A MANHUNT IS UNDERWAY FOR MAN WHO SHOT A GRANITE CITY POLICE OFFICER MULTIPLE TIMES.(PHOTO).

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  A manhunt is underway for man who shot a Granite City Police Officer multiple times. Officers in Granite City, Illinois, responded to a call regarding a unwanted subject near the 2000 block of Johnson Road at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the suspect. The suspect opened fire on officers before fleeing the scene.  Unfortunately, one officer was struck multiple times. The officer was rushed to a St. Louis University Hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.  A massive manhunt is now underway to locate the suspect. Authorities warn the public that the man is considered armed and dangerous. If you do see him, do not approach, but rather call 911 immediately.  If you recognize the man in the photos or have any information regarding this incident, please call the Granite City Police Department at 1618-877-6111 There was a heavy police presence in Granite City in a different part of town tonight but that w...

FG TO BRIDGE DIGITAL GAPS WITH AI, ROBOTICS, BIG DATA DEPLOYMENT. (PHOTO).


 FG to bridge digital gaps with AI, Robotics, big data deployment


The federal government has announced its resolve to bridge digital gaps in the country with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence, (AI), Robotics, Big data and Internet of Things (IoT) among other technological innovations.

The Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani who disclosed this also said the government would adopt modern technologies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in line with the United Nations programme for developing countries.

The Minister made the remarks at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja during a stakeholders workshop preparatory for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), summit coming up in September this year.

Tijani was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr Faruk Yabo. The workshop had the theme: “Stakeholders’ Workshop to Review Nigeria’s Statement to the Global Digital Compact (GDC).”

The Minister said Nigeria would focus on “digital transformation and digital revolution which are largely informed by the megatrends such as climate change, which many countries of the world are confronted with, including desert encroachment, Covid-19 pandemics, global conflicts and economic meltdown.”

A statement signed by the Head of Media in the Ministry, Kania Maliki Andeyaba, quoted the minister as saying that “technology stands out as a pivotal piece of solution that will help to deal with the myriad of issues.”

“It is extremely important for Nigeria to key into the global drive in order to accelerate the expansion of access to closing the gap by bringing about inclusivity and the adventure of AI, Robotics, Internet of Things, Big Data, etc. which every nation must find itself in the entire ecosystem”, the Minister said.

The minister announced that Nigeria would focus on closing all digital gaps and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals and expand inclusion and benefits from the digital economy for all.

The Minister further highlighted that the country’s efforts would foster an inclusive, open, safe, and secure digital space that respects, protects and promotes human rights.

And while advancing equitable and interpretable data governance, it would also enhance international governance of artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies for the benefit of humanity.

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