{
  "id": 12606116,
  "title": "Nigerian, Saudi authorities urged to Clamp down on ‘Inappropriate’ Pilgrims’ Videos in Makkah, Madinah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/nigerian-saudi-authorities-urged-to-clamp-down-on-inappropriate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:50:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/nigerian-saudi-authorities-urged-to-clamp-down-on-inappropriate-pilgrims-videos-in-makkah-madinah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian and Saudi authorities are urged to clamp down on inappropriate pilgrim videos in Makkah and Madinah, according to former National Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Muhammed Kadade Suleiman. Suleiman expressed concern over pilgrims producing content that trivializes the sanctity of the holy sites for entertainment or social media engagement. Specifically, he called for attention to videos involving pranks, mockery, inappropriate skits or performances, disruptive behavior, or content that appears to demean the holy sites. Suleiman urged the Nigerian Embassy and relevant Nigerian authorities in Saudi Arabia to monitor social media content produced by Nigerian visitors in Makkah and Madinah. He further suggested that the Nigerian authorities should engage with their Saudi counterparts, raise awareness among Nigerian pilgrims, and potentially consider visa restrictions or bans for individuals who repeatedly engage in behavior that violates Saudi laws or regulations. The ultimate goal is to preserve the dignity of Makkah and Madinah and ensure that pilgrims conduct themselves with the appropriate reverence.",
  "summary": "A former National Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Muhammed Kadade Suleiman has called on the Nigerian and Saudi Arabia authorities to monitor social media content being produced in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Suleiman said this as a result of trivializing of the sanctity of the holy sites for […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}