Saudi Arabia halts certain visas for 14 nations, including Nigeria, ahead of Hajj

In a move to streamline the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and prevent overcrowding, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of specific visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, India, and Pakistan. Reports indicate that Saudi authorities will cease issuing Umrah, family visit, and business visas for citizens of these listed countries starting…

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EFCC arrests suspected fraudster who buys bank accounts details for fraud

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected fraudster, Olawole Sunday,  who specialised in buying bank accounts’ details from individuals with which he defrauds unsuspecting members of the public.     EFCC in a statement on Monday, April 7, 2025, said Sunday’s modus operandi involved…

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