The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on Wednesday led the Ewere rite, a revered spiritual ceremony held annually as part of the Igue Festival, to pray for breakthroughs and divine blessings for the people of Edo State and Nigerians at large. According to a […]
Edo State culture
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has directed the suspension of all funeral ceremonies and burial rites throughout the 2025 Igue Festival, also known as Ugie. The announcement was contained in the official programme of activities released by the Benin Traditional Council and endorsed by its […]