Pope Leo XIV has raised serious concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications, warning that delegating life-and-death decisions to machines constitutes a “destructive betrayal” of the principles that uphold civilisation. In his first message for World Peace Day, published Thursday, the Catholic Church’s first US pope said technological advances and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, a prominent figure in the US Church’s conservative wing, the Vatican announced Thursday. Dolan stepped down in line with canon law upon reaching the age of 75. He is succeeded by 58-year-old Bishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois, a relatively…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been honoured with the Most Influential Governor of the Year Award by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). The award was presented on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of MIPAD, led by its Founder and President, Mr Kamil Olufowobi, to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government, under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has released the full lineup of activities for Ọnwa Dezemba, the state’s flagship end-of-year festival designed to make the 2025 Christmas season memorable for residents and visitors. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Law Mefor, announced the programme, describing Ọnwa Dezemba…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has ramped up measures to tackle the escalating erosion crisis in the state, recover encroached government lands, and implement strategic projects aimed at driving economic growth and enhancing residents’ quality of life. Commissioner for Information, Mr. Law Mefor, disclosed the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahmed Farouk, Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), is reportedly under increasing scrutiny following plans to pay over ₦200 billion in outstanding bridging claims to oil marketers, the Dangote Group stated in a press release to Channels Television on Wednesday. According to the statement, the payments,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), joined by civil society organisations, staged nationwide protests on Wednesday to demand urgent government action against rising insecurity across the country. In Abuja, protesters marched from the NLC Secretariat under the watch of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following corruption allegations by Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote. The resignation was confirmed on Wednesday by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also announced that Gbenga Komolafe has stepped down as CEO of the Nigerian Upstream…
Washington has approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest in recent years, Taipei announced Thursday, as the island seeks to bolster defenses against potential Chinese aggression. The proposed sale, which still requires US Congressional approval, includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles, drones, and other military equipment, according to Taiwan’s…
