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Iranpress: US Airstrikes in Nigeria Hit Civilian Infrastructure, Videos Show

US Airstrikes in Nigeria Hit Civilian Infrastructure, Videos Show

Saturday, 27 December 2025 21:00

Residents in parts of northern Nigeria were thrown into panic after US airstrikes struck civilian buildings and farmland, despite Washington’s claim that the operation—conducted at the request of the Nigerian government—precisely targeted ISIS-linked militants.

Iranpress: Nigeria; IMN Youth Join Christmas Services, Share Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message

Nigeria; IMN Youth Join Christmas Services, Share Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message

Friday, 26 December 2025 19:07

Members of the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, visited several churches across the country on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Iranpress: Iranian Consulate Promotes Health, Donates Study Materials to Nigerian Girls

Iranian Consulate Promotes Health, Donates Study Materials to Nigerian Girls

Monday, 08 December 2025 21:46

The Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja, in partnership with the Ladies Empowering Ladies Initiatives (LELI), organized an awareness program for Nigerian teenage girls on hygiene and women’s health issues. The event also included the distribution of educational materials to encourage their studies.

Iranpress: Nigerian Filmmaker Lauds Iran for Using Films to Protect Image of Islam

Nigerian Filmmaker Lauds Iran for Using Films to Protect Image of Islam

Saturday, 06 December 2025 13:43

In an exclusive interview with Iran Press, Dr. Ali Nuhu, a prominent African filmmaker and Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation, a Federal Government agency that regulates films in the West African country, praised Iran for its efforts in portraying the true image of Islam as a religion of peace and tolerance through filmmaking.

Iranpress: Nigerian Gov

Nigerian Gov't Closes Schools Amid Growing Insecurity

Saturday, 22 November 2025 14:40

Nigerian authorities have closed schools in several states after armed bandits killed a school official and abducted 25 students in Kebbi. The closures aim to protect students amid rising attacks on educational institutions across the country.

Iranpress: Nigerians Slam Trump’s Military Threat as

Nigerians Slam Trump’s Military Threat as 'Neocolonial' and 'Illegal'

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 13:05

President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged “Christian genocide,” prompting fierce backlash from Nigerian citizens and experts who accuse the U.S. of fabricating a pretext for intervention.

Iranpress: Nigeria Rejects U.S. Threat, Accuses Foreign Powers of Fueling Insecurity

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Threat, Accuses Foreign Powers of Fueling Insecurity

Monday, 03 November 2025 14:22

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of potential military action against the country, saying that foreign powers are complicit in supporting terrorist groups operating inside Nigeria.

Iranpress: Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria

Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria

Sunday, 02 November 2025 08:48

President Donald Trump and senior U.S. war officials have issued stark warnings to Nigeria over ongoing violence against Christians, signaling a possible escalation in American military involvement in Africa. On Saturday, Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for potential intervention if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”

Iranpress: Nigeria’s Former Minister Urges Awareness on

Nigeria’s Former Minister Urges Awareness on 'Zionist Trap'

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 13:40

Nigeria’s former aviation minister and traditional leader, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on Christians and Muslims across the country to unite against the Israeli-backed campaign of terror and division. Speaking at the Anglican Synod Church in Kaduna, he warned of a “Zionist agenda” fueling violence and accused both American and Israeli interests of enabling extremist groups.

Iranpress: Armed Bandits Kill 13 Security Forces in North-Western Nigeria

Armed Bandits Kill 13 Security Forces in North-Western Nigeria

Saturday, 18 October 2025 10:18

At least 10 police officers and 3 Vigilante (volunteer) security forces have been killed in an ambush by terrorist bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State of the North-Western Nigeria on Friday.

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