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Nigerian court acquits Shia leader el-Zakzaky of all charges
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A Nigerian court has acquitted the leader of a banned Shia group Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) of all eight criminal charges against him, defence and prosecution lawyers said.

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Nigeria tightens security ahead of Zakzaky bail hearing
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Police in Nigeria have tightened security ahead of a bail hearing for imprisoned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, whose supporters are expected to stage protests for his release.
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Nigerians demand release of prominent cleric Zakzaky
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The supporters of Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have staged several rallies across Nigeria, demanding his immediate release citing his worsening health condition.
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Nigeria court acquits 80 Zakzaky supporters
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A top Nigerian court has cleared dozens of the followers of prominent cleric Ibrahim al-Zakzaky of criminal charges, raising hopes for the release of the cleric himself, who has been held.
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Suicide blasts during Eid holidays kill 31 in Nigeria
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Blasts ripped through the town of Damboa in Borno state on Saturday evening targeting people returning from celebrating the Eidul Fitr holiday, in an attack bearing all the hallmarks of Boko Haram.

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Boko Haram kidnapped 1,000 girls since 2013: UNICEF

The United Nations children’s agency has slammed repeated attacks by the Daesh-linked Boko Haram terrorist group against children in Nigeria, announcing that at least 1,000.

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Apr 13, 2018
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110 girls remain missing week after Boko Haram attack

Nigeria's government acknowledged Sunday that 110 girls remain missing nearly a week after Boko Haram militants attacked their town. Frustrated family members already had compiled a list.

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Feb 26, 2018
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50 dead in Nigeria mosque bombing

At least 50 people were killed on Tuesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, police said, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists.

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Nov 21, 2017
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Growing risk of mass starvation deaths in Africa, Yemen: UN

The United Nations warned on Tuesday of a growing risk of mass deaths from starvation among people living in conflict and drought-hit areas of the Horn of Africa, Yemen and Nigeria.

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Apr 12, 2017
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Nigeria's Amina Mohammed sworn in as Deputy UN Secretary-General

Nigeria’s former Minister for Environment, Amina Mohammed, has been officially sworn in as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations at the headquarters in New York.

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Mar 01, 2017
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Nigerian jet bombs refugee camp, kills more than 100

A Nigerian air force fighter jet bombed a refugee camp, killing more than 100 refugees and wounding aid workers. The incident took place in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria,

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Jan 18, 2017
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Amnesty calls for release of Nigerian Muslim leader

Amnesty International on Monday urged Nigeria to comply with a court ruling to release a pro-Iran cleric and hundreds of his supporters, as a deadline for them to be freed loomed.

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Jan 17, 2017
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11 children killed as bus runs into Muslim procession in Nigeria

Eleven children were killed when a bus driver lost control of his vehicle and ploughed into a Muslim procession marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed(PBUH)

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Dec 21, 2016

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