Sheik Ibrahim Zakzaky

Martyr Soleimani remembered in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in Nigeria to commemorate the third anniversary of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom.

Iran model for Muslims in world: Nigeria’s leader Zakzay

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Stating that countries of world esp. Muslims took Islamic Revolution of Iran as a role model, the Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria emphasized that Saudi Arabia on behalf of US and UK acted against Shias of Nigeria.

Sheikh Zakzaky:

World should not be silent towards catastrophe in Yemen

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) said that different countries should help solve the problem in Yemen, calling on world community not to be silent in the face of catastrophe in Yemen.

Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky:

Gen. Soleimani strategies foiled enemies plots in Iraq, Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky described General Soleimani as a strategist who foiled all plots of the enemies in Iraq and Syria.

Muslims in Nigeria seek justice, fight oppression: Zakzaki

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky told Tehran-based Press TV that the Shia Muslims are fighting against oppression, saying that commemorating Arbaeen will continue in the African country.

3 Ashura mourners martyred, 12 injured by Nigerian police

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Nigerian police attacked Ashura mourners in the eponymous state capital with live ammunition and tear gas on Ashura Day, killing at least three people and seriously wounding 12 more.

Isa Qassim congratulates freedom of Ibrahim Zakzaky

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – In a message, Bahrain's leading Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim congratulated the freedom of the Nigerian Leader of Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat.

Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky's release warrant issued

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Nigeria's “Kaduna” State High Court today acquitted the Secretary General of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife of all charges and issued the release warrant on them.

Office of IMN Leader congrats ‘Raeisi’ on election victory

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The Office of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in a message on Tue. congratulated the landslide victory of ‘Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi’ in Presidential Election of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Zakzaky’s supporters hold protest rally in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Calling for the immediate release of imprisoned Nigeria’s top Shia cleric, supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) staged a protest demonstration in Nigeria.

Zakzaky’s daughter:

No factor can prevent organizing Intl. Quds Day in Nigeria

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Suhaila El-Zakzaky Daughter of Nigeria's top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky said that no factor can prevent organizing International Quds Day in Nigeria.

Late Ayat. Mesbah Yazdi also famous among Sunnis: Zakzaki

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaki, Leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), hailed salient characteristics of senior Iranian cleric late Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi, saying the Ayatollah was famous not only among Shias but also Sunnis.

US presence in West Asia has come to its ending days: IMN

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) issued a statement on the occasion of 1st martyrdom anniversary of Gen. Soleimani, stating that US presence in West Asia has reached its ending days.

'Sheikh Zakzaki's sacrifice to thwart conspiracy of enemies'

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Secretary of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought said that silence of the international bodies in the face of Zaria massacre reflects the multiple standards that govern international human rights.

Al-Zakzaki’s trial postponed till Jan. 25

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A Kaduna State High Court sitting in the state capital has adjourned the trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Ibrahim Al-Zakzaki, and his wife, Zeenat, till January 2021.

People protest in Nigeria in support of Sheikh Zakzaky

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – A number of people, as supporters of Nigeria's top Shia Cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, staged peaceful demonstration, demanding the immediate release of leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and his wife.

Sheikh Zakzaky's health issues deteriorated in prison

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The daughter of the director of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) said that her parents' health is deteriorating due to deprivation of medical services in prison.

Nigerians hold demonstration to support Sheikh Zakzaky

TEHRAN, aug. 29 (MNA) – A number of the supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky demanded the release of the Nigerian top Shia cleric in the capital city of Abuja.

Sheikh Zakzaky’s supporters stage protests in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Supporters of Nigeria’s top Shia Cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky staged protests in Nigeria and demanded the unconditional release of him.

IMN urges Nigeria to free Sheikh Zakzaky amid outbreak

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has called on the country's authorities to free Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, who is already suffering from health problems, from imprisonment given the risks of COVID-19 outbreak.

Senior Iranian cleric hails Sheikh Zakzaky’s bravery against Nigerian govt.

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Senior Iranian Cleric, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, praised the braveries of the jailed leader of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, calling on the diplomatic officials to make every effort and provide the grounds for releasing the cleric.

Zakzaky’s daughter:

Supported by US, S. Arabia, Nigerian govt. putting pressure on Sheikh

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – “Presently, my father is under a high pressure and the Nigerian government does not let use a doctor," one of Sheikh’s daughters said, noting that the Nigerian Government is putting pressure on Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky by the support of the US and Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Zakzaky, Imam Khomeini of Africa: Iranian cleric

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ayatollah Ali-Akbar Sadeghi-Reshad, Chairman of the Council of Tehran province Seminaries, hailed the braveries of the jailed leader of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, saying the top cleric is Africa’s Imam Khomeini – the late founder of the Islamic Revolution who stood against the tyrant Pahlavi dynasty in 1979.