Tag: Benin Kingdom

“Considering the prevailing security challenges, the Benin Traditional Council has deemed it necessary to regulate access to the Palace.”

For all its wins, ‘Osamede’ oversimplifies one of the most tragic episodes of African history.

In an era when cultural heritage is increasingly threatened by globalisation and natural decay, the need for dedicated efforts to ...

The police in Edo, on Tuesday, said they have arrested the Chairperson of Esan West Local Government Area of the ...

The House resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to interact with the Edo State Government and the Benin ...

Nigeria’s central issue is not a problem of the lack of unity in diversity but that of division in oneness. ...

The returned artefacts, comprising a cockerel (okpa) and an Oba head (Uhunwun Elao), were repatriated from Cambridge University, Jesus College, ...

"The relevant international conventions treat heritage properties as properties belonging to the nation and not to individuals or subnational groups."

Mr Obaseki advocates the safe return of artefacts of the Benin Kingdom looted during a 1897 invasion.

The exhibition is sponsored by luxury house, Moet Hennessey, and runs until August 30, 2017.

"We still identify with them (Benin Kingdom) as our kinsmen, regardless of the attempt to change the course of history."

Recent reports had suggested the Benin royalty was in conflict with the presidency.