Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad, aka Boko Haram, knows that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan can do nothing to stop his jihad group, which has enjoyed the support of Nigerian generals, and revels in the knowledge. Why was this “north-eastern town left undefended by […]
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Sharia Nigeria: 55 jailed for consuming alcohol during Ramadan
“Even if we are not in the month of Ramadan, nobody should take alcohol because the state is implementing Sharia law.” As the Qur’an says, “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256) — except when there is. “55 Arrested & Convicted in Kano for Consuming Alcohol During Ramadan,” NAN, July 15, 2014: KANO (NAN) ― […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists murder 38 in raid on Christian village
Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad, aka Boko Haram, knows that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan can do nothing to stop his jihad group, which has enjoyed the support of Nigerian generals, and revels in the knowledge. “Up to 38 killed in raid on Nigerian […]
Boko Haram chief taunts Michelle Obama, Nigerian Prez: “Bring back our army”
“You have been running around saying, ‘Bring back our girls,’” says Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad, aka Boko Haram. “Bring back our Army! Jonathan! Bring back our Army!” Jonathan is Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Shekau knows that Jonathan can do nothing to stop […]
Nigeria: Imam arrested for stockpiling guns at mosque
Here yet again we see a Muslim cleric misunderstanding the Qur’an’s peaceful teachings and somehow getting the crazy idea that jihad involved violence against unbelievers. This misunderstanding of Islam (that’s what we’re constantly told that it is, anyway) is global in scope and motivates violent terror groups around the world, yet nothing — nothing! — […]
Nigerian Christian leader: West ignores Boko Haram’s Islamic motives
For a long time, Okoh said, “the United States did not come out to say anything about Boko Haram. They kept talking about economic problems, [saying] that Boko Haram is fighting because of economic problems. That is not true … The United States deliberately ignored the fundamental issues of religious ideology.” Indeed — and even […]
Nigerian atheist held for blasphemy against Islam, gets death threats
The good news is that he has been freed from a mental ward, but he is not out of the woods yet. “Most of my friends condemn me and tell me I am bound for hell and that in an Islamic state, I would be killed.” How did they get such an idea of what […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists murder 56 with car bomb in market
“The inability of the military to curb attacks has brought international criticism, with the United Nations noting the government is failing in its duty to protect citizens.” But with Nigerian generals aiding and arming Boko Haram, the inability of the military to stop the jihadis becomes clearer. “Car bombing kills 56 people in Nigeria market,” […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists murder dozens with car bomb in market
World attention has turned to The Islamic State in Iraq, but Boko Haram, the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad, continues to act with impunity, apparently completely free to murder Infidels without fear of any action by the Nigerian government. “Nigeria bomb rips through marketplace,” Associated Press, July 1, 2014 […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks five churches, murders 100
“They killed and burnt houses after attacking worshipers in five churches in Kwada; after that, they advanced to Kautikari, less than 8 kilometres to Chibok town, whey they equally killed people and destroyed properties. I’m not sure security agencies have gone to rescue the villagers, but I learnt that the insurgents are still in pursuit […]