UAE Visa Ban on Nigerians: Would Expats and Residents be Affected?
On October 18, the UAE government reported a notice of a visa ban on 20 African countries, including Nigeria. The other countries on the list Read more
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Dubai Airport Authorities Detain Nigerian Tourists, Seize Passports and Visas – Victim Laments (VIDEO)
A Nigerian lady has shared the experience of some Nigerians who were detained at the airport in Dubai with their passports and visas seized. The Read more
United States Drone Strike Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri In Afghanistan
The president of the USA, Joe Biden has announced the killing of Osama Bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri during a calculated drone strike in Afghanistan. Read more
BREAKING!!! Dubai Police Arrests Seven Nigerians For Fighting, And Destroying Property
Dubai Police have arrested seven Nigerians which were seen destroying property and using cutlass to butcher themselves. In a statement obtained by 9NEWS NIGERIA, the Read more
Breaking: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Dies At 73
The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Khalifa is dead, 9news Nigeria learned. “The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE and the Read more
Terror Attack in Israel: Gunman shoots in Tel Aviv busy street killing at least two and wounding many
A suspected Arab gunman has killed at least two people and wounded several in a shooting in central Tel Aviv on Thursday night in an Read more
Islamic States leader blows himself up to avoid being captured during raid by US Special Operations
According to report by a Senior Administration Official, Islamic States terrorist leader identified by ISIS as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi has been killed during a Read more
UAE VS NIGERIA: Who actually needs who?
I have watched with deep consternation how some of us have criticized the federal government approach to the tit for tat: aviation brouhaha between both Read more
USA carries out fresh air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria
The United States of America has said on Sunday that it carried out another round of air strikes against militia in Syria and Iraq said Read more
Indian expat thrown to death from abandoned building in Sharjah, 13 injured
Incident reported in Abu Shagara as fight amongst a group of people turns violent Sharjah: Police in Sharjah have launched an investigation into an incident Read more
BLOOD IN DUBAI: Many dead as Nigerians in DUBAI-UAE butcher themselves in bloody cultists war (Video)
Nigerians living in the state of Shajar in the United Arab Emirates have butchered themselves after a macheting war broke out among cultists. In a Read more
The Fourth Israel-Hamas War: EU top diplomats call for Immediate ceasefire in Mideast
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO Despite plea to Isreal to ceasefire, the Israeli government has indicated that it has no plans for a ceasefire in the near Read more
Nigerian muslims protest Israeli raids on Palestine
Scores of Nigerian Muslims have been pouring into the streets in the northern parts of the country to protest the bombardment of the Gaza Strip Read more
War In Middle East: HAMAS Palestine Militants Hit Rockets on Isreal, killing Many
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO Few hours ago, 24 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed in Gaza overnight, most of them in Israeli air strikes. HAMAS Palestinian Read more
Why the Saudis Are Reaching Out to Iran
A new U.S. president is causing Arab states to seek new friendships and reexamine old ones. Late last month, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Read more
BREAKING:58 Killed In Baghdad COVID-19 Hospital Fire, Says Iraqi Official
Fifty-eight people were killed in a fire that ravaged at a COVID-19 hospital in the Iraqi capital overnight Sunday, according to an official toll. “The Read more
Kuwait Follows UAE In Suspending India Flights Over COVID-19
Kuwait has suspended all flights from India until further notice after the south Asian giant recorded its highest daily COVID-19 death toll and some hospitals Read more
Saudi Arabia will save over $200billion from energy reforms plan – Finance Minister
Saudi Arabia could save over $200 billion over the next decade by replacing liquid fuel used for domestic consumption with gas and renewable energy sources, Read more
Ramadan: Saudi Arabia donates food items to three northern states
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated assorted food items worth 1.1 million dollars for distribution to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in Borno, Yobe and Read more
As #BuhariMustGo Protest Heightens, Buhari Leaves London On His Way To Saudi Arabia
Unconfirmed news reaching 9News Nigeria has it that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari is on his way to Saudi Arabia as Nigerians in London rattled Read more
Saudi Arabia expands capacity, allows Umrah for vaccinated pilgrims in Ramadan
Two Holy Mosques say ready to receive Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan JEDDAH: Only pilgrims and worshippers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered Read more
Repatriation: FG receives 1,071 Nigerians from Saudi Arabia
A fresh batch of 418 Nigerians from Saudi Arabia joined others on Wednesday bringing the total returnees to Nigeria to 1,071 within three days. Leading Read more
“How Nigerians In UAE Are Financing Boko Haram Terrorists” – Garba Shehu Reveals
The Presidency has stated that its investigation revealed that some Nigerians in the United Arab Emirates were transferring money to the Boko Haram terrorists and Read more
Emirates keeps trust in the air and marks vaccination rollout with UAE milestone
Emirates is keeping the trust in air travel and showcasing the UAE’s remarkable progress in its vaccination programme. It is operating a special flight on Read more
NAHCON chairman, staff take Covid-19 jabs
By Taofeek LAWAL, Abuja The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, his Commissioners, management and staff of the Commission were Read more
255 Saudi-stranded Nigerians land in Abuja
A total of 255 stranded Nigerians in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday. The returnees came into the country Read more
Unidentified Attackers Shoot Down Libyan Commander Wanted For War Crimes By ICC
Top military figure loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar killed in the eastern city of Benghazi by unidentified attackers. Mahmoud al-Werfalli, a senior Libyan Read more
Israel votes: Palestinian-Israeli party now a potential kingmaker
Without defections, each side needs the support of Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, to form a government and avoid another election. A Read more
420 Nigerian returnees from Saudi Arabia received in Abuja
Another batch of 420 Nigerian returnees from Saudi Arabia, comprising 27 children and 393 adults arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Wednesday. The Read more
Breaking: Iconic TV, Radio Broadcaster, Larry King Dies @87.
Iconic TV, Radio Broadcaster Larry King Dies At 87 The iconic TV and radio broadcaster Larry King, who interviewed anyone worth interviewing over a career Read more
