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Saudi Arabia intercepts 24 drones targeting Eastern Province and Shaybah oil field Saudi Arabia Al Arabiya English Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 24 hostile drones on Thursday, some of which were heading across the Empty Quarter toward the Shaybah oil field, while others were aimed at the Eastern Province. Two ballistic missiles were also intercepted – one launched toward the Eastern Province and another toward Prince Sultan Air Base in al-Kharj – according to the latest tally of Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom on Thursday. A military spokesperson said Saudi air defenses downed seven drones in the Eastern Province, in addition to another drone in the Empty Quarter that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field. On Wednesday, Iran also targeted the Kingdom again, attempting to strike the Eastern Province with around 21 drones near Dammam. Saudi air defenses also intercepted two drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah oil field. Saudi Arabia reiterated that Iran’s attacks represent a dangerous and unjustified escalation with serious consequences for regional stability. It also stressed that Iran’s behavior does not reflect the principles of good neighborliness and does not serve the interests of peace.
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But something is off in ADC that I still not understand, is it that there is no power broker there that can negotiate atleast two to three governor to decamp to the party? If the governors that are decamping to Apc do not have political value as some people are saying how were they able to get to their current position. Please this is no longer funny someone should help negotiate with those governors atleast 5 state need to be controlling by ADC before the next election. |
Meanwhile, preliminary findings allegedly showed that 13 AK-47 rifles and more than 2000 rounds of ammunition could not be traced.https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/18/nigerian-police-dsp-shoots-self-dead-amid-probe-alleged-supply-arms-bandits?fbclid=Iwb21leAOxqdRjbGNrA7GnYmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrSG2QEpfYv1uKTWeKxPSx_pl5pmiGIzNSnqhLKdpiAyjpEYF1O74uhdLXpv_aem_vmAdB78YEFH2sbRZVbeVpA
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In a major development, it appears Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman might be interested in buying a stake in Barcelona. According to El Chiringuito’s Francois Gallardo, the Saudi Crown Prince is ready to make an offer worth €10 billion to buy Barcelona. This will go in line with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to make further inroads into sports, either through direct investment or through the Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). €10 billion to buy Barcelona: A feasible offer? Gallardo points out that Barcelona have a debt of over €2.5 billion that will be difficult to pay off. Taking that into account, the Saudi Crown Prince is ready to make a €10 billion bid to buy Barcelona, which will theoretically grant him total control of the club. However, such a deal is not possible, at least for clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, which are run by socios. Barcelona as an entity is owned by its socios or members, who would never allow the club to be acquired by a foreign entity. This is something that is highlighted by Gallardo as well. Although the Saudi Arabian Investment Fund can technically invest in Barcelona if the club splits its entertainment arm, that won’t allow PIF to gain control of the club’s day-to-day operations. A similar strategy is reportedly being considered by Real Madrid, with Florentino Perez open to splitting the club’s entertainment arm and footballing arm, and allowing offers for investors to invest in the entertainment arm. This could be the only way the PIF can invest in Barcelona as well. But apart from that, it is almost unimaginable for Barcelona to be fully acquired by a foreign entity, let alone PIF. https://barcauniversal.com/saudi-crown-prince-considering-making-e10-billion-offer-to-buy-barcelona-report/
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A total of 19,576 illegal residents have been arrested in Saudi Arabia during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between December 4 and December 10, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 12,506 violators of the Residency Law, 4,154 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,916 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 12,365 violators were deported while 21,803 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 5,202 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations during the period. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,418, of whom 41 percent were Yemeni nationals, 57 percent Ethiopian nationals, and two percent belonged to other nationalities. A total of 24 people were arrested while attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally. Some 16 people involved in giving transportation, shelter, and employment for violators were also arrested. A total of 30,427 expatriates, including 28,718 men and 1,709 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce legal measures against them. