Rafiu $ANNI ☪️ 🇳🇬

Muslim and proud! Teacher! Relate with ppl on strength of their xter not on parochial sentiments. Behind this meek mien is steely mind. N4L

[Nury Vittachi @NuryVittachi]

@CheburekiMan I agree -- AI is just a lot of nested computer commands, nothing to do with intelligence in the human sense. But once you realize that, it's even worse that it is being given the ability to kill humans of its "choice"

[Chebureki Man @CheburekiMan]

@NuryVittachi AI is a bad choice of terms, the technology used in weapons targeting is dedicated to visual recognition. My camera can track people, animals, vehicles, other moving objects, just like these drones do. It might appear intelligent but the process is 100% deterministic.

[Nury Vittachi @NuryVittachi]

AI machines acting autonomously killed humans for the first time, it was revealed today.

Ten AI-powered drones were given full authority to choose human targets and kill them, New Scientist reported in its latest edition.

The operation worked.

The killings took place in Ukraine two years ago, but the information was never before publicly admitted, the journal said.

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CLEARLY VISIBLE CORPSES
“We just launch it and we know everything will be dead – everything that will be found there in this particular area will be dead,” drone-maker Alexander Kokhanovskyy told the publication.

“There is no connection to the drone at all, you cannot see the video, nothing… Everything it sees will be killed.”

Afterwards, the Ukrainians sent regular drones—fitted with cameras and piloted by humans—into the same area, to see if the AI had killed people. It had. There were clearly visible corpses and a disabled truck.

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USED ON OTHER OCCASIONS
This has probably happened on other occasions, the journal said.

“Reports in 2023 suggested that Ukrainian attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence were finding and attacking targets without human assistance – but were being deployed against vehicles such as tanks, rather than infantry,” the journal said.

Human casualties may well have been in the destroyed vehicles, but they wouldn’t have been visible.

Why are the Ukrainians revealing this horrific fact so casually? With the massive demonization of Russia in the western mainstream media, they likely think that no one will care, since the victims were Russian.

It’s worth noting that Ukrainian drone makers are working closely with the US and UK armed forces and doing shared tests in the area. And that warfare in both Ukraine and Iran are being used as training material for a US attack on China—more on that below.

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WHO’S IN FAVOR OF KILLER ROBOTS?
But seriously, we have to ask: are autonomous AI flying killer robots, with permission to kill humans of their choosing, a good idea?

Most people don’t think so.

In 2019, China and the majority of other countries of the world met at the UN to discuss a motion saying that killer robots are an obviously horrible idea and should be banned immediately.

Guess who disagreed with the motion?

You can guess the answer. Think of the four most ruthless nations.

Correct. The US, the UK, Russia, and Australia disagreed. (Ukraine hadn’t gotten into drones at that time.)

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LONDON HAS A TASTE FOR THEM
The British leadership definitely likes the idea of robots killing people.

In April last year (2025), the idea was floated in the Times of London, under the genteel headline "Drones may strike targets with no human input, says minister."

The word "drones" sounds nicer than "killer robots" and "strike targets" sounds better than “humans”, right, British government?

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BUT THE U.S. IS WAY AHEAD
No one doubts that the Pentagon is well advanced into making flying AI robots who can choose which humans to kill.

“The Pentagon has been trying to develop AI-powered autonomous drones for years,” said Katrina Manson, a US author who writes about AI weapons.

The US is developing flying killer robots called Goalkeeper and jet-ski style killer robots called Whiplash. Both are AI powered and have the power and ability to destroy humans of their own choosing, she says.

By putting AI into airborne or waterborne weapons and then giving them permission to kill humans, it means that the US can still keep killing people even when radio contact cannot be maintained.

“The military is also working to put AI directly into its ‘one-way attack drones,’ so they can navigate, locate targets and carry out lethal attacks even when wireless communications have been severed,” Manson said in a recent book.

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CHINA IS ULTIMATE TARGET
They are being prepared for war on China, Manson says. “Starting in 2022 the Pentagon’s Maven team began collecting enormous amounts of imagery of Chinese vessels in the Pacific, which they used to enable the creation of algorithms that drones operating there could use for targeting.”

The tragedy of all this is that many futurists, including author Isaac Asimov, saw this coming and warned against it.

His “first rule of robotics” states that a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

He believed that failing to follow this fundamental rule would doom the human race. Many people still agree.

