Former senator Shehu Sani has described the reported military airstrikes on terrorist targets in North West Nigeria as a “conscionable action,” while stressing that Nigeria must ultimately take responsibility for its own security. Sani reacted in a statement shared via his verified X handle on Friday, following comments by United States President, Donald Trump, who […]
United States President Donald Trump said US forces on Thursday conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, after he warned the group to stop killing Christians in the country. The Department of Defense said “multiple ISIS terrorists” were killed in an attack conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities, but […]
Following the Christmas Eve terrorist attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, authorities have scaled up security across the country with massive deployments of operatives in worship centres and urban hubs. A suicide bomber had detonated an explosive device at the Al-Adum Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, around 6pm on Wednesday, when worshippers had gathered for prayers, […]
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over an alleged breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic and assault on police officers following a disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in parts of Sango-Ota. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, with the arrests confirmed by the Police […]
The spirit of Christmas was evident across major recreational centers in Benin City, as fun seekers trooped out in large numbers to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that Kada Cinemas and Entertainment Centre, Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, as well as King’s Square, recorded massive turnouts during the […]
Today is Christmas. Christians in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to mark the event. The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Reverend Augustine Obiora Akubeze, alongside other clergymen, has urged Christians to celebrate Christmas peacefully and show love by supporting the needy in society. Joy Obarisiagbon has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]
The 2025 Independent Television and Radio Christmas celebration, tagged “Christmas Igbadun,” has been successfully held amid pomp and fanfare at the station’s corporate head office along Airport Road, Benin City. The event featured fun-filled activities including games, dance competitions, music, and other entertaining displays. It brought together the management and staff of ITV, guests, and […]
Guests have appealed to both Federal and State Governments to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians. They made the appeal on a special Christmas Day Programme of 60 Minutes Nigeria. Oluwafemi Farayola 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
The Management of the University of Benin, led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu, has held the 2025 Carols in Commemoration of the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Wellington Akodeja 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
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has urged residents to embrace unity, love and renewed hope as Christians celebrate Christmas. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Friday Aghedo, Idahosa said Christmas represents values that unite people across tribe, religion and politics, promoting compassion, generosity and peace. He described […]
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