Art and Culture

Elders And Leaders Of Aduhan Community Dismiss Claims Of Land Disputes, Cult-Related Activities

Leaders and elders of Aduhan Community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State have dismissed allegations contained in a viral social media video portraying the community in a negative light. Jonah Omorowa has details. 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

EXIT OF AN ICON: Funeral Of Late Prince Augustine Aiguobasimwin Irobun Eweka Begins With Procession, Tribute, Candle Night

Activities lined up for the funeral of Late Prince Augustine Aiguobasimwin Irobun Eweka have begun in Benin City with a procession, tribute and candle night. Children, family members, friends and well wishers at the event described the Late Prince Augustine Aiguobasimwin Irobun Eweka as a loving and caring father, selfless and honest statesman, who has […]

Benin Traditional Council Sanctions Chief, Staff, Queen Over Misconduct Linked To Social Media Influencer, Peller

The Benin Traditional Council, BTC, has suspended a Chief implicated in the unauthorized access to the Palace premises by a social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller and his entourage, breaching protocols and desecrating the sacred precincts of the Palace. In a statement by the secretary, Benin Traditional Council Frank Irabor said […]

Ekpoma Agog As Onojie, HRH Anthony Abumere II Celebrates Annual Ihuen Festival

The rich cultural heritage of Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West local government area, Edo State, was rekindled during the 2026 Ihuen Festival. The celebration, held at the Palace of the Onogie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, brought together chiefs, natives of Ekpoma from within Esan land and in the […]

Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award Honours Achievers

Nigeria’s exemplary individuals and African creators were celebrated during the 22nd Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Awards. The event, held on Saturday at Prestige Hotel on Airport Road, Benin City, recognized outstanding contributions to the growth of the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large. Joy Obarisiagbon reports. Please share and subscribe: YouTube: @itvradio | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradio […]

Mother Deity, Iyagbon Bokhian Exhibition Showcases Benin Cultural Heritage

In a bid to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom and preserve its traditions, norms, and values, especially regarding the looting of Benin artefacts by the British in 1897, a symbolic mask was created to tell the story titled “Mother Deity Iyagbon Bokhian.” According to the convener of the project, the essence […]

Igue-Uwangue In Ovia North-East LGA Appoints Caesar Oduwa Agbondughaen As Okaighele

Caesar Oduwa Agbondughaen has been appointed as Okaighele of Igue Uwangue in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State. The inauguration was performed on behalf of elders in council by Pa. Osabuohien Agbondughaen at the community Oguedion, known as elders’ chamber. The report is presented by Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Odionwere, Pa. Pullen Obayuwana Performs Iwanedion, Asks Natives, Others Who Fled To Return

The Odionwere of Obazagbon Community in Iyekogba, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Pa Pullen Obayuwana, has performed Iwanedion, known as the worship of the ancestors of the community. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that natives of Obazagbon community joined their Odionwere at the Oguedion for the ceremony. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Youths Showcase Their Inventions As Argungu International Fishing Festival Continues

As the Argungu International Fishing Festival continues in Kebbi State, aspiring young engineers are showcasing their innovations at an Agricultural Exhibition held as part of the event. Correspondent NMA Mohammed, who covered highlights of day two of the event, 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

Pa. David Igbinidu Installed As Odionwere Of Ite Community, Appoints Amend Uwa Asemota As Okaighele

Pa. David Igbinidu has been installed as the Odionwere of Ite Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The installation ceremony featured the initiation of some natives into the elders’ council, as well as the appointment of Mr. Amend Uwa Asemota as the Okaighele of Ite Community. This report is presented […]