JERUSALEM, March 10 (Reuters) - The Israeli military illegally used white phosphorus munitions over homes in the southern ‌Lebanese town Yohmor on March 3, posing a threat to civilians, Human Rights Watch ‌said in a report on Monday. "The incendiary effects of white phosphorus can cause death or cruel injuries that result in ​lifelong suffering," Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon researcher at Human Rights Watch, said in the statement.

Omoyele Sowore was an active participant of the Pro-Democracy Movement in the early 90s. In this old video, Yele protests against a military take over of MKO Abiola’s burial ceremony #Yoruba Source: Yele Sowore DL

Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander Abu Khalid In Sambisa Forest Nigerian troops under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have killed a senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Abu Khalid, during a night offensive in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. Military authorities confirmed that Khalid served as the group’s second-in-command within the Sambisa axis. He was neutralised alongside 10 other fighters during the coordinated operation. The Theatre Command’s Media Information Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the success came less than 24 hours after troops eliminated another notorious commander, Julaibib, operating around the Gujba area of the Timbuktu Triangle. According to Uba, soldiers from Sector 1, working closely with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) under Operation Desert Sanity, engaged the terrorists at the Komala general area in Konduga Local Government Area at about 11 p.m., leading to the deaths of the insurgents. The military said the continued offensives are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist strongholds and restore security across the North-East. #Nigeria #Borno #SambisaForest #CounterTerrorism

Story of the Ikeja Bomb Blast — January 27, 2002 On a day like this, 27 January 2002, a devastating explosion rocked the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos, changing Nigeria forever. What started as a fire outbreak inside the military armory triggered a series of massive explosions, throwing the city into chaos and fear. Many residents thought Nigeria was under attack or that a coup was underway. The blast was heard and felt up to 30 miles away. Tremors collapsed homes and shattered windows as far as 10 miles from the epicenter. According to the Red Cross, at least 1,000 bodies were recovered, while many others were reported missing and never found. Over 5,000 people were injured, and more than 12,000 residents were left homeless, with entire neighborhoods destroyed. In panic, about 20,000 people fled Lagos on the night of the explosion. Survivors gradually returned over the following week to scenes of loss and devastation. Military reports later stated that the disaster was caused by a bomb that detonated inside the armory, setting off other stored explosives. In a moment that remains unforgettable, President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the Ikeja Cantonment barefoot, addressing victims and assessing the damage firsthand. The Ikeja Bomb Blast remains one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in Nigerian history. Read. Remember. Retweet to educate someone. #IkejaBombBlast #January27 #NeverForget #NigerianHistory #Lagos #NigeriaStories If you want, I can also make it short

Story of the Ikeja Bomb Blast — January 27, 2002 On a day like this, 27 January 2002, a devastating explosion rocked the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos, changing Nigeria forever. What started as a fire outbreak inside the military armory triggered a series of massive explosions, throwing the city into chaos and fear. Many residents thought Nigeria was under attack or that a coup was underway. The blast was heard and felt up to 30 miles away. Tremors collapsed homes and shattered windows as far as 10 miles from the epicenter. According to the Red Cross, at least 1,000 bodies were recovered, while many others were reported missing and never found. Over 5,000 people were injured, and more than 12,000 residents were left homeless, with entire neighborhoods destroyed. In panic, about 20,000 people fled Lagos on the night of the explosion. Survivors gradually returned over the following week to scenes of loss and devastation. Military reports later stated that the disaster was caused by a bomb that detonated inside the armory, setting off other stored explosives. In a moment that remains unforgettable, President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the Ikeja Cantonment barefoot, addressing victims and assessing the damage firsthand. The Ikeja Bomb Blast remains one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in Nigerian history. #IkejaBombBlast #January27 #NigerianHistory #NigeriaStories

Army Chief Warns Criminals as Over 1,000 Special Forces Deployed Nationwide…… The Chief of Army Staff has issued a stern warning to criminals threatening peace and security across the country, vowing decisive action against all forms of insecurity. He also announced that more than 1,000 special forces personnel have been added to ongoing internal security operations nationwide, reinforcing the military’s commitment to restoring law, order, and public safety.

BREAKING NEWS: The supreme court has dismissed the trial of the former chief security officer to the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, Hamza Al-Mustapha in the murder of the wife of the late politician,MKO Abiola, late Kudirat Abiola.

🚨 UK Politics: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch backs Donald Trump, slamming the UK government’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Badenoch called the agreement “complete self-sabotage”, warning it weakens UK and NATO security and hands away sovereign territory. She said Trump was “right” to criticise PM Keir Starmer’s policy, which Trump labelled an act of “total weakness.” The UK government insists the deal protects the Diego Garcia military base, but critics say it risks national security. #UKPolitics #KemiBadenoch #Trump #ChagosIslands #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews

🚨 BREAKING: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday met ex-military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) in Minna, Niger State, in a closed-door meeting amid growing political permutations ahead of the 2027 elections. The brief meeting, held at Babangida’s hilltop residence, has sparked speculation about opposition realignment and emerging coalitions, including talks around Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Both leaders have remained silent on the visit. #BreakingNews #Obasanjo #IBB #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections

🚨 BREAKING: Ugandan President’s Son Boasts of Killing 22 Opposition Members Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and eldest son of President Museveni, claimed on social media that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed during the elections and hinted that opposition leader Bobi Wine is next. Wine narrowly escaped a military and police raid on his home in Magere, while some of his family members remain under house arrest. He rejects the election results, calling them fraudulent, and condemns violence against protesters. #Uganda #BobiWine #Muhoozi #ElectionViolence #BreakingNews #HumanRights

