The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called on the newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) for Edo State, Betty Otimenyin, to prioritize crime fighting and prevention in her new role. This appeal was made during Otimenyin’s visit to the Oba on Friday, where she sought his royal blessing for […]
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The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called on Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to fulfill his campaign promises, emphasizing that divine guidance will support him in his role. Oba Ewuare II offered this counsel during a visit by the governor-elect and […]
The Oba of Benin Palace in Benin City has decreed that no burial rites will be permitted during the upcoming Igue Festival. The festival, commencing on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with the Ugierhoba Ceremony, holds great significance in the Benin tradition. The Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. […]
The revered Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has declared his intention to donate land for the establishment of a skill acquisition centre, marking a significant step towards youth empowerment and unemployment reduction in Nigeria. This commitment was made following a request by the esteemed Prelate of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, continues to be the undisputed leader of all the traditional rulers and chiefs in Edo State. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has made a significant appointment by appointing His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, as the Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja. During a courtesy visit to the Oba in Benin City, Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor of NOUN, officially conveyed […]
His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the revered Oba of Benin, has made a plea for global peace amidst the ongoing and escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Seven months into the war, the Benin Monarch expressed deep concern and frustration over the prolonged hostilities, seeking divine intervention to quell […]
His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has emphasized the need for collaboration among various security agencies to tackle the escalating security situation in Nigeria. He made this call during his installation as the ground patron of the Nigeria Hunters and Forestry Security Service at his […]