Oba Ewuare II
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
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
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.
1 Jan
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, member representing Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo State at the House of Representatives, has felicitated with Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on the successful Ugie Ewere Festival Ceremony, held earlier this month. Ugie and Ewere festivals, which are perhaps the most colourful and crowd-…
15 Dec 2023
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, and the Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, yesterday, called for collaboration and sustained advocacy against human trafficking and irregular migration.
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