Edo Govt. Suspends Attorney-General And Justice Commissioner, Samson Osagie And Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani

The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, announced the suspension in a statement in Benin on Thursday. Ikhilor said the two-state top officials were suspended over allegations […]

EDSG & Nigerian Capital Development Fund Dicuss Plans On Building 50 Megawatt Solar Energy Plant

Edo State Government and the Nigerian Capital Development Fund have advanced arrangements to construct a 50-megawatt solar energy plant in the state to power public institutions and boost medium and small businesses. The development followed a closed-door meeting between Governor Monday Okpebholo and the leadership of the Nigerian Capital Development Fund in Government House. Kingsley […]

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Columbus Irosanga Is Dead

A veteran Nollywood actor, Doctor Columbus Irosanga, has been confirmed dead. The popular actor died in the early hours of Thursday February 6, 2025 after a brief illness. The news of his demise was shared by actress Hilda Dokubo on her Instagram page on Thursday. Columbus Irosanga was born and raised in Okrika, Rivers State. […]

CBN To Sell $25,000 To BDCs Weekly

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued new guidelines restricting Bureau de Change operators to purchasing a maximum of 25,000 dollars per week from a single authorised dealer bank as part of efforts to regulate the retail foreign exchange market and enhance transparency. The directive, outlined in a circular on Wednesday takes effect immediately. According […]

Gunmen Kidnap Former NYSC Director-General, Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd.)

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Major General Mahrazu Tsiga, Retired. GeneralTsiga, was kidnapped alongside several other residents of Tsiga village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to reports, the abduction occurred on Wednesday after the hoodlums armed with sophisticated weapons invaded […]

Bolt Drivers In Benin City Protest Alleged Killing Of Colleague, Henry Osemwenkhai

Traffic was temporarily grounded on Blessed Drive, off Country Home Hotel Road, Benin City, on Thursday following a protest by Bolt drivers over the alleged killing of one of their drivers, Henry Osemwenkhai. Roseline Ebhoramen reports that the drivers took their protest to the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council. www.itvradiong.com/live […]

Prison Break: Respondents Tasks Interior Minister On Thorough Investigation, Sanctions For Culprits

Following the intervention of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, into the arrest of six inmates and an official of the Nigerian Correctional Center Okere Warri, Delta State, who allegedly left the facility to engage in a robbery and kidnapping in Benin City, some respondents in Warri have appealed for a thorough investigation into […]

Guests Call On Telecom Operators, Government To Consider Impact On Consumers

Telecom operators in Nigeria have been advised to ensure improved service delivery to consumers. Guests on a current affairs programme, Sixty Minutes Nigeria, gave the advice while discussing telecom tariff hikes and the suspension of the NLC strike. Osemudiamen Osagie has details. 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 Receives National And State Leadership Of NULGE, Promises Sustained Collaboration

Edo State Government and the State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have resolved to work in synergy towards sustaining industrial harmony. This was among the outcomes of a meeting between Governor Monday Okpebholo and the National President of NULGE, Ambali Akeem Olatunji, who was in Government House to officially introduce […]

Members of Edo State Security Network Want CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd) Removed

There is tension at the Edo State Security Network as members of the security outfit on Thursday continued their protest, demanding the removal of the Commander, CP Friday Ibadin. The protesters accused Mr. Ibadin of abuse of office and incompetence. Patience Osarogiuwa has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong