Saturday, June 20, 2026

Riyadh

June 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia arrests 10,725, deports 7,989 in fresh crackdown on illegal migrants 

The ministry said 18 individuals were also arrested for offering transportation, shelter and employment to violators.

Saudi Arabian police.
April 27, 2026

Anthony Joshua announces comeback fight against Kristian Prenga 

He said the fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on July 25

Anthony Joshua
March 19, 2026

Oil price rises to over $100 per barrel as Iran bombs Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia

The aftershock of the airstrikes jolted the global energy market, pushing oil prices above $100 and raising fresh concern among world leaders.

Oil rig
March 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic foreign ministers for talks

Saudi Arabia has invited foreign ministers from several Arab and Islamic countries to talks in Riyadh on Wednesday evening.

March 3, 2026

U.S. embassy hit by Iran’s attack drones in Saudi Arabia

The U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two drones as Iran intensifies retaliatory attacks targeted at American bases and embassies across Middle Eastern countries.

U.S. embassy in Saudi
January 19, 2026

Tinubu lauds Alake on re-election as African minerals body chair

Mr Tinubu described the re-election as a vote of confidence in Mr Alake’s leadership, commitment, and strategic advocacy for Africa’s minerals sector.

Bola Tinubu and Dele Alake
January 14, 2026

Tinubu govt sets up Nigeria’s gold refining plant in Lagos

A high-purity gold refining plant has commenced operations in Lagos, with three more still in the developmental stage in different parts of Nigeria.

Gold bars, Tinubu
December 8, 2025

Saudi Arabia opens up sales of alcohol to wealthy Nigerians, other foreigners

Saudi Arabia is quietly selling alcohol to wealthy foreign residents despite placing a ban on its sales for more than 70 years.

October 2, 2025

Flutterwave CEO bets on stablecoins as Africa’s next financial leap

The Flutterwave CEO argued that the continent’s economic growth is directly tied to the success of its young population.

Flutterwave CEO
September 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh dies at 82

The Royal Court announced his death on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership.

Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh