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Kaduna Gov bans all religious procession owing Army/Shiite clash

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has placed a ban on all forms of religious procession in the state following last Saturday December 12th clash between the Nigerian Army and Shiite members. Nasir made the announcement during a state-broadcast today‎. “We have witnessed sad events in Zaria. There have been tragic consequences and needless loss of lives, and we extend our condolences to the families that have been affected. In this sombre moment, the government has directed that steps be taken to address the humanitarian fallouts of the security operations. Everyone

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Iranians stage protest outside Nigerian embassy over Shiite attack

Some Iranians this morning staged a peaceful protest outside the Nigerian embassy in Tehran, the Iranian capital to show their displeasure over the Army- Shiite group clash that occurred in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria on Saturday the 12th of December. Meanwhile the Iranian government yesterday summoned the Nigerian Ambassador to Iran, Ambassador Tukur Mani to receive Iran's protest over the deadly attacks on Shiite group. More photos... (more…)