Nigerian Shiite Leader's Bail Application Postponed Till August
A Kaduna High Court has adjourned the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife Zinat, until August 2. The couple are standing trial on eight counts including, culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, and disturbance of public peace, among others.
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
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Nigeria:
Banks, Offices, Schools Shut in Kaduna Over El-Zakzaky's Trial
Vanguard, 12 July 2018
Business and commercial activities were, yesterday, paralysed in Kaduna following the resumed trial of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Court Adjourns Ibraheem El-Zakzaky's Murder Case
Guardian, 12 July 2018
A Chief Magistrate court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned till August 2 the murder case brought before it by the Kaduna State Government against leader of the Islamic Movement in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
El-Zakzaky's Trial Paralyses Activities in Kaduna
Leadership, 12 July 2018
The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the hearing on the bail application of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Tension in Kaduna As Shiite Leader's Trial Resumes
This Day, 10 July 2018
There is palpable fear and anxiety among residents of Kaduna metropolis ahead of the trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, which… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Police Warn Ahead of Arraignment of El-Zakzaky
Vanguard, 11 July 2018
Ahead of the arraignment of the leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the police have warned sect members against procession or protests. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Senate Lists Buhari's Alleged Human Rights Violations, Assault On Constitution
Guardian, 11 July 2018
The Senate has scheduled for debate and investigation allegations of human rights and constitutional violations by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Read more »
InFocus
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The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has described the murder charge as ridiculous, a mockery and in contempt of court. The group also condemned the statement by the crown prince of ... Read more »
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The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has been charged with murder amid growing street protests demanding his release from prolonged detention. ... Read more »