Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has offered his prayer and best wishes to popular afrobeats singer, Crown Uzama, better known as Shallipopi, during the singer’s recent visit to his palace in Benin City. The Oba acknowledged the effort of the Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter for his role […]
March 27 is globally recognised as International Theatre Day, a day set aside to celebrate the importance of theatre in promoting culture, creativity, and social dialogue. In Benin City, residents joined others around the world to mark the occasion, reflecting on the role of theatre in educating and entertaining society. Donald Ehimiyein reports. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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