INEC Defends Rejection Of David Mark’s ADC Faction, Says Decision Based On Court Order, Not Bias

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has defended the commission’s decision to reject the faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aligned with Senator David Mark, insisting the move was strictly guided by the law and not political bias. Jolaade Ojo has details. www.itvradiong.com/liveYouTube: @itvradio | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradioFacebook: @ITVandRadio | […]

NEW OIL-WELL CONTROVERSY: Orogho Natives Seek Edo State Government Intervention

Residents of Orogho community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have kicked against plans by an oil company, Seplat, to establish another oil well without the consent of the community.The natives expressed their displeasure through a peaceful protest, aimed at drawing the attention of the Edo State Government and other relevant authorities.Efosa Uwangue […]

Divergent Views Trail Political Defections, Candidates’ Imposition Debate

Guests on the current affairs programme 60 Minutes Nigeria have expressed divergent views on the issues of candidate imposition and political defections in the country. Pius Nsogho has details. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Alleged Assault: Woman Seeks Justice In Benin City

A middle-aged woman, Blessing Izegeagbe, has called for help over an alleged incident of assault and the reported loss of money said to have been given to her by an aide to the Edo State Governor. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday at the Ikpoba-Hill flyover project site shortly after an unscheduled […]

Eranomigho Arrives Benin Airport, Commend Gov. Okpebgolo’s Administration

A US-based Nigerian, Mr. Clement Eranomigho Edegbe, popularly referred to as Mega Comrade Eranomigho, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his unparalleled developmental strides. Eranomigho Edegbe made the commendation on his arrival at the Benin Airport on Wednesday. Pius Nsogho reports that the Mega Comrade, who also took a swipe at his critics for their […]

VOTER REVALIDATION: Stakeholders React Variously To Its Importance Ahead 2027

A cross-section of the public has expressed divergent views on the proposed INEC voter revalidation exercise. While some applauded it as a welcome development, others said it is a calculated plan to disenfranchise many eligible Nigerians. Jonah Omorowa reports. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

APC Women Protest Alleged Marginalisation Ahead Of Party Primaries

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, local government primaries scheduled for tomorrow, hundreds of women from the seven local government areas in Edo South took to the streets of Benin City to protest what they describe as marginalisation in the party’s political process. The women, drawn largely from Egor Local Government Area and neighbouring […]

EDO LG POLL: Parties Differ On Readiness

Ahead of the Edo State local government elections scheduled for July, some political parties have expressed varying levels of preparedness, as the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC, continues consultations with stakeholders. Patience Osarogiuwa, who visited some party secretariats in Benin City, reports. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Taraluna Gracious Nekpen Apologises To Hallmark Over Slanderous Statements

Taraluna Gracious Nekpen has tendered an unreserved apology to Hallmark following statements made in a viral video posted on social media platforms on the fifth of March, 2026. Taraluna in a statement by her lawyers, Ashley Oliomogbe and Co. acknowledged that the statements were slanderous and caused reputational harm to Hallmark. The statement said she […]

Reconstruction Of Burnt Oba Market To Be Completed, Handed Over To EDSG In Two Weeks

Contractor handling the ongoing reconstruction of Oba Market in Benin City, Engr. Shahid Mahmud has promised to complete and hand over the project to Edo State Government in the next two weeks. Engineer Mahmud made the commitment during an unscheduled visit to the market by Gov. Monday Okpebholo to inspect the level and quality of […]