Tag: Oba Ewuare II
Oba of Benin urges Tinubu, Okpebholo to keep off ‘market women politics’
Oba Ewuare further appealed to market women and the politicians behind them to eschew dragging the sanctity of the name…
Oba of Benin and the Audacity of Cultural Appropriation by the Iyaloja-General
To attempt to superimpose such a structure is not innovation; it is cultural imposition. It is, quite frankly, an act…
Iyaloja structure: CHRICED applauds Oba of Benin’s position
"Oba Ewuare II’s response was clear, courageous, and culturally grounded. He reaffirmed that Benin markets are governed by the Iyeki—leaders…
‘Iyaloja-general’ title not known to Benin culture, Oba Ewuare II tells Tinubu’s daughter
”Iyaloja is alien to us here in Benin. You are in Benin, the home of culture; we have our culture…
Oba Ewuare II takes delivery of repatriated 119 Benin artifacts
Oba Ewuare described the artifacts returned by the Government of Netherlands, as a resounding cultural and diplomatic victory.
Benin recovers stolen artifacts from Netherlands
While giving historical facts, the Oba expressed his gratitude for the recovery of the stolen artifacts. He stated that the…
Oba of Benin to appoint district heads in place of suspended dukes
The statement noted that under the new traditional administrative system, the Oba will immediately send Okao Eguae to Ehor, Ologbo…
Palace Crisis: Oba of Benin wields axe, suspends 67 Enigie for defiance
Frank Irabor, Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, confirmed the development, stating that the suspension was immediate and non-negotiable.
Secrets of the Ancients: Why Oba of Benin’s Ekasa Dance is stirring Benin City
The Ekasa dance, a spiritually significant procession, marks the conclusion of the first phase of her funeral rites. It is…
Oba of Benin revives historic Igue Wrestling after decades
In the senior category, Mathias Iguma and Friday Eribo secured second and third places, while Famous Ilekhuoba (Orhionmwon LGA) and…
Community accuses Oba of Benin’s emissaries of disobeying royal directive
The Obarune indigenes alleged that following their earlier protest against the planned installation of an impostor, one Afona Isibor, as…
What Oba of Benin told Edo governor-elect Okpebholo when he stormed Palace
This appeal was made on Tuesday during a visit from Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, who presented their…
Oba of Benin sends urgent message to youths over planned protest
Organisers of the protests said it was to draw the attention of the federal and State governments to the worsening…
Oba of Benin drops bombshell, says EFCC is aiding crimes
The Oba accused an unnamed female EFCC investigators of allegedly sweeping glaring evidence of fraud against the suspects under the…
Oba of Benin takes custody of two repatriated ‘Royal stools’
The Director-General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, handed over the repatriated objects to the Benin monarch…
Edo govt denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie
The government made the denial in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the Governor, Mr. Crusoe…
The Benin throne versus Ife throne: The unending controversy
Sometime in May, 2017, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu also added a new dimension to the controversy when…
Oba of Benin suspends ‘traditional functionaries’ for pledging allegiance to Ooni
They were accused of declaring themselves subjects of the Ooni and also rendered inaccurate and disjointed account of the connection…
Oba of Benin speaks on hardship, says better days ahead
The Monarch gave the assurance while delivering a goodwill message at this year's Universal Week of Prayers, organised by Benin…
New NSCDC Commandant declares war on vandalism in Edo
“At the NSCDC, one of our cardinal mandates is to protect the critical national assets. I want to tell Your…
Oba of Benin dragged to court over suspension of two Enigie
The claimants who attached their registration certificates among the exhibits they relied upon in the suit, argued that they were…
Oba of Benin in Lagos, says Tinubu Presidency is God-ordained
"God has ordained that Tinubu would become President of Nigeria. We are all one. I am for peace and tranquility.…
Oba of Benin suspends Duke, appoints elders in Uhogua village
Consequently, the monarch has appointed a committee to administer the community on his behalf, pending the appointment of Odionwere (village…
Oba Ewuare II pardons seven ‘coup plotters’ against Benin Kingdon
The Dukes pledged their allegiance to Benin throne on Sunday following the failure of the coup to balkanize Benin Kingdom
Excitement as Oba of Benin stages coronation anniversary walk
Security operatives, Royal guards and Palace functionaries had a tough time controlling the surging crowds, to avoid a stampede during…
Oba of Benin to Atiku: God will choose Nigeria’s next President
Oba Ewuare wished Atiku well in his bid to fulfill his campaign promises made to rescue Nigeria, and fulfill his…
‘Buhari to confer on Oba of Benin highest national individual honour
CFR is the highest national honour conferred on any citizen of Nigeria for his/her contributions to the development of the…
Oba of Benin makes two fresh appointments
The Council also announced the appointment of Omoruyi Omonuwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as legal adviser and personal…
Oba of Benin becomes NDLEA’s Ambassador of war against drug abuse
The State Commander of NDLEA, Bubs Bakawa, who decorated the monarch in his Palace in Benin, told him that some…
Oba of Benin raises alarm over rising criminal hideouts in Edo
The Oba of Benin, Omo n'Oba n'Edo, Oba Ewuare II, has expressed concern over the rising criminal hideouts in some…