symbolizing the departed royal Matriarch preceded by Oba Ewuare II, who led the pack in a procession from his Palace to the sacred Emotan deity at the King square in Benin City where he offered ...

was preceded by Oba Ewuare II, who led the procession from his Palace to the sacred Emotan deity at King Square in Benin City, where he offered prayers for the repose of the soul of Queen mother, ...

Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, held the ancient Ekasa dance on Saturday in honour of his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ...

Irabor said that their suspension was a result of their anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution. “This decision was made by Ewuare ll ...

Image caption, This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants. Why do you think the Oba is shown to be much bigger than the other people? The plaque is on display at the ...

The colourful Ekasa performance was to the excitement of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II; the royal family; other indigenes of Benin Kingdom; and their friends ...

Edo govt absolves Obaseki of involvement The Edo State government yesterday distanced Governor Godwin Obaseki from the suit instituted by the suspended Enigie (Dukes) against the Oba of Benin ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday released guidelines for the funeral of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago. The guidelines were realised via a public ...

In March 2023, then-president Muhammadu Buhari signed a decree saying the Oba, or king, of the historic kingdom of Benin rightfully owned all returned Benin Bronzes and was responsible for ...