Netherlands returns 119 stolen artefacts to Oba of Benin
The General-Director of Wereld Museum, Marieke Van Bommel, said the Netherlands has a policy to return what does belong to ...
The General-Director of Wereld Museum, Marieke Van Bommel, said the Netherlands has a policy to return what does belong to ...
The ceremony, which would last until 27 March, will involve various traditional activities.
The police in Edo, on Tuesday, said they have arrested the Chairperson of Esan West Local Government Area of the ...
The monarch said the Benin throne had been praying and working hard for peaceful polls in Nigeria.
Atiku observed that power devolution to other tiers would entrench more development at the grassroots.
Mr Buhari vowed that Nigeria will not allow these great works to become properties of other countries.
The oba also dispelled insinuations that not all the artefacts were looted from the palace.
The palace said that the date for the naming ceremony will be made public as soon as possible.
The Benin Palace and the Edo State Government disagreed over where the artefacts will be housed.
According to the m.onarch, prestigious Benin artefacts were largely looted from the Oba’s palace during the invasion of 1897 by ...
Only the Oba of Benin or anyone duly authorised by him could hold discussion over the looted Benin artifacts.
Oba Ewuare II says the Nigerian Army needs to be retooled with modern military equipment.
The Benin monarch had a peace meeting with candidates of the two major parties
The Edo State Police Command has reassured the people of the state of adequate security ahead of the Sept 19 ...
The governor says he ''committed to hosting a world-class festival that would be remembered for a long time''.
Mr Obaseki advocates the safe return of artefacts of the Benin Kingdom looted during a 1897 invasion.
Some returnees visited the monarch.
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