House in rowdy session over Shiite leader, El-Zakzaky
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday disagreed over a motion urging Kaduna State Government to obey a court order and release the leader of the Islamic Movement of…
Buhari govt is corrupt – US govt; Nigerians divided
Despite repeated claims of progress in the war against corruption by officials of President Muhammadu Buhari government, the US Department of State report has revealed otherwise. The US Congress makes…
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,…
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…
Abuja may boil as Shiite members, police set to clash
Apparently infuriated by the casualties it suffered in the hand of the military members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiite are set for a showdown…
Why we killed three Shiite sect members – Army
The Army has confirmed that three members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) or Shiite, died on Saturday, while two solders sustained injuries when the sect clashed with troops…
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…