FAVOUR ITUA

Favour Itua

Favour Itua

Favour Itua is a seasoned broadcast journalist and writer with over 13 years of experience in the media industry. Fluent in both English and Pidgin, he connects with diverse audiences across Nigeria and beyond. Known for his compelling storytelling and dynamic on-air presence, Favour has built a strong reputation. Outside of broadcasting, he enjoys traveling and drawing inspiration from different cultures, with a deep passion for sports and media. His love for exploration provides him with a unique perspective on Africa and the world, making him a well-rounded voice in journalism.

Politics

Court Fixes July 7 to Hear PDP Suit Seeking INEC Recognition of Turaki-Led Interim NWC

  A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 7 for the hearing of all pending applications and the substantive suit filed by the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),...

June 30, 2026

News

Lagos Floods: Sanwo-Olu Approves Dredging of 28 Drainage Channels to Boost Flood Control

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels as part of renewed efforts to tackle flooding across the state fo...

June 30, 2026

Crime

ORFA Report: Nigeria Recorded 79,323 Terror-Related Deaths, 34,773 Abductions Between 2020 and 2025

Nigeria recorded 79,323 deaths and 34,773 civilian abductions linked to terrorism and armed violence between 2020 and 2025, according to a new six-year report by the Observatory for Religious Freedom...

June 30, 2026

International

Nigerian Woman Attempts Guinness World Record with 144-Hour Bible Reading Marathon

  A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is aiming to make history by attempting a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest marathon Bible reading, embarking on a remarkable 144-ho...

June 28, 2026

Education

i-Scholar Initiative Selects 100 Nigerians for 2026 Scholarship Awards and Mentorship Programme

  The i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) has announced the selection of 100 outstanding young Nigerians for its 2026 Scholarship Awards and Mentorship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to helping ta...

June 28, 2026

Crime

ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Former Aide Over Alleged N8.6 Billion CCTV Contract Fraud

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, alongside his former Senior Special Adviser and...

June 25, 2026

Sports

Bayer Leverkusen Director Reveals What Victor Boniface Must Do to Regain Starting Spot

  Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director Simon Rolfes has outlined what Nigerian striker Victor Boniface must do to force his way back into the club's starting lineup ahead of the 2026/27 season. B...

June 25, 2026

News

Tinubu Seeks Swift Senate Approval for State Police Bill to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Crisis

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026 to the Senate, urging lawmakers to expedite action...

June 23, 2026

Sports

Akor Adams Emerges as Transfer Target Amid Sevilla’s Summer Restructuring

Nigeria striker Akor Adams has become one of Sevilla’s most sought-after players as the Spanish club prepares for a comprehensive squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The Nigerian forwa...

June 21, 2026

Sports

SWAN Celebrates National Patron Adeniyi on Tenure Extension As Customs CG, Hails Impactful Reforms

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on the extension of his tenure...

June 21, 2026

Politics

Ekiti State Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye Votes, Praises Impressive Turnout

  Ekiti State Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye on Saturday cast her vote in the ongoing governorship election, expressing satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exercise and the...

June 20, 2026

Crime

Female Arms Courier Convicted of Terrorism, Sentenced to Death by Hanging in Katsina

  A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced a woman found guilty of terrorism-related offences to death by hanging after prosecutors established that she acted as an arms courier for a notor...

June 16, 2026