JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots
With the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria's bid for more Hajj slots for 2027. According to Premium Times, Nigeria's allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, totaling 50,000 pilgrims.
Reports from other countries include a Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia, which resulted in civilian casualties, and was condemned by Qatar. Additionally, the US State Department has approved a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a package worth an estimated $24.3 billion, according to multiple outlets including Middle East Eye and Daily Times.
The sale of the fighter jets was first announced by Trump in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, as reported by Al-Monitor.
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