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

The letter sent to the Oba of Benin, dated April 30, 2024, was signed by Folasade, the first daughter of President Tinubu. The letter reads, "Your Majesty, my name is Chief Dr. Mujudat Folasade Tinubu ...

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Edo State, has condemned the misuse and abuse of the Kingdom’s revered customs and ...

The Benin Palace has banished the six traditional functionaries who were recently suspended for paying allegiance to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The functionaries were accused of ...

The recent visit of the National Working Committee of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) to the Oba of Benin’s palace has ...

Benin belonged to the British Empire until 1960. Then it became part of the independent country of Nigeria. Today, the Oba of Benin leads religious ceremonies, but he no longer rules his people.

organised a punitive expedition which raided Benin City, exiled the oba and created the British protectorate of Southern Nigeria. The booty from the attack on Benin included carved ivory tusks ...

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 ...

So, the Benin Airport has one of the top 3 busiest domestic terminals in Nigeria. Inside Benin lies a lot of wealth. Oben, a ...

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammeed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, reaffirms that Owu Kuta chieftaincy titles are not for sale but are earned through merit and service.

Honeywell Chairman Oba Otudeko has reportedly left Nigeria, according to TheCable, following the impending legal proceedings by the Economic and ...