Tag: Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin sanctions Queen, chief, others over TikToker Peller’s visit to palace
He further added that following the incident, the council, utilising the same channels within the palace that facilitated the initial…
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…