Tag: Benin
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Reactions trail return of 119 Benin Bronzes
Stakeholders in the culture sector have lauded the recent restitution of 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, saying it is a significant step toward restoring the nation’s dignity and reclaiming stolen heritage.
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Netherlands returns 119 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands has formally handed over 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history.
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TCN announces power outage for Benin substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced that it would perform annual maintenance on a 60MVA, 132/33KV transformer at the Benin transmission substation on Friday, between 10a.m. and 6p.m.
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Police detain 8 over death of site engineer in Benin
The Edo Police Command has detained eight suspects, in connection with the alleged killing of a site engineer, Efe Ogbeide, during the leadership crisis in Obazagbon Community of Benin.
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Police detain 2 over attack in Benin community
The Police Command in Edo has arrested two suspects in connection with a violent attack on Iguikpe Community in Benin City which left two people critically injured.
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EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City, Edo State.
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Oba of Benin buries mother 49 years after her death
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday started the burial ceremony of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, with various traditional rites (Iwarinnwin).
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Women should not make ‘this’ hairstyle – Benin Traditional Council
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has asked members of the public, especially women, to desist from a hairdo tagged: Okuku, reserved for wives of the Oba of Benin.
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49 years after, Oba of Benin issues guidelines for mother’s funeral
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday released guidelines for the funeral of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago.
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Gunmen kill 1 at Benin nightclub
The police in Edo have confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin.