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Iranpress: 6 gunmen killed in attack on Nigerian police facility

6 gunmen killed in attack on Nigerian police facility

Monday, 20 February 2023 07:56

Nigerian police killed six gunmen on Sunday who attacked a police facility in the southern state of Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the police, said in a statement.

Iranpress: Nigeria to deploy over 300,000 police personnel for general elections: official

Nigeria to deploy over 300,000 police personnel for general elections: official

Friday, 17 February 2023 08:12

Nigerian police will deploy a total of 310,973 personnel across the country for security operations during the general elections scheduled to be held on Feb. 25, inspector general of police said Thursday.

Iranpress: Muslims hold birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima in Nigeria

Muslims hold birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima in Nigeria

Sunday, 15 January 2023 10:43

Bauchi (IP) - Followers of Ahlulbayt in Nigeria keep on the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima (as) the daughter of the holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him and his Progeny) in various towns and villages of the country.

Iranpress: Nigerians commemorate 3rd martyrdom anniv. of Gen. Soleimani

Nigerians commemorate 3rd martyrdom anniv. of Gen. Soleimani

Wednesday, 04 January 2023 09:19

Nigeria (IP) - Thousands of people across Nigeria commemorated the third martyrdom anniversary of Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, and the former Deputy Commander of Iraq's PMU, Abu Mahdi al Muhandis.

Iranpress: 3rd martyrdom anniversary of Lt. Gen. Soleimani held in Nigeria

3rd martyrdom anniversary of Lt. Gen. Soleimani held in Nigeria

Sunday, 01 January 2023 20:23

Nigeria (IP) - A ceremony was held in Nigeria to commemorate the third anniversary of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom.

Iranpress: Communities desert in Nigeria after bandits kill 20, burn houses

Communities desert in Nigeria after bandits kill 20, burn houses

Sunday, 01 January 2023 09:14

Bauchi(IP)- At least 20 people have been killed while the terrorist bandits burned many houses in Nigeria Duguri-Gwana District, Alkaleri local government Area of Bauchi State on Friday.

Iranpress: Nigerian Muslim Youth visit churches, distribute Iran

Nigerian Muslim Youth visit churches, distribute Iran's Leader Christmas message

Monday, 26 December 2022 08:16

Nigeria (IP)- On the occasion of the 2022 Christmas, the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria on Sunday visited churches across the country to promote peace, understanding, and unity between Muslims and Christians.

Iranpress: Nigeria in dire need of physicians: Only 10,000 doctors available

Nigeria in dire need of physicians: Only 10,000 doctors available

Sunday, 18 December 2022 09:51

Bauchi(IP)- In Nigeria, a country with more than 220 million people, it's revealed that there are only 10,000 residents of doctors working in the whole country.

Iranpress: Birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad celebrated in Nigeria

Birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad celebrated in Nigeria

Monday, 10 October 2022 09:48

Nigeria (IP) - Millions of Muslims in Nigeria on Saturday and Sunday joined their counterparts in the rest of the Islamic countries to celebrate this year's birth anniversary of the holy Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iranpress: Arbaeen symbolic trek held in Nigeria

Arbaeen symbolic trek held in Nigeria

Sunday, 18 September 2022 07:59

Africa(IP)- Hundreds of thousands of Shi'a Muslims in Nigeria participated in the 2022 Arbaeen symbolic trek to commemorate the 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain(AS), the third Shi'a Imam.

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