“The indiscriminate abuse of the coral bead (Ikele), Eben and Okuku would no longer be tolerated by the Palace of the Oba of Benin. “Let it be known by the general public that His Royal ...

In his remarks to the Oba, Ambassador Igali reflected on the historical significance of the Benin throne and its deep connection to the peoples of the Niger Delta. He emphasized the region’s ...

The Oba of Benin, Evwuare II has restated his commitment to work closely with the apex social cultural and political umbrella body of the Niger Delta region, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). The royal ...

Oba Ehengbuda Spent most of his reign stopping rebellions led by local chiefs. Image caption, This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants. Why do you think the Oba is ...

COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Two associates of Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison, following their arrest last year on suspicion of plotting a coup in the small West African ...

was silent on the name of the aspirant but said some of those jostling for the party’s ticket had given tacit support to former Governor Godwin Obaseki against the revered Benin Monarch, Oba ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite challenges, ...

Pépé built his musical career over the decades, beginning in his village, Hêtin, in the Ouémé department of Benin. Pépé said his songs are based on an ancestral Beninese style of music called Zinli, ...

But what the Benins hold so dear to their heart is their monarchy. The Supremacy of the Oba among his Benin people is affirmed in many Benin aphorisms.Aiguobasimwin – You do not hold ground with the ...

“The indiscriminate use of the coral bead (Ikele), Eben, and Okuku will no longer be tolerated by the Palace of the Oba of Benin.” He clarified that the Eben (ceremonial sword) is reserved solely for ...