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person, who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them with shelter or any other assistance or service, will be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million, and that the vehicles used for transportation or houses used for giving shelter will be confiscated. The ministry urged the public to report any cases of violation by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the numbers 999 and 996 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions. https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/657371/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-Arabia-deports-12365-illegal-residents-in-a-week
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Be it North, South, west, East it better to avoid boarding school for the children for now. The bandits are targeting the boarding schools where they can gather children. |
Trust is the social glue that binds communities, shapes institutions, and fuels economic activity. The infographic linked above ranks 90 economies by the share of adults who agree that “most people can be trusted,” using nationally representative survey data from 2022, published 2024. The data for this visualization comes from Integrated Values Surveys, accessed via Our World in Data RANKED: Most and Least Trusting Countries Denmark leads with 74% of respondents saying that most people can be trusted, followed closely by Norway (72%) and Finland (68%). 1 🇩🇰 Denmark DNK 74 2 🇳🇴 Norway NOR 72 3 🇫🇮 Finland FIN 68 4 🇨🇳 China CHN 63 5 🇸🇪 Sweden SWE 63 6 🇮🇸 Iceland ISL 62 7 🇨🇭 Switzerland CHE 59 8 🇳🇱 Netherlands. NLD 57 9 🇳🇿 New Zealand. NZL 57 10 🇦🇹 Austria AUT 50 NOTE: From samples of roughly 1,000–1,500+ interviews of adults per country, conducted in waves. Responses shown to the question, “Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you need to be very careful in dealing with people?” Possible answers include “Most people can be trusted”, “Do not know” and “Need to be very careful”. The UK includes England, Scotland, and Wales, with Northern Ireland listed separately. Figures are rounded. Major processing done by Our World in Data. Long-standing welfare systems, low corruption, and transparent governments foster consistent high trust across the Nordic region. MIDDLING TRUST IN THE ANGLOSPHERE AND WESTERN EUROPE. English-speaking nations occupy the middle of the pack. New Zealand (57%) and Australia (49%) perform better than Canada (47%), the UK (43%), and the U.S. (37%). Western European countries show similar dispersion: Switzerland (59%) and the Netherlands (57%) outpace Germany (42%), France (26%), and Italy (27%). Differences in income inequality and political polarization help explain these gaps. LOW-TRUST SOCIETIES Several Latin American nations—Peru (4%), Nicaragua (4%), Colombia (5%), and Ecuador (6%)—rank near the bottom. Chronic political instability, high crime rates, and economic volatility contribute to scarce interpersonal trust. In the Middle East, Iraq (11%), Lebanon (10%), and Egypt (7%) also report very low levels, reflecting decades of conflict and governance challenges. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-where-people-trust-each-other-most-by-country/
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Trust is the social glue that binds communities, shapes institutions, and fuels economic activity. The infographic linked above ranks 90 economies by the share of adults who agree that “most people can be trusted,” using nationally representative survey data from 2022, published 2024. The data for this visualization comes from Integrated Values Surveys, accessed via Our World in Data RANKED: Most and Least Trusting Countries Denmark leads with 74% of respondents saying that most people can be trusted, followed closely by Norway (72%) and Finland (68%). 1 🇩🇰 Denmark DNK 74 2 🇳🇴 Norway NOR 72 3 🇫🇮 Finland FIN 68 4 🇨🇳 China CHN 63 5 🇸🇪 Sweden SWE 63 6 🇮🇸 Iceland ISL 62 7 🇨🇭 Switzerland CHE 59 8 🇳🇱 Netherlands. NLD 57 9 🇳🇿 New Zealand. NZL 57 10 🇦🇹 Austria AUT 50 NOTE: From samples of roughly 1,000–1,500+ interviews of adults per country, conducted in waves. Responses shown to the question, “Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you need to be very careful in dealing with people?” Possible answers include “Most people can be trusted”, “Do not know” and “Need to be very careful”. The UK includes England, Scotland, and Wales, with Northern Ireland listed separately. Figures are rounded. Major processing done by Our World in Data. Long-standing welfare systems, low corruption, and transparent governments foster consistent high trust across the Nordic region. MIDDLING TRUST IN THE ANGLOSPHERE AND WESTERN EUROPE. English-speaking nations occupy the middle of the pack. New Zealand (57%) and Australia (49%) perform better than Canada (47%), the UK (43%), and the U.S. (37%). Western European countries show similar dispersion: Switzerland (59%) and the Netherlands (57%) outpace Germany (42%), France (26%), and Italy (27%). Differences in income inequality and political polarization help explain these gaps. LOW-TRUST SOCIETIES Several Latin American nations—Peru (4%), Nicaragua (4%), Colombia (5%), and Ecuador (6%)—rank near the bottom. Chronic political instability, high crime rates, and economic volatility contribute to scarce interpersonal trust. In the Middle East, Iraq (11%), Lebanon (10%), and Egypt (7%) also report very low levels, reflecting decades of conflict and governance challenges. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-where-people-trust-each-other-most-by-country/
