The United Nations Children’s Fund is demanding adequate safety measures and strict regulation, citing children’s increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies. UNICEF made the call in a statement on Tuesday ahead of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6 and 7 July 2026. Noting that AI is shaping childhood…
MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas used the funeral service of Zimbabwean-born activist and public servant Thokozani Damasane to deliver a sweeping and unsparing condemnation of the ongoing anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa and how it is a symptom of state failure being cynically exploited by politicians with no interest in genuine solutions. The speech, which…
By Golok Nanmwa Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called for stronger collaboration, enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated responses among federal and state actors to tackle Nigeria’s increasingly complex security challenges. The governor made the call on Thursday while declaring open the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting (FSSAM) in Jos, a strategic…
A former chairmanship aspirant for Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Engr. Gbenga Akinwande, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt urgent and pragmatic measures to address the growing insecurity and economic hardship facing Nigerians. In an open letter dated June 3, 2026, and addressed to the President through the Chief of…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to fulfil his commitment on the rehabilitation of the Ikom–Wula–Obudu Highway, warning that the worsening condition of the road poses serious risks to motorists and undermines economic activities along the corridor. The appeal formed part of…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity now poses a threat to international peace and security. In a statement issued on Sunday via its official social media page and an open letter dated May…
By Joseph Erunke The Federal Government has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, urging citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, compassion, unity, and national solidarity as the country continues its march toward peace and prosperity. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister of…
With Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season already underway and human activity responsible for 20% of the state’s fires, experts warn that the holiday weekend is one of the highest-risk periods of the year. CHESTNUT HILL, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2026 / As millions of Americans prepare to head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend,…
News Published May 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram A United States Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has again urged President Donald Trump’s administration to take “forceful action” to protect Christians in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Moore made the call while reacting to recent killings in Plateau…
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on farmers to avoid blocking cattle routes and illegally converting grazing reserves into farmlands across the country. This was contained in a communiqué signed and issued by the association’s National President, Khalil Mohammed Bello, at the end of its 7th anniversary celebration and National…
