Uromi Youths Protest Police Extortion

On Friday, youths in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, staged a protest against what they described as rampant extortion by some officers of the Nigerian Police Force. The demonstration was organized under the platform of the Voice of Equity and Justice Initiative. Edo Central Correspondent, Chris Omijie, has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong […]

‎MISSING PERSON: ‎Edo State Police Command Declares Iredia Igbinovia Missing

Edo state Police Command has declared a Man Iredia Igbinovia Missing. ‎In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer Edo State Police Command CSP Moses Joel Yamu, Iredia Igbinovia who resides at UBTH Housing Estate, Ugbowo ,Benin City.left home on the 19th of August,2025 to an unknown destination. ‎All efforts made to trace […]

FIRE OUTBREAK: Administrative Block Of ITV And Radio Razed

An unfortunate fire broke out on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at the Communications Complex of ITV and Radio, Iguosa, Benin City. The blaze caused massive damage to the administrative block of the station. Pius Nsogho has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Shrines, Firearms, And Fetish Items Uncovered, Suspected Cult Leaders Declared Wanted

Edo State Joint Taskforce has declared one Felix Aigbedion wanted for allegedly masterminding the cult clash in Evboyare community that led to the death of one person. The Task Force sealed his property, as well as that of one Marvellous Adetarami, where a shrine, coffin, and other fetish items were discovered. The intelligence-led operation also […]

Fleeing Suspected Kidnapper From Auchi Caught By Youths In Benin City

A suspected kidnapper, identified as Annetta, who escaped from police custody in South Ibie, Auchi, has been apprehended by youths of PZ community in Benin City. The suspect, whose escape had caused residents to protest in Auchi, was caught and handed over to the police by the youths. Our Crime Correspondent, Jolaade Ojo, brings details. […]

PROTEST: Communities In Ovia North-East Local Government Area Demand Urgent Road Repairs

Residents of Ovia North East Local Government Area in Edo State took to the streets today to protest against the deplorable state of roads in their communities.The protesters blocked the Igbobi community junction along Upper Ekehuan Road, a major artery connecting several communities in the area.Our correspondent, Joy Obarisiagbon, was at the scene and brings […]

Highway Tragedy: Recurring Truck Accidents Spark Off Concerns Over Road Safety In Edo State

A series of recent accidents involving heavy-duty trucks in Edo State has sparked off concerns among residents and road users over safety on the highways.The incidents have fueled public outcry and renewed calls on the Federal Road Safety Corps and other regulatory agencies to intensify enforcement of safety standards for articulated vehicles across the state.Our […]

Edo Police Assure Safe Rescue Of Abducted Seminarians In Agenebode

Edo State Police Command has assured the public of ongoing efforts to rescue three seminarians abducted by armed men at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivianokpodi-Agenebode, on 11th July, 2023. The attack left one personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps dead, while the assailants whisked away the students. In a statement, the […]

NEMA Says Over 40 Missing, 10 Rescued In Sokoto Accident

The National Emergency Management Agency says rescue workers are searching for over 40 people after a boat accident in Sokoto State. NEMA in a statement said the boat, which was carrying over 50 passengers to a market, capsized on Sunday. Boat accidents are common on Nigeria’s poorly regulated waterways due to overcrowding and poor maintenance, […]

Fighting Crime: Edo Police Command Arrests Officer, Three Civilians Over Robbery And Extortion In Benin

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a serving police officer and three civilians in connection with extortion, brutality, and armed robbery against residents of Benin City. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, The arrest followed a viral video in which a victim alleged he was abducted by policemen, dispossessed […]