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Boko Haram

 

Nigerian Churches at Risk of Attack Tighten Security

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

"We don't fear but we are security-conscious, because we don't have to be relaxing and our enemies to take us unawares. We have to be alert always, because we don't know their plans against us or against the church."

Nigerian Christians Leader Gives Government Ultimatum Amid Terror Attacks

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Religious Freedom Organization Suggests Christians, Muslims Join Forces to Defend Against Militants

Christian Slaughter In Nigeria

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Nigerian radical Muslims have continued killing Chrisitans in northern Nigeria.It is high time for the world to pressure Nigeria to stop the killings.

Nigerian Forces Kill the Mastermind of Anti-Christian Attacks in Kano

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Nigeria's security forces killed the Muslim radical during the raid of the Islamic hideout in Kano. The raid took place after the Islamists killed Christian worshipers on this past Sunday.

Attack On Nigerian Church Kills About 20

Monday, April 30th, 2012

“They threw in explosives and fired shots, causing a stampede among worshippers. They now pursued them, shooting them with guns... They also attacked another service at the sporting complex.” 

Bombings in Nigeria Continue Against Christians

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Bombers Attack Center in Christian Area of Jos, Nigeria

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Suspected Islamic extremists throw explosive, injuring at least four.

Nigerian Forces Raid Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Factory

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Death to Churches

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Targeting Christian Holidays in the Islamic World

Nigerian Christians Face Challenge in Responding to Islamist Attacks

Friday, April 20th, 2012

"The big challenge is how do you overcome evil with good biblically and non-violently? It's obviously deliberate when on Christmas Day and on Easter Sunday you have these violent attacks against churches and Christians. It's not coincidental."

Al-Qaeda Expands Its Reach To ‘Like-minded’ Groups In Africa

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Islamic radical groups around Africa coalescing around al-Qaeda. The groups are also united in their aim to eliminate Christians from their countries.

US Warns of Potential Attack by Anti-Christian Group in Nigeria

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

According to the information obtained by the United States, the Islamic radical group is planning attacks in the Nigeria's capital of Abuja. Churches are among the common targest of the group. Boko Haram fights to introduce Islamic law in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Radical Islamic Group Fights Against Christians & Government

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

"We are proud soldiers of Allah, we will never give up as we fight the infidels. We will emerge as winners ... we will finish you and end your government."

Bomb Injures Three in Christian Neighborhood in Northern Nigerian City

Monday, April 16th, 2012

The bomb blast took place in the Christian neighborhood of the Nigerian city of Kano. The city was a scene of major attack by radical Islamic group Boko Haram. The group is known for targeting Christians and security forces. It is fighting to introduce Islamic law in Nigeria. 

Radical Muslims Launch Grenade Attack on Christians

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Islamic radicals are carrying out attacks against Christians in Africa. The situation is getting worse in places like Nigeria and Kenya. Security forces must step up their efforts to stem the violence by the radicals.”

Suicide Car Bombing Kills 38 in Nigeria on Easter Sunday

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Authorities believe the attacker was trying to detonate explosives near churches holding Easter services on Sunday.

Easter Bomb Attack Near Nigeria Church Kills At Least 20

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

A car bomb blast took place outside a church in northern Nigeria killing at least 20 people. Radical Islamists are believed to be behind the bomb attack. 

Nigeria On Alert For Potential Easter Attacks

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Nigerian officials are stepping up security measures to protect citizens from attacks by Islamists during the Easter celebrations. In the past, radicals Muslims have attacked churches during Christian holiday celebrations.The Nigerian officials have information about planned attacks during this Easter.

Christian Ethnic Group Finds Itself A Target In Nigeria Again

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Nigerian Christians living in the northern part of the country continue facing attacks from Muslim radicals. The attacks by the radicals threaten the unity of the country.

Deadly Diversity: Nigeria’s Islamist War On Christianity

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

“Everyone knows that democracy and the constitution is paganism. .. You Christians should know that Jesus ... is not the Son of God. This religion of Christianity you are practicing is not a religion of God?—?it is paganism....We are trying to coerce you to embrace Islam, because that is what God instructed us to do.”

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