Educational Stakeholders, Benin City Residents Commend Governor Okpebholo’s Directive On Compulsory Teaching Of Edo Indigenous Languages

Reactions have continued to trail the directive by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, mandating the compulsory teaching of Edo indigenous languages in schools across the state.The Governor’s decision follows the recent Federal Government education reform restricting schools to teaching only Nigeria’s three major languages — Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo — a policy that has […]

2025 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Oghara Declaration Calls for Bold Action to End Poverty in Nigeria

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s development landscape have called for urgent, coordinated, and inclusive action to tackle poverty in all its forms and dimensions.The call came to the fore during a one-day event held to commemorate the 2025 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty at Western Delta University, Oghara, culminating in the adoption of the Oghara […]

NDCCITMA Empowers Over One Hundred Edo Residents With Soft Loan

Over one hundred residents of Edo State have benefited from a soft loan to boost their businesses and better their lives.This was disclosed by Edo State Coordinator of Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, Mr. Theophilus Idehen at an empowerment programme held in Benin City, Edo State.Jonah Omorowa has details. […]

African Policy Dialogue Holds Seminar On Inclusive Bill On Renewable Energy To Create Jobs

The need for creation of jobs through renewable energy for Nigerian’s was the focus of the programme organized by Africa Policy Dialogue which held at the Victor Uwaifo hub on Airport Road in Benin City.Wellington Akodeja reports that the Chairman, House of Representative’s Committee on Renewable Energy, Honourable Victor Afam stated this during a seminar […]

ENHANCING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: Stakeholders Chart Path For Sustainable Rural Roads Reform In Edo State

Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through the state rural access and agricultural marketing project, in collaboration with the World Bank, has engaged key stakeholders in a one day consultation meeting aimed at reforming the rural roads sector to enhance agricultural productivity and rural connectivity.The event, held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public […]

Natives Of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon Sue For Peace, Unity, Re-Echo Appeal To Oba Of Benin On Behalf Of Suspended Enogie

Elders, leaders and youths of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have again re-echoed their appeal to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the Second to have mercy on their suspended Enogie, Edugie Ogieriakhi Ogiugo and lift his suspension. They made the appeal during an enlarged general meeting in the Community […]

Several Dignitaries Urge Leaders To Emulate Late Dr. Iyayi Efianayi’s Example Of Selfless Service

Leaders have been encouraged to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of Late Business mogul Dr Iyayi Efionayi who exhibited virtues of humility, accountability, and selfless service to humanity. Some Personalities in Edo State made the remarks during the seventh remembrance service held in his honour. Jolaade Ojo 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

Delta State Govt. Commences Reconstruction Work On Warri-Sapele-Benin Expressway

Following the dangers posed by the deplorable state of the Warri–Effurun–Sapele–Benin Expressway, which has remained in disrepair for months, the Delta State Government has commenced reconstruction work to alleviate the suffering and hardship motorists and travellers experience daily. Warri Correspondent, Gbenga Ahmed, who has been monitoring the situation, reports that the rehabilitation work aims to […]

SENSITISATION: INEC Sensitises Edo State Public On Continuous Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Edo State on Thursday organized a Road Show and Market Outreach Sensitization program to educate citizens about the Continuous Voter Registration process and to sensitize non registered citizens who are eighteen years and above on the need to register. Joy Obarisiagbon brings 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

BIU Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony For Medical Laboratory Science Graduates

The 2024-2025 graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science Department, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, have been advised o view their new professional status as an opportunity to support Nigeria’s drive towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. This call was made during the second Professional Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony of the department, which attracted dignitaries from across […]