by Femi Fani-KayodeIn his book titled “Concerning the Government of Our Country and Neighboring Countries in the Sudan”, Nigeria’s first Mahdi, Sheik Usman Dan Fodio, who is the father of the Fulani Caliphate and leader of the 1804 jihad that overwhelmed and conquered what is now known as northern Nigeria wrote: “The government of a country... Read More

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August 16, 2016

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Army-Shiites clash: We are studying judicial inquiry – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is studying details of the judiciary panel of inquiry’s report on the Army/Shiites clash of Saturday, 12 December 2015 where up to 348 Shiites were allegedly killed by personnel of the Nigerian Army. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,... Read More

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January 6, 2016

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‘Soldiers raped our women, killed and buried them’ – Islamic Movement in Nigeria

Female members of the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, have accused soldiers of raping their members before killing them, in the December clash between the sect and the Army. The women made the allegations on Tuesday, in a press conference held in Kaduna. Speaking under the aegis of Sisters Forum of the Islamic Movement of... Read More

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December 24, 2015

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Shiite Muslims in Kano mourn victims of Zaria massacre (PHOTOS)

Thousands of Shiite Muslims in Kano, hit the streets on Thursday, December 24, for the annual Maulud Nabiy procession and also to mourn the death of their members in Zaria.Army. Led by Mallam Sanusi Abdulkadir, the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, comprising of women, children and men, clad in black attires, marched through the city... Read More

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December 19, 2015

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Buratai lied? El-Zakzaky possibly still in Army’s custody

According to the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, is no longer in the custody of the army. The Army had clashed with members of the Shiite Muslim group last weekend, in Zaria, Kaduna, which resulted in the death of hundreds of their members. Buratai said on Thursday... Read More

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December 14, 2015

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This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

In the wake of overwhelming criticism over the killing of several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the nation’s Army attempt to justify its action. In the statement released on Sunday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the fact that the Shiite Muslims drew arms against the Chief of Army Staff’s convoy was not reaffirmed... Read More

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November 26, 2012

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Blood flows in holy ceremony: Muslim devotees turn mosque floor red (LOOK – GRAPHIC CONTENT)

Blood is seen on the floor of a mosque as Indian Shiite Muslims flagellate themselves during a holy procession.Shi’a Muslims all over the world pay their respects with the flowing of their blood as they mourn the slaying and martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. He was killed by his political rivals... Read More

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Shiite Muslims in Kano mourn victims of Zaria massacre (PHOTOS)

Buratai lied? El-Zakzaky possibly still in Army’s custody

This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

Blood flows in holy ceremony: Muslim devotees turn mosque floor red (LOOK – GRAPHIC CONTENT)

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