Court orders Shi’ites proscription, describes activities as “as acts of terrorism, illegality”
Leader of the group, El-Zakzaky The Federal Government has obtained a court order to proscribe the Shi’ites organisation formally referred to as the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The Federal…
Panic in Aso Rock as Shiite protest claims 12 lives; Buhari holds emergency security meeting
Abuja was up in flames for much of Monday as a fatal confrontation between security agents and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites left…
Army deletes tweet justifying killing of Shiites amid criticisms
Nigeria’s military is facing criticism after sending out a tweet that appeared to use President Donald Trump’s comments as justification for shooting and killing protesters in the West African nation,…
Military, police deny ‘horror’ treatment of Shiites; knock Amnesty International
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the Nigeria Police have strongly denied the report of Amnesty International (AI) which alleged a reign of horror visited on the Shiites by members of…
We have strong links with Iran – Shiites; insist on more rallies
A spokesman of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites on Thursday declared that the group’s association with the government and people of Iran is not designed…
Rights groups accuse military of ‘horrific’ killings of Shiites, place toll at 45
Human rights campaigners on Wednesday accused Nigeria’s security forces of killing dozens by using “horrific” force during a crackdown on protesting supporters of an imprisoned Shiite cleric. Amnesty International said…
Shiites destroy police vehicle, 400 arrested; police on red alert
The Inspector- General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has placed all Commissioners of Police on red alert over the activities of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise…
These Shiites are not afraid to die, witness recounts Abuja horror; over 50 killed
Leaders of the Islamic sect, Shiite, who had a showdown with security authorities in Abuja on Monday claimed that no fewer than 50 of their members were killed by the…
Scores dead as Shiites battle Army, police in Abuja showdown
Scores of Shiites members were feared dead in Abuja as the Islamic sect engaged a platoon of security men made of Army and the police in fierce gun duel In…
Shiite protest: Calm returns to Abuja, Police arrest 115 members
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, said it arrested 115 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) during a violent protest in Abuja. Police…