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The Benin Prince who founded Ile-Ife

The history of Benin people, like the history of man, is the history of change. When we sift out fables about men like the first son of Osanobua and Oduduwa dropping from heaven and of the Benin or Ile-Ife being the centre and cradles of the world, what we

The untold story of how the Oba of Benin was exiled to Calabar by the British

This is the touching life story of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi who ruled the Benin empire before he was exiled by the British. Ovonramwen Nogbaisi (ruled 1888 - 1897), also called Overami, was the Oba (king) of the Kingdom of Benin up until the British punitive

Oba of Benin suspends six officials for posing as palace emissaries to Ooni of Ife

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended six functionaries for allegedly presenting themselves as the palace's emissaries before the Ooni of Ife in a function. Torizone reports that a statement signed by Chief Sam Igbe, Iyase of Benin kingdom and made

Why are there so many strange birds in Edo State, Nigeria?

We spoke to a residence of Benin City and she explained that these birds are untouchable, can't be killed by anyone and do not only fly in the sky, they also live in the Oba's palace and are referred to as the Oba of Benin's birds. What is their significance

Modern-day Lagos was founded by Prince Ado, the son of the Oba of Benin - Oba Akiolu

Torizone reports that Oba Ewuare II of Benin sparked controversy during a visit to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State, by asserting that the Binis were the ones who founded Lagos. Oba Ewuare cited historical documents that show Bini forefathers were

Kano emir's son joins Oba of Benin in crossover church service

Prince Isah Ado-Bayero, the son of Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero has joined the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewure II, on a... Prince Isah Ado-Bayero, the son of Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero has joined the Oba of Benin

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Traditional Chiefs drag Oba of Benin to Court

In a shocking act of boldness, two suspended Enigie (Dukes), Professor Gregory Akenzua and Chief Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen, have taken the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, to the state high court over their suspension from office. The duo

Monarch kidnapped by gunmen in Ondo

The Oloso of Oso in Akoko North-West local government area of Ondo State, Oba Clement Jimoh Olukotun, has been abducted by gunmen. The Ondo monarch was abducted from his palace around 10:15pm on Thursday, December 1. Sources told The Nation that the gunmen

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Abducted Lagos monarch freed - PPRO

Abducted Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, has been released by his captors. The 74-year-old was released on Saturday after about three weeks in captivity. The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State command, Dolapo Badmos, confirmed

5 Nigerian Monarchs That Own A Rolls Royce (Photos)

Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III) - the Oba of Ikateland.  Oba Saheed Elegushi had his coronation as the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Kusenla II, on the 27th of April 2010. He was, at the time, the youngest monarch in Lagos state at 34 years. The Master's

2019 Election: Over 200 South East Monarchs Endorse Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari might have gotten a boast ahead of the 2019 election as over 200 Southeast traditional rulers back him. President Muhammadu Buhari Ahead of 2019 presidential election, over 200 Southeast traditional rulers from Imo state, yesterday

Sultan visits Jos, condemns Plateau monarch's killing

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar lll, has condemned the brutal killing of the traditional ruler of the Kulere people, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Ron Kulere, Sir Lazarus Agai. Agai, who until his gruesome murder on Monday

Sultan visits Jos, condemns Plateau monarch's killing

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar lll, has condemned the brutal killing of the traditional ruler of the Kulere people, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Ron Kulere, Sir Lazarus Agai. Agai, who until his gruesome murder on Monday

43-year-old Gombe monarch dies in his sleep

The Emir of Funakaye in Gombe State, Alhaji Mu'azu Muhammad Kwairanga, has died in his sleep. According to sources at the Funakaye Emirate Council, the 43-year-old emir died shortly after retiring to bed, on Saturday, August 27. It was gathered that the monarch