EDO STATE POLICE COMMAND ROAD: Road Users Demand Reopening For Accessibility, Traffic Flow

Motorists and pedestrians navigating Edo State Police Command Road, Commercial Avenue, and surrounding areas in the GRA, Benin City have appealed for the re-opening of the road following completion of construction work. 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

IBADAN STAMPEDE: Court Adjourns Bail Application By Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Others Till Jan. 13, 2025

A High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the ruling on a bail application for the suspects involved in the stampede that claimed the lives of thirty-five minors in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin, who made the pronouncement after hearing from the counsels for the three suspects, adjourned the ruling on their bail […]

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 […]