Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Oba Ewuare II

March 18, 2026

Traditional council tightens security around Oba of Benin’s palace

The security measure was announced in a statement by the council’s secretary, Frank Irabor, on Tuesday.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
December 25, 2025

Oba of Benin performs ‘Ewere’ rite for natives, Nigerians

A special Igue thanksgiving will then be held by the monarch on Sunday at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral Church in Benin.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
November 5, 2025

Gov Okpebholo vows to protect Benin culture, tradition

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of Benin culture and tradition.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
October 20, 2025

Edo assembly to probe two projects initiated by Obaseki administration

The projects are the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA).

Edo Assembly, Godwin Obaseki
October 20, 2025

Governor Okpebholo extols Oba of Benin on birthday, coronation anniversary

Mr Okpebholo has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary.

Okpebholo and Oba of Benin
August 28, 2025

Oba of Benin suspends two chiefs over absence from palace duties

The statement said the suspension of John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin, and Aimuiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin, is with immediate effect.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
June 8, 2025

Oba of Benin installs new chiefs

The Eriyo of Benin pledged to uphold and preserve Benin customs.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
March 2, 2025

Oba of Benin holds Ekasa dance in honour of late mother

Mr Ohuoba said the Ekasa performance was usually held at the Queen mother’s palace in Uselu.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
September 24, 2024

Oba of Benin declares two-week fasting, prayers over ‘peaceful’ guber election

The Oba of Benin invited all sons and daughters of the Benin Kingdom, as well as indigenes and non-indigenes in Edo State, to participate.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
September 2, 2024

Rema donates N105 million to Edo church for supporting his family during hardship

“I feel like it is important to give back because the church has embraced and prayed for me,” he said.

Rema