The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Most Rev. Anselm Pendo Lawani, has urged Nigerians to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used responsibly and does not erode human dignity or replace authentic human communication. He made the call during the 2026 World Communications Day celebration held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin. Lawani…
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has concluded the 5th Nigeria Catholic Communications Week alongside the 2026 World Communication Day with a strong call for ethical journalism and protection of human dignity in the digital age. The Chairman of the Department of Communication of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, urged…
David Kente, an aspirant for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, has dismissed reports suggesting he has withdrawn from the race in favour of Governor Agbu Kefas. Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo on Sunday, Kente insisted that he remains fully committed to contesting the party’s primary election….
Six sitting members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their re-election bids in Benue State primaries. The primaries, held ahead of the next general elections, resulted in only four incumbent lawmakers retaining their tickets, according to results announced in Makurdi on Sunday. The APC National Assembly…
Serving lawmakers from Ebonyi State have secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for the six federal constituencies in the state following the party’s House of Representatives primaries. The exercise, conducted on Saturday, was part of the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the incumbents benefited from a consensus arrangement spearheaded…
The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Emmanuel Badejo, has called on Nigerians to preserve human interaction and resist the growing “artificialisation of communication” driven by digital media and artificial intelligence. Badejo made the remarks during the 2026 World Communications Day held in Ibadan on Sunday. The event focused on the message of Pope Leo XIV,…
Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on intending pilgrims from Edo State travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj to conduct themselves responsibly and protect the image of both the state and Nigeria. The governor made the appeal during a farewell ceremony for the pilgrims, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick…
The Nigerian Army has completed its second Chief of Army Staff (COAS) welfare flight for May, facilitating the movement of 341 personnel serving in the North East theatre of operations. An operational report released on Sunday stated that the exercise was carried out on Saturday with the support of a chartered ValueJet aircraft. According to…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has called for increased public awareness and preventive measures against Lassa fever, describing the disease as a continuing public health threat in Nigeria. Abayomi made the appeal in a post on his official Twitter account, where he noted that Lagos State had recorded only a limited number…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with the National Hydrographic Agency to improve navigational safety and maritime operations across Nigeria’s waterways. The development was announced in a statement released on Sunday by NIMASA spokesman Edward Osagie after a visit by the Hydrographer of the Nation, Olumide…
