Explosion hits barracks church in northern Nigeria November 25, 2012 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There has been an explosion at a church inside a military barracks in Kaduna state in northern Nigeria, military sources have said, according to BBC News. Unconfirmed reports say the blast came after a car was driven into the barracks in Jaji and explosives in it detonated. It is not clear whether there were casualties or who was responsible. However, several churches in the state have been attacked in recent months by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.The group is fighting to overthrow the government and impose an extreme form of Sharia law. At least 50 people were killed in bombings in Kaduna in June and the reprisals that followed.And almost a month ago seven people died in a suicide bombing at a Roman Catholic church in the state. Kaduna is on the dividing line between Nigeria's mainly Christian south and the north, which has a large Muslim majority.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
