EDUCATION

Saudi Universities: “Our Schools Open to Muslims and Non-Muslims Nigerian Students”

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2025

Nigerians, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, have been advised to pursue academic aspirations in Saudi Arabia Universities. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the Forum of Saudi Arabia Universities Alumni in Nigeria and Neighboring Countries. Vice President for

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Three Nigerian Pilgrims Freed in Saudi Arabia After Wrongful Drug Trafficking Detention

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2025

Three Nigerian pilgrims who were held in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking have been released, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, said the release followed sustained diplomatic efforts and collaboration between

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Saudi Arabia approves burial of Dantata in Medina

Daily Dispatch June 30, 2025

Saudi authorities have approved the burial of prominent Kano businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in Madina, close to the final resting place of his late wife, Hajiya Rabi’a Dantata, who passed away in 2023. The announcement was made by Dantata’s Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, via his official Facebook page, where he expressed deep gratitude for […]

NEWS

Saudi Arabia Declares June 6 as Eid-el-Adha (Sallah Day)

Daily Dispatch May 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. According to an update shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Haramain Sharifain on Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 1446 will commence on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The announcement also outlined […]

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Saudi Arabia Sponsors 20 Nigerian on Pilgrimage

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2025

Twenty Nigerians are being sponsored by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme for Umrah 2025. They are expected to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah) in Saudi Arabia fully sponsored by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia A press statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Embassy of […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Saudi Arabia makes masks mandatory, bans gatherings during Hajj

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2020

Saudi Arabia on Monday said all the intending pilgrims in 2020 Hajj must wear face masks at all times, while workers would ensure no overcrowding or gatherings take place during the pilgrimage. The kingdom has drastically curtailed the pilgrimage amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that only the few thousands who reside in the country could […]