“Lakurawa, a new insurgent group, operates mainly in Kebbi and Sokoto states in northwestern Nigeria, where the United States carried out strikes on Islamic State‑linked militants in December.” Those strikes were a worthless act of face-saving for Trump after he issued threats to the Nigerian jihadis. Meanwhile, those jihadis continue their activities with impunity. “Suspected […]
Nigeria: Christians suffer mob attacks, destruction of property, and forced displacement over blasphemy accusations
The Western media would only care if the roles were reversed, which they would not be and should not be. “Blasphemy Accusations Fuel Violence Against Christians in Northern Nigeria,” International Christian Concern, February 21, 2025: 2/21/2025 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — Christians in northern Nigeria continue to face increasing violence over accusations of blasphemy, often […]
Niger: Muslims murder five people in jihad raid on town
Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) “quickly deployed a reconnaissance team to survey the affected area, but their efforts were hindered.” Their vehicle “fell victim to an ambush by the attackers.” How is it that the jihadis in West Africa (and elsewhere) are stronger than the central governments that vow to eradicate them? Who is […]
Nigeria: Sultan vigorously condemns Sweden and EU for Qur’an burning, demands investigation
The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar, who is also President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, is demanding action over Qur’an burnings. He described the burnings as “a provocative and blasphemous act.” Not in the West, Mister! Note how his zeal comes from a region of particular concern regarding Islamic expansion and a […]
Nigeria: Muslim mob beats man to death over alleged blasphemy
As we have seen so often in Pakistan, the mere allegation is enough to enflame the mob. Proof is not needed. “Mob Beats Butcher To Death Over Alleged Blasphemy In Nigeria’s Sokoto State,” Sahara Reporters, June 25, 2023: A butcher identified as Usman Buda has been killed in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria for allegedly blaspheming Prophet […]
Nigeria: Muslim cleric says ‘Anyone who touches the prophet, no punishment. Just kill!’
“Indeed, those who malign Allah and his messenger, Allah has cursed them in this world and the hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating punishment. And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and obvious sin. O prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of […]
Nigeria: Policeman says ‘Anyone insulting the prophet should be killed and anyone questioning that is a kuffar’
“Indeed, those who malign Allah and his messenger, Allah has cursed them in this world and the hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating punishment. And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and obvious sin. O prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of […]
Nigeria: Muslims attack cathedral, partially burn church, bishop says ‘This has nothing to do with religion’
Right. And I’m the Sarkin Zongo of Kumasi. It would be interesting to see Kukah try to explain exactly how this has nothing to do with religion. The Muslim mob didn’t burn mosques. Why did it target a cathedral and a church? Why was Deborah Samuel killed in the first place? “Catholic cathedral attacked in […]
Nigeria: Last words revealed of Christian woman Muslims burned alive for ‘blasphemy’
“What do you hope to achieve with this?,” Deborah Samuel asked. The answer is clear: they hoped to frighten Christians into never daring to say anything remotely critical or negative to Muslims about anything in any context, for fear that their words would be interpreted as “blasphemy.” They hoped to intimidate Christians into submission, just […]
Nigeria: Imam justifies murder of Christian student, ‘we the Muslims have red lines which MUST NOT be crossed’
What was that you were saying about how the Muslims who condone violence are a tiny minority of uneducated extremists, not those who are well-versed in the faith? “Deborah Samuel crossed Islamic red line; don’t blame her killers: Imam of National Mosque Abuja,” by Adefemola Akintade, Peoples Gazette, May 13, 2022: Ibrahim Maqari, imam of […]