Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Jeddah

January 7, 2024

Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on Hajj

Ms Sanda-Usara said the Nigerian team also invited the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah to visit Nigeria.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
December 22, 2023

Air Peace to resume direct flights to China December 28

The airline said passengers could also fly Accra-China-Accra, a new connection.

Air Peace Plane
November 16, 2023

177 Nigerians deported from Saudi Arabia didn’t meet entry requirements: Embassy

The embassy advised passengers to review all documents before departing their countries to the Kingdom.

Air Peace Plane
July 16, 2023

Sudan govt. representatives arrive Jeddah to resume talks with RSF

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have yet to confirm the resumption of talks between Sudan’s warring factions.

Sudan crisis
June 3, 2023

2023 Hajj: Katsina govt transports 1,070 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The no fewer than 1,070 pilgrims transported so far are out of the 4,913 pilgrims billed for the 2023 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Hajj pilgrims
May 16, 2023

Air strikes, artillery fire escalate in Sudan

The air strikes, explosions, and clashes could be heard in the south of Khartoum, and there was heavy shelling across the River Nile.

Sudan war
May 15, 2023

Sudan: FG closes situation room on students’ evacuation

“We recognise the presence of other Nigerians in Sudan, such as recent travellers and long-established families who desire to return home.

Sudan crisis
May 13, 2023

Ceasefire talks to resume amid heavy fighting in Sudan

Despite Mr Burhan’s invitation to the Jeddah summit, he is not expected to leave Sudan for security reasons, two other diplomats in the Gulf said.

Sudan crisis
May 6, 2023

Sudan Crisis: Paramilitary RSF to attend Jeddah talks with armed forces

But both sides have made it clear they would only discuss a humanitarian truce, not negotiate an end to the war.

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo
April 13, 2023

Umrah: Buhari leaves Madinah, performs lesser hajj in Mecca

Mr Buhari, accompanied by some of his aides, is expected to perform the lesser pilgrimage immediately after arriving in Mecca late Wednesday night.

President Muhammadu Buhari