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Oba of Benin: Tinubu’s presidency is God-ordained

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…Hails Sanwo-Olu’s giant strides in Lagos …Gov takes Royal Father on tour of state museum The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Sunday, said God ordained Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to be President of Nigeria and called on all Nigerians to support the administration,

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Oba of Benin bans former head servant

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2021 0

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has banned Roland Ogbebor, a former Omuada (Head of Servants) to his Royal Majesty. He has been accused of impersonation and other “sacrilegious acts.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogbebor’s ban was announced on Tuesday through a prepared statement by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional […]

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Oba of Benin’s wife gives birth to quadruplets

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2021 0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has welcomed a set of quadruplets from his fifth wife, Queen (Oloi) Aisosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal Family. Oba Ewuare made the announcement at his palace on Friday in Benin amidst jubilation from guests. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Oba had in […]

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Stolen artifacts: Oba of Benin disowns impostors

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2021 0

The Oba Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has disowned two groups which he described as “impostors“ fronting for the return of artifacts which the British looted from the palace in 1897. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor, and the Secretary, Oba Ewuare […]

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Godfatherism: Don’t control Obaseki – Oba of Benin warns Wike, others

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has warned Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike about practicing godfatherism in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Times reports that PDP campaigned against godfatherism before the September 19 Edo State governorship election, which Gov Godwin Obaseki won on the platform of PDP after defecting from the All Progressive Congress […]

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HISTORY: List of all dethroned kings in Nigeria and how it happened

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2020 0

The social media community in Nigeria went wild when the Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, deposed the then Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II. The centre of the argument in the digital space was the possibility of a governor dethroning a traditional ruler as prominent as an Emir. Many argued that it was impossible […]

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Oshiomhole, Obaseki difficult to reconcile — Oba of Benin

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has expressed shock at how it is seemingly impossible to reconcile the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, Daily Times gathered. The monarch recalled the good relationship that existed between Obaseki and Oshiomhole. Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, spoke at a peace meeting Obaseki and […]

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Oba of Benin cautions politicians against setting Edo on fire

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

As Edo residents prepare for the September 19 governorship election, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, has warned politicians against setting the state on fire. “The warning is especially for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” the monarch said at a peace meeting he initiated for […]

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Edo 2020: Oba of Benin speaks after meeting with Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said plans are underway to summon the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state. Daily Times gathered that Oba made this known when Governor Godwin Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top-ranking officials of the Peoples […]

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Oba Of Benin Welcomes First Prince As Monarch

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Jubilation on Monday greeted the ancient Benin Kingdom as the Benin Traditional Council announced the birth of a new prince of the kingdom to Oba Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin. The new prince was delivered by one of the Oba’s Queens, Her Royal Highness, Queen Iyayota of Benin Kingdom. The new Prince is the first […]

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Niger awaits directive from sultan on Eid-el-fitr

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Niger state government will rely on the interpretation of the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Dr. Saad Abubakar III, on whether to allow Muslims to observe Eid -el -fitr prayers or not due to coronavirus pandemic. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman […]

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Oba of Benin warns communities over frivolous complaints

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2020 0

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II on Tuesday cautioned against lodging complaints and claims to the security agencies on matters directly under the purview of the palace by communities, groups and individuals. The monarch, who expressed dissatisfaction with the practice by some communities and villages, said these complaints and claims are being communicated to the […]

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Oba of Benin suspends top chief over misconduct

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended Chief Utete Omo Osagie, the Obadolagbonyi of Benin from palace activities for misconduct. It would be recalled that, Chief Utete Omo Osagie, last week led an Osokpikan society to lay a curse on someone’s premises without the permission of the Benin monarch. Addressing newsmen on the authority […]

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Oba of Benin urges Ganduje to reconsider decision on new Emirates

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

Kano – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Gov.  Abdullahi Ganduje to reconsider his government decision on the creation of additional Emirates in Kano State. The Oba made the call on Monday in Kano during a courtesy visit on Gov. Ganduje at the Government House. “I am very worried and concerned over […]

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Oba of Benin visits Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2020 0

Port Harcourt – The Oba of Benin kingdom, Omo n’oba n’Edo uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on Monday evening paid a thank you visit to Port Harcourt in Rivers. The visit was the first to the state since his installation as the Benin monarch in 2016. Mr Ebel Egaton, Chairman, Degema Reconciliation and Chieftaincy Committee, […]

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Oshiomhole should heed to the wish of Oba of Benin, Ewuare 11 – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2020 0

Benin – The Edo Publicity Secretary of the All Progress Congress (APC), Pastor Joseph Osagiede, says the party is ready for reconciliation if initiated by a neutral body. Osagiede, who made the disclosure while briefing journalists at the party’s Secretariat in Benin on Monday, said either the presidency or the Benin traditional council should make such […]

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Coronation Anniversary: Obaseki leads Edo EXCO members to celebrate with Oba of Benin

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki at the weekend led members of the State Executive Council to the palace of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to mark the revered monarch’s 3rd coronation anniversary. Dignitaries in the delegation include Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. […]

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Oba of Benin places Libya returnees on salaries

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2018 0

Libyan returnees have been placed on three months salaries by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, who expressed disappointment over the mentality of the Nigerian youth, with the quest to make quick money without legitimate means.   Apart from the salaries, the Oba said the Oba Ewuare Foundation would provide the necessary tools/facilities for those […]

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Oba of Benin leaves palace, makes historic visit to Abuja (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

His Royal Majesty, Omo N, ‘Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II- Oba of Benin, on Wednesday made an historic visit to Abuja after his coronation in October 2016. The Oba who arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:05p.m., was received by some Benin traditional chiefs, prominent Benin indigenes and friends. Chief Odigie […]

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Oba of Benin sues for synergy among religious leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

An Inter-Religious Service marking the one year coronation anniversary of Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin, has taken place. Addressing the gathering, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II identified prayer as the main substance and bedrock of the development of meaningful spiritual and physical life. Omo N’Oba Ewuare II said there is every tendency […]