Just what Nigeria needs, along with its problems with the jihadists of Boko Haram. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has been very active in the kidnapping business in nearby countries, but the prospect of an opportunistic expansion into an area with local jihadists with whom to make common cause could make an already miserable situation […]
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Nigerian government reconsiders talks with Boko Haram jihadists
Boko Haram would interpret any offer of negotiations as a sign of weakness and lack of resolve from the Nigerian government, and they would see an incentive to keep up the fight. The group demands the imposition of Sharia law, which is the aim of jihad in all its forms. That would be the central […]
Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria warns Christian community not to resist Islamic banking, or face group’s wrath
A sternly worded letter? No, they say they “would rather go to war” than give up their campaign for Sharia finance. “Muslim group says no going back on Islamic Banking,” by Tony Akowe for The Nation, July 24: A Muslim group in the North yesterday threatened to defend the implementation of the Islamic Banking system […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram jihadists target traditional ruler
Boko Haram’s attacks are consistently quite focused, targeting specific practices and institutions that stand in opposition to their intentions to impose Sharia law, the goal of jihad in all its forms. “Bomb rocks troubled northeastern Nigerian city,” by Ibrahim Mshelizza for Reuters, July 22: MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Several people were wounded in a bomb […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram wounds 7 in latest attack
And Maiduguri remains “restive.” “Sect wounds 7 in besieged north Nigeria city,” from the Associated Press, July 15 (thanks to JCB): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) “” A Nigerian official says suspected members of a radical Muslim sect have wounded seven civilians in a car-bombing in the country’s restive northeast. Col. Victor Ebhaleme says assailants from the […]
Nigeria: University of Maiduguri shuts down indefinitely as Boko Haram strikes again
Jihad causes poverty: the group whose name translates as “Western education is sin” certainly got their wish this time, with the education of 35,000 students put on hold. “3 killed in bomb blast in northeast Nigeria,” by Njadvara Musa for the Associated Press, July 12: MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) “” Suspected members of a radical Muslim […]
Nigeria: Thousands flee city hit by Islamic jihad attacks
This will call for a new round of apologies by Nigerian authorities to the jihadists of Boko Haram. “Thousands flee Nigerian city hit by Islamist attacks,” from Agence France-Presse, July 12 (thanks to Twostellas): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Thousands of residents have fled the Nigerian city of Maiduguri over the past two days fearing more Islamist […]
Nigeria: Muslim post-election violence against Christians was premeditated and aided by authorities
As we have seen in so many other cases, police stood by idly while Muslims committed murder and mayhem. Authorities are intimidated, or compromised, or both. “Post presidential election violence premeditated -Ndigbo chieftain,” by Sylvester Okoruwa in the Nigerian Tribune, July 11: THE post-presidential election violence which took place in most part of the North […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram jihadists using ex-military members for reconnaissance, veiled women to transport bombs
“… Because they carry the status of ex-service men, they are easily allowed entry into any military and para-military formations.” “War is deceit,” Muhammad said. –˜Ex-service men, undergrads are members of Boko Haram strike force”,” by Albert Akpor for the Vanguard, July 11: LAGOS”” Revelations emerged, weekend, that the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has […]
Nigeria: Thousands jobless after motorcycles banned to disrupt Boko Haram’s jihad
Jihad causes poverty, in an update on this story. “Nigeria: Thousands Jobless After Motorcycle Ban,” from the Associated Press, July 8: MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) – A motorcycle ban intended to curb drive-by killings in Nigeria’s restive northeast has put thousands of motorcycle taxi drivers out of work, a union leader said Friday. Kaigama Mohammed, the […]