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Cofficial:You didn't mention Saudi Arabia, you can only send messages on Whatsapp but you can't use it to call |
Speculated salary: Reports indicate a weekly salary of around ₦10,322,181.45 (£10,500) and a monthly salary of approximately ₦39,319,496.00 (£40,000). |
Niok2:You get it wrong, even most of ordinary restaurant are designed like this. This type of setup is normal here. |
White smoke BREAKING: White smoke is beginning to emerge from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel. This means a new pontiff has been elected on the second day of the conclave Live updates ➡️ https://trib.al/PEefRLO
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The evidence to proof that Nigerian was among the countries temporary restrict to enter Saudi with visit visa. The information below was sent to all Saudi expertrate through email this evening. I don't really get it, how our government can denied this.
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crazygod:Not all state that are NDDC is in the South South region. Example is Ondo state. |
I don't understand you guys o, if you want to thank Tinubu and APC government just thank them jeje. I attended POLYTECHNIC and from the time immemorial HND has been going for NYSC program without delay I left polytechnic of Ado close to 20years now and I served. Even a younger brother of mine that left two years ago still serve. What is wrong with Youth? you can't even play politics with your brain intact as a student. HND has been participating in NYSC program since 1970's so what was TINUBU contribution to it, he even deceived them of increasing their allowance till today nothing has been done. |
[quote author=CapitalLens post=134584812][/quote]I didn't know FCT Minister is a powerful ministerial position until wike was given. The man name is on every daily news paper week in week out, it really open people's eyes to that position. He even more popular on infrastructure than most of the governor. |
LeopardX:Lucky that denied banditry activities that took forty people's lives. Anyway the people that died some of them has collected 10k during election. I don't see anything happening in that state for another 4years |
State that always vote for 10k can not enjoy what people that vote for their future enjoy. Ondo state Youth are " heys obey" a state that always on one party system. |
Brendaniel:Rubbish, they also partner with west when boko Haram almost kpai all of them? Think before you type. |
An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, resulting in 12 people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The Boeing 737-800 plane was diverted to Denver shortly after departing from Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the plane was taxiing to the gate, the engine caught fire, and its passengers evacuated. The incident, which sent smoke billowing across the tarmac, took place at approximately 5:15 p.m., local time. There were 172 passengers and six crew members aboard AA Flight 1006. It was traveling from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, when it was diverted to Denver after the "crew reported engine vibrations," according to the Federal Aviation Authority. The plane diverted after about 20 minutes into the flight and was in the air for about an hour before it landed. All passengers were able to exit the plane. A statement from Denver International Airport said 12 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. In a statement, American Airlines said, "We thank our crew members, DEN team and first responders for their quick and decisive action with the safety of everyone on board and on the ground as the priority." The airline also said that it was arranging for a replacement aircraft to take passengers the rest of the way to the intended destination, Dallas Fort-Worth. The FAA is investigating the incident. https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-airlines-flight-catches-fire-denver-airport/story?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null&id=119778081&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ouYfULVehH8Ru9yTbqm_BPT9HKZIiulmqQ-6tmBTWod981ASo76hm8vs_aem_HPMCHP1MxxFTBQl3opq2KA
