Guests Appeal To Government For Quick Intervention On Insecurity and Governance Challenges In Nigeria

The recent protest by some doctors in Edo State against the kidnapping of doctors and insecurity has continued to attract reactions. Guests on a current affairs programme, 60 Minutes Nigeria, condemned increasing cases of kidnapping and crimes in Edo State and the country. Jolaade Ojo has the 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

Mr. Monday Aiyamenkhue Dismisses Ovbiogie Community’s Claims, Insists On Court Judgements

Mr. Monday Aiyamenkhue, who was recently accused by elders and youths of Ovbiogie community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State of threatening the peace of the area over land ownership claims, has denied the allegations. Mr. Aiyamenkhue made his position known through his lawyer, Barrister Dele Igbenidion, who described the accusations as […]

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of 57 Properties Worth ₦213.2Bn Linked To Malami

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and two of his sons, Abdulaziz and Abiru—Rahman. The multi-billion naira landed properties, which are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, are located in […]

Armed Men Kill Five In Benue

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen launched another attack on the Udeku Maav-Ya community in Mbakyol Council Ward, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, killing five people. According to local sources, the attack occurred while residents were still harvesting yams and bambara nuts from their farms. The attack, according to one of the […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Vows Justice Over Killing of Five Forest Guards in Oyo, Calls For Calm

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents of the state that those behind the attack and killing of five forest guards will face justice. Makinde, who stated this on his Facebook page, also condemned the attack and appealed to residents to remain calm as investigations continue to unravel those behind the dastardly act. He […]

FIGHTING INSECURITY: Army Plans Massive Deployment To Curb Banditry In Niger

The Nigerian Army has said it is considering a major deployment of troops to security flashpoints in Niger State to curb renewed bandit attacks on communities. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this in Minna on Tuesday after declaring open the 2026 Nigerian Army Doctrine and Training Conference organised by the […]

DR. DON PEDRO’S ASSAULT: Youths Of Ajayi Street And Environs Condemn Act, Call For Arrest, Prosecution Of Perpetrators

Youths of Ajayi Street and environs, Off Upper Mission Road, New Benin, Benin City have condemned the act of humiliation, embarrassment and public assault meted on one of their own, Dr. Osaro Pedro Agbonifo-Obaseki, popularly called Don Pedro, by some armed youths in Benin City. The youths in a statement said the Benin Traditional Council […]

Aina Adesina Assumes Office As Commissioner Of Police, Delta State

The new Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesina, has resumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police in the state, pledging to strengthen the security architecture and reduce crime and criminality. Warri Correspondent, Gbenga Ahmed, reports that the Commissioner made this remark while officially assuming office at the Delta State Police Command […]

Some Benin City Residents Call On Edo State Govt. To Enforce Full Compliance With Colour Code

Some Benin City residents have called on the Edo State Government to urgently restore sanity to the intra-city transport system, particularly through strict enforcement of the state-approved colour codes for commercial vehicles. ‎They say the measure will not only improve orderliness but also help curb rising criminal activities linked to unregistered and improperly branded vehicles. […]

ABDUCTION OF DOCTORS IN AUCHI: Edo Police Confirm One Dead, Intensify Search For Remaining Victim

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Abu Tahir Babatunde, who was kidnapped along with his elder brother, Doctor Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area. The confirmation follows the circulation of a video on social media showing a body abandoned by a riverside, alleged to […]