At an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday, President Bola Tinubu urged the global community to pursue the actualisation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing that the “conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Speaking at the one-day summit attended by heads of state from the Organisation of Read More…
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U.S. and Britain launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating regional tensions
Responding to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the United States and Britain carried out airstrikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This development marks a significant regional escalation, expanding the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. President Joe Biden emphasised the purpose of the targetted strikes, Read More…
Saudi Arabia commits to overhaul Nigeria’s oil refineries in landmark agreement
In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has pledged a significant investment in the comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s ageing oil refineries. The commitment was sealed during a bilateral meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the fringes of the Saudi-Africa summit in Riyadh. Under President Tinubu’s ambitious reforms, aimed Read More…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia foster energy collaboration
The Federal Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia, marking a crucial step in establishing a collaborative framework for the oil and gas sector. The MoU focuses on fostering collaboration, sharing information, and transferring technology to create a conducive environment for a mutually beneficial partnership. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister for Read More…
President Bola Tinubu to attend Saudi-Africa Summit, emphasise Nigeria’s commitment
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a journey to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to participate in the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit. This was revealed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, indicating that the summit is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Friday. Ngelale highlighted that Read More…
Super Eagles held to 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia in Portugal friendly
In a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao, Portugal, the Super Eagles found themselves locked in a 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. The game was marked by a series of missed opportunities, with both teams ultimately unable to break the deadlock. Despite early chances by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Read More…
Neymar Completes Move to Al-Hilal, Embarks on New Chapter
After a successful six-year stint with Paris St Germain, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar Júnior or mononymously as Neymar, has embarked on a fresh journey, signing a two-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. The Brazilian forward’s time with PSG yielded multiple domestic trophies but not the coveted Champions League title the club Read More…