Oba Ewuare II
27 Dec
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II (CFR), on Friday, returned the Igue traditional wrestling competition after eight years on the throne. The sandy battleground ground wrestling competition that began Centuries ago was last celebrated during the reign of his father Oba Erediauwa. Oba Ewuare II rewarded winners and contestants in the competition, held sandy ringside…
16 Nov
Though Benin Empire ceased to exist on February 18, 1897 when it was vanquished by the punitive expedition of Great Benin, and the eventual deposition of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi and his regime...
31 Oct
The Benin United Forum (BUF) has called on the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, to intervene in the escalating cult violence in Edo State by placing curses on youths involved in the brutal clashes.
14 May 2024
The Edo State government has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political actors in the state against dragging the Benin royal palace and the revered monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II
10 Apr 2024
The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, yesterday, expressed grief over the horrible massacre of 16 Nigerian Army personnel who were on a peace mission to Okuama Community, Ughelli North Local Council of Delta State.
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The Federal Government has launched an initiative to address the problem of low enrolment in the country’s technical colleges. This innovative approach is aimed at revitalising interest in technical education and providing opportunities for students
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved cabinet ahead of his February 24 inauguration. The dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC) was announced in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
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Nigeria’s junior female Yellow Greens wrapped up their preparations for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup with an empathic seven-wicket win over Scotland yesterday.
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The Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has advocated integrating sustainable emergency response education into the country's school curriculum. The group’s Executive Director, Paschal Achunine, who stated this, said the organisation has received approval ..