…State Pilgrims Welfare Board tenders resignation letter Photo ImagesImagesHajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria's requestLegit.ng earlier reported that Saudi Arabia turned down Nigeria's formal request for more Hajj slots, leaving the country's 2027 allocation unchanged.NAHCON confirmed Nigeria's total approved quota…

…where the Tehran-backed Houthis have been fighting government forces and attacking Saudi Arabia. AFP

…for Saturday’s barrage of strikes on an ​Aramco facility in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The movement used ballistic missiles and drones in the attack in response to “the Saudi aggression” against the capital, Sanaa, and other provinces. The Houthis, in a statement, said the Saudi-led coalition conducted up to…

…allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and force an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane plummeted — losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website. – ‘Radical indoctrina…

Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria, following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's admini…

…who were travelling as passengers ultimately landed the plane safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi ArabiaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Indian pilot at the centre of the Flydubai cockpit attack has described the moment he pushed himself to act…

…blood loss. The aircraft subsequently made a safe emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.The story drew responses from the highest levels of global leadership, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praising Machchhar for his composure under extreme duress.Watch

…an open wound on his head, pleaded for assistance and said they were descending into Saudi Arabia, with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. “We are here during an attack on the plane. We just subdued the terrorists and are preparing to land,” the man said in Hebrew. “Anyone who can hear me, we need help. We are a…

…of Chicago Stars, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe, both of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected 28 players, including Ashleigh Plumptre, for the LA 2028 Olympics qualifiers vs Comoros. Photo by NurPhotoImagesAs seen on the NFFofficial website, Ashlei…

…Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in the off-season. Despite being backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle targeted rising stars to fill the void left by those who departed but were outmuscled by a more experienced Leeds side. A bad night for the visitors began inside the first 20 minutes when…

…cutting off a route that previously carried one-fifth of the world's oil supplies.Saudi Arabia condemns Iran over supertanker attackLegit.ng earlier reported that Saudi Arabia has formally condemned Iran over an attack on the Saudi supertanker Sidr that left two Filipino sailors dead after the vessel was struck by proj…

…closely. However, it remains to be seen if Osimhen would be open to swapping Turkey for Saudi Arabia, as it would not represent a step up on the sporting front.Final ThoughtsVictor Osimhen is linked with big moves every transfer window. It's par for the course when you're one of the top central strikers in world footba…

…killed when a Saudi oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company said Wednesday. A Greek security firm earlier said “unknown projectiles” hit the ship on Monday. Fresh violence has flared between the US and Iran this week. “Bahri confirms that its vessel SI…

…spent seven seasons at San Siro, had drawn interest from clubs in the Premier League and Saudi Arabia before committing to Galatasaray.Rafael Leao and Victor after Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Goztepe. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug.ImagesHis arrival bolsters a front line that already includes Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sané and Yunus…

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior launched a week-long enforcement campaign from August 20 to 26 targeting illegal residents across the KingdomAuthorities arrested 14,434 people for residency, labour and border security violations during the joint inspection exerciseNearly 30,000 additional expatriates are currently…

Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim wa…

…A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. "Not perfect but may I not fall into the category of visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there. Some…

…winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation, Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the prestigious competition held in Makkah, where she competed in the category f…

…submarines, while North Korea adds its nuclear arsenal and heavily militarised forces.Saudi Arabia–Pakistan–Türkiye pactAccording to BusinessInsider, signed on August 7, 2026, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement treats an attack on one as an attack on all three. Saudi Arabia is a top military spender, Pakistan is nuclear…

…World Cup campaign. Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H - drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain. That prompted the ex-Leeds boss to resign after a major fallout with the players. Forlan will lead his country during their autumn friendlies and oversee the side until a permanent head…

…defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney continues his football career in Saudi Arabia, with the forward expected to appear before magistrates in September as the legal process begins. His representatives have maintained that he will use the opportunity to clear his name.

…to secure a club to becoming a Champions League winner with Chelsea. Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 to join Al-Ahli, where he reportedly earns £200,044 per week. The goalkeeper has continued to demonstrate his experience in the Saudi Pro League, providing Al-Ahli with a dependable presence between the posts. His c…

…chapters in the Premier League. After years of speculation linking him with moves to Saudi Arabia and other European giants, few expected the former Liverpool forward to choose Trabzonspor for the next stage of his career. The transfer has quickly become one of the biggest surprises of the summer window. Salah leaves L…

…investigation revealed that fraudsters deceived the complainant’s wife, who resides in Saudi Arabia, by falsely presenting themselves as spiritual money-makers through WhatsApp,” Adam stated. He said the victim was defrauded of ₦12,923,000.00 through multiple bank accounts after the suspects lured her online. “Through…

…is. We’re ready to go anytime we want… I’m not looking to kill people.” Trump added that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as well as US partners such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had urged him against conducting strikes over the weekend. “We were all set to go. The reason they asked is that they…