IKPESHI CRISIS: Edo State House Of Assembly Orders Warring Factions To Shun Violence

Edo State House of Assembly has directed warring factions in the Ikpeshi community in Akoko-Edo to maintain the status quo and avoid further conflict. This order followed a meeting between the Ikpeshi community’s rival groups and lawmakers at the Assembly complex in Benin. Assembly correspondent Favour Osaro has the details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong […]

Navy Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandals In Warri, Delta State

Following efforts by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to rid the Niger Delta waterways of oil theft, the Nigerian Navy FOB Escravos has arrested some suspected pipeline vandals along Escravos water. Warri Correspondent Gbenga Ahmed reports that the Navy also impounded six boats loaded with suspected crude oil from the hoodlums. […]

OKPELLA TRADITIONAL STOOL CRISIS: Aggrieved Natives Call For Suspension Of Coronation Of New Traditional Ruler, Insist On Transparent Process

The natives of Okpella in Etsako East local government area, Edo State, have called on Edo State government to intervene in the alleged hijacking of the traditional stool of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, which denied Ukhomunyio to produce the Okuokpellagbe. The natives spoke through their legal counsel and the Obadeanokpela of Okpella, Chief Charles Adogah SAN. […]

Natives Of Obazagbon Community, Oredo LGA Appeal For Rescue From Former Okaighele, Joshua Edo

Natives of Obazagbon Community in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, led by the eldest man, otherwise known as Odionwere, Pa. Pullen Obayuwana, have appealed to the state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, to rescue them from the hands of the former Okaighele, Joshua Edo. Ikponmwosa […]

Thirty-Six State Governors Agree To Dismantle Illegal Road Blocks, Multiple Taxes

The thirty-six state governors in Nigeria have agreed to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes across the country. They made the resolution after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, in Abuja. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communique at the end of the meeting, said the governors resolved to […]

NEMA Deploys Relief Materials To Yelewata Community In Benue State

The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by flood in Yelwata community in Benue State. The relief materials approved and deployed are food and non-food items including bags of parboiled rice, maize, spaghetti, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, iodized salt and mattresses. […]

Governor Okpebholo Inaugurates Committee Led By Deputy Governor

In his renewed effort to address persistent boundary disputes and ensure peaceful coexistence, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a State Boundary Committee. The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, is the Chairman of the committee. The report was presented by Jolade Ojo. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

BENUE CRISIS: Pres. Tinubu Meets Gov. Alia, Akume To Discuss Peace Plans

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, revealed that President Bola Tinubu recently held a meeting with him and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to explore peaceful solutions to the ongoing killings in the state. The governor said President Tinubu convened the meeting to help bring an end to the […]

Gully Destroys Part Of Idunmwun-Owina Community, Off Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State

A devastating gully has consumed several houses in Idunmwun Owina Community, off Benin-Lagos Express Road in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who visited the area, reports that the gully if not urgently checked, will consume more houses. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

NDLEA Arrests Iran-Bound Man With 53 Wraps Of Cocaine In Port Harcourt

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 44-year-old businessman, Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka Christian, at Port Harcourt International Airport for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine. Ezemokwe was boarding a Qatar Airways flight to Tehran in Iran on 7 June when a body scan raised suspicion. He was placed under observation and subsequently excreted a […]