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Iranpress: Nigerian Muslims Observe Arbaeen March Symbolically

Nigerian Muslims Observe Arbaeen March Symbolically

Saturday, 24 August 2024 21:34

Nigeria (IP) - Hundreds of thousands of followers of Ahlulbayt in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria symbolically observed the annual Arbaeen March in commemoration of the 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a) and the sufferings of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) household.

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: Israeli Terrorism on Gaza: OIC Urged to Support Axis of Resistance

Israeli Terrorism on Gaza: OIC Urged to Support Axis of Resistance

Monday, 12 August 2024 08:35

Abuja (IP): The Council of Ulama of Nigeria, an umbrella that regulates the activities of Muslims scholars in Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent terrorists attacks of Israeli regime on Muslims in Gaza, which left at least 100 people killed while they were performing Fajr prayer in a school.

Iranpress: Nationwide

Nationwide 'End Bad Governance' Protests in Nigeria Take New Dimensions

Tuesday, 06 August 2024 10:39

Nigeria(IP)- In Nigeria, the ongoing #Endbadgovernanceprotests that kicked off on Thursday is taking another dimension, as the protesters in some Northern parts of the country on Monday morning and evening were seen, marching the streets and chanting different slogans with others carrying placards, which clearly indicates that the masses are tired of American and Western hegemony.

Iranpress: Struggle for Freedom of Palestine to continue after Martyr Haniyah

Struggle for Freedom of Palestine to continue after Martyr Haniyah

Monday, 05 August 2024 11:00

Abuja (IP): Sheikh Nura Khalid a famous Sunni Muslim cleric and human rights activist in Nigeria told Iran Press that the assassination of former Hamas political chief, Ismail Haniyeh would never stop the struggle for the establishment of Palestine and his funeral prayer led by the leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran shows the unity of the Muslim Ummah of the world.

Iranpress: Nationwide Protests Begin in Nigeria as 10 People Killed by Police

Nationwide Protests Begin in Nigeria as 10 People Killed by Police

Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:07

Nigeria(IP): In Nigeria, citizens took to streets in almost all parts of the West African country to express their grievances and anger over the insecurity, hardship and inflation as a result of removal of fuel subsidy by the government.

Iranpress: Bomb Blast Kills 19 in Nigeria

Bomb Blast Kills 19 in Nigeria

Thursday, 01 August 2024 09:34

Kawuri (IP)-At least 19 people have been killed in Bomb blast in Nigeria.

Iranpress: Ashura Mourning Rituals held in Nigeria

Ashura Mourning Rituals held in Nigeria

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 19:55

Abuja (IP) - Hundreds of mourners, most of them youth in Abuja, the headquarters of the West African country of Nigeria have taken part in the Ashura ritual march to remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the third Shi'a Imam.

Iranpress: Mourning Ceremony on Day of Ashura In Katsina, Nigeria

Mourning Ceremony on Day of Ashura In Katsina, Nigeria

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:55

Katsina(IP): In Katsina, a northern Nigeria State that shares a border with the Republic of Nigeria, Thousands of Muslims observed Ashura mourning by marching in the streets of the city, saying Labbayk ya Hussain.

Iranpress: Ashura Mourning Observed in Sokoto, Nigeria Despite Heavy Rain

Ashura Mourning Observed in Sokoto, Nigeria Despite Heavy Rain

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 19:06

Sokoto (IP) - Despite Sokoto city being showered with rainfall, thousands of followers of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s Ahlulbayt participated in the annual Ashura mourning march to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the third Imam of Shiites.

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