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YULETIDE: Traffic Builds Up in Parts of Benin City Ahead of Christmas

As the Christmas draws closer, traffic in Benin City is beginning to reflect the rush associated with the Yuletide. With more people moving in and out of the city, transport fares have recorded a slight increase, while transport operators report high patronage despite the prevailing economic hardship in the country. Donald Ehimiyein reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]

BUDGET OF HOPE AND GROWTH: Gov. Okpebholo Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill of 939 Billion Naira into Law

Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦939 billion into law, following the consideration and passage of the bill by the Edo State House of Assembly. The 2026 Appropriation Bill is tagged “Budget of Hope and Growth.” Government House Correspondent Kingsley Uchegbu 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

Edo Police Record 821 Arrests, Intensify Clearance Operations Ahead Yuletide

No fewer than eight hundred and twenty-one suspects were arrested across Edo State in 2025, while hundreds of kidnapped victims were rescued, as the Edo State Police Command intensified its fight against crime through intelligence-driven operations and targeted clearance exercises. The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this while briefing journalists […]

Natives Of Benin Celebrate Ugie Ewere To Usher Peace To Homes And Entire Land

In continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie, natives of Benin have celebrated Ugie Ewére to usher peace into the land and homes. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that during the ceremony, celebrants move from house to house offering the Ewére leaves, which symbolizes appeasement of nature for peace. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

15-YEAR REMEMBRANCE: Family, Friends Hold Thanksgiving Service And Reception In Honour Of Late Deaconess Mrs. Selia Ukponmwan In Benin City

Fifteen years after her passing, family members, friends and well-wishers have gathered to honour the life and legacy of the late Deaconess Mrs. Selia Ukponmwan, with a thanksgiving service held at the United Baptist Church, followed by a reception that brought together dignitaries from different walks of life. Ofure Anetor, who captured highlights of the […]

Traders, Residents Express Mixed Reactions Over Food Price

With just few hours to Christmas, markets across the city are witnessing increased activity as residents rush to purchase food items for the celebration. However, while prices of some major staples have dropped significantly, others have recorded sharp increases, raising concerns among shoppers. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that traders are also complaining of low patronage. www.itvradiong.com/live […]

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