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Tinubu Hails Oba Ewuare’s Commitment to Peace, Cultural Preservation
October 20, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, for his steadfast commitment to peace, unity, and cultural preservation as he marks nine years on the...
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Governor Okpebholo extols Oba of Benin on birthday, coronation anniversary
Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary. Mr Okpebholo extolled the Oba’s firm commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people...
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Gov Okpebholo celebrates Oba of Benin, HRM Ewuare II, on his birthday, coronation anniversary
The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extolled the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday. Governor Okpebholo has also...
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Governor hails Oba of Benin’s impactful leadership
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and 9th coronation anniversary. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to...
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Okpebholo Extols Oba Of Benin On Birthday, Coronation Anniversary
News Investigators/ Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and 9th coronation anniversary. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin by Fred Itua, the Chief...
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African activists demand climate justice and end to extractivism at Benin Counter-COP
Delegates at the African People’s Counter-COP (APCC) in Cotonou, Benin, have declared Africa’s climate fight a justice demand, not a plea. The gathering brought together over 100 representatives from 20 countries, calling for an end to...
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Tinubu salutes Oba of Benin’s legacy on 9th coronation anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, as he marks nine years on the ancient throne of his forebears. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson,...
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Tinubu felicitates Oba of Benin on ninth anniversary
Oba of Benin and President Bola Tinubu(Credit: Vanguard News) President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, on the ninth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued by...
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Oba Ewuare II: A Reign of Restoration, Culture and