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Abuse Of Royal Paraphernalia: Oba Of Benin Mandates Chiefs, Priests, Priestesses To Lay Curses On Culprits
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has authorized the chiefs, priests and priestesses of various deities in Benin Kingdom to lay curses on those who will henceforth abuse the royal paraphernalia during ...
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Benin Traditional Council bans wearing of Oba, queens’ costumes at ceremonies
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 public ...
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The mysteries of Benin
The current Oba of Benin is His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N”Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, the Great, the Oba of Benin who is full of majesty and whose charisma is expressed mostly in his mien and ...
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Oba of Benin issues stern warning against abuse of sacred customs during ceremonies
“Let it be known that HRM, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has directed the Chiefs, Priests, and Priestesses of various deities in the Kingdom to place a curse on anyone who engages in this abominable and ...
The Guardian Nigeria5d
Dressing like Oba of Benin, wives attract curses, Palace warns
Ewuare Il, CFR, Oba of Benin has directed the Chiefs, Priests and Priestesses of various deities in Benin Kingdom to place a curse on those that would henceforth engage in this abominable ...
The Nation Newspaper6d
Smith, Idowu, Olorunnimbe, Akintoye others get chieftaincy titles
Others are Mrs. Basira Titilayo Smith (Iya Oba of Iru Kingdom); Adeyemi Idowu (Aare Majeobaje); Muyiwa Gbadegesin (Aare So’ludero); Mrs. Bolane Austen-Peters (Erelu Asa); Lukman Olayiwola ...
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Vodun Days festival 2025 in Benin hosts diverse collection of musical artists
Earlier this month, the second edition of the annual Vodun Days celebration in Ouidah, Benin. The three-day festival, which took place on January 9, 10 and 11, celebrated Beninese art, culture and ...
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As Nigeria’s Supreme Court Prepares For Rivers State Proxy Wars, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
This is not the first time that legal disputes about power and how to share the spoils from it have ended up at the highest court in the land. Depending on what view one takes of the matter, 10 ...
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INTERVIEW: Why Gov Okpebholo should not probe Obaseki’s administration – Edo CSO president
We appreciate that. The rights and statutory rights of the Oba of Benin have been restored to the Oba. We appreciate them. The banning of union activities in marketplaces, Edo people appreciate it.
The Royal Gazette5d
Family’s anguish over Kellan Lewis as election candidate
It was announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Mr Lewis was among the OBA’s candidates for the General Election next month. He is to run in Southampton West. Jarion Richardson ...
The Royal Gazette5d
Family’s anguish over selection of Lewis as OBA candidate
It was announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Mr Lewis was among the OBA’s candidates for the General Election next month. He is to run in Southampton West. Jarion Richardson ...
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Benin Traditional Council warns Against use of Royal Costumes at Ceremonies
The Benin Tradition Council on Friday warned against the use of chieftaincy tradi- tional costumes specifi- cally meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and ti- tled chiefs by ...