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    HAJJ Stampede: 54 Nigerians Confirmed Dead

    The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 54 Nigerians died during last Thursday’s Hajj stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by Alhaji Abdullahi Mukhtar, Chairman, NAHCON on Monday at a news conference in Makkah. Mukhtar stated that 61 other Nigerian pilgrims sustained injuries during the incident.   According to Mukhatar, […] More

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    Saudi Recalls Ambassador To Sweden

    Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador to Sweden amidst a row over military ties, Sweden officials say. “We were informed yesterday [Tuesday] that Saudi Arabia had called back its ambassador,” said Swedish foreign ministry spokeswoman Veronica Nordlund. Earlier this week, Sweden said it plans to end a long-standing defense co-operation deal between the two countries. […] More

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    New Saudi King Seeks Unity Among Arab, Islamic Nations

    King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, the new Saudi Arabia monarch has pledged to continue the policies of his predecessors and called for unity among Arab and Islamic nations at this time of regional unrest. “The Arab and the Islamic nations are in dire need of solidarity and cohesion,” the 79 -year-old King said in […] More

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    Saudi Arabia’s King Is Dead

    Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Saudi King has died in Riyadh hospital after suffering from a lung infection. He was aged 90. Abdullah, the force behind the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and a U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaeda, came to power in 2005 after his half-brother King Fahd died. His 79-year-old half brother, […] More