Tag: Oba of Benin

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.

French government says it would assist Africans in a dialogue to retrace their cultural heritage.

Oba Ewuare II says the Nigerian Army needs to be retooled with modern military equipment.

The baby’s birth coincided with the Oba of Benin's birthday and coronation anniversary.

The Benin monarch urges Mr Obaseki to be magnanimous in victory.

The monarch had brokered a peace meeting between the two main candidates before the election.

INEC declared Governor Godwin Obaseki winner of Saturday's governorship election in Edo State.

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 ...

Mr Sanusi, however, did not come in the company of his colleagues, who visited much earlier.

Mr Wike called on traditional rulers in the South South zone to work for the unity to drive development in ...

The traditional ruler was filmed dancing 'Shaku Shaku' at a New Year party for children.

Oba Ewuare says fasting and prayers have become necessary in view of the current political crisis in the state.

The governor says he ''committed to hosting a world-class festival that would be remembered for a long time''.

Some returnees visited the monarch.

The singer's wife was shot as he was forcefully taken away.

The president said that Nigerians have reasons to be proud of the stabilising roles Benin chiefs had played.

The monarch was received by a team comprising the APC chairman.

“He turned himself into a be all and end all, and a seeming authority in Benin culture and tradition."

A new Oba of Benin formally assumed office on Thursday.

President Muhammadu Buhari is still expected at the venue.

Anxious residents have questioned how they will feed on Sunday.