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Iranpress: Thousands Attend Funeral Prayer for Slain Nigerian Islamic Cleric

Thousands Attend Funeral Prayer for Slain Nigerian Islamic Cleric

Saturday, 31 October 2026 13:09

Thousands of mourners gathered on Friday for the funeral prayer of a Nigerian Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, who was assassinated in Katsina State in the country’s northwest.

Iranpress: At Least 40 Killed in Attack on Village in NE Nigeria

At Least 40 Killed in Attack on Village in NE Nigeria

Sunday, 25 October 2026 12:23

At least 40 people were killed when gunmen attacked Binnari village in Nigeria’s northeastern Taraba State on Friday afternoon after prayers, Amnesty International said, as the country’s north continues to face violence by heavily armed criminal groups.

Iranpress: Nigerians Mark Arbaeen with Symbolic Procession in Abuja

Nigerians Mark Arbaeen with Symbolic Procession in Abuja

Tuesday, 04 August 2026 17:21

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim mourners across Nigeria took part in an annual symbolic Arbaeen trek on Monday evening, converging on the Federal Capital Territory from cities, towns, and villages nationwide. The faithful made their way through various routes and suburbs of Abuja, the Nigerian capital, in a solemn display of devotion and remembrance.

Iranpress: Nigeria Hosts International Quds Day Conference on Palestinian Statehood

Nigeria Hosts International Quds Day Conference on Palestinian Statehood

Saturday, 01 August 2026 21:08

The 12th Annual International Quds Day Conference and Exhibition has opened in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, bringing together academics, activists, and political figures to discuss support for Palestinian statehood and challenges facing pro-Palestine advocacy in the country.

Iranpress: Nigerian School Holds 5-Day Solidarity for Minab Martyrs in Iran

Nigerian School Holds 5-Day Solidarity for Minab Martyrs in Iran

Thursday, 23 April 2026 21:35

Students of Haidar Islamic School in Katsina State, northern Nigeria, have concluded a five-day solidarity program honoring the 168 schoolgirls martyred in the Israeli-American attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran.

Iranpress: Nigerian Cleric Warns Israel, U.S. Against Any Attack on Iran

Nigerian Cleric Warns Israel, U.S. Against Any Attack on Iran

Wednesday, 07 January 2026 11:52

Sheikh Ahmad Yusuf Yashi, a prominent Muslim cleric in northeastern Nigeria, has warned Israel and the U.S. against launching any military attack on Iran, saying the consequences would be far more devastating than the recent 12-day war that forced Israel to seek a ceasefire.

Iranpress: Islamic Movement Demands Release of Nigerian National, Other Sumud Activists

Islamic Movement Demands Release of Nigerian National, Other Sumud Activists

Thursday, 09 October 2025 19:46

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has condemned the Zionist Regime's detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including a Nigerian national, who were en route to Gaza with humanitarian aid.

Iranpress: Nigerian Cleric: Iran’s Strategy Is the Only Way to Stop Israeli Terrorism

Nigerian Cleric: Iran’s Strategy Is the Only Way to Stop Israeli Terrorism

Sunday, 03 August 2025 10:30

The head of Nigeria’s Council of Ulema, Sheikh Dan'azumi Musa Tafawa Balewa, has called on Muslim nations and the broader international community to adopt Iran’s resistance approach as the only effective path to end Israeli “terrorist inhumanity” against Palestinians.

Iranpress: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Monday, 14 July 2025 10:00

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness. He passed away Sunday afternoon at a clinic in London, according to official statements from his family and the presidency.

Iranpress: Ashura Mourning Ceremonies Continue Across Nigeria

Ashura Mourning Ceremonies Continue Across Nigeria

Sunday, 29 June 2025 22:50

Followers and supporters of the Ahlulbayt (the Prophet Muhammad’s household) across Nigeria are observing the 10-day mourning period commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the third Shi’a Imam.

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