BOOSTING LOCAL SPORTS: Stakeholders Advocate For Massive Investment In Hausa Dambe Boxing

Traditional rulers and political leaders have been urged to revive local boxing in Hausa land to strengthen Unity and sportsmanship among communities. The advocacy emanated from Traditional boxing frontliners of Kachia town, headquarters of Kachia Local government Area of Kaduna state. Correspondent Nma Mohammed Reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Edo State Election Petition Tribunal Adjourns Till Wednesday, 15th January, 2025

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned until Wednesday for the commencement of hearings on seven petitions filed by the PDP and six other political parties challenging the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC as Governor of the state. Deborah Ogbeifun reports that the adjournment followed an application filed by the […]

ACCIDENTAL AIRSTRIKE: 20 Persons Killed In Zurmi, Zamfara State

Authorities and residents of Zamfara State have reported that a military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-ridden northwest mistakenly killed several civilians working with community security outfits. This marks the third misfire by the military in just over a year during aerial bombardments aimed at extremists and rebel groups. Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesman […]

Eric Chelle Becomes Super Eagles Coach

The newly unveiled Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has pledged to introduce an attacking style of football as he takes charge of the senior national team. Speaking at his unveiling today at the media center of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, Eric Chelle expressed his commitment to adopting an aggressive and goal-driven approach to the […]

IBADAN STAMPEDE: Court Grants ₦10million Bail To Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Two Others

Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of a High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted bail to three suspects remanded in connection with a food queue stampede that claimed the lives of 35 minors in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last December. The three suspects are ex-Queen Naomi Silekunola, Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, and a school principal, Abdullahi […]

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To Abimbola Owoade As New Alaafin

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. Governor Makinde made the presentation at the Exco Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, officially legitimizing the reign of the new Alaafin. The presentation of the Staff of Office took […]

OWO CULT CLASH: Police Arrest 25, Recover Arms And Ammunition

Twenty-five suspects have been arrested in connection with last week’s cult clash in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, which claimed four lives. Addressing newsmen on the development, the State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, said some of the suspects have been identified as directly involved in the criminal activities. He noted that […]

OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN SYNDROME: Residents Demand Urgent Government Enforcement Of Edo State 2007 Child Rights Law

The increasing menace of out-of-school children in Benin City and other major towns of Edo State has become a grave concern for some respondents, who say the government must urgently address the issue before it spirals out of control. Favour Osaro 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

Some Economic Experts React To FG’s Plan To Integrate $146Bn Into GDP

Some economic experts in Benin City have described the National Bureau of Statistics’ plan to integrate Nigeria’s $146 billion shadow economy into the country’s GDP as a strategic move. They noted that this initiative would not only boost government revenue but also provide a safety net for workers in the affected sectors. Donald Ehimiyein reports. […]

Cybercrime: EFCC Arrests 105 Syndicates, Cautions Nigerians Against Unverified Job Adverts

Cybercrime: EFCC Arrests 105 Syndicates, Cautions Nigerians Against Unverified Job Adverts The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Says 105 Suspected Cybercrime Syndicates Involving Nigerians And Chinese Citizens Have Been Arrested During An Operation In Abuja. The Director Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren Disclosed This At Press Briefing In Abuja. Joseph Kadiri Reports That Suspect Are […]