BUDGET OF HOPE AND GROWTH: Gov. Okpebholo Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill of 939 Billion Naira into Law

Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦939 billion into law, following the consideration and passage of the bill by the Edo State House of Assembly. The 2026 Appropriation Bill is tagged “Budget of Hope and Growth.” Government House Correspondent Kingsley Uchegbu 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

Edo Police Record 821 Arrests, Intensify Clearance Operations Ahead Yuletide

No fewer than eight hundred and twenty-one suspects were arrested across Edo State in 2025, while hundreds of kidnapped victims were rescued, as the Edo State Police Command intensified its fight against crime through intelligence-driven operations and targeted clearance exercises. The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this while briefing journalists […]

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

15-YEAR REMEMBRANCE: Family, Friends Hold Thanksgiving Service And Reception In Honour Of Late Deaconess Mrs. Selia Ukponmwan In Benin City

Fifteen years after her passing, family members, friends and well-wishers have gathered to honour the life and legacy of the late Deaconess Mrs. Selia Ukponmwan, with a thanksgiving service held at the United Baptist Church, followed by a reception that brought together dignitaries from different walks of life. Ofure Anetor, who captured highlights of the […]

Edo Assembly Gives Nod To Okpebholo’s 2026 Appropriation Bill

Edo State lawmakers have passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The House also passed two other bills and confirmed Mr. Chris Okaeben as Commissioner in the state. Assembly Correspondent Joy Obarisiagbon 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

Traders, Residents Express Mixed Reactions Over Food Price

With just few hours to Christmas, markets across the city are witnessing increased activity as residents rush to purchase food items for the celebration. However, while prices of some major staples have dropped significantly, others have recorded sharp increases, raising concerns among shoppers. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that traders are also complaining of low patronage. www.itvradiong.com/live […]

Grand Finale Of The Benin Unity Cup Football Competition Held In Benin City

The maiden edition of the Benin Unity Cup Football Competition, organized by Senator NEDA Imasuen, which commenced three weeks ago, has successfully come to an end. Although the tournament has concluded, the experience will remain memorable for the teams that participated. The competition attracted a large number of young football talents from the seven local […]

Archdiocesan Choir Of Catholic Archdiocese Of Benin Honours Esama With Christmas Carols

It was another evening of joy and songs of glad tidings at the House of Igbinedion, as the Archdiocesan Choir of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, led by the Chaplain of the Catholic Choir in Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. James Chima Okosisi, rendered soul-lifting Christmas carols and three Bible readings in honor of the Esama […]

Ekpen Eribo Foundation Donates Food Items To Widows In Urhokhuosa & Utesi Communities, Benin City

In line with its slogan “Keeping Hope Alive” and the spirit of the Christmas season, the Ekpen Eribo Foundation has donated food items to widows in Urhokhuosa and Utesi communities of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Jolaade Ojo 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