Tag: Oba of Benin Ewuare II
Excitement as Oba of Benin leads ‘Ugie Emobo’ rite to ward off evil
The ancient rite symbolises the defeat of the Benin giant, Prince Idubor, popularly known as Aruan.
“No part of Edo land will be ceded”, Oba of Benin tells secessionist agitators, FG
Oba Ewuare said this while expressing surprise at the surge in self-determination agitations.
Oba of Benin hails Okpebholo over end to palace financial hardship
Oba revealed that the palace faced financial hardship due to withheld funds.
Oba of Benin issues guidelines for mother’s funeral
The secretary recalled that Oba Ewuare II, posthumously conferred the title of Iyoba on his mother on Nov. 21, 2021,…
Tinubu pours encomium on Oba of Benin in 8th coronation anniversary message
In the message for the double celebrations, President Tinubu said he believed that Ewuare’s illustrious career in diplomacy has influenced…
Obaseki denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie
"The Edo State Government has no case in court against our revered Royal Father, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba…
Legal battle against Oba of Benin over suspension of Enigie begins
Oba Ewuare II and the Edo State Government, are the 1st and 2nd Defendants respectively in the suit marked, B/250os/2023.
Man designated ‘Hausa King’ of Benin dumps ambition, begs for forgiveness
The Benin Traditional Council had on Thursday raised alarm over the planned installation of Hausa traditional ruler in the ancient…
Oba of Benin urges support for families of slain soldiers
The Monarch made the call when the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Ebenezer Oduyebo, paid…
Igue Festival: Oba of Benin places ban on burial rites
The annual festival is scheduled to commenced on Tuesday (Ekioba) 19 December 2023 with Ugierhoba (indoors) Ceremony.
Awori monarch lectures Oba of Benin on ‘founders’ of Lagos
The Olofin reiterated that the Aworis were the primary settlers in Lagos, with Isheri as their dispersal point, urging the…
Skill acquisition: Oba of Benin grants church’s land request
The Prelate of the church, Dr. Ekpeyong Akpanika, had made a request for the land when he paid a courtesy…
Oba of Benin is a king among kings – Muhammadu Buhari
Buhari urged the media and the recorders of modern history to focus on Oba Ewuare II serving as a champion…
Oba of Benin orders curses over desecration of ‘tradition’ at marriage ceremony
It was observed that during the marriage ceremony, Izoduwa Imasuen and his groom's men were twirling the traditional Eben while…
Oba of Benin to Dokpesi family: We’re behind you
Oba of Benin recalled how the deceased gave him live coverage on AIT for free during his coronation event in…
Oba of Benin scolds ex-minister Agba for ‘selfish’ representation
Oba Ewuare II made his feelings known on Tuesday, when the ex minister paid him a 'thank you' visit in…
Edo 2024: Oba of Benin asks traditional rulers to keep off politics
The Edo central traditional rulers, led by the Onojie of Uromi, HRH Anslem Aidenojie, told the Benin Monarch that they…
Inauguration: Oba of Benin fires letter to Tinubu
In the statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Oba Ewuare II assured that Tinubu will excel as…
Oba of Benin appointed NOUN Chancellor
NOUN is the largest University in Nigeria, with over 120,000 students population, cutting across the various Distance teaching and learning…
Edo community begs Oba of Benin to stop installation of traditional priest
The Obateru community inhabitants urged Oba of Benin Ewuare II to investigate alleged sacrilegious and devious activities of Otasowie and…
Oba of Benin notifies Netherlands of Nigeria’s gazette
Ewuare II informed the Dutch Ambassador to Nigeria, Wouter Pomp, of the significance of the gazette and Presidential declaration, when…
Oba Ewuare suspends Enogie Akenzua for plotting against Benin throne
Prof. Akenzua also led delegation of Enigie to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo in November 2022 for the purpose of…
Oba of Benin gets ‘most outstanding traditional ruler in arts and culture’ award
Director-General of CBAAC, Ms. Oluwabunmi Ayobami Amao, announced the conferment of the award when she paid a courtesy visit to…
End the war now – Oba of Benin tells Russia, Ukraine
Oba Ewuare told his visitor that has been praying to God and his ancestors to abate the conflict and ease…