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Iranpress: 150 Dead, Over 200 Injured After Oil Tanker Explosion in Northwestern Nigeria

150 Dead, Over 200 Injured After Oil Tanker Explosion in Northwestern Nigeria

Thursday, 17 October 2024 11:59

Nigeria (IP) – Tragedy struck the small town of Majia in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Northwestern Nigeria, on Wednesday morning, when an oil tanker explosion claimed the lives of at least 150 people and left over 200 others severely injured.

Iranpress: Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Birth of Prophet, Reiterate Support for Palestine

Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Birth of Prophet, Reiterate Support for Palestine

Monday, 16 September 2024 08:48

Bauchi (IP) - In Nigeria, home to Africa's largest Muslim population, millions of Sunni and Shi'as participated in the annual march to celebrate the birth anniversary of the holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his progeny).

Iranpress: 37 People Die, Over 1 Million Displaced by Flood in Maiduguri, Nigeria

37 People Die, Over 1 Million Displaced by Flood in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 20:01

Borno (IP) - At least 37 People have been confirmed dead and over one million have been displaced by a flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in Northeastern Nigeria, which started from Tuesday morning to Wednesday and ravaged one-fourth of the entire city.

Iranpress: Nigerian Kids March to Support Gaza Children

Nigerian Kids March to Support Gaza Children

Thursday, 05 September 2024 19:45

Bauchi(Ip): On the beginning of Rabi ul Awwal, a month that the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBH) was born, hundreds of school children in Bauchi State and many parts of Nigeria on Thursday have marched to welcome the new month of celebrations‌and also expressed solidarity with their fellow Gaza children over the terrorist attacks of Israeli regime days and nights which killed thousands of children and their mothers.

Iranpress: Gunmen Kidnap Over 20 Medical Students in Nigeria

Gunmen Kidnap Over 20 Medical Students in Nigeria

Saturday, 17 August 2024 07:40

At least 20 Nigerian university students were abducted by gunmen who ambushed their vehicles in the country's north-central Benue state, police said Friday.

Iranpress: Day 2 of Nationwide Protests in Nigeria, Police Fire Teargas

Day 2 of Nationwide Protests in Nigeria, Police Fire Teargas

Saturday, 03 August 2024 08:22

Abuja (IP) - While hundreds of Nigerian youth converged at Berger, in Abuja to start the #Endbadgovernanceprotest for the second day on Friday, members of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) fired teargas and live bullets which affected not only the protesters but also the journalists at the scene. After dispersing them, the angry protesters gathered again at the National Stadium in Abuja and started marching.

Iranpress: 26 killed in Nationwide Protests in Nigeria

26 killed in Nationwide Protests in Nigeria

Friday, 02 August 2024 10:09

Nigeria (IP) - As the people of Nigeria prepare for the second day of nationwide protests against insecurity, hunger, and high cost of living on Friday, an Iran Press report says that 26 people were killed on the first day of the protest.

Iranpress: Thousands of Muslims in Potiskum, Nigeria Commemorate Ashura

Thousands of Muslims in Potiskum, Nigeria Commemorate Ashura

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 17:44

Potiskum (IP) - Thousands of Muslim mourners in the city of Potiskum, Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria participated in the 2024 Ashura ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iranpress: World Infants Day Held in Nigeria

World Infants Day Held in Nigeria

Saturday, 13 July 2024 10:23

Bauchi (IP)- Followers of Ahlulbayt in Nigeria have commemorated the martyrdom of Ali Asghar, son of Imam Hussain (as), who was despite being an infant, slaughtered by the army of Yazid son of Muawiyah at Karbala.

Iranpress: Building Collapse Kills 17 School Children in Nigeria

Building Collapse Kills 17 School Children in Nigeria

Saturday, 13 July 2024 10:01

Jos (IP) - At least 17 school children have been confirmed dead while search operations continue after a two-story building collapsed in the Northern Central city of Jos, capital of Plateau, on Friday.

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