Tag: Oba Ewuare II
Why Oba of Benin summoned native doctors, priests
The palace said the gathering was convened under the authority and directive of Oba Ewuare II and should be treated…
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…