University of Ibadan ex-Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Adigun Agbaje, has relieved his ordeal in the hands of kidnappers, noting that they shot him in the head. Agbaje, a professor of Political Science, thanked Nigerians for their concerns following his release by kidnappers In a statement by his son, Adewale Agbaje, …

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC, has moved to strengthen and deepen trade and business relations via its annual Golf Cup Tournament. Chairman of Nigeria-British Golf Committee, Mr. Uwamai Igein, said that the tournament is part of the chamber’s commitment to building and expanding business opportunities for the chamber’s existing and …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has denied releasing his manifesto ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The former Anambra state governor revealed this on Monday via his verified Twitter handle. He wrote, “We have not formally released our Manifesto. I will do so personally. It seems …

Ten Nigerian banks recorded N900.92bn profit before tax in the nine months that ended September 30, 2022, despite an economic downturn in the nation. According to the financial statements of these banks, this is a 21.40 per cent increase from the N742.95bn profit before tax the banks recorded in the …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has advised the electorate not to allow any politician to deceive them in the forthcoming general election, adding that the Peoples Democratic Party is the only party that is good for the state.   He added that voting for PDP, in 2023 is …

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, affirmed his support for the position of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, on the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.   Makinde, represented by his Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, who spoke in Yoruba made this known in Akure, …

The Presidential Spokesman, Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation, Dr Daniel Bwala, has picked a hole in the endorsement of All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, by leaders of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere.   NEWSEXTRA24 reports that Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and several South West leaders on Sunday endorsed Tinubu. …

Telecommunication companies have registered 16.72 million subscribers in the first nine months of the year, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission.   This brings the total number of active GSM lines in the nation to 211.85 million subscribers. The growth in the nation’s total number of subscribers …

The Vice-chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, has suggested that tertiary institutions in Nigeria should make it a policy to publicise the names of lecturers and students dismissed for involvement in sexual harassment.   Salami, a Professor of Home Economics and Nutritional Education, said doing so would …

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, claimed their first-ever bronze medal at the just-concluded U-17 Women’s World Cup in India on Sunday, after defeating Germany 3-2 on penalties.   The Flamingos blew a three-goal lead and allowed the Germans back into the game before playing in their third consecutive …