters in Yemen said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. The post Houthi in Yemen bombs Saudi Arabia appeared first on Vanguard News.
NAHCON Mulls Fare Hike As Saudi Arabia Introduces New Hajj Reforms
According to the Commission, Saudi Arabia wants the Hajj operation to be run by private companies, no longer by government boards. The post NAHCON Mulls Fare Hike As Saudi Arabia Introduces New Hajj Reforms appeared…
CSO appeals to Saudi Arabia over additional Hajj slots for Nigeria
NAHCON had on Thursday announced that “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has declined Nigeria’s request for an upward review of its 2027 Hajj allocation, leaving the... The post CSO appeals to Saudi Arabia over additional…
Houthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen war
Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. The post Houthis target Saudi base as Iran…
Saudi attacks put Pakistan’s Makkah defence commitment to test
Saudi Arabia’s escalating confrontation with Houthi forces in Yemen is putting Pakistan’s commitment to the Makkah Joint Defence The post Saudi attacks put Pakistan’s Makkah defence commitment to test appeared first on…