Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the intellectual and neurological development of young people, cautioning that it could distort their understanding of reality. In his first exclusive statement focused entirely on AI, the pontiff—who holds a degree in mathematics—voiced concern in a message to attendees…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tens of thousands took to the streets across the Middle East on Friday in a wave of coordinated protests following weekly prayers, denouncing Israel’s recent strikes on Iran and expressing anger toward the United States, widely seen as Israel’s key ally. In Tehran, demonstrators marched with Iranian and Hezbollah flags, chanting anti-Israel…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of 40,000 bags of 10kg rice across all 20 local government areas in Ogun State, prioritizing People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), widows, market women, youth, and other vulnerable groups. The initiative, part of ADF’s National Food Intervention Programme, was officially flagged off at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The countdown to the 8th edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) has begun with a high-impact masterclass marking the grand finale of the LLF Accelerator Programme, a flagship initiative designed to empower emerging leather designers. From June 2 to 4, selected participants from the Accelerator programme took part in a three-day,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has been arraigned before Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on a three-count charge of alleged criminal defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The charges, filed by the Federal Government, stem from statements allegedly made…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a significant boost to the national power grid with the addition of 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity through projects managed under its Project Management Unit (PMU). Speaking during a project update session, TCN General Manager of Project Coordination, Aminu Tahir, said the ongoing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has stated that the use of a stun gun to threaten or instill fear in another person is a punishable offence under Nigerian law. Jimoh made the clarification on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, while addressing the ongoing investigation involving…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to form a high-level leadership committee to address the persistent security crisis in Benue State, following a deadly attack in Yelwata that claimed over 50 lives. During a visit to Makurdi on Wednesday, Tinubu proposed the inclusion of traditional leaders such as the Tor Tiv V…
By Ayomide Otitoju A bystander shot in the head during Tuesday’s violent clashes between protesters and police in Nairobi is on life support, the Kenyatta National Hospital has confirmed. The unrest erupted as demonstrators marched against police brutality and rising state repression. Tensions escalated when armed motorbike gangs, allegedly aligned with security forces, disrupted the…