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Stakeholders, Parents Hail Return Of Schools To Missionaries

A recent plan by the Edo State Government to return certain public schools to their original missionary owners has sparked reactions across the education sector. Some stakeholders and parents see the move as a step toward restoring academic standards and discipline. Donald Ehimiyein 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

Management Of IUO Pays Courtesy Visit To State Coordinator Of NYSC In Okada

As part of efforts to strengthen the existing relationship between the National Youth Service Corps and Nigeria’s Premier Private University, Igbinedion University Okada, the Vice Chancellor of the Ivory Tower, Professor Lawrence Ezemonye, paid a courtesy visit to the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Frances Ifeoma Ben-Ushe, in her office at the Permanent Orientation Camp, […]

NEMA Deploys Relief Materials To Yelewata Community In Benue State

The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by flood in Yelwata community in Benue State. The relief materials approved and deployed are food and non-food items including bags of parboiled rice, maize, spaghetti, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, iodized salt and mattresses. […]

OUTBREAK OF DIPHTHERIA: Edo Residents Advised To Take Precautions

Some Benin City residents have expressed concern because of the outbreak of Diphtheria and the number of deaths. Pius Nsogho, who spoke with the Director of Public Health, Edo State, Dr. Ojeifoh Stephenson, however, reports that the state government is working hard to mitigate the impact of the outbreak. 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 Sickle Cell Club Seeks Media Partnership, Policy Support

As the world prepares to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, members of the Edo Sickle Cell Club, Edo State Chapter, have begun advocacy visits to key stakeholders in a bid to raise awareness and strengthen support for persons living with the disorder. One of such visits was to the Management of Independent […]

IUO Holds Discussions On Role Of Intellectual Property To National Devt.

The role of Intellectual property in Supporting Nigeria’s Development Goals was the focus of a roundtable discussion at Nigeria’s premier private University, Igbinedion University Okada. Deborah Ogbeifun reports that the guest Speakers were drawn from Federal Government Ministries and Private Establishments. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Rice Traders In Girinya Market, Niger State Solicit Speed Boats To Address Accidents, Emergencies

As commercial activities at Girinya Market located on the border of Kogi and Niger states witness a boom in trading activities, canoe drivers and traders have called on the federal and Kogi state governments to provide speed boats for timely evacuation during accidents. Kaduna Correspondent Nma Mohammed who visited the market reports that traders and […]

APC Youth League, Edo State Chapter Joins In Tinubu Loyalty Walk To Mark 2025 Democracy Day

APC Youth League Nationwide has pledged their loyalty to President Bola Tinubu as they held a solidarity road walk tagged “Tinubu Loyalty Walk” in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The road walk attracted a large turnout of enthusiastic young Nigerians reaffirming support for President Tinubu and showcasing the strength […]

BENUE CRISIS: Pres. Tinubu Meets Gov. Alia, Akume To Discuss Peace Plans

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, revealed that President Bola Tinubu recently held a meeting with him and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to explore peaceful solutions to the ongoing killings in the state. The governor said President Tinubu convened the meeting to help bring an end to the […]

Gully Destroys Part Of Idunmwun-Owina Community, Off Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State

A devastating gully has consumed several houses in Idunmwun Owina Community, off Benin-Lagos Express Road in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who visited the area, reports that the gully if not urgently checked, will consume more houses. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong