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Iranpress: Nigerians hold rally for Zakzaki release

Nigerians hold rally for Zakzaki release

Friday, 26 October 2018 11:13

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew their call for the immediate release of prominent Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.

Iranpress: Nigeria army repels Boko Haram attack in northeastern Borno state

Nigeria army repels Boko Haram attack in northeastern Borno state

Thursday, 11 October 2018 09:49

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of seven soldiers in an attack by Boko Haram terrorists, on a military base in northeastern Borno State.

Iranpress: Floods in Nigeria kills at least 40 people and thousands displaced

Floods in Nigeria kills at least 40 people and thousands displaced

Friday, 05 October 2018 14:47

Hundreds of people have died in floods in 12 of the country's states. One of the worst-affected is the northern-central state of Niger, where at least 40 people have died.

Iranpress: Chibok girls activist to stand in Nigeria

Chibok girls activist to stand in Nigeria's 2019 presidential election

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 12:32

Nigeria’s anti-corruption crusader and prominent Chibok girls activist Oby Ezekwesili will contest the forthcoming 2019 presidential elections, competing against the current incumbent, president Muhammadu Buhari.

Iranpress: Nigeria pledges support and funding for ECOWAS

Nigeria pledges support and funding for ECOWAS

Saturday, 29 September 2018 09:16

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria would always live up to its financial commitments to the Economic Community of West African States in order not to be seen as “big for nothing.”

Iranpress: Nigerian unions launch general strike

Nigerian unions launch general strike

Friday, 28 September 2018 16:28

Prominent workers' unions Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have launched an indefinite nationwide strike after minimum wage negotiations with the government failed.

Iranpress: Nigerians Jail for human trafficking in South Africa

Nigerians Jail for human trafficking in South Africa

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:54

Two Nigerian brothers based in South Africa were jailed in Pretoria for human trafficking.

Iranpress: Heavy seasonal rains cause severe flooding in Nigeria

Heavy seasonal rains cause severe flooding in Nigeria

Tuesday, 18 September 2018 16:27

Nigeria's main relief agency said on Tuesday that severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 10 states.

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