Tag: el-zakzaky
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Kaduna commences “secret trial” of El-Zakzaky, wife
The trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El–Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat began on Wednesday at the Kaduna State High Court. The Kaduna State Government charged El-Zakzaky and Zeenat with eight counts bordering on alleged culpable homicide, unlawful assembly and disruption of the public peace among other charges.…
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Court fixes Sept. 29 to rule in no-case-submission filed by El-Zakzaky
A High Court in Kaduna, on Friday, fixed Sept. 29, to rule on the motion of no-case-submission filed by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). The IMN leader is seeking the court to quash the State government’s case against him for lack of evidence. Justice Gideon Kurada fixed the date,…
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Court orders full medical care for El-Zakzaky, wife
A High Court in Kaduna, on Monday ordered the Correctional Center, to allow the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zinat full access to medical services before taking their plea on April 23. The court presided by Justice Gideon Kurada, gave the order, after the Controller of…
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El-Zakzaky fate not hanging on El-Rufai, Shiites fires back at FG
Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has faulted the Federal Government’s claim that the fate of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, lies in the hands of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The proscribed IMN, also known as Shi’ites, said the attack, arrest and detention of El-Zakzaky were masterminded by Federal Government agencies in the past four…
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El-Rufai to decide El-Zakzaky’s fate – FG
The release from custody of the leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky can only be decided by the Kaduna State government, the Federal Government has said. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami said the Cleric is being tried under the Kaduna State law and not under a…
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Iran in talks with Buhari over release of El-Zakzaky, wife – Official
Iran constantly pursues the case of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky through diplomatic contacts with the Nigerian government in line with efforts to help improve his health, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Abbas Mousavi told reporters in Tehran on Sunday that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs…
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BREAKING: Court orders DSS to transfer El-Zakzaky, wife to Correctional Centre
A Kaduna State High Court has ordered that the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife be transferred from the custody of the Department of State Service, DSS, to a Correctional Centre in the state. The trial judge, Justice Gideon Kudafa in his ruling on Thursday said the decision…
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El-Zakzaky: Avert planned nationwide procession by IMN members tomorrow, IGP tells AIGs, Commissioners
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has described the proposed procession by the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) as an act of terrorism. The IGP also noted that the group remains banned adding that any form of procession by it would be treated as a gathering to promote terrorism. The Force…
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El-Zakzaky, wife to travel again for medical treatment as IMN insists on mass procession Tuesday
Leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, may travel abroad soon for medical treatment. According to reports, the couples are considering Indonesia or Malaysia as possible countries for the treatment. IMN spokesman Ibrahim Musa confirmed the development. He said: “I know he said that they are…
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El-Zakzaky absent, as court fixes Aug 5 for ruling on bail application
Justice Darius Khobo of Kaduna State High Court, on Monday, adjourned to August 5, ruling in the application for permission to travel to India for medical attention filed by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zinat. The Islamic cleric was absent in court. The Islamic Movement in Nigeria leader and his wife applied for medical bail,…