TECH

Uber Uses Selfies In Driver Security Checks

Uber is introducing real-time ID checks, the company’s latest effort in ensuring secure rides. Utilizing Microsoft Cognitive Services, the new feature will randomly prompt drivers to share a selfie before going online to pick up passengers. This is aimed to reduce driver fraud, ensuring that the right driver is using someone’s profile. This also adds another layer of security for passengers. (more…)

EVENTS

Fashion Alert! The traditional wedding of Orobosa, daughter of Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion

When cultures melt beautifully the fashion display will be like fireworks, Edo State Nigeria is still buzzing about the traditional marriage ceremony of Umar Mantu and Orobosa, daughter of Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and his Jamaican born wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion. Next stop is the white wedding which is coming up next weekend. See their pre-wedding photos and and photos from her bridal shower held yesterday, after the cut. (more…)