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army trainers at NATRAC Kontagora, Niger State, have alleged starvation, poor living conditions, and withheld allowances. The trainers say they are treated “like slaves,” forced to sleep on bare bunks without mattresses, fed poorly, and denied their ₦5,000 weekly instructors’ allowance despite training recruits for frontline combat against Boko Haram. The Army is yet to respond. #Exclusive #NigeriaArmy #NATRAC #MilitaryWelfare #BreakingNews #Nigeria

Nigerian Army Denies Mutiny Threat Over Salaries, Says Welfare Reforms Ongoing The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of an impending mutiny by aggrieved soldiers over poor salaries and allowances, describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement signed by Acting Army Spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, the military said mutiny is alien to its discipline and professionalism. The Army clarified that promotion increments are only part of overall remuneration and listed multiple allowances that make up soldiers’ pay. While acknowledging welfare concerns, it said structured reforms, salary reviews and improved benefits are ongoing, reaffirming loyalty to the Constitution and President Tinubu. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #MutinyClaims #NigeriaSecurity #Tinubu

Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier Over Leaked Video of Deadly Boko Haram IED Attack in Borno The Nigerian Army has dismissed Private Mansur Adamu for allegedly leaking video footage from a deadly IED attack by Boko Haram near Gubio, Borno State, which killed at least nine soldiers and injured several others. The blast occurred as troops traveled from Maiduguri, with the rear of the convoy struck by explosives planted by insurgents. The military emphasized that unauthorized disclosures of sensitive operational information are prohibited. The incident involved soldiers from 145 Damasak under 5 Brigade Maiduguri, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. #BornoIEDAttack #NigerianArmy #BreakingNews

Nigerian Soldiers Warn Of Impending Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Non-Payment Of Allowances Some aggrieved Nigerian Army personnel have raised alarm over what they described as poor welfare conditions, including salary disparities for newly promoted officers and the non-payment of allowances. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu shared with SaharaReporters, the soldiers accused top service chiefs of corruption and extortion, alleging that the issues disproportionately affect rank-and-file personnel. They urged the President to order a thorough investigation into the military’s internal affairs, particularly matters impacting troop welfare. The soldiers warned that growing frustration within the ranks could escalate, cautioning that a mutiny against senior officers may occur if the authorities fail to urgently address the lingering concerns. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #NigeriaNews

Nigerian Soldiers Warn Of Impending Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Non-Payment Of Allowances Some aggrieved Nigerian Army personnel have raised alarm over what they described as poor welfare conditions, including salary disparities for newly promoted officers and the non-payment of allowances. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu shared with SaharaReporters, the soldiers accused top service chiefs of corruption and extortion, alleging that the issues disproportionately affect rank-and-file personnel. They urged the President to order a thorough investigation into the military’s internal affairs, particularly matters impacting troop welfare. The soldiers warned that growing frustration within the ranks could escalate, cautioning that a mutiny against senior officers may occur if the authorities fail to urgently address the lingering concerns. #NigerianArmy #MilitaryWelfare #NigeriaNews

BREAKING: Angry Nigerian Soldiers Threaten Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Unpaid Allowances, Accuse Service Chiefs of Corruption Fresh tension is brewing in the Nigerian Army as aggrieved soldiers warn that a mutiny may erupt if the Federal Government fails to address worsening welfare conditions. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, the soldiers decried what they described as insulting salary increments following promotions, with some ranks receiving as little as ₦2,000–₦15,000 after five years of service. They accused military leadership of corruption, extortion, and selective implementation of allowances, noting that their counterparts in the Navy and Air Force earn significantly higher increments. The soldiers lamented unpaid and partially implemented allowances dating back to 2017, saying poor pay has trapped many in debt. They warned that continued silence from authorities could push desperate troops toward lawlessness, a situation they say poses grave danger to national security. #nigerian_army

U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on Americans in Syria U.S. forces have killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a senior Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, in a strike in northwest Syria, CENTCOM confirmed. Al-Jasim was tied to an ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter. The January 16 strike, part of “Hawkeye Strike” operations, targeted over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with 200 precision munitions. CENTCOM emphasized the operation underscores the U.S. resolve to eliminate threats to its personnel and regional security, following a year of capturing over 300 ISIS operatives and neutralizing more than 20 others. #SyriaStrike #USMilitary #AlQaeda #ISIS #CENTCOM #PalmyraAttack

Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela, Mourns Cuban Losses, Demands Release of Maduro The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers and civilians killed in the strikes, calling their deaths a painful reminder of the human cost of foreign intervention. VSCN also decried the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, urging African nations and the global community to demand an immediate end to the aggression, respect for sovereignty, and the release of Venezuela’s leaders. #VenezuelaCrisis #USMilitaryStrike #InternationalLaw

🇳🇬🤝🇻🇪 Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers, and civilians killed in the strike, describing their deaths as sacrifices in defence of Venezuelan territory. VSCN demanded an immediate end to military actions and called for the release of President Nicolás Maduro, urging respect for Venezuela’s right to self-determination. #Venezuela #Nigeria #VSCN #USStrike #InternationalLaw #Solidarity #Maduro

Uganda Election Crisis: Museveni Declared Winner With 71.65% Amid Violence, Killings, Bobi Wine Rejects Results Uganda’s Electoral Commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni winner of the 2026 election, extending his rule to nearly 40 years in power. The 81-year-old secured 71.65% of votes, defeating opposition leader Bobi Wine, who polled 24.72%. The election was marred by violence, killings, heavy military presence, arrests and a nationwide internet shutdown. Bobi Wine rejected the results as fraudulent, accused security forces of intimidation and condemned the killing of protesters, insisting Ugandans have the right to defend their votes. #UgandaElection #Museveni #BobiWine