The British Museum will reportedly host a summit along with other European museums to discuss the return of bronze artefacts ‘taken’ in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin, now Southern Nigeria. The museum will negotiate with Nigeria and Benin about returning the items which are expected to go on permanent display in Benin City. Historical reference (From Quartz... Read More

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October 29, 2016

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No burial in Benin kingdom till January – Traditional council

The Benin Traditional Council says it has not rescinded its decision halting burial ceremonies in the kingdom. In a statement dated, October 26, 2016, written by the council secretary, Frank Irabor it said the prohibition of funeral activities is still in place as coronation activities for the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II will end on December 31st,... Read More

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March 16, 2015

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“The leopard is ill in the Savannah bush” – Oba of Benin is unwell

by Iyobosa Omoregie After weeks of speculation over the state of his health, the Benin Traditional Council has announced that the Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, is indisposed. The announcement by the council came on Monday, March 16, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Frank Irabor, saying that the monarch’s ‎public engagements in the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

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A parcel of land causes rift between Gov. Oshiomhole, Oba of Benin’s son

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, and a member of the Benin royal family, Prince Ekpen Erediuawa, are presently enmeshed in a discord of sorts over a parcel of land. Prince Ekpen Erediauwa resigned his appointment as Executive Director (Government House), after alleging that Oshiomhole harassed and threatened his life over the land... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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Traditional Council denies reports of Oba Erediauwa’s death

by Chi Ibe Contrary to earlier reports regarding the health status of His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa, the Benin Traditional Council have released a statement saying the king is very much alive. It is, however, not clear if this is in keeping with tradition which stipulates that announcements regarding the death... Read More

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British Museum set to return artifacts taken from the Benin kingdom nearly 2 centuries ago

No burial in Benin kingdom till January – Traditional council

“The leopard is ill in the Savannah bush” – Oba of Benin is unwell

A parcel of land causes rift between Gov. Oshiomhole, Oba of Benin’s son

Traditional Council denies reports of Oba Erediauwa’s death

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