And there are some who will stand up and say so. In February this year, Anthropic, one of the world’s top AI companies, told the US government that it did not want its tech to be used for autonomous weapons that kill humans.

The US Department of War immediately blacklisted Anthropic—and found an alternative partner, OpenAI, the same day.

[Truthwins777 @Truthwins7373]

@moo0sai https://t.co/KlpIFsSCMj

[مجيد موسوي Majid Moosavi @moo0sai]

تنبيه هام 🚨
​نعلن لمتابعينا الكرام أن هذا هو الحساب الرسمي الوحيد للعميد"السيد مجيد موسوي" قائد القوة الجو فضائية لحرس الثورة الإيراني. بعد إغلاق الحساب السابق.
​نرجو منكم إعادة النشر والمشاركة على أوسع نطاق لتعميم الحساب وقطع الطريق على الحسابات الوهمية

[Patarames @Pataramesh]

The large radar destroyed in Bahrain a few days ago rises questions

- Qatar's 'billion dollar' AN/FPS-132 radar was spared from destruction and only disabled via drones

- Bahrain's key radar was not attacked at all during the war but pulverized via a ballistic missile strike during the ceasefire phase

➡️ Did Bahrain & Qatar shut the radars down on Iran's request after experiencing Iran's capabilities?
(Iran can verfy via emissions/ELINT)

➡️ In the final phase before a deal, did Iran strike Bahraini and Kuwaiti radars—and, allegedly, Jordanian F-16 ➡️ to compel these last remaining enablers of U.S. operations to protest, once they had paid a price in the form of their own military assets?

[Nigerian Affairs Journal @NigAffairs]

BREAKING: Ijaw, Itsekiri agree power-sharing deal on Warri Federal Constituency II after President Tinubu’s intervention in the dispute over INEC's ward delineation exercise.

The agreement was sealed on Friday during a high-level meeting chaired by NSA Nuhu Ribadu and attended by representatives of the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups, alongside senior government officials, including the DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi.

Under the terms of the agreement, the House of Representatives seat in the proposed Warri Federal Constituency II will rotate between the Ijaw and Itsekiri nationalities. The Ijaw will occupy the seat for the first two consecutive terms, after which it will rotate to the Itsekiri ethnic group for the next two terms.

The agreement emerged after President Tinubu’s meeting with Delta stakeholders at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, June 11. During that meeting, Tinubu directed that two representatives from each of the three ethnic nationalities involved in the dispute meet under NSA Ribadu's supervision to develop a mutually acceptable political framework.

Signatories to the agreement included former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Kingsley Otuaro, and Dr. Eric Omare for the Ijaw nationality. The Itsekiri delegation was represented by Sir A.S. Mene and Chief Robinson Ariyo.

The agreement was endorsed on behalf of the Federal Government by Ribadu, while Olorogun Victor Okumagba and Chief Westham Adehor signed as witnesses.

[PATRIOTIC SOJA ($TSIR-MUNCHAN) @Pressman2040]

🚨 BREAKING: AFTER ILUKE ATTACK, ODODO UNVEILS APCS, DECLARES FULL-SCALE OFFENSIVE AGAINST CRIMINALS IN KOGI STATE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating insecurity, declaring that no part of the state will be surrendered to b@nd!ts, k!dn@pp£rs, or other cr!m!nal elements threatening the safety of residents.

The Governor made the declaration on Saturday during an inspection of newly procured Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other security assets at the Government House in Lokoja.

The Iluke attack was a wake‑up call. The response must be decisive.

This is what leadership looks like: not just condemning attacks, but procuring the hardware needed to prevent the next one.

Let other governors take note. Security is not a federal government responsibility alone. State governments must invest in the platforms that protect their people.

Well done, Governor Ododo. Now deploy those APCs and let the offensive begin. 🇳🇬

#KogiState #Ododo #APCs #IlukeAttack #FullScaleOffensive

[Montero - Olu Lewis @Montero1016]

Obingos will never tell u that @PeterObi was impeached for awarding Govt contract to build a new Governors' Office at 100m Naira (20 yrs ago) to his friend- Mr. Nwandu & another to his Campaign Manager. He also bought 40 cars without appropriation.

