Boko Haram Strikes AgainFebruary 24, 2017 — ICC Note: Despite the Nigerian government’s claims to have defeated Boko Haram, the extremists continue to strike. At least seven soldiers were killed in an attack on military positions. Boko...
Rebuilding After Boko Haram’s DestructionFebruary 24, 2017 — ICC Note: As Nigeria and other countries look to begin rebuilding after Boko Haram’s destructive attacks, government officials are allocating funds to a Humanitarian Response Plan. Millions of Nigerians have...
Former Nigerian President Says Religious Extremism Must EndFebruary 3, 2017 — ICC Note: Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, addressed the US Congress House Sub Committee on Africa about numerous issues facing Nigeria, including religious extremism. He asserted that if Nigeria and...
Nigerian Christians Ask Government to Help Rebuild Destroyed ChurchesFebruary 2, 2017 — ICC Note: Islamic militants in Nigeria frequently target Christians and recent reports indicate hundreds of churches have been destroyed in such targeted attacks. The Christian Association of Nigeria continues to...
Almost 5 Million Nigerians Lack Access to FoodFebruary 2, 2017 — The United Nations’ World Food Programme released a report noting that almost 5 million people in northeast Nigeria are experiencing a food crisis. They are calling on the international community...
Nigeria’s Military Bombs Refugee CampJanuary 17, 2017 — ICC Note: The war between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government has killed thousands of innocent civilians in the past six years. Several of the surviving victims have been forced...
Four Boko Haram Terrorists Arrested in NigeriaJanuary 13, 2017 — ICC Note: Boko Haram members were intercepted and arrested as they were transporting 100 motorcycles to an unknown location. Even though the Nigerian authorities have been able to capture some...
At Least 8 Dead in Boko Haram Attacks Over WeekendJanuary 9, 2017 — ICC Note Boko Haram launched several suicide attacks and targeted a Nigerian military base over the weekend, resulting in at least eight deaths including an army captain. On Saturday, a...
#BringBackOurGirls: 1,000 Days Since Chibok Girls’ KidnappingJanuary 9, 2017 — ICC Note Yesterday marked the 1,000-day anniversary of the Chibok girls’ abduction. Since 2014, the Nigerian military, parents, and other human rights organizations have searched for the 276 girls who...
Nigeria Purchases Helicopters from RussiaJanuary 7, 2017 — ICC Note The Nigerian government has affirmed its commitment to defeating Boko Haram and any other terrorist and criminal organizations with its newest purchases: two Russian Mi-35M helicopters. The helicopters...
Another Chibok Schoolgirl Found with BabyJanuary 6, 2017 — ICC Note Nigerian officials announced they found another Chibok schoolgirl wandering near the Sambisa Forest after soldiers learned her identity from captured Boko Haram suspects. Rakiya Abubakar was kidnapped in...
Boko Haram’s Female Victims Forced Into Prostitution to Feed FamiliesJanuary 6, 2017 — ICC Note The Lake Chad basin has become home to many displaced families who have fled Boko Haram’s frequent and violent attacks. The swamp-like area is located where Chad, Cameroon,...
Three Teenage Would-Be Suicide Bombers Shot in NigeriaJanuary 5, 2017 — ICC Note: On Thursday, three teenage girls were shot by civilian guards and military officials after they ignored a security checkpoint in Nigeria. The three girls were wearing explosives and...
Two Female Suicide Bombers Attempt New Year’s Eve Attack in NigeriaJanuary 2, 2017 — ICC Note: As Nigerians eagerly awaited the dawn of 2017 in a Maiduguri market, two female suicide bombers unsuccessfully attempted to create one last devastating 2016 attack. Two girls approached...
National Day of Mourning for Christian Victims of Southern Kaduna Attacks DeclaredJanuary 2, 2017 — ICC Note: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) declared January 8, 2017 as a national day of mourning in honor of Christians murdered in Kaduna. Most of the attacks were...
Nigerian Refugees Starting to Return HomeDecember 30, 2016 — ICC Note: Almost 30,000 Nigerian refugees have returned to Nigeria after fleeing to Niger and Cameroon because of Boko Haram attacks. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently released its...
