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IUO Appoints Two New DVCs, Prof. Osaretin George Izevbuwa (Admin.), Prof. Blessing Ose Oligbi (Academics)

Nigeria’s premier private university, Igbinedion University, Okada, has announced the appointment of two new Deputy Vice Chancellors. A statement by the Institution’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mr. Lucky Eboh-Onokwe, lists the new appointees as Professor Osaretin George Izevbuwa, from Oba Erediauwa College of Law, as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, and Professor Blessing […]

Residents Of Warri And Environs Commend Gov. Oborevwori For Infrastructural Development

As the Delta State Government commences reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads in Warri, Effurun, Udu and other communities, some residents in Warri have commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his vision in landmark intervention to transform the areas into modern towns and cities. Warri Correspondent, Gbenga Ahmed, who sampled the opinions of the residents, reports. www.itvradiong.com/live […]

NATION HONOURS FALLEN HEROES: Security Agencies Finalise Preparations For Eventful Remembrance Day

As the nation approaches this year’s Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, security agencies across the country are intensifying preparations to ensure a smooth, dignified, and hitch-free ceremony in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Shalom Onwughara reports that preparations for the ceremony in Benin City, Edo State, have reached its final stage. The report is […]

Gov. Okpebholo Meets AAU SUG, Management; Orders Release Of Innocent Students, Addresses Security Concerns

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting students, restoring peace in Ekpoma, and ensuring that criminal elements exploiting the university environment are decisively dealt with in accordance with the law. The Governor made this known on the sidelines of a meeting with the Students Union Government and the Management […]

Tight Security At Kano State Govt. House Over Alleged Defection Of Gov. Yusuf

Tight security has been deployed at the Kano State Government House amidst reports of a planned defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Although the move has not been officially confirmed, the development has heightened tension around the seat of power. Kano correspondent, Abdul Ibrahim, 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

Gov. Okpebholo Condemns Attack On Onojie’s Palace, Vows Decisive Action Against Insecurity

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness Anthony Ehizojie Abumere the Second, with assurances that the perpetrators will be arrested and prosecuted. The Governor was at the Onojie’s palace to personally assess the damage allegedly caused by the protesters while […]

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal Says Nigeria’s Future Is Bright, Charges Leadership To Rise Above Ethnicity

Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s vast potential, insisting that the country’s future remains bright if leaders embrace selfless, inclusive, and people-centred governance. Tambuwal stated this in Sokoto while speaking with journalists on the eve of his 60th birthday […]

Politics: Former Bayelsa Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson Refutes Defection Rumour, Says He Is Still In PDP

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has dismissed reports suggesting that he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress, describing the claims as false and misleading. Dickson refuted the speculation in a statement issued by his media aide, Ajiri Daniels, stressing that he “remains firmly […]

Serap Sues INEC Over Alleged ‘Failure To Account For Missing N55.9bn Election Funds’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over what it described as the commission’s failure to account for the missing or diverted Fifty-five point nine Billion Naira meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the […]

Setting The Record Straight: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Gives Reasons For Opposing Tambuwal As Reps Speaker

Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on how he opposed the emergence of former Deputy Chief Whip Aminu Tambuwal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Emeka Ihedioha as Deputy Speaker in 2011. He disclosed this in a leadership colloquium and 60th birthday celebration organised in honour of Tambuwal, held at […]