By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Chairman of the 22nd All Nigerian Editors Conference, HRH Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, has urged Nigerian editors to intensify efforts to combat artificial intelligence-generated disinformation, warning that AI-powered falsehoods could undermine informed participation in elections and erode public trust in democracy. Achebe gave the charge while setting […]

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has called for sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, including a new process for appointing the chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to guarantee greater independence from the executive. Onaiyekan made the call on Thursday while […]

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has called on political leaders, electoral institutions and the media to work towards a democratic system that genuinely serves Nigerians and promotes the common good. Onaiyekan spoke on Thursday as keynote speaker at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC 2026), organised by […]

…Courts increasingly determining election outcomes By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said Nigeria is among the countries with the highest number of election petitions, expressing concern over the increasing role of courts in determining electoral outcomes. Osigwe spoke at the 22nd Nigeria Guild […]

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, to create and circulate fake photographs, videos, audio recordings and documents poses a serious challenge to democracy and public trust. Idris, who spoke through the Managing Director of the News Agency of […]