The impeachment was overturned by the Courts for procedural error (5am time & wrong venue) not that he was innocent As settlement for peace, he agreed to pay the godfather of the lawmakers debts for phantom contracts that Ngige refused to pay.

Whenever u see a Politician calling others 'thieves', know that hes a Premium version of Anini! Oju ole re!!! 😃
*Evidence attached.
@Bayo_Bilisi @og_beeping101 @AmodaOgunlere

[Sputnik @SputnikInt]

💣 How Iranian missile cities survived 40 days of bombing

Despite 40 days of the US and Israeli dropping bunker-buster bombs on Yazd, Iranian missiles kept firing, the Financial Times reports.

🔶 Iran is believed to have dozens of underground missile sites across the country

🔶 Some are buried more than 70 meters beneath granite mountains, making them immune to bombing

🔶 Damaged tunnel entrances were rapidly dug out and missile launches continued

🔶 Iran is estimated to still have some 70% of its launchers and missile stockpile

Advanced Iranian ballistic missiles easily beat US air defenses, leaving its bases vulnerable.

[Woye @woye1]

BACKGROUND STORY OF NIGERIA- EtHIOPIA PRISONER EXCHANGE:

1: In 2019, Tension arose in Ethiopia due to high number of Nigerians detained in Ethiopia.

-(a): However, Ethiopian Govt granted an amnesty to a large Nigerian prisoners.

-(b): But, logistical bottlenecks & subsequent re-arrests for similar drug-related offenses led to renewed diplomatic gridlock.

2; Therefore, the Chairman of @nidcom_gov @abikedabiri STEPPED in 2023 to negotiate a PRISONER- Transfer Memorandum of Understanding with the Ethiopian authorities to bring affected Nigerians back home.

3: in 2024, The Federal High Court issued a binding order as part of MOU to repatriate Nigerians from Ethiopia.

4: The Government finalized the deal in 2024.

5: Don’t forget that Nigerians were held mostly in Kaliti and Aba Samuel prisons for drug related offenses.

6: December 4, 2023; @SenVictorUmeh moved a motion in the @NGRSenate that the FG should rescue Nigerians and @nidcom should work out their reparations. We must commend him too.

7: IMPLEMENTATION:

-(a): Finally, the work done by the Chairman @nidcom_gov @abikedabiri and her team led to the formal agreement signed by the Honorable Minister of @NigeriaMFA @Ojukwu_Bianca and the Honorable Minister of @fmojustice @LOFagbemi with Ethiopian government officials.

8: We must appreciate the President @officialABAT for his leadership and thank you @abikedabiri @YusufTuggar for your leadership. @YemmyAj @JacobSua @Spoiltdr_ @Nancy_i_i @NigeriaStories @PulseNigeria247 @kunmigbenga @ummuh_Zahra @Abioolah @Pressman2040 @Yeribaaba @lollylarry1 @Mario9jaa @ennyola0015 @Engr_hauwerh @enilowo @NnamdiUzoukwu @nnoni61 @AShammeh @Comradegold @RealBushariSMA @ui_shehu @abs_uiux

[Reno Omokri @renoomokri]

I congratulate Mr. Osa, Director, my dear friend and lawyer of many years, and currently the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, who is being conferred with a National Honour by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his role in the June 12 struggle and his pro-democracy activities that gave birth to the Fourth Republic.

Osa, to use a local parlance, you are my personal person, and I am proud of you and what you have achieved in a life of service to God and humanity.

I pray that God grants you a long life for more meritorious service to Nigeria.

Reno Omokri

Ambassador Designate

[S p r i n t e r @SprinterPress]

🇮🇷 The body of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will be displayed for public farewell in Tehran from July 4 to 6, 2026 (July 13-15, Tir 1405 according to the Iranian calendar).

Also, the body will be buried on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (July 18) in Mashhad, in the shrine of the eighth Shia Imam, Reza.

[Middle East Observer @ME_Observer_]

⚡️ 🔺Hebrew media: US building large base near Gaza Strip
"Israel Hayom" newspaper claimed:
🔹The US Army has begun constructing a large base along the separation barrier around the Gaza Strip, near the Israeli regime's "Re'im" base.
🔹This base is intended to serve as a military and civilian headquarters for international organizations and forces that will enter the region to advance what was called the "Trump plan." Additionally, this base will replace the multinational headquarters previously located in "Kiryat Gat."

