Nigeria
Nigeria arrests two Boko Haram members planning to infiltrate army
World
September 6, 2016
Nigeria arrests two Boko Haram members planning to infiltrate army
Nigeria’s Department of State Services said it arrested two Boko Haram members attempting to infiltrate the Nigerian army. …
Nigerian military confirms some officers selling arms to Boko Haram
World
September 5, 2016
Nigerian military confirms some officers selling arms to Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to Boko Haram, indicating the corruption bedeviling the country’s fight…
Muslim body slams ‘Hijab Ban on Nurses’ in Nigeria town
World
September 1, 2016
Muslim body slams ‘Hijab Ban on Nurses’ in Nigeria town
A Muslim advocacy group has slammed the maltreatment of hijab-wearing female nurses at government hospitals in southwest Nigeria. …
‘Free Shaikh Zakzaky’ rally continues in Kano, Nigeria
World
August 30, 2016
‘Free Shaikh Zakzaky’ rally continues in Kano, Nigeria
The call for the unconditional release of the Shia leader in Nigeria, Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky continues with protest marches and…
Boko Haram militants kill 10, abduct 13 in Nigerian village
World
August 24, 2016
Boko Haram militants kill 10, abduct 13 in Nigerian village
The Takfiri Boko Haram terrorist group has invaded a village in Nigeria, killing at least ten people and abducting 13…
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
World
August 15, 2016
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram has released a video appearing to show the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group in…
SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating
World
August 14, 2016
SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating
Senior Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s health has been worsening, Shia Rights Watch (SRW) said. Senior Nigerian…
Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria
World
August 13, 2016
Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria
Thousands of Muslims that gathered for the Free Zakzaky, peaceful protest, were tear gassed by mobile policemen on Thursday August…
Nigerian Supreme Council for Sharia describes Shiites as hypocrites
World
August 9, 2016
Nigerian Supreme Council for Sharia describes Shiites as hypocrites
Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) yesterday distanced itself from activities of the Shi’ite community describing them as hypocrites.…
Government report: Nigerian army killed 348 Shias during Zaria carnage
World
August 2, 2016
Government report: Nigerian army killed 348 Shias during Zaria carnage
A government-commissioned report says the Nigerian army killed 348 Shia Muslims during an attack on a religious ceremony last year.…