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US lawmakers write Nigeria, condemn clampdown on journalists, activists, protesters
Two U.S. lawmakers have written to the Nigerian ambassador in the U.S., Sylvanus Nsofor, over the continuous detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and his co-accused, Olawale Bakare.
Police disperse Shi’ites protesters with gunshots, arrest 12 members, journalists
A schoolgirl reportedly sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, while two journalists who were covering the protest were arrested.
Shi’ites ready for dialogue with government – Interim leader
The interim leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as Shiites, Malam Yakubu Yahaya, on Saturday, said the movement was ready for dialogue with the Federal Government without conditions.
Police disperse Shi’ites’ procession with gunshots
The police on Friday dispersed a procession of Islamic Movement in Nigeria members around Wuse Market in Abuja.
Police arrest 26 suspects over alleged public disturbance, culpable homicide in Sokoto
The Police in Sokoto state have arrested no fewer than 26 persons including eight members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) for alleged public disturbance in the state.
26 suspects in police net for public disturbance, culpable homicide in Sokoto
The Police in Sokoto state have arrested no fewer than 26 persons including eight members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) for alleged public disturbance in the state.
NHRC: Police killing of Shiites makes life worthless
The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday condemned the killing of Shiites and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria during their Ashura annual mourning procession across the nation on Tuesday.
Shi’ites bury four members allegedly killed by police in Bauchi
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as ‘Shi’ites’ on Thursday buried four of their members that were allegedly killed by the police on Tuesday in Bauchi State capital during the ‘Ashura’ procession.
Police: IMN members attacked us, we didn’t kill them
The police have accused members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) of attacking their men with stones, iron bolts and catapults during their procession in Kaduna on Tuesday.
Femi Falana: Shiites have right to practice faith
Activist-lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) on Tuesday said Shiite members have the right to practice their religion.
Police, Shi’ites clash in Bauchi
There was tension in Bauchi State as many scampered to safety when the Nigeria Police Force in the state clashed with members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria popularly known as Shi’ites.
Shiites observe peaceful Ashura in Potiskum
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shi’ites on Tuesday observed their annual Ashura procession in Potiskum, Yobe State.
Katsina: Police, Shi’ite members in bloody clash
The Police and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, otherwise known as the Shiites, Tuesday engaged in a serious clash with the sect claiming the Police arrested so many of their members while scores of others were injured.
Police mobilise to halt Shi’ites procession in Kano
As Shi’ites vow to mark its annual Ashura procession on Tuesday, a special strike force from the State Police Command consisting of over 200 armed police officers, embarked on a motorised patrol of the city, as early as 6:00 a.m., warning that it will not condone any form of procession, unlawful assembly or demonstration by any group in the state.
Shi’ites defy police, hold procession in Abuja
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has carried out its Ashura mourning procession in Abuja, in defiance of the police.
Police warn Shiites against planned procession
The Nigeria police on Monday warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, not to embark on their proposed nationwide procession scheduled for today.
IMN procession will be treated as terrorism – police
The police have warned the Islamic Movement in Nigeria against its planned Ashura procession scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja and other cities in the North.
IGP: IMN remains proscribed
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has warned members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, otherwise known as Shiites, against embarking on any form of procession in the country, saying the group remained proscribed.
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