Following the demise of the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Erediauwa, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, on Friday, the ancient Bini kingdom has announced that the late Oba’s son, His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, will ascend to his father’s seat. Here are 7 things to know about the next... Read More

March 17, 2016

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Governor Amosun moves to reconcile warring Yoruba Obas

Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun has intervened in the growing rift betwen the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. There has been a supremacy battle between the two traditional rulers in recent times. The rank battle between the Obas began when the Awujale debunked the Alake’s... Read More

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February 28, 2016

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Obasanjo’s son involved in ‘ghastly auto accident’

Oba Obasanjo, the son of former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was on Sunday, involved in a ghastly auto accident . According to Sahara Reporters, the accident occurred while Oba was on his way from Ilesha in Osun state. The report states that Oba had gone to attend the 75th birthday party ceremony of his stepmother, Mabel,... Read More

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February 10, 2016

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Alake of Egbaland insists Ooni of Ife is higher than Oba of Benin

Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland has reiterated that his ranking of the Yoruba Obas is valid and also promised to show evidence to support his claim. Through his Special Adviser on media Affairs, Chief Lai Labode, the Alake stated that he is not interested in whipping up any controversy with anyone on... Read More

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December 27, 2015

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Oba of Lagos apportions blame over Ibeju-Lekki land conflicts

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has cast the blame for the deadly conflicts over land in Ibeju-Lekki communities on the Lagos State Government and traditional rulers of the area. Oba Akiolu revealed this at a coroner’s inquest at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja where he spoke on Saturday, December 26. The inquest was set up... Read More

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December 16, 2013

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Drama in Ogun as 10 chiefs beat up monarch “to a state of stupor”

by ‘Jola Sotubo A monarch in Ogun was assaulted by 10 of his chiefs at the weekend over a chieftaincy dispute. The Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun was beaten up on Saturday by the 10 village heads in the Ayetoro area of the state. The friction between the king and the chiefs was... Read More

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March 17, 2013

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#SundayPraise: Samsong featuring Midnight Crew – Oba [DOWNLOAD]

by Rachel Ogbu Gospel Music singer, Samsong, drops another single titled ‘Oba’ after a successful release last month of ‘Favour Song’. ‘Oba’ is off his soon to be released album and he features award-winning group, Midnight Crew. Click here to listen: Oba: Download: Samsong – Oba Ft Midnight Crew

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July 2, 2012

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Photo of the Day: Tell the president to wait – the Oba is busy

by Hauwa Gambo It’s not everyday that you see His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, waiting for a citizen of the country — apparently, unless that citizen is the Oba of Benin (O mo n’Oba Uku Akpolopolo Erediauwa). He was, in this case, with his deputy – Namadi Sambo. In case you were wondering? Of course the king met with the president…after... Read More

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#SundayPraise: Samsong featuring Midnight Crew – Oba [DOWNLOAD]

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