Arts & Culture

All along, the government particularly failed to carry out a physical survey on its remnants, and to undertake its eco-valuation. Government’s laxity had encouraged the grabbing of its land by the park’s adjoining local communities, as well as ceding it as booty, to top politicians of the two major political parties that have ruled the state in succession. Also, the …

The long-running controversy over the ownership and management of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Adams Oshiomhole-led committee recommended that the facility be handed back to the Oba of Benin and renamed the Benin Royal Museum of African Art. The special committee, chaired by former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams …

Despite agitations NPDC has refused to enforce Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, and a Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) obligation to the center. NPDC had established its palatial headquarters on designated BENZOPA’s land. Edo State government had ignored such loud public calls to bring NPDC, and other violators to justice. As if flying the kite by some well-placed land-grabbing politicians, a …

His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has formally received 18 looted Benin artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after about 125 years, declaring that the priceless cultural objects are symbols of governance, spirituality and the identity of the Edo people, not mere curiosities. Receiving the delegation led by the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments …

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on Wednesday invoked ancestral powers against kidnappers, armed robbers, murderers and other violent criminals, placing traditional curses on those responsible for insecurity in Edo State and across Nigeria. The spiritual exercise, which drew traditional priests, priestesses and traditional physicians (Ewaise) from across the Benin Kingdom, followed the monarch’s …

His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on Tuesday directed traditional worshippers, native doctors, priests and priestesses across Edo South Senatorial District to embark on spiritual warfare against banditry and other violent crimes ravaging parts of Nigeria. The revered Monarch gave the directive during a meeting with traditionalists drawn from the seven …

Edo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has announced a total prohibition on the use, installation, and conferment of the titles Ezeigbo, Ezendigbo, Igwe, and other similar monarchical designations within the state. The group, a foremost socio-cultural organization representing the interests, welfare, and unity of the Igbo people, described the practice as illegal and contrary to both traditional customs and …

Rooted in the traditions of our ancestors, the Ekaba Festival is closely associated with the worship of Olokun, the revered deity of prosperity, abundance, and protection. It is a period set aside to give thanks for life, peace, and sustenance, while also seeking divine guidance and blessings for the year ahead. By Chris Nehikhare ach year, the people of Evboehighae …

s the Edo community in Boston celebrated the 2025 Igue, an annual indigenous festival, the host committee has called for the unity of the Edo people and more supports for the continuity of the festival in the State of Massachusetts, the United States of America. At the festival, which was held in Boston on December 27, 2025, the Chairman of …

By Idahosa Musa A group of market women in Benin, Edo State Capital have expressed solidarity with Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin for upholding Benin rich culture and tradition. The declaration followed Edo market women leadership crisis connecting the recent courtesy visit by Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo — the daughter of …