Edo NUJ Chairman, Festus Alenkhe Secures Release Of Three Inmates From Oko Correctional Service

Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe has secured the release of three inmates from Oko Correctional Service, Benin City after paying fines for the offences for which they were convicted. Efosa Uwangue 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

Over 25 Shops Gutted By Fire, Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Consumed In Ekpoma

Goods worth millions of Naira were consumed as several shops were razed down by fire on Sunday night at Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West local government area, Edo State. Edo Central Correspondent, Chris Omijie, reports that the fire, which started at about twelve midnight, caught owners unaware as they watched helplessly without remedy. […]

Gov. Okpebholo Condemns Attack On Onojie’s Palace, Vows Decisive Action Against Insecurity

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness Anthony Ehizojie Abumere the Second, with assurances that the perpetrators will be arrested and prosecuted. The Governor was at the Onojie’s palace to personally assess the damage allegedly caused by the protesters while […]

ADVANCING SECURITY IN EDO: Police Pull Off First Drone-Led Kidnap Rescue, Bust Criminal Syndicates

According to a statement released by the Command’s public relations officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, a kidnapping incident was reported at Egbojo Ikabigbo Community in Etsako West local government area, prompting the immediate deployment of operatives from the Jattu Division in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters. In a landmark move, the Commissioner of Police, Monday […]

Residents Of Ekpoma Protest Against Kidnapping Activities In The Community

Residents of Ekpoma in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday trooped out in large numbers to protest the incessant kidnapping ravaging the community and its environs on a daily basis. Edo Central Correspondent, Chris Omijie, reports that the protesters, mainly youths, called on the state government and other relevant authorities to […]

Tragedy: Ogun Teenage Boy Dies While Swimming

The Ogun State Police Command has called for enhanced safety measures at recreational centres and swimming facilities across the state following the death of a 17-year-old boy who drowned while swimming. The command’s Public Relations, Babaseyi Oluseyi, who disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, said the warning […]

Bloodbath In Benue: Rival Cult Gangs Kill 8 In Supremacy Clash

No fewer than eight persons have been killed in a deadly supremacy battle between rival cult groups across parts of Benue State, including Makurdi, the state capital, and Jato Aka, in Kwande Local Government Area, in what security sources described as a fierce fight for territorial control. The bloody clashes, which have spread across several […]

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 […]