[Iranian Observer @Ms_Iranian]

Abbas Araghchi:

"Breaking promises is just part of who US politicians are, so we should anticipate major hurdles when executing this agreement.

We aren't dealing with people who are genuinely committed to the deal. Iran will make sure every loophole is closed to prevent any non-compliance." 🇺🇸

[Ryan Rozbiani @RyanRozbiani]

One year ago today, Israel made the foolish mistake of attacking Iran, starting the 12-Day War.

What I will never let the world forget is, Israel called the U.S. BEGGING for help after 48-HOURS.

Yes, they ONLY lasted 2 days in a solo 1v1 war with Iran. Mind you, it took Iran HOURS to strike back since they were caught off guard.

That war set the groundwork for the war today that has led to Iran becoming a SUPER POWER.

Those 12 days were quite stressful, but everyone knew it was destined to happen, what everyone didn't expect was Iran spent 47 years preparing and CAME OUT SWINGING.

[Drop Site @DropSiteNews]

🚨 NEW: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told State TV the emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is a roughly 1.5-2 page, 14-point document that has been negotiated for more than two months and reviewed line by line by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and military leadership.

🔸According to Araghchi, the first stage includes:
➤ A formal end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon
➤ A commitment that neither side will initiate a new war or use threats and force
➤ The lifting of the U.S. naval blockade
➤ A framework for the release of Iran’s frozen assets
➤ The Strait of Hormuz is addressed in the memorandum, with Araghchi saying Iran’s future management of the waterway “will be different from the past” and that services there “will no longer be free.” The arrangement for the 60-day period will be settled by the MoU itself, but other details may be finalized during the follow-on negotiations.
➤ Sanctions relief and reconstruction are raised as part of a reconstruction and economic development plan, but Araghchi says the full mechanisms on the matter will be agreed during later negotiations.

🔸 The Second Stage:
➤ Would consist of 60 days of negotiations toward a final agreement, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent.
➤ Araghchi says those talks will aim to resolve the nuclear file, including uranium enrichment and Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium.
➤ He says the negotiations will also address the broader issues raised in the memorandum, including sanctions relief, the reconstruction and economic development plan, arrangements related to the Strait of Hormuz, and other technical details.

🔸 On Hormuz (and Oman and China):
➤ He says Iran and Oman, as the two sovereign states bordering the strait, will continue to oversee its security and administration.
➤ Araghchi suggested that services in the Strait of Hormuz that have historically been provided free of charge, including maritime security and safe passage, the designation and maintenance of shipping lanes, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue services, would under a future framework carry fees.
➤ Araghchi says Iran has held close consultations with Oman, which he described as its principal partner on the issue, and that the two sides have reached “good results.” He said joint plans and a joint statement will be announced in the near future.
➤ He also says Iran has held expert-level consultations with other stakeholder nations, including China, noting that roughly 40% of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is linked to China because of its economic interests.

🔸Araghchi said the memorandum will be signed remotely in a “digital” format, with each side signing separately before a joint announcement, adding that an agreement could be finalized “within the next day or two, or within the next several days.”

🔗 Araghchi’s full remarks on Friday, translated into English by Drop Site News, are below ⬇️

[Rafiu $ANNI ☪️ 🇳🇬 @rofasanten]

@aminuyaro_ @AjiyaIdriss Was he neglected by the country? Are you sure steps weren't being tí taken to rescue him!

Cut out all these emotional blackmail and address what bred the criminals who abducted him and threatening the rest of us in the country.

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

Step one in ensuring that any peace deal has a chance: restrain Israel.

Right now, Israel’s ability to conduct consistent strikes into Iran is heavily dependent on U.S. assistance.

As Israel’s own defense minister spells out below, Israel has different objectives than we do, and it’s clear they will not be inclined to adhere to a peace agreement.

The stated intent runs wholly counter to U.S. objectives, yet Israel cannot sustain wars on multiple fronts without financial and military support from the U.S.

Until they are able to do so, their actions will continue to interfere with our strategic goals and drag the U.S. into conflicts that don’t serve us.

Make no mistake—this is a threat to sabotage our deal. But we can remove the leverage:

Take away the military support we are providing Israel, immediately, to preserve the potential of ending this foolish war.

[Sangel 🪽 @sahmetkiz]

This manhole in Haifa is older than the state of Israel 😆