Art and Culture

ODIONWERESHIP TUSSLE: Uhunmwonde Area Customary Court Warns Against Swearing In Mr. Peter Igbinidu Or Any Other Person As Odionwere Of Igue Idugboe Community

The Uhunmwonde Area Customary Court, Ehor, Edo State, Nigeria, presided over by Mrs. P. O. Aduwa Esquire, has ruled that all parties in the suit number UACC/56/2024 between Ifaluyi Igbinige versus Richard Idugboe and Pa. Johnson Ifa Ogiefa maintain the existing status quo as existed on the seventh day of January, 2026, regarding the Odionwereship […]

Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council,Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue Assures On Infrastructural Development

Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue attended the 3rd Okpameri Cultural Festival (Okpafest 2025) in Somorika, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to grassroots integration through cultural heritage. He emphasized that culture promotes peaceful coexistence, inclusiveness, and sustainable development, aligning with the APC-led State government’s vision. Oluwafemi Farayola has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]

Open Grazing Ban: Ikpoba-Okha Local Govt. Chairman Reaffirms January 3rd 2026 Enforcement

The Acting Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Hon. Eric Sino Osawaru, has reaffirmed the full enforcement of the ban on open grazing across the Local Government Area, effective January 3rd, 2026. He stressed that the decision is non-negotiable, as it is aimed at ensuring public safety, protecting food security, and promoting peaceful coexistence among […]

Benin Royal Family Says Palace Of The Oba Of Benin Did Not Authorise Assault On Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, Issues Stern Warning

The Benin Royal Family has sternly warned those who over the week have attempted to link the sacred and revered Palace of the Oba of Benin to the assault on a Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki in Benin City to desist from the act or face dire consequences. A statement jointly signed by the Odion’Egbee of […]

Benin Traditional Council Says Manhandling Of Dr. Pedro Obaseki Not Authorised By Oba Of Benin

The Benin Traditional Council has clarified its position regarding the unfortunate incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled. In a statement signed by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the Council said the incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin. The Council emphasizes […]

President Bola Tinubu Says Eyo Festival Is Symbol Of Cultural Wealth

President Bola Tinubu yesterday attended the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival, saying Lagos is accentuating the richness of Nigerian culture with the festival. He stated that the festival, which was attended by the host Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodinma; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of […]

UGIE EWERE: Different Groups Celebrate Esama’s Magnanimity

The rich cultural heritage of Benin kingdom unfolded at the residence of the Esama of Benin on Tuesday as different groups and personalities trooped in to celebrate the Ugie-Ewere, a Festival of Purification and Blessings. Pius Nsogho reports that cheerful renditions of tributes and homage in honour of the Esama of Benin, characterised the event. […]

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

Some Benin Families Perform Annual Igue Edohia Festival

Some Benin natives on Monday performed the 2025 Igue Edohia festival. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who monitored the festival in Benin City, 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

Oba Of Benin, Ewuare II, Celebrates Ugie Emobo To End Benin Calendar Year

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, has celebrated the Ugie Emobo in continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that the annual ugie marks the end of the Benin calendar year. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong