British university hands over stolen Benin bronze cockerel to Nigeria
The Nigerian delegation is expected to decide decide how and when to move the Okukur.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Nigerian delegation is expected to decide decide how and when to move the Okukur.
At exactly 3.30 p.m., Gabriel Awala, the Uwangue of Warri Kingdom, lowered the crown on Tsola Emiko as the 21st ...
Oba of Benin enjoins Itsekiri to adhere to their tradition during the coronation of the new Olu Emiko.
![Former governor Godwin Obaseki. [PHOTO CREDIT: @godwinobasekiofficial]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/04/167952188_4403279983034240_1745322849190278212_n.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&ssl=1)
The Benin Palace and the Edo State Government disagreed over where the artefacts will be housed.
The Edo State government announced the death of the Oba on Friday.
Born as Solomon Aiseokhuoba Igbinoghodua Akenzua, the 38th Oba of Benin was an author and a great grandfather.