The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned until Wednesday for the commencement of hearings on seven petitions filed by the PDP and six other political parties challenging the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC as Governor of the state. Deborah Ogbeifun reports that the adjournment followed an application filed by the […]
His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on Sunday, held his 2025 maiden Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City, three months after celebrating his eighth coronation anniversary. Osemudiamen Osagie 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
Authorities and residents of Zamfara State have reported that a military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-ridden northwest mistakenly killed several civilians working with community security outfits. This marks the third misfire by the military in just over a year during aerial bombardments aimed at extremists and rebel groups. Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesman […]
The newly unveiled Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has pledged to introduce an attacking style of football as he takes charge of the senior national team. Speaking at his unveiling today at the media center of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, Eric Chelle expressed his commitment to adopting an aggressive and goal-driven approach to the […]
Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of a High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted bail to three suspects remanded in connection with a food queue stampede that claimed the lives of 35 minors in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last December. The three suspects are ex-Queen Naomi Silekunola, Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, and a school principal, Abdullahi […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. Governor Makinde made the presentation at the Exco Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, officially legitimizing the reign of the new Alaafin. The presentation of the Staff of Office took […]
Twenty-five suspects have been arrested in connection with last week’s cult clash in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, which claimed four lives. Addressing newsmen on the development, the State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, said some of the suspects have been identified as directly involved in the criminal activities. He noted that […]
Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Abigail Oluwarotimi, for inflicting injuries on a teenager working in her house, Jude Joseph. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Moses Yamu, said the woman used metal objects in the fire to inflict bodily injuries on the boy, and as a result, the victim […]
The increasing menace of out-of-school children in Benin City and other major towns of Edo State has become a grave concern for some respondents, who say the government must urgently address the issue before it spirals out of control. Favour Osaro 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
Some economic experts in Benin City have described the National Bureau of Statistics’ plan to integrate Nigeria’s $146 billion shadow economy into the country’s GDP as a strategic move. They noted that this initiative would not only boost government revenue but also provide a safety net for workers in the affected sectors. Donald Ehimiyein reports. […]
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