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Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas
In a corner of the new Museum of West African Art, visitors can marvel at a sample display of the cultural treasures that adorned the royal palace that once stood in its place: a proud cockerel, a plaque with three mighty warriors, a bust of a...
Owner: The Scott Trust
Iyaloja: Oba Ewuare Defend Edo Tradition, Culture
What was the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo thinking when she wanted to install Iyaloja in Edo? Was she thinking that Edo State is part of Lagos or the South-west? These were some of the questions...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena
Ghana Gives Birth…. How Black Greek life found its home on African Soil
When the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., few could have imagined that its mission of unity, scholarship, and service would one day return to the land of its ancestors. The...
Owner: Non-transparent
Activists push for popularisation of new lexicons to drive climate-related campaigns
Human rights and environmental activists have pushed for popularisation of words, such as ‘Ogonise’’; ‘Sarowiwise’, ‘Aigbuhaense’, ‘Awua’, ‘Brasinise’ ‘adanegberise’, and ‘Otogise’, among others, in the campaigns for human and climate justice. The...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru
Osamede receives standing ovation at Benin City homecoming premiere
Osamede, a superhero film set during the 1897 British invasion, received a standing ovation at its homecoming premiere tonight at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Edo State.Hosted with support from Dr. Munirat Lecky, Senior Special Assistant to...
Owner: Michael Ringier
How Benin Palace Shut Down ‘Iyaloja’ Politics In Edo Markets
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CKN Nigeria
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For the past weeks, the media have been inundated with the inauguration of an Iyaloja of Edo Market and the subsequent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin where His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Ewuare II told the delegation led by...
Owner: Non-transparent
Investigation exposes NYSC fraud involving Benin Republic varsities and Nigerian Polytechnics
Blacklisted Benin Republic universities were found colluding with private Nigerian polytechnics to fraudulently secure NYSC mobilisation for their graduates Students allegedly paid up to ₦400,000 to obtain fake HND and ND certificates, mainly...
Owner: Naij.com Media Limited
Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud
Blacklisted Benin Republic universities were found colluding with private Nigerian polytechnics to fraudulently secure NYSC mobilisation for their graduates Students allegedly paid up to ₦400,000 to obtain fake HND and ND certificates, mainly...
Owner: Naij.com Media Limited
NCF, Edo state Cricket Association celebrate ICC women’s week in Benin
It was pump and Celebration on Friday at the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Cricket, Iyoba College, Ugbowo, Benin City as the Nigeria Cricket Federation and the Edo State Cricket Association marked the ICC Women’s Week celebration in Benin...
Owner: Salisu Umar, Zainab Suleiman Okino & Ibrahim Sheme
How to preserve cultural patrimony in the face of conflicts
It is through the preservation of cultural heritages that traditions and mores of nation states are sustained for the knowledge and gains of forbears to be passed from generation to generation. Unfortunately, these priceless gifts have suffered...
Owner: Malam Kabiru A. Yusuf
Iyaloja of Benin: Lessons in cultural diversity
President Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858-January 1919) was the 26th president of the United States. He served from 1901 to 1909. When asked to rein in his 19-year-old daughter, Alice, whose conducts had become so embarrassing to the people,...
Owner: AFRICAN NEWSPAPERS OF NIGERIA (ANN) PLC
Benin Palace Questions Motive Of Iyaloja Role In Edo Markets, Urges Tinubu’s Daughter To Also Extend Concept To Kano, Aba, Others
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Sahara Reporters
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The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), acting on the authority of Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has questioned the motive behind the introduction of the Iyaloja concept in Edo State by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade...
Owner: Omoyele Sowore
GH Online French to promote French learning among children with funfair
By Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 10, GNA -To whip up the interest of children in the learning of French, GH Online French Lessons for Kids/Adults and Corporate is to host the 2025 Super Wonderland French Funfair at the Borteyman Sports Complex. The...
Owner: Ghanian Government
Benin traditional council warns against politicising market leadership
The Benin traditional council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”. The palace also expressed disapproval of the use of trade associations to...
Owner: Samuel Ogundipe
Benin Traditional Council Warns Against Politicizing Market Leadership
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The Nigerian Voice
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The Benin Traditional Council has warned against politicizing market leadership, stating that the concept of Iyaloja is foreign to Benin culture. The palace also disapproves of using trade associations for partisan politics, saying it's harmful to...
Owner: Henry D Oduenyi
Benin Traditional Council warns against politicisation of market leadership
The Benin Traditional Council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”. The Palace also expressed disapproval of the use of trade associations to...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru
Crown Prince of Onicha Olona reaffirms shared heritage of Benin, Igala, Anioma People
The Crown Prince of Onicha Olona in Delta State, His Royal Highness Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei, has traced the historical and ancestral connections linking the Benin, Igala, and Anioma peoples, describing them as communities bound by shared...
Owner: Nigerian Government
Nneka Odenwingie and Renaissance of Benin Culture Through Painting
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Nneka Zainab Odenwingie is one of Nigeria’s foremost artists and researchers, who is passionate about home-grown artworks and primed on preserving Benin culture for up coming generation. The London based artiste...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena
University Of Ibadan Ranked Nigeria’s Best University In 2026 Times Higher Education Ranking
The University of Ibadan (UI) has reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s number-one university in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, marking a significant leap in academic performance and global...
Owner: Bizwatch Nigeria Ltd
Benin palace rejects ‘Iyaloja’ title in Edo markets
The Palace of the Oba of Benin has rejected the introduction of the “Iyaloja” title into Edo State’s market system. The Palace said the Iyaloja title is alien to Benin culture and potentially disruptive to peace and tradition. This was disclosed...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru