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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.

Iranpress: Iranians in Nigeria cast ballots in pivotal presidential election

Iranians in Nigeria cast ballots in pivotal presidential election

Friday, 28 June 2024 19:25

Abuja, Nigeria (IP) - Iranian citizens residing in Nigeria participated in the country's snap presidential election, casting their votes at the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the capital city of Abuja.

Iranpress: Terrorists in Nigeria Kill 10, Abduct 50 People and Burn Village

Terrorists in Nigeria Kill 10, Abduct 50 People and Burn Village

Monday, 24 June 2024 08:15

Katsina (IP) - Armed terrorist group in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State of Northwestern Nigeria have killed at least 10 people and abducted over 50 people, mostly women and children.

Iranpress: Gunmen Kill 11 People in Southeast Nigeria

Gunmen Kill 11 People in Southeast Nigeria

Saturday, 01 June 2024 08:08

Armed men killed at least six civilians and five troops in an attack in Nigeria's southeastern Abia state, the military said.

Iranpress: 30 farmers were killed by armed bandits in Northwestern Nigeria

30 farmers were killed by armed bandits in Northwestern Nigeria

Saturday, 11 May 2024 12:09

Zamfara (IP): About 30 farmers were killed in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria on Friday, including a respected Islamic cleric.

Iranpress: Nigerians reject relocation of American, French Bases, , citing sovereignty concerns

Nigerians reject relocation of American, French Bases, , citing sovereignty concerns

Saturday, 11 May 2024 10:57

Abuja (IP) - The American and French governments have been pushing for new defense agreements with President Bola Ahmad Tinubu of Nigeria and other African countries, including Ghana, Benin, and Togo, to relocate their soldiers expelled from Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad. However, the people of Nigeria and their leaders have vehemently opposed this move.

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