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An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, resulting in 12 people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The Boeing 737-800 plane was diverted to Denver shortly after departing from Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the plane was taxiing to the gate, the engine caught fire, and its passengers evacuated. The incident, which sent smoke billowing across the tarmac, took place at approximately 5:15 p.m., local time. There were 172 passengers and six crew members aboard AA Flight 1006. It was traveling from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, when it was diverted to Denver after the "crew reported engine vibrations," according to the Federal Aviation Authority. The plane diverted after about 20 minutes into the flight and was in the air for about an hour before it landed. All passengers were able to exit the plane. A statement from Denver International Airport said 12 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. In a statement, American Airlines said, "We thank our crew members, DEN team and first responders for their quick and decisive action with the safety of everyone on board and on the ground as the priority." The airline also said that it was arranging for a replacement aircraft to take passengers the rest of the way to the intended destination, Dallas Fort-Worth. The FAA is investigating the incident. https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-airlines-flight-catches-fire-denver-airport/story? |
mrvitalis:World Economics estimates Nigeria's 2024 GDP at $2.513 trillion in PPP terms (Purchasing Power Parity) and an initial estimate of $2.593 trillion for 2025. This figure is 91% higher than the official estimate published by the World Bank. World Economics' methodology incorporates crucial factors often overlooked in official estimates, such as: The size of the informal economy: It is estimated that 57% of Nigeria's economic activity occurs outside the formal sector. Outdated GDP base year data: Many countries use outdated base years for their GDP calculations, leading to an underestimation of economic growth. Nigeria uses a 14 year old GDP base year. By adjusting for these factors where required, World Economics provides a more accurate picture of Nigeria's true economic size and potential. For reference, offical data reported Nigeria's GDP as $568 billion in 2015 constant prices and $375 billion in current prices for 2024. Data source: World Economics Research, London |
Good step, atleast they are waking up, the next should be tik tok. |
Maxymilliano:But same station didn't lament when the price increased from 500 to 1,200. |
"Just because you get married to a rich man doesn't mean you have to get half of his wealth and end up rich after dîvorce." __ Donald Trump "Dîvorce has become a very lucrative business for women in the United States and I'm gonna put an end t it. If a woman marries a rich man, it doesn't mean she gets to leave as a rich woman after dîvorce. If upon dîvorce the woman needs money, the man can borrow her a maximum of $1-million if she has a colleteral. $1-million isn't alot of money for the rich man but it should be a lot about for the woman because she didn't work for it. If I'm worth $50-million, I'm not gonna give you $25-million after dîvorce. It's my money and I worked very hard for it. I don't care if we've been married for 6 years or even 25 years or even have children. If you don't have enough money to take care of our children, leave them with me. I think that just because somebody marries somebody that built something huge, doesn't necessarily mean that just because they get a dîvorce, that they should end up like the Queen of Sheba." ~ Donald Trump Donald Trump just became the 47th president of the United States and he finally wants to look into the dîvorcē law that has been t0rmenting men in America 👏👏 You just have to respect this man 🙌 😅
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Saudi is ok to work, I have been working here for 6 years and it cool. You have no problem. |
I completed my HND in River state polytechnic and I back it up with experience, that is what am using here as a technologies. Nigeria certificate is recognized all over the world. |
Am sorry to differ on this, Saudi pms is not cheap. We know what we are buying here. 2.3SAR/liter is not cheap. Compare to dollar 1$ is 3.47sar so buying fuel in almost 1$ is very cost and the money is not easy to make. Kukutente23: |
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu has disclosed that she can never provide free services to her home state, Abia. The 61-year-old thespian during a recent interview with Nollywood on Radio, said the Abia state government’s “lack of support” during her health crisis in 2012 prompted her decision. The movie star who had battled a kidney-related ailment, said she “made a pact” that the state would have to compensate her generously for any future services. Online movie streaming services “I have personally said it that there is nothing my state will call me for that I would go for free,” she said. “They would pay through their nose for me to be there. I am from Arochukwu local government, Abia state.” She further revealed she got the help of the Lagos government through a lady who referred to her as her “favorite actress”. “It was the fame I had through the roles I played in series then that helped me when I needed help,” she added. “The person who called the Lagos state government did it because I was her favorite actor. So when she heard I was down she called the government to save my live because she loves me.” https://thenewsguru.com/news/they-abandoned-me-during-illness-actress-ngozi-shares-reason-for-not-offering-free-service-to-abia-state/ |
