Danon calls on UN’s Guterres to condemn Hamas’s ‘cruel, inhumane’ hostage treatment
Danon addressed the physical condition of the returned hostages, calling it “clear evidence of war crimes” by Hamas…
Research shows AI datasets have human values blind spots
My colleagues and I at Purdue University have uncovered a significant imbalance in the human values embedded in AI systems. The systems were predominantly oriented toward information and utility values and less toward prosocial, well-being and civic values. At the heart of many AI systems lie vast collections of images…
Surge in rat numbers linked to climate warming, urbanization: Study
What’s new: Cities experiencing warmer temperatures, fewer green spaces and denser human populations are seeing a rise in rat numbers, a recent study shows. What the study says: Jonathan Richardson, a biology professor at the University of Richmond, U.S., and his colleagues wanted to check if anecdotal media claims about increasing urban rat (Rattus spp.)…
Horrors: Over 150 Female Prisoners Raped and Burned to Death in DRC Jailbreak
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — More than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a jailbreak in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after fleeing male inmates set fire to the prison, according to the United Nations. Seif Magango, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office…
Kogi govt launches skills acquisition programme to empower 1,000 youths
In a strategic effort to boost human capital development, the Kogi State Government has launched an ambitious skills acquisition programme targeting 1,000 youths across the state. The initiative, known as the Ododo Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (OYESA), is spearheaded by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration and implemented through…
Iyonawan Unveils Music Video, Bags Doctorate
ShareGospel musician, Dr Loveth Iyonawan, has unveiled the official video of her new song, ‘I’m A Winner’, Saturday Telegraph reports. Iyonawan who said the music is to further impact lives due to its positive and faith-filled content, reiterated her commitment to the betterment of humanity. Iyonawan through her media unit stated: “Since 1999…
Nollywood, social media, prosperity preaching by religious institutions fueling get-rich-quick syndrome – Remi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s high rate of human trafficking to misleading messages from movies, social media, and some religious organizations promoting a get-rich-quick mentality. Speaking on February 7 during a visit from NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Bello, at the State House in Abuja, she reaffirmed her support for the agency’s fight against human…
ASMATA PG, Police, NUJ, rights groups mourn as Champion Onitsha Correspondent buries wife
The President General PG, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna, Onitsha Police Area Commander, Mr. Chidi Nzota, Southeast Vice President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Emmanuel Ifesinachi, National chairman, Human Dignity Restoration Association, HDRA, comrade Jude Achebe, and the Anambra State chairman…HKSAR Government condemns and rejects US Department of State’s interference with Hong Kong’s judicial proceedings
​Regarding the erroneous remarks made by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor today (February 8) regarding Lai Chee-ying’s case concerning the Hong Kong National Security Law, openly exerting pressure to demand unconditional release of Lai Chee-ying, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) condemned...