OBA OF BENIN

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on the Federal Government to speed up efforts in implementing its economic policies to ease the current hardship faced by Nigerians. The monarch, speaking through his Chief Press Secretary,…

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended Roland Ekhoe Ogbebor, a chief servant and a carrier of one of the symbols of authority, and banned him from entering the Palace. The decision by the Benin Traditional Council to ban Roland…

Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said he and his aides won’t engage in “disrespectful exchanges” with Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, over stolen artefacts set to be returned. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the…

Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has said repatriated Benin Bronzes should be returned to Benin Royal Museum to be cited within the precincts of his palace. At a press briefing in his palace on Friday, the Oba called on the…

Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare Ogidigan has approved the sack of presiding priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao for alleged non-compliance with the ancient long tradition of the land. Holy…

Oba of Benin, Oba Eheneden Erediauwa Ewuare II, has officially announced the birth of a princess, whose birth coincides with both his birthday and coronation anniversary. A statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional…

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to politicians in Edo State to shun violence in the September 19 governorship election. The Monarch also appealed to the politicians to end the violence which has been recurrent in the state…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has warned Nigerian youths, especially yahoo boys stealing pants for money rituals to desist from the act or face the consequences Oba Ewuare gave the warning on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has placed each returnee from Libya, on three months salaries. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Desmond Agbama, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday said…

A trafficked Nigerian girl identified as Blessing, who stopped paying her boss simply identified as Blueberry, after the Oba of Benin revoked all curses placed on trafficked victims, nearly got killed over the decision she made.…