Gerrard Predicts Salah Likely Saudi Move After Liverpool Exit

Steven Gerrard has suggested that Mohamed Salah is likely to join a club in the Saudi Pro League when he leaves Liverpool FC at the end of the season. Speaking on Stick to Football, a segment of The Overlap, Gerrard dismissed suggestions by Gary Neville that Salah could move to either Chelsea FC or Arsenal […]

CSO Urges States to Strengthen Security for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on state governments to coordinate security measures for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift operations. In a statement, IHR National Coordinator Ibrahim Muhammad said pilgrims travelling across states to orientation camps and departure airports require unified protection to prevent security threats during the pre-departure period. He […]

Saudi FM Arrives Islamabad for Regional Security Talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived in Islamabad to participate in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting focused on regional security developments and efforts to ease tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Trabzonspor Set to Keep Onuachu Amid Transfer Interest

Paul Onuachu is expected to remain at Trabzonspor this summer, with reports from Turkey indicating the club is unlikely to entertain offers for the striker despite growing transfer interest. The Nigeria international has attracted attention from clubs in Saudi Arabia and across Europe following an impressive campaign in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he currently […]

Iran War: Israel Strikes Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Israel launched a new series of strikes on Iran on Monday, intensifying a conflict that has already disrupted energy markets worldwide. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on X that it carried out “a widespread wave of attacks” on Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran. The attacks come as Iran threatened retaliation against critical infrastructure across […]

Umrah : Pray for Kwara, Nigeria, Emir Sulu-Gambari tells Muslims in Saudi Arabia

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji ( Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has admonished intending Pilgrims on Lesser Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pray fervently for peace and harmony to continue to reign in the country. He added that peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and prevention of […]

Iran: Zelenskyy Offers Drone Defense Support to Gulf Nations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is ready to share its battlefield experience in countering Iranian-made drones with countries facing similar threats, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. In a post on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s exposure to sustained drone attacks since Russia’s invasion has provided valuable expertise that could strengthen […]

Iran War: Petrol Price Set to Rise After Dangote Hike

Petrol prices across Nigeria are expected to increase from Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4, following a hike in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery. The $20 billion refinery on Monday raised its ex-depot price to N874 per litre, up by about N75, citing rising global crude oil prices […]

Saudi Arabia Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Drone Strike

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refinery on Monday after a drone strike hit the facility, according to an industry source, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. State-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco closed the refinery as a precaution, the source said, adding that the situation is under control. Authorities reported that two […]

Iran War: Kuwait Reports Crash of Several US Military Aircraft

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that several United States military aircraft crashed within the country on Monday, according to a statement cited by the Kuwait News Agency. The announcement, shared on social media, said all crew members survived the incident. Kuwaiti authorities are assisting with rescue and response operations. The ministry did not disclose […]