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Mohamed Fall Asks Journalists to Be Cautious in Use of AI
Mohamed Fall Asks Journalists to Be Cautious in Use of AI
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall has advised the media to approach the use of artificial intelligence (AI) with caution, stating that as it can empower fact-based reporting, so also can it accelerates disinformation, deepen surveillance, and silence truth.
Fall, in a statement issued on Friday to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day, said we celebrate the brave men and women who work in the media in Nigeria as journalists, reporters, producers, cameramen and women, and all other media workers.
He said: “You are a very important sector of a democratic society, helping citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression and freedom of information.
“In a world more connected and more conflicted than ever, press freedom remains a pillar of justice, democracy, and human rights. This year, we mark World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.”
He said: “AI is reshaping journalism. It can empower fact-based reporting or accelerate disinformation, deepen surveillance, and silence truth.
“AI must not become a tool that erodes trust or endangers journalists who face disproportionate risks online and offline.
“Globally, the UN Secretary-General has called for AI to be shaped by human rights and facts. His Global Principles for Information Integrity and the Global Digital Compact promote transparency and accountability in this digital age.
“Here in Nigeria, the United Nations works with media partners, civil society, and government to support public access to information and protection of fundamental freedoms. We promote Media and Information Literacy, safe digital ecosystems, ethical AI use, as well as free, independent and pluralistic media.
“AI is already changing the way you report the news for the better. However, it also has the potential to fuel hate speech and disinformation with deepfakes and misrepresentation.
“We depend on you the journalists as our line of defence against false news by reliance on ethical journalism, reporting truth and objectivity.
“As we celebrate the media in Nigeria, I also call upon you to see yourselves as a light in this country, always reporting for public good. You should not only spotlight the problems and challenges Nigeria faces but also highlight the progress and opportunities that abound in this country.
You should not only convey disasters and bad news. Be conveyors of hope. Uphold solution journalism.
“I call upon all stakeholders to support the media as they navigate this new world of innovation, the digital media and AI.
“We all should ensure that journalism thrives because when journalists are silenced, societies are weakened. But when they thrive, so does democracy.
“I wish all Nigerian journalists and media workers a good World Press Freedom Day.”
Mohamed Fall Asks Journalists to Be Cautious in Use of AI
Bandits kill one, injure another in Katsina vigilante patrol ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
One person was confirmed dead while another sustained injuries when suspected armed bandits attacked members of a local vigilante group during a patrol in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on May 4 at about 4:05 p.m., shortly after a security coordination meeting involving vigilante members from Malumfashi, Kafur, Bakori, and Kankara LGAs held at the Kankara LGA Secretariat.
Two vigilantes, identified as Salisu Barde, 60, and Sule Abdul, 50, were injured in the ambush along the Kankara–Sheme road.
Security forces were promptly deployed a patrol team to the scene and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Kankara, where Salisu Barde was later confirmed dead.
Security sources have intensified efforts to arrest the fleeing attackers.
Bandits kill one, injure another in Katsina vigilante patrol ambush
Gunmen abduct special constabulary officer in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have abducted a 29-year-old special constabulary officer during a surveillance patrol at Tafida/Nalado area in Nariya, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources td Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, at about 5:00 p.m. when the patrol team came under heavy gunfire from the assailants.
The operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, but one officer, identified as PC-SC Mohammed Ali was forcefully taken to an unknown destination.
The assailants also carted away the victim’s Jincheng 110 model motorcycle.
Following the attack, a combined team of personnel and operatives from sister security agencies were mobilized to the scene, and a search and rescue operation has since commenced.
Gunmen abduct special constabulary officer in Kaduna
Police inspector attached to OPHK dies while on special duty in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Inspector Pascal Okpabi, an officer attached to the 5 PMF Benin, who was on special duty with Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force, is dead.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Saturday, May 4, at about 4:50 p.m., when the officer, who was posted to 233 Battalion, Damaturu, collapsed while on duty.
The sources said that the officer’s Unit Commander, ASP Ogwouno Ekene, reported that Insp. Okpabi was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, where medical personnel diagnosed him with partial stroke linked to high blood pressure.
He was confirmed dead at about 4:30 p.m. the same day while receiving treatment.
The deceased, who hailed from Ebonyi State, had his family duly informed, and arrangements for his burial are underway.
Police inspector attached to OPHK dies while on special duty in Yobe
Bandits kill one, injure another in Katsina vigilante patrol ambush
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