Dr. Leo Igwe in AllAfrica states that the influence of religion on education and learning within Nigeria is net negative.

Dr. Igwe talks about the ways in which the religious organizations within the country formed the construction and foundation of educational institutions throughout Nigeria. He notes the Christian and Islamic proselytizers introducing formal educational institutions within Nigeria.

Nigerian president recently declared that Islam not only forbids religious extremism but also condemns lawlessness even in regular acts of worship.

One survivor said that he watched while Islamic militants identifying with Boko Haram firebombed huts, burning to death children and adults alike.

Boko Haram beheads Christian men and declares Sharia law in the town of Gwoza.

The Nigerian army reportedly stopped 278 Muslim pilgrims, who were headed for the Umrah pilgrimage, from boarding a plane that was scheduled to take off from Maiduguri.