Technology
Delta Opens First U.S. Facial Recognition Airport Terminal | Washington Post
Delta Air Lines debuted the United States’ first facial recognition terminal on Nov. 29 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Issues/Policy
‘It’s The Real Me’: Nigerian President Denies He Died And Was Replaced By A Clone | WashingtonPost
All politicians are subject to rumors and recrimination. But few have had to answer for the sort of tall tales being told about the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who over the weekend denied claims […]
Issues/Policy
Tithe: Daddy Freeze Invites Adeboye For Debate
Controversial on-air-personality, OAP, Daddy Freeze has invited the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for a debate. Freeze, who has been a staunch critic of payment of tithe […]
News
Bode George Speaks On ‘Rift’ with Jimi Agbaje
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Monday stated that there was no rift between him and the party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje. […]
News
Atiku vs Buhari: Yoruba Elders, Leaders Name Their Candidate, Give Reason
Yoruba elders and leaders have vowed to work with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming election. The leaders also reiterated their call for restructuring of the […]
Issues/Policy
ASUU Strike And FG’s ‘keep-Them Talking’ Culture | Independent (NG)
As a lad in primary school, I was told by my teacher that ‘education is the bedrock of development in any country. That with sound educational institutions, a country is as good as made -as […]
Editorial
Setting Agenda For Oyetola In Osun | Independent (NG)
In a solemn but highly impressive ceremony, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola of the State of Osun bowed out as its Chief Executive while Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has been sworn into office in his stead. But, is […]
Editorial
Boko Haram: Why Security Chiefs Must Go | Independent (NG)
The enduring insecurity across the nation, but most particularly the Boko haram menace, demands a strategic shift in the rule of engagement. The overrun of the Metele military camp in Borno state where the army […]
Politics
2019 And Plateau State’s Political Landscape By Jonathan Ishaku
May I beg the indulgence of my teeming readers to once again return to the affairs in my state, to wit, Plateau State. Plateau State is a microcosm of Nigeria; not only is it strategically […]
Editorial
Atiku-Obi Ticket: The Rift Ahead By Banji Ojewale
There is a great deal of difference between the eager man who wants to read a book, and the tired man who wants to read. —G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) English writer Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi, […]
Politics
Political Merchandising In The Name Of God By Nnedi Ogaziechi
As politicians jostle for visibility and recognition for 2019 elections that are ordinarily presented as consultations with ‘stakeholders’ (read political big men- source of many political criminalities). The unfortunate recurring decimal is that nothing has […]
Issues/Policy
Atiku’s US Visa: Playing Politics With Nigeria’s Image By Emeka Umejei
The perception of a country is important for the wellbeing of its citizens locally and internationally. It also has a direct correlation on the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the country. If a […]
Security
Olonishakin: A Man of Few Words But Plenty Action | TheCable
By IDOKO AINOKO A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram Insurgency in North East Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has also received commendation on the choice of Service […]
Life Style
Nigeria Will Need To Invest In Family Planning To Reap Demographic Dividend | TheCable
BY RIDWAN SORUNKE With a grossly underfunded health budget and a fast-growing population, Nigeria must prioritize investment in family planning to reap huge economic returns and better health outcomes. In its 2017 projection, the United […]
Business
Enelamah: Business Registration Can Now Be Completed In 48 Hours
Okechukwu Enelamah, minister of industry, trade and investment, says intending enterprises can now complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) within 48 hours. The minister made this known while speaking at the 10th […]
Government
Buhari: l’ll No Longer Complain About The Problems I Inherited | TheCable
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has resolved to stop complaining about the problems his administration inherited when it came into office. Buhari said he “asked for it” by relentlessly vying for office four times before […]
Issues/Policy
Adieu To a Foremost Nigerian, Dr. Frederick Isiotan Fasehun (1935-2018), By Kayode Ajulo
Dr. Fasheun is described as a historical figure and foremost father of the country’s democracy in the Fourth Republic. I dare add that he’s is a darling of Nigerian democracy, who would be remembered for […]
Economy
Has Monetary Policy Reached the End of Its Tether In Nigeria?, By ‘Tope Fasua
We certainly need more activist, more dynamic monetary policy that thinks outside the box in order to get this economy GROWING. Growth should be our focus, in my view, not inflation. Matured economies should worry […]
Issues/Policy
After Arresting Adeyanju, The Police Still Think They’re Not Politicians? By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
For a moment, it appeared the Police had a case against Deji Adeyanju, the Convener of ‘Concerned Nigerians’ whom it picked up on Wednesday just at the start of the ‘Police Not Politicians’ protest to […]
Issues/Policy
Fake News, Hate Speech And The 2019 General Elections – The Redemptive Role Of The Nigerian Media By Ayobami Ojebode
The text of the 13th Annual Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Lecture presented by Professor Ayobami Ojebode, Department of Communication and Language Arts University of Ibadan, Ibadan. A vignette: A friend of yours confided […]