The United States has placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act blacklist, a designation that could restrict certain military assistance and defense equipment sales unless President Donald Trump grants a waiver. The designation was announced in the US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, published on October 11. The report attributed the listing […]

In entertainment, Nigeria has recorded another historic win on the global pageantry stage as Oma Osele emerged as Miss Continental World 2026. Osele was crowned at the grand finale in Ayutthaya, Thailand, defeating delegates from around the world to claim the ultimate title. India’s Shreeya Panda finished as 1st Runner-Up. The Nigerian queen swept the […]

Global energy instability, rising petrol costs and the safety of NYSC members have raised concerns over Nigeria’s economy, political campaigns and national security. The report by Nancy David is presented by Esther Ogoro. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Nineteen prospective National Youth Service Corps members travelling from Ibadan to their orientation camps have been abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen reportedly attacked them on Thursday and took them into a nearby bush. The abductors have reportedly demanded N50 million for each victim, […]

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, says it will open a digital licensing round for gas distribution areas across the country before the end of 2026. The NMDPRA Chief Executive, Rabiu Umar, says the exercise will follow a nationwide gas distribution gridding exercise expected to be completed in October. He says the […]