Christian leaders in Katsina visit Shiite leader's rep over the recent killings of Shiites in Kaduna

Some Christian leaders in Katsina state yesterday paid a condolence visit to the Shiite leader in Katsina state over the recent killing of some Shiites during a clash with the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday December 12th. see more photos

International Students in Iran protest the killings of Shiites in Kaduna

International students in Iran also staged a protest outside the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran the Iranian capital against the killing of Shiites by Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday Dec. 12th...

Saudi Arabia forms alliance of 34 Muslim nations to fight ISIS

Saudi Arabia has formed a coalition of 34 mainly Muslim countries - including powers such as Egypt and Turkey - to coordinate a fight against "terrorist organisations". The alliance was announced by Mohammed bin Salman, the country's defence minister and deputy crown prince, on Tuesday. (Pic above: Saudi security forces show their skills in handling a 'terrorist' attack as part of military exercises)

Iheanacho, Toure and other Man City players looking dope at end of year Xmas party

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho joined Yaya Toure and other Man City stars to party last night at popular celebrity club Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street in Manchester City center. The Nigerian star player looked cool alongside his mates as they celebrated their progression into the champions league knockout stages and the good season they've had so far. Photos after the Jump...

Emir of Birnin Gwari with Minister of Interior, El Rufai and Arase

Emir of Birnin Gwari pictured in a meeting with Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase yesterday December 15th. The Emir is one of the mediators over the Army/Shiite members clash on Saturday Dec 12th. The photos were posted on Facebook by Rariya, a Hausa news platform. Another pic

Iranian President calls Buhari, protests killing of Shiites

President Buhari yesterday received a call from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani protesting the killing of Shiites during a clash between the Army and the Shiites in Kaduna on Saturday December 12th that left over 60 Shiite members dead.

North Korean court sentences Canadian pastor to life imprisonment for 'crimes against the state'

A Supreme Court in North Korea has sentenced Hyeon Soo Lim, who pastors the Light Korean Presbyterian Church in Toronto to life imprisonment with hard labour after he was convicted of committing 'crimes against the state'. Pastor Soo Lim who had been in detention since February was given the sentence after a brief trial.