General Electric (GE) withdraws from Nigerian Railway concession

General Electric (GE) has pulled out of a long-term concession deal with the Nigerian government to maintain and operate narrow-gauge rail lines in the country, a procurement process

The blessings of the soul winner

THE BLESSINGS OF THE SOUL WINNER

by Dr. C. L. Cagan, Deacon

A sermon preached at the Baptist Tabernacle of Los Angeles
Lord’s Day Morning, January 23, 2011

2019: Buhari’s in-law, Amosun, Abe, lose out as APC submits candidates’ names

 
  © AP In this photo taken Friday, May. 29, 2015, Nigeria's first lady Aisha Buhari, attends a function in Abuja, Nigeria. Nigeria's first lady has openly questioned her husband's work and said she may not support him if he runs again — comments that President Muhammadu Buhari laughed off, saying, "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room." (AP Photo/Azeez Akunleyan ) Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, Senator Magnus Abe, and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani lost out in the nomination process for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Here’s Why Doctors Have Stopped Prescribing Metformin

We are quickly approaching the day when people diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes can kiss goodbye to their expensive pills and annoying needles and test strips. This is thanks to a breakthrough from a Sri Lankan researcher, a specialist in endocrinology with 23 years' experience, that is going to change everything we thought we knew about how to treat type 2 Diabetes....

PDP confirms Adeleke’s participation in Osun rerun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that its candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, will participate in tomorrow’s supplementary election

France’s World Cup keeper Lloris avoids jail over drink-driving

France’s World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris avoided jail but received a 20-month driving ban and a £50,000 ($65,000) fine on Wednesday for drink-driving in central London.

Outrage as Buhari removes DSS chief

A new Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) was named yesterday. He is Yusuf Magaji Bichi. Bichi’s appointment takes effect from today (Friday) September 14, 2018.The new DSS boss takes over from Matthew Seiyefa, who was appointed in an acting capacity on August 7, 2018, following the sacking of the former boss, Lawal Musa Daura.

Dogara stumped by APC, PDP tangle

Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: TWITTER/DOGARA

Where would the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, be found in the divide between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when the National Assembly reconvenes for its final legislative year?  The speaker seems to be caught in a web of confusion whether to follow the path of his predecessor, Governor Aminiu Tambuwal and the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and some federal lawmakers that defected recently to the PDP or to remain in the APC.

Buhari again declines assent to electoral bill

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has for the third time declined assent to the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2018.
“Mr. President is declining assent to the Electoral Amendment Bill, due to some drafting issues that remain un-addressed, following the prior revisions to the bill,” said Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate).

Nigerian startup shortlisted for Silicon Valley’s demo in the United States

Tech4Her, Overall winner of the AngelHack competition.<br />Photo/Twitter/Tech4HerAfrica

A start-up social enterprise driven to raise the next generation science and technology leaders, and train female developers Tech4Her Africa, has emerged winner of the AngelHack Hackathon hosted at Impact Hub, Ikoyi, Lagos State.