…Patrick Ebojele, the committee chairman said the sustained efforts and campaign by the Oba of Benin for the return of the stolen Benin artefacts led to an agreement to return the artefacts, noting that it opened discussions on building a Royal Museum to house them. He added, “The Edo State Government under Obaseki agre…

By Ozioruva Aliu The Oba of Benin, Omo N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has received 18 cultural artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after 125 years in foreign custody. He emphasized that the royal objects are not mere curiosities but vital records of governance, spirituality, and artistry of the Edo people, taken…

…agencies amid rising cases of kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state. Oba of Benin summons native doctors over rising insecurity

The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary…