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Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Monday said it was a big privilege for him to present the staff of office to an Oba of Benin. The governor made the statement when he addressed State House correspondents shortly after he paid a thank you visit to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential...

The newly crowned Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has acquired the new 2016 Rolls Royce Phantom. See photos of the car:

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the newly installed Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Represented at the coronation ceremony by Vice President yemi Osinbajo, Buhari also prayed for his success. “On behalf of the president and government of the federal republic of Nigeria, I...

Today marks the dawn of a new era in Benin, Edo State as the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness, Eheneden Erediauwa, ascends the revered throne to become the 39th Oba of Benin, succeeding his late father, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Erediauwa. Prince Erediauwa was crowned at about 2am on...

Today marks the dawn of a new era in Benin, Edo State as the crown prince, His Royal Highness, Eheneden Erediauwa, ascends the revered throne to become the 39th Oba of Benin, succeeding his late father, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Erediauwa. Below are 7 Things you probably don’t...

The coronation ceremony of the new Oba of Benin, Ehenede Erediauwa has been postponed from September 26th to October 20th 2016 by the Benin Traditional Council. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of the Coronation Planning Committee, Prof. Gregory Akenzua said the coronation...

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Eheneden Erediauwa, shortly after his arrival in Edo state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally.

The death of the 38th Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I was today reported. Here are 10 peculiar facts you should know about the Oba who enjoyed a lengthy stay on the throne of his forefathers. 1. Oba Erediauwa was born in 1923. 2. The monarch was formerly known as Prince...

According to a report in The Nation, The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. His death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe. The late monarch has been battling an unknown illness since last year.

Here are throwback photos of Queen Elizabeth visitation to Nigeria during the colonial era... See photos: Queen Elizabeth with Oba of Benin Queen with Oba Adesoji Aderemi, Ooni of Ife Queen with Oba of Lagos.... Adeniji Adele Do you have others old photos of the Queen visitation to...