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Reports: Four killed in ‘foiled’ attack on Saudi police station
Four people have been killed as an attack on a police station in Saudi Arabia's central Riyadh province was foiled, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television said on Sunday, citing sources.
Morocco suspends participation in Saudi-led war in Yemen
Morocco has suspended its participation in the Saudi-led military coalition's fight against Yemen's Houthi rebels, government officials have said.
Reports: Houthi drone attack hits military base in Yemen
A Houthi drone attack has reportedly hit a Yemeni government military parade in Lahij Province, killing several, according to Houthi media and Sky News Arabia.
15 Yemeni rebels killed in botched missile attack on Saudi Arabia
At least 15 Houthi rebels were killed on Wednesday when attempting to launch a ballistic missile toward Saudi Arabia from Northern Yemen, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV reported.
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation if punished over missing journalist
Saudi Arabia warned on Sunday that it would retaliate against any sanctions imposed on the oil-rich kingdom over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as the Riyadh stock market plunged on growing investor jitters.
Saudi-led strike ‘kills dozens’ of Yemen rebels
A Saudi-led coalition air strike has killed dozens of Yemeni rebels including two commanders, state media said Saturday, in another blow to the insurgents following the assassination of their political chief.
Yemen strike kills 38 Houthis including two commanders: Saudi TV
An air strike on Yemen's capital by a Saudi-led military coalition has killed dozens of Houthi rebels including at least two commanders, Saudi television reported.
Qatari Emir absent at Saudi’s Arab Summit
Qatar will not be represented by its Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, or any senior official at the Arab summit taking place in Saudi Arabia today.
Saudi Arabia hosts first marathon for women
Saudi Arabia hosted its first marathon for women at the weekend, local media said, as the conservative kingdom seeks to boost female sports in a far-reaching modernisation drive.
Saudi’s $50bn ‘graft settlements’ go to citizens – minister
Cash settlements obtained from people detained in Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on corruption will help to finance a 50 billion riyal (13.3 billion dollars) package for citizens to cope with the rising cost of living, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on Wednesday.
Osama bin Laden’s 12-year-old grandson is dead – al-Qaeda
Osama bin Laden’s eldest grandson has died, according to a letter written by the boy’s father and obtained by terror monitors.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels
Saudi Arabia’s air force intercepted on Friday a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-allied rebels towards the southern region of Najran, Saudi-owned broadcaster Al Arabiya reported.
Yemen: Saudi-led alliance accuses UN official of bias
A Saudi-led air alliance fighting rebels in Yemen has accused a UN humanitarian official of bias in favour of Houthi rebels, Saudi-owned television. Al Arabiya, said Friday.
Saudis arrested in anti-graft sweep to face trial
Dozens of high-profile Saudi political and business figures arrested in an anti-corruption sweep will face trial, the attorney general said Monday, after a sweeping purge of the kingdom's upper ranks.
Saudi stocks drop after corruption probe detains businessmen, officials
Saudi Arabia’s stock market fell in early trade on Sunday after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman moved to consolidate his power and crack down on corruption with a cabinet reshuffle and a string of detentions of prominent figures.
Saudi princes, ministers, tycoons arrested in sweeping purge
Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of senior figures including princes, ministers and a top business tycoon, in what authorities hailed Sunday as a "decisive" anti-corruption sweep as the kingdom's crown prince consolidates power.
Saudi Princes detained in anti-corruption crackdown
A new Saudi anti-corruption body has detained 11 princes, four sitting ministers and dozens of former ministers, media reports say.
Lebanese premier Saad Hariri quits over threats to life
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation Saturday, citing Iran’s “grip” on the country and threats to his life.
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Group calls for scrapping of new emirates in Kano
A group under the aegis of the Renaissance Coalition in collaboration with Civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders in Kano have called for the scrapping of the newly created emirates in the state.
Downpour causes traffic gridlock in Lagos
The rain storm in Lagos on Monday resulted in many residents and motorists counting their losses as it caused traffic gridlock and wreaked havoc in many areas, damaging communication masts, electric poles and other infrastructure.
Federal government declares May 29, June 12 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared May 29 and June 12 as public holidays to mark the transition to a new government and Democracy Day respectively.
Sanitation: Taraba government bans use of polythene bags
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday banned the use of polythene and plastic bags in the state to boost clean environment.
Governor Obaseki: We’ll ensure investors in plantations in Edo preserve forest belt
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state will ensure its forest belt is preserved as more investors in oil palm, cocoa, rubber plantations set up shop in the state, noting that state will collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the sector on a reforestation programme.
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Delta APC crisis: Appeal Court saves Senator Omo-Agege, Jones Erue camp
The Appeal Court sitting in Benin, Edo state, has struck out the judgement of an Asaba, Delta State High Court, which had declared Chief Cyril Ogodo-led executives council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the authentic council of the party in Delta state.
Police ban branded vehicles, covered plate number
The Anambra State police command has banned branded vehicles and those with covered plate numbers from plying all roads in the state.
Dapo Abiodun: Ogun West will benefit immensely from my government
The Ogun State governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his determination to develop the Ogun West Senatorial District by addressing the problem of infrastructural deficit as well as harnessing the potentials of the area in order to improve the socio-economic condition of the people of the area and the State at large.
Lucas Torreira throws Arsenal future into doubt with latest comments
Lucas Torreira has thrown his Arsenal future into doubt by admitting that he wants to one day play for Boca Juniors.
Lagos socialite, four others charged with unlawful interference with property
Lagos socialite, Buhari Oloto, has been charged alongside four others before a Lagos State High Court for unlawful interference with property, contrary to Section 2(1) of the Lagos State Properties Protection Law 2016.