CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION: Smooth Progress Recorded In Benin As Youths Lead Turnout

The Continuous Voter Registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission is gaining momentum in Edo State. So far, the process has been smooth, with many registrants giving it a thumbs-up. Pius Nsogho visited INEC offices across some local government areas and now 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

Three Soldiers Receive Life Sentences For Selling Arms To Terrorists

A Special Court-Martial of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and a fourth to 15 years for illegally selling arms in collaboration with police officers and terrorist groups. The trial was presided over by the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander of Sector 1, Operation […]

Police To Arraign NURTW Leader, Shamsideen Adio, Popularly Known As Shameleon, Over Death Of Dispatch Rider

Lagos State Police Command said it will on Friday arraign a National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, leader, Shamsideen Adio, popularly known as Shameleon, over the alleged killing of a dispatch motorcyclist in Lagos Island. You will recall that Adio, 55, was arrested after he allegedly descended on the victim during a scuffle on […]

Police Arrest Two For Kidnapping, Killing Of 10-Year-Old Boy In Niger State

Niger State Police Command has arrested two men over the kidnap and gruesome killing of a 10-year-old boy in Mariga Local Government Area, and separately apprehended three suspected motorcycle thieves in Kontagora. In a statement made available to news men on Wednesday, by Niger State Command Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, the case began […]

CBN Balances Growth Push With Caution Rate Cut

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate to 27.00 per cent, the first cut in 2024 after three consecutive pauses, signalling a shift in policy towards supporting economic recovery. While welcoming the move, members of the Organised Private Sector argued that the reduction remains marginal […]

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Six Councillors Take Oath Of Office In Egor Local Government

Six newly elected councilors in Egor Local Government Area have been sworn in at the council’s Legislative Chambers, following the councillorship by-election held on September 20. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that party leaders, political stakeholders, and a large crowd of supporters gathered to witness the oath-taking ceremony, which was conducted in accordance with local government laws. […]

Cabinet Reshuffle: Kano State Gov., Abba Yusuf Approves Minor Reshuffle, Redeployment In Civil Service

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff redeployment in the state civil service. A statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the decision is “part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key ministries.” According to the directive, the Attorney General and […]

Gov. Okpebholo Woos Foreign Investors, Showcases Administration’s Achievements Across Key Economic Sectors

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is intensifying efforts to attract investments into the state, highlighting key achievements recorded by his administration over the past ten months. Currently on an investment drive in Scotland, the Governor is using the platform to engage both foreign and local investors, giving strong assurances that Edo State […]

WAR AGAINST CRIME: Edo Command Launches Investigation Into Attack By Gold Jewellery Robbers

The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the activities of suspected gold jewelry robbers believed to be behind the killing of Derrick, also known as “Denco”, at a spare parts market in Igun, Benin City.Our crime correspondent, Jolaade Ojo, reports. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Kaduna Notorious Bandit Leader, Kachalla Isiya Sues For End To Killings, Kidnapping

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Isiya, has identified incessant alleged attacks and killings of herdsmen by Hausa communities as major reasons for the escalation of retaliatory attacks and kidnapping in Katsina state. Kachalla states this in Faskari during a meeting to broker peace between bandits and locals in the area. Kaduna Correspondent, Nma Mohammed, files […]