Nigeria military
https://world-gist.com/update/nigeria-military-the-armed-force-of-nigeria/3291887
The Nigerian military, officially the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (AFN), consists of three branches: the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Navy, and the Nigerian Air Force. The force has more than 230,000 active personnel and is one of the largest combat services in Africa.Â
Leadership and command structure
The military is overseen by the Ministry of Defence, but its operational command is directly under the president and commander-in-chief, Bola Tinubu.Â
Chief of Defence Staff (...
protest in Abuja today
https://world-gist.com/update/protest-today-in-abuja-teargas-storms/3291829
As of Monday, October 20, 2025, protests took place in Abuja regarding the continued detention of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Security forces used tear gas and reportedly live rounds to disperse the demonstrators.Â
Key details of the protest:
Protesters' demands: The demonstrators, led in part by activist Omoyele Sowore, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Dispersal by security forces:
Police and other securi...
Whatsapp messager
https://world-gist.com/update/the-whatsapp-messager-app/3285542
WhatsApp is a popular messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service owned by Meta (formerly Facebook). The application, available on smartphones and computers, allows users to exchange text, voice, and video messages, as well as make voice and video calls using an internet connection.Â
Key features
Free and secure communication: It is a free-to-download app that uses end-to-end encryption to ensure that only the sender and recipient can read messages and listen to calls.
Voice and...
Honduras vs Haiti
https://world-gist.com/update/honduras-vs-haiti-have-a-long-footballing-history/3285270
Honduras and Haiti have a long footballing history, with their most recent encounter being a 0-0 draw on September 5, 2025, during the FIFA World Cup qualification CONCACAF. The two teams are set to play each other again today, October 14, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Chelato UclĂ©s in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as part of FIFAÂ
Honduras is currently ranked 6th in the CONCACAF Men's National Team rankings, while Haiti is 8th.Â
Here's a summary of their recent form and head-to-head record:
Statisti...
K-pop act coming to pH in October 2025
https://world-gist.com/update/general-information-philippines-events/3254282
k-pop Super Junior, Baekhyun, and TWICE are among the K-pop acts set to perform in the Philippines this October. Super Junior, Baekhyun, and TWICE are among the K-pop acts set to perform in the Philippines this October. Photo from the artists' X accounts
K-pop fans are in for a thrilling October as several acts head to the Philippines for concerts and other special events.
XLOV, the rookie K-pop act which has garnered attention for their gender-neutral concept, will open the momth with mall...
