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Zakzaky’s Shiites violated right of Army Chief, Buratai – Report
A report by the National Human Rights Commission says the right of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, was violated by members of the Islamic Movement in…
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What the army did to 50 of our daughters – Shi’ites
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have alleged that the army abducted 50 girls of its girls during a clash between the group and…
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Zakzaky’s continous stay in detention will bring tragedy – Shi’ites
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday warned that the death of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in custody will bring about tragedy. Zakzaky has been in detention…
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Federal High Court rejects application to release El-Zakzaky
An application seeking to secure the release of leader of the Islamic movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ites, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has been declined by a Federal High Court…
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FG warned to ‘stop Shiite sect before they form another Boko Haram’
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has urged the federal government to immediately bring an end to the trekking embarked upon by members of the Shiite sect also known…
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‘Shi’ism isn’t Islam, Muslims should acquire knowledge of their religion’ – Sharia council
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria on Sunday called for the punishment of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi'ites, for the December 2015 bloody…
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Army-Shiite clash: Panel recommends prosecution of soldiers
Soldiers who participated in the alleged killing of members of the Shiite Muslim sect during a clash with the army in December 2015, may be prosecuted. This is as the Kaduna State Commission…
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‘A jihadi element in the Nigerian Army wants to wipe us out’ – Shiite sect
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has uncovered an alleged plot by the Nigerian Army to attack members of the Shiites sect in Katsina. The leader of the IMN, Ibraheem El…
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‘We didn’t abduct Army Colonel’ – Nigerian Shiites
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Shiites has distanced itself from the allegation that it abducted a Nigerian army colonel. Shiite spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa, released a statement on Monday, denying responsibility…
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Zaria massacre: Shi’ite Muslims fail to turn up at commission of inquiry
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria failed to send representatives to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government to investigate the circumstances that led to the…
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Shiites: ‘It’s unconstitutional to detain our members without charges’
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, whose headquarters was attacked and their members arrested/killed by the Nigeria Army, have called on the federal government to investigate…
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Zaria massacre, a divine intervention – Sheikh Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has described the clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, as a divine intervention. Over 300 Shiite Muslims…
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‘Shiites killed many of our people’ | What the world calls a massacre, Zaria residents see as liberation
Residents of Zaria in Kaduna state, on Saturday, December 26, spoke of the hardship endured for over 20 years, in the hands of the Shiite Movement in Nigeria and its leader,…
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‘Buhari would be held responsible for Zaria massacre of Shiites’ – Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has described the killing of over 300 Shiite Muslims in Zaria, as a national disaster. Kukah has also advised the federal…
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Why Buhari must prosecute Army chief, soldiers involved in Zaria massacre – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to prosecute the Chief of Army, Tukur Buratai, and soldiers involved in the recent attack on the Shiite…
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YNaija Editorial: There’s a glaring need for an independent investigation into Zaria killings
For the past few days, there has been unrest and tension in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State following a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic…
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Just In: Shi’a Muslim sect clash with soldiers in Zaria, Army chief survives ‘assassination’ attempt (PHOTOS)
Seven people were killed on Saturday, during a firefight between the Nigerian Army and members of the Shi'a Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna. The official Twitter account of the Nigerian Army says members…
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‘These attacks will continue’ | Boko Haram vows to keep bombing Shi’ite processions
Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing on a Shi'ite Muslim procession in Dakasoye, Kano. The Shi'ite procession is to mark Ashura, which commemorates the death of Hussein, the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy