LAGOS ASSEMBLY CRISIS: Some Lagosians React To Power Tussle Among Legislators

The resignation of Mojisola Meranda and appointment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has continued to generate reactions from amongst residents of the state. Lagos State Correspondent Aigboje Ikhuoria reports that the respondents are of divergent views on its effect on Nigeria’s democracy. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Two Burnt To Death In Oyo Petrol Station Fire

Two persons have died in a tanker fire that occurred in a filling station at the Orita Challenge area of Ibadan, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency confirmed this in a statement today. According to the agency’s General Manager, Yemi Akinyinka, a petrol tanker driver and his motor […]

Protest Rocks Ogoni As MOSOP, 31 Groups Threaten To Disrupt Oil Production

A massive protest erupted on Monday in Ogoni, as over thirty various groups, including the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), staged a peaceful protest to demand justice for Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight, who were executed in 1995 for their advocacy on environmental stewardship. The groups insisted that for the […]

Nigeria Customs Service Says 35% Of Illicit Trade Moves Through Badagry-Seme Border

The leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service has identified the Badagry-Seme border as the most active smuggling route in the country, accounting for approximately 35 percent of smuggling activities in 2024. Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, commenting on the seizure of over 28,000 litres of smuggled petrol, said that […]

Minister Of Information Describes 2025 Budget As A Roadmap For Economic Resilience And National Progress

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the 2025 budget, recently signed into law by President Tinubu, as a strategic roadmap for economic resilience, social stability, and national progress. The Minister, who stated this at the 2025 Third Edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session held on Tuesday at the National […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara Says Rivers Fire Fighting Capability Strengthened

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the modernized fire-fighting units with new buildings, necessary machinery, materials, and equipment will strengthen the emergency response capability of personnel to fire incidents in the State. The Governor pointed to how the provision will drastically reduce, if not eliminate, the vulnerability of the Rivers population to […]

OREDO GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CRISIS: Chairman, Dr. Tom Obaseki Describes Protest Against Instituted Suit, Key Council Officials As Misplaced Priority

The Chairman of the Oredo government council, Doctor Tom Obaseki, has described the protest by some individuals over a court suit instituted by him against them as misplaced priority by those involved. Doctor Obaseki made the remark during a press briefing held in Benin City to put the record straight. Efosa Uwangue has details of […]

APC Leaders, Uhunmwonde Chapter Reaffirm Osawe Osayemwenre As Chairman

Some leaders of APC, Uhunmwonde local government chapter have reaffirmed Osawe Osayemwenre as the authentic chairman of the party. The endorsement was made during an enlarged emergency meeting held at Idunmwunowina Quarters in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. Deborah Ogbeifun 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

Host Communities Suspend 21-Day Warning Protest Over Alleged Marginalisation In Appointment Of Managing Director

The coalition of host communities of the headquarters of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority has suspended its twenty-one-day warning protest to demand the appointment of someone of Benin extraction from the host communities into the position of Managing Director in the Authority. The protest, which lasted over three weeks, was aimed at ending alleged marginalisation […]

TAMIAD Foundation Holds Free Cancer Lecture, Health Checks In Honour Of Late Pst. Tayo Mike-Adogame

A cross section of women in Benin City on Saturday benefited from a free breast screening at a cancer awareness lecture organized by TAMIAD Foundation. Favour Osaro reports that the exercise was part of the one-year memorial of late Pastor Tayo Mike-Adogame. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong