How “Willie Horton” went from shorthand for black depravity to shorthand for political racism. George H.W. Bush, the one-term president who died on Friday at age 94, is often overlooked by history, despite having presided over the last truly bipartisan “grand bargain” and the end of the Cold War. But if there’s one context in …
WhatsApp faces misinformation problem in Nigeria, reports say by Oscar Gutiérrez/CNET
Fake news on the platform comes ahead of general elections early next year. Fake news is being spread on WhatsApp in some of Africa's most populous countries, according to two new reports, raising concerns over coming elections in Nigeria. Photoshopped images and false claims about politicians have been circulating on the Facebook-owned messaging service in …
“The spirit of error” in Nigerian politics by Reuben Abati
About this period, four years ago to be precise I had gone to visit a notable politician and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Politics was very much in the air then as is the case now, and my host was neck-deep in it all. He was a major grassroots politician and a man …
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Why Rent Repayment Orders can pose a significant financial risk for private landlords By Richard Tacagni
It is over 12 years since Rent Repayment Orders were first introduced under the Housing Act 2004. The legislation enables local authorities and/or tenants to recover up to 12 months rent if a landlord operates a licensable property without applying for a licence or a temporary exemption from licensing. In the early years, tenant applications …
26-Year-Old Nigerian Becomes Highest-Paid Robotics Engineer
Silas Adekunle, 26, created MekaMon, the first gaming robot in 2016, according to CPAfrica. During the launch of the new technology, the CEO of Reach Robotics sold 500 robots and earned $7.5 million. Adekunle secured a deal with London Venture Partners for $10 million in 2017. His company also partnered with Apple for exclusive sales …
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