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Iranpress: Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria

Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria

Sunday, 02 November 2025 08:48

President Donald Trump and senior U.S. war officials have issued stark warnings to Nigeria over ongoing violence against Christians, signaling a possible escalation in American military involvement in Africa. On Saturday, Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for potential intervention if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”

Iranpress: Nigeria’s Former Minister Urges Awareness on

Nigeria’s Former Minister Urges Awareness on 'Zionist Trap'

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 13:40

Nigeria’s former aviation minister and traditional leader, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on Christians and Muslims across the country to unite against the Israeli-backed campaign of terror and division. Speaking at the Anglican Synod Church in Kaduna, he warned of a “Zionist agenda” fueling violence and accused both American and Israeli interests of enabling extremist groups.

Iranpress: Armed Bandits Kill 13 Security Forces in North-Western Nigeria

Armed Bandits Kill 13 Security Forces in North-Western Nigeria

Saturday, 18 October 2025 10:18

At least 10 police officers and 3 Vigilante (volunteer) security forces have been killed in an ambush by terrorist bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State of the North-Western Nigeria on Friday.

Iranpress: Nigerian Muslims Celebrate the Ceasefire in Gaza but Remain Cautious

Nigerian Muslims Celebrate the Ceasefire in Gaza but Remain Cautious

Sunday, 12 October 2025 17:36

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria in Bauchi State on Saturday night have celebrated the Gaza Ceasefire deal, an agreement that allows thousands of people returning to their demolished houses in Gaza strip, withdrawal of the Israeli genocidal forces and prisoners exchange.

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: Nigerians Stage Protest to Condemn Israeli Attack on Samud Flotilla

Nigerians Stage Protest to Condemn Israeli Attack on Samud Flotilla

Friday, 03 October 2025 21:43

Muslims across Nigeria took to the streets after Friday prayers to denounce Israel’s assault and interception of Gaza-bound Global Samud Flotilla boats attempting to reach blockaded Gaza.

Iranpress: Iran Press Journalist Arrested in Nigeria

Iran Press Journalist Arrested in Nigeria

Sunday, 14 September 2025 10:11

Nasir Hassan Yelwa, a reporter for Iran Press and member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), was arrested by police on Wednesday, September 10, while covering a Maulid procession in Abuja.

Iranpress: Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Prophet

Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Prophet's Birth Anniversary, Support Palestine

Sunday, 07 September 2025 16:52

Thousands of Muslims across Nigeria on Saturday participated in the annual celebrations of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birth anniversary and at the same time expressed support for the freedom of Palestine and condemned the Israeli-U.S. terrorism on Palestine.

Iranpress: Nigerian Mufti Warns Government on Ties With Israel

Nigerian Mufti Warns Government on Ties With Israel

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 13:50

The prominent Nigerian Sunni Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned the Federal government in its fight against terrorism, not to collaborate with the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranpress: Amnesty International Condemns Nigeria for Crackdown on Shia Muslims in Gaza Protest

Amnesty International Condemns Nigeria for Crackdown on Shia Muslims in Gaza Protest

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 16:48

Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sunusi, has denounced the government’s violent crackdown on Shia Muslims during anti-Israel protests, stating that at least 83 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria remain in custody without trial, despite suffering gunshot wounds, other injuries, and severe human rights violations.

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