(CNN) -- A large part of northern and central Nigeria is now at the mercy of intensified attacks by Boko Haram, and the group seems to be embarking on a new phase of its campaign against the Nigerian state -- piling further pressure on the government of President Goodluck Jonathan. The last four days have seen devastating bomb attacks in Jos, in central Nigeria, as well as a suicide bombing in Kano - the largest city in the north. Two more villages in the state of Borno, Boko Haram's stronghold in the northeast, came under attack, with at least 30 civilians killed. There have also been two bomb attacks in the federal capital, Abuja, in the last five weeks.
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Boko Haram seems intent on destroying Nigeria
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Attacks have shown it can coordinate operations
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Boko Haram is also forcing thousands of Christians from hotspot areas
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Its ultimate ambition could now be creating its twisted version of God's Kingdom on Earth.
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