Security agents re-arrest suspected bomber, Kabiru Sokoto

Suspected Boko Haram bomber, Kabiru Umar aka Kabiru Sokoto

A combined team of security agents on Friday morning re-arrested suspected Boko Haram bomber, Kabiru Umar aka Kabiru Sokoto.

Nigerians flee to Cameroon to escape Boko Haram attacks

Large numbers of Nigerians have fled to neighbouring Cameroon to escape the incessant deadly attacks in the North, by the outlawed sect, Boko Haram.

Mosque attacked in Benin City

A mosque and Islamic school have been attacked and set alight in the southern Nigerian city of Benin, police say. Police told the BBC that one person was killed, 10 arrested and that part of the mosque was still burning.

Civil war imminent — CAN

CAN president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Saturday said the rising attacks on Christians, especially in the North by the violent Boko Haram were an ‘express invitation to civil war.’

Boko Haram issues 3-day ultimatum to Christians, threatens to confront troops

While Boko Haram has been carrying out increasingly deadly attacks for months, including an August suicide bombing of U.N. headquarters in Abuja that left 25 dead, the Christmas violence sparked intense fear and outrage. (Reuters)

MAIDUGURI (AFP) – A purported spokesman for Islamist group, Boko Haram, has issued an ultimatum to Christians in the country’s north and threatened to confront troops after the president declared a state of emergency in hard hit areas.

Jonathan declares state of emergency in parts of Borno, Yobe, Niger and Plateau

Irked by the continued violence being unleashed on the nation by members of the fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday declared a state of emergency in 15 Local Government Areas cutting across four states.

Madalla bomb explosion: Death toll hits 43

Mother of one of the victims of the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church bomb blast, late Peter Ehiawaguen, at the Church premises ... on Thursday

The cleric in charge of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, the Very Rev. Isaac Achi, yesterday confirmed the death of 43 parishioners and unidentified persons in the Christmas Day explosions at the church.

Christians to Jonathan: we have no confidence in govt

CAN president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

THE President told Nigerians last night to remain calm in the face of the country’s security challenges. Dr Goodluck Jonathan assured all that the government is on top of the situation.

CAN to Islamic extremists: enough is enough

Christians in the North have said attacks on churches are invitations to religious war in the country. They said: “Enough is enough”.

Bloody Christmas ... Boko Haram bombs churches in Plateau and Niger, kills 36

AJC Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks on Churches in Nigeria

Nigeria's 6 geo-political zones

NEW YORK - AJC expressed outrage and revulsion at the deadly terrorist attacks that targeted Christian worshipers in Nigeria on Christmas Day and killed at least 25 people.

Islamists kill dozens across Nigeria in Christmas bombs

A car burns at the scene of a bomb explosion at St. Theresa Catholic Church at Madalla, Suleja, just outside Nigeria's capital Abuja, December 25, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde

(Reuters) - Islamist militants set off bombs across Nigeria on Christmas Day - three targeting churches including one that killed at least 27 people - raising fears that they are trying to ignite sectarian civil war.

Bomb Blast hits Abuja church during Christmas service

(BBC, 09:09 AM) - A bomb blast has just ripped through a Catholic church near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, causing deaths and injuries, officials say.

US warns of attacks on hotels in Abuja, the Nigerian capital

Buildings in Damaturu were burnt out during the Boko Haram attacks

An Islamist group which has carried out deadly attacks in north-eastern Nigeria may be planning to bomb hotels in the capital, Abuja, the US embassy says.

Boko Haram vs Policemen, others: Over 100 killed in Yobe bombing

Inspector-General of Police Hafiz Ringim

A PALL of grief enveloped Damaturu, the Yobe State capital yesterday, as residents began to bury their beloved ones killed in Friday's bomb and gun attack on the town by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect.

D’banj Sells His Soul, Joins the World's Biggest Urban Occult

Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo (popularly known as D'banj)

Whether you believe it or not, most of today’s quick rise music stars are occultic. Shortly after Dagrin’s fatal road accident, a witch confessed to how he (Dagrin) was initiated into the occult world (How he sold his soul for fame).

Five Igbo Traders Killed for Failing to Recite Quaran

The five Igbo traders were said to have been shot dead at Madala Market on Thursday Night between 7 – 8pm.

Stop Amputation in Zamfara State Now

Location of Zamfara State in Nigeria. Photo: Wikipedia

SIR: I am writing to urge the governor of Zamfara state, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, not to authorise the amputation of Auwalu Abubakar, 23, and Lawalli Musa, 22.

Boko Haram denies killing Obasanjo’s host

Late Boko Haram Leader, Mohammed Yusuf

MAIDUGURI – Hours after a splinter group of the Jamaatu Ahlil Sunna Lidawati wal Jihad (J.A.S.L.J), aka Boko Haram was quoted on a BBC radio broadcast, claiming responsibility for the Saturday’s killing of their ex-leader’s brother in-law, Babakura Alhaji Fugu, another faction of the sect has denied responsibility.

Fresh Jos violence: More than 20 dead, 50 vehicles burnt

Jos the Plateau State capital which had enjoyed relative peace for several weeks was engulfed in bloody violence, Monday, leaving over 20 dead and over 50 others injured .