Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Omo N’Oba N’Edo

June 23, 2026

Oba of Benin orders spiritual warfare against banditry in Edo

The state government also announced plans to establish special courts to handle armed robbery, kidnapping, and ritual, among others.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
June 19, 2026

Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others over worsening insecurity in Edo

The statement noted that the meeting would hold at 12 p.m. prompt on Tuesday, June 23.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
December 28, 2025

Oba of Benin leads thanksgiving service to mark Igue festival

Mr Edebiri said that God established the Benin throne in accordance with divine ordinance.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
September 29, 2025

Benin Kingdom to commence eating of new yam September 30

The two-week fasting/prayers commenced on September 15 and ended on September 28.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
July 25, 2024

August Protest: Jittery Tinubu holds emergency meeting with governors, NSA, Sultan, Ooni, others

Governor Hope Uzodimma, chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, led his counterparts to a closed-door meeting at the State House in Abuja.

Bola Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu
July 25, 2024

Oba of Benin backs Tinubu, encourages Nigerians to endure hunger, shelve protest

The monarch said that for things to get better, it has to be rough for a while.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
December 22, 2023

Igue Festival: Obaseki, Shaibu felicitate with Oba of Benin

“In the spirit of the season, I pray for continued peace, progress and prosperity for all Edo people. Iselogbe!!! Oba gha to kpere ise!” said Mr Obaseki.

OBASEKI; SHAIBU; OBA OF BENIN