Why do you think the Oba is shown to be much bigger than the other people? The plaque is on display at the British Museum. Obas Ozolua and Esigie both encouraged trade with Europe. Benin City is ...

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has defended the Oba of Benin's ban on wearing sacred costumes at ceremonies by people ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the ...

was silent on the name of the aspirant but said some of those jostling for the party’s ticket had given tacit support to former Governor Godwin Obaseki against the revered Benin Monarch, Oba ...

The recent visit of the National Working Committee of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) to the Oba of Benin’s palace has brought a renewed sense of optimism for the region’s future.

The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...