The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has urged Muslim faithful to use this period of Eid-el-Kabir to reflect on positive virtues and pray for the continued peaceful coexistence of Nigeria. The Oba made this appeal in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama on Thursday and... Read More

January 17, 2017

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Oba of Benin suspends Chief Priest

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended the Isiekhure, the Chief Priest of Benin kingdom for negligence of duties and usurping the powers of the traditional stool, Leadership reports. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at the Oba’s palace, the Benin Traditional Council explained that the duties of Isiekhure originally belonged to Ihama who... Read More

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Chief Priest, Ihama of Benin, Isiekhure of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, Suspension

October 21, 2016

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PDP congratulates new Oba of Benin

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to the new Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Eheneden Erediauwa, Oba Ewuare II, N’Ogidigan on his coronation. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the PDP wished him a long reign on the throne. The statement read, “The Peoples Democratic... Read More

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