Gov. Okpebholo Inaugurates Governing Council Of Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences, Receives Recent Participant Of NIPSS Course 47 (2025), Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, charging members to reposition the institution for excellence in line with his administration’s development agenda. The governor also received the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio, who recently graduated from the Senior […]

YULETIDE: Traffic Builds Up in Parts of Benin City Ahead of Christmas

As the Christmas draws closer, traffic in Benin City is beginning to reflect the rush associated with the Yuletide. With more people moving in and out of the city, transport fares have recorded a slight increase, while transport operators report high patronage despite the prevailing economic hardship in the country. Donald Ehimiyein reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]

AFCON 2025: Nigeria Defeat Tanzania 2-1 In Opening Encounter

Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a two-goal to one win over Tanzania. Sure Eagles started the first half with lots of attacking intent, creating lots of chances but failing to convert, with Victor Osimhen’s effort cleared off the line after rounding Tanzania goalkeeper, Foba. Not to be […]

Christmas Celebration: FG Declares Dec. 25, 26, Jan 1 Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr […]

BOMB EXPLOSION: Russian General Killed By Car Bomb In Moscow, Officials Say

A Russian military general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, authorities have confirmed. Russia’s Investigative Committee said Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a vehicle detonated in a residential area of the capital. Sarvarov, aged 56, was the head of the armed forces’ operational […]

ABDUCTION: Another 130 Abducted Schoolchildren Released In Nigeria

The Federal Government has secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State. The authorities described the development as a moment of triumph and relief following one of the country’s worst mass kidnappings. More than 250 pupils and staff were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in […]

CURBING INSECURITY: Military Rolls Out Anti-Attack Measures For Christmas

The Defence Headquarters has announced that proactive measures are in place to prevent attacks during the Christmas festivities across Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations in identified vulnerable areas. General […]

RIOT ACTS: NCC Slams Telcos Over Poor Telecom Services

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned telecom operators in the country to improve service delivery or face regulatory sanctions. The warning follows persistent complaints from subscribers over poor network quality, particularly during the Yuletide season. To underscore its position, the commission released a data-driven report developed in partnership with Ookla, a global network intelligence […]

ALLEGED ILLICIT ACTIVITIES: 10 Unlicensed Traditional Medicine Practitioners Arrested In Cross River

At least ten unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners have been arrested and charged to court in Cross River State following a petition by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, over alleged illegal activities in Calabar, the state capital. It will be recalled that the Cross River State branch of the NMA had earlier written to the state […]

TRANSFORMATIONAL PROJECTS: Benin City Residents Commend Sen. Okpebholo’s Ongoing Infrastructural Development

The Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo says development can only be achieved by focusing on the needs of the people while attributing the steady progress at the ongoing Ramat Park Over head Bridge to effective funding and timely payment of contractors . The Governor made the commitment when he inspected some ongoing infrastructural […]