Tag: Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin breaks silence on assault on Don Obaseki
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has dissociated the palace of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, from the assault and…
PDP demands arrest, prosecution of attackers of Pedro Obaseki
PDP asked the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, to rise to the solemn constitutional duty of his office by…
“I was dragged, beaten severely,” Don Pedro Obaseki narrates ordeal
Don Pedron Obaseki said the youths, who he described as 'assailants' some of who were armed with guns, kidnapped and…
Oba of Benin suspends priest for alleged custom violation
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended the traditional priest of Unuamen Village, Chief Sunday Enoma, in Ovia Northeast…
MOWAA controversy: Obaseki speaks on alleged ‘scamming’ of Oba of Benin
He insisted that the Benin Royal Museum was part of the plan to build a cultural district, including the MOWAA…
Tinubu salutes Benin monarch’s fight against human trafficking, illegal migration
President Tinubu also applauds the Oba's strong advocacy for a cultural renaissance, the preservation of traditional values, and his efforts…
Edo market women hail Oba of Benin for rejecting Iyaloja-General
The traders had turned down plan by Folashade-Ojo to install Pastor (Mrs) Josephine Ibhaguezejele as Edo market leader, prompting the…
Why Oba of Benin wants everyone to fast for two weeks
The monarch urged all sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom, including those in the diaspora, as well as non-indigenes living…
Oba of Benin sacks chief priest over sacrilege
Oba Ewuare stripped Igbinovia’s title of Ohen(Chief Priest), after reviewing the abominable traditional practices, including land grabbing.
Oba of Benin makes important appointments
The monarch further urged Iyase to work harmoniously with the Edionwere (elders) in the dukedoms while also collaborating with designated…
Okpebholo ratifies suspension of 71 ‘rebellious’ Enigies by Oba of Benin
The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu who disclosed this in a statement after the State Executive Council…
Oba of Benin issues stern warning against abuse of sacred customs during ceremonies
"The proper attire for a true Benin person during marriages, burials, and other social events is the Ewu Iwu dress,…
Igue Festival: Oba’s decree triggers burial boom in Benin Kingdom
The announcement has led to a rush among families in Edo South Senatorial District to bury their deceased loved ones…
Oba of Benin disowns planned Igue festival in Lagos
He advised the public not to be misled by any group claiming to promote Benin culture without consulting the Palace…
Edo court adjourns suit against Benin Monarch amidst tight security
“The Edo State Government will take all lawful actions against any individual or group found to be involved in activities…
Swedish govt to return 39 stolen Benin artifacts – Envoy
The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annika Hahn-Englund, made this disclosure when she paid a courtesy visit to the…
Oba of Benin, ancestors and Lagos
Lagos has had more than its fair share of socio-political changes imposed from outside. None of the outsiders should ever…
Oba of Benin celebrates 7th coronation anniversary
Omo N’Oba Ewuare on Saturday rose from the inner chambers amidst drumming and praise singing by Iweguae society, waving to…
Oba of Benin prays for APC’s Osunbor, LP’s Imansuangbon
The Omo N’Oba also prayed for Imansuangbon to have a hitch-free campaign, ahead of the poll in 2024.
Why statutory allocation to Oba of Benin palace was withheld – Obaseki
Obaseki reacts to insinuation that Edo state government had deliberately withheld the statutory allocation due the Benin palace to spite…
What Tinubu told Oba of Benin when he visited him in Abuja
The President congratulated the Benin monarch for the retrieval of the stolen artefacts, commending his effort in ensuring that a…
Oba of Benin hits Abuja for President Tinubu (video)
In May, the Federal Government appointed the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as the Chancellor of the National Open University…
Oba of Benin to unveil Queen mother’s statue on Friday
The Iyoba N’ Uselu title began during the era of Queen Idia, the mother of Oba Esigie, in the 16th…
Oba of Benin inducts 8 new Dukes to oversee villages
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has inducted eight Dukes traditionally known as Enigie to oversee some villages in his…
Oba of Benin issues strong warning on repatriated artifacts
By Jethro Ibileke The Benin Monarch, HRM, Oba Ewuare II, has warned against attempts by anyone or group of persons…
Oba of Benin tasks surgeons on reduction of distorted medical procedures
Earlier, the National President of NAPRAS and NBIS, Dr. Folake Abikoye, while highlighting the roles of Surgeons, said the two…
Osinbajo’s credentials intimidating – Oba of Benin
He said that other aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties in the…
Oba of Benin raises alarm over increase in criminal hideouts in Edo
Oba of Benin alleged that criminals are setting up camps and building ‘luxury houses’ in rural areas that are difficult…
Oba Ewuare II receives repatriated Benin artifacts
The two items with current value of £2.5 million, were among the over 10,000 artifacts looted from Oba of Benin…
Oba of Benin announces names of his quadruplets
Queen Aisosa Ewuare, the fifth wife of the Oba, gave birth to the set of quadruplets, three boys and one…