The coronation has been scheduled for April 5 ... Ogunmola said top traditional rulers like the Ooni of Ife, Oba of Benin, Sultan of Sokoto and Yoruba monarchs from outside the country are to ...

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that their suspension on March 7, 2025, was due to alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin. Oba Ewuare II had approved the ...

Edo State Government has ratified the decision of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, to suspend 71 Enigie (Dukes) in Benin Kingdom, thereby overriding five ...

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 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy 500 of its personnel to ensure security at the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place in Oyo town ...

Some of the 67 suspended Enogie (Dukes) of the Benin Kingdom have appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for clemency and forgiveness. Their appeal is contained in a statement signed by ...