The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, abolishing the new traditional councils in Edo South created by the last administration. He also backed the Federal Government’s Gazette,…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for his role in promoting unity and upholding the revered culture built by his ancestors. This was stated by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement on…
The Edo State Government has reiterated its decision to ban Okhaighele (youth leaders) in the Edo South Senatorial District, alleging that they and cultists pose the most severe threat to the security and stability of the state. The Palace of…
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has notified the Netherlands Government about Nigeria’s Government Gazette recognising and vesting custody and management of repatriated looted Benin artefacts in the Oba of Benin. This is contained in a statement on Monday in…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned politicians and other stakeholders in Nigeria against election violence. Oba Ewuare II, gave the advice when the delegation of European Union Mission Long Term Observers monitoring the general elections paid him…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, fondly known as Bobrisky, has tendered a public apology for asking the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, to “Come and marry” him. He made the comment in a video he shared…
By Isaac Olamikan Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, has vehemently denied what he described as a false publication on social media that he was arrested and detained by the police on allegations of land grabbing. He…
By Isaac Olamikan Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, has vehemently denied what he described as a false publication on social media that he was arrested and detained by the police on allegations of land grabbing. He…
