January 7, 2025

Suspected Armored Cable Thief Electrocuted

A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was electrocuted on Tuesday morning while attempting to steal an armored cable from a transformer at Virginia Junction, Second East Circular Road, Benin City. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect was taken away unconscious by the police. Donald Ehimiyein completes the report. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Gov. Okpebholo Pledges Partnership With Ag. LG Council Chairmen, Urges Them To Exercise Full Powers

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has accused the suspended 18 Local Government Council Chairmen of diverting approximately twelve billion naira over the past fifteen months. Governor Okpebholo made this revelation during a meeting with the newly appointed acting Chairmen, their Deputies, and Heads of Local Government Administrations (HOLGA). He urged them to […]

Governor Okpebholo Sends Names Of Commissioners-Designate To EDHA For Confirmation

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has written to the Edo State House of Assembly requesting the consideration, screening, and confirmation of six commissioner nominees. In a letter to the House, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., Governor Okpebholo presented Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu, Dr. Washington Osa Osifo, Dr. […]

Motorists Call for Speedy Completion Of Airport Road Extension

Motorists and residents along the Airport Road extension, after the bridge, have expressed concerns over the slow progress of ongoing road rehabilitation. Patience Osarogiuwa reports with more details on the situation. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Eleven Councillors Impeach, Suspend House Leader & One Other For Gross Misconduct, Reaffirm Support For Council Chairman, Collins Osamede Ogbewe

Eleven councillors of the Ovia North East Legislative Arm, Edo State, have impeached and suspended the Leader of the House, Omoruyi Igbinake (Oluku Ward), and Ahmed Asemota (Utoka Ward) for alleged misconduct. The decision followed a sitting on Tuesday, where eleven out of thirteen councillors elected Oluwafemi Uyi (Okhokhuo Ward) as the new Leader of […]

PRAYERS FOR UNITY: Religious Leader Offers Prayers For Nigerians

Christians from various denominations gathered on Monday at the Central Baptist Church auditorium, Kings Square, Benin City, to thank God for the New Year 2025. Efosa Uwangue reports that the Universal Week of Prayer, organized by the Benin City Christian Community, will last for seven days. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

NASU Begins Indefinite Strike, Disrupts Activities at LASUED Ijanikin

Academic and non-academic activities at Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Ijanikin, were disrupted this morning as the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) declared an indefinite strike yesterday. The strike follows the Lagos State government and university administration’s failure to meet the union’s longstanding demands despite extensive negotiations. NASU/LASUED Chairman and Secretary, Badmus Adesola and Adelakun […]

NDLEA Arrests 18,500 Suspects, Seizes 2.6m Kg Drugs In 2024

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), says the agency’s steady successes in curbing illegal drug supply and demand continue to justify the support it receives from the U.S. government, partners, and stakeholders. Lagos Correspondent Aigboje Ikhuoria reports that Gen. Marwa made this statement at the inauguration of a central […]

OWO CULT CLASH: Police Arrest 19 Suspects In Connection With Incident

The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Wilfred Afolabi said on Tuesday that 19 suspects have been arrested in connection to Monday’s cult clash in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Afolabi stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of the crime scene of the violent cult attack that left 4 persons dead. The […]

NORTHERN NIGERIA DEVELOPMENT: Stakeholders Unveil 2045 Development Goals

Stakeholders in Northern Nigeria have unveiled ambitious 2045 development goals to transform the region’s socio-economic landscape. The goals were developed after a thorough analysis of pressing challenges, including gaps in education, widespread poverty, security concerns, and famine in some communities. Kano Correspondent Abdul Ibrahim reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong