Tag: Oba of Benin
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Emir of Kano pays royal visit to Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, would play host to the Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Aminu Ado-Bayero in his palace in Benin from Saturday May 29 to 31. This is contained in statement signed by Acting Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Mr Ogiemwanre Victor on Wednesday, in Benin. The Emir of Kano is…
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Oba of Benin rejects third-party negotiations on return of looted Artefacts
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has expressed displeasure that some some groups of individuals, using pseudo names, are negotiating the recovery of stolen Benin artworks on behalf of the throne. The Oba made this known on Friday in his palace in Benin, when Dr. Andreas Görgen, the Director General of the Directorate of Culture…
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Oba of Benin concludes ‘Ugie-Ododuwa’ ceremony
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday concluded the first public performance of Ugie-Ododuwa ceremony at the sacred Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the palace ground in Benin. The climax of the “outdoor spiritual ceremony” was when the Oba joined seven masqueraders in their stylish dance steps, as the Ogbelaka Royal drummers rendered spiritual incantations.…
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Oba of Benin announces date for outdoor ceremony of Odudua rites
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has announced the date for the outdoor celebration of Ugie Odudua ceremony. This was contained in a statement, signed by Mr Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), and made available to newsmen in Benin on Friday. Irabor said the ceremony will begin on Tuesday and last seven days…
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JUST IN: Oba of Benin sacks Church Priest for going against tradition
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare Ogidigan (11), has approved the sack of the presiding priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao, for alleged non-compliance with ancient long tradition of the land. The decision was jointly taken by the traditional head of the church, HRM Oba Ewuare the second, joint…
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Oba of Benin cancels annual thanksgiving
Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II has cancelled the annual thanksgiving ceremony to round off the Ugie festival. This is as a result of the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. Frank Irabor, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), secretary confirmed this in a statement. “The worship at the Holy…
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Second Term: Oba of Benin sends critical message to Gov Obaseki
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Gov. Godwin Obaseki to be selfless in service as he continues to steer the affairs of Edo. The Oba gave the advice in a statement issued by Mr Frank Irabo, the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) on Saturday in Benin. He congratulated the governor…
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Edo poll: Obaseki leads PDP governors on ‘thank you’ visit to Oba of Benin [Photos]
Sequel to his landslide victory in the recently concluded Edo governorship election, Governor Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday led four other PDP governors on a thank you visit to the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II. In his entourage were Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Aminu…
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Oba of Benin finally breaks silence on Obaseki’s re-election
The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday solicited the support of all Edo sons and daughters as well as other residents for the re-elected Gov. Godwin Obaseki in order for him to succeed. The monarch made the call in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor.…
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Gov. Obaseki praises Oba of Benin for his role in Edo election
Newly re-elected Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed thanks to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II for his fatherly role in the just concluded governorship election that held in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Obaseki thanked the Oba as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented certificates of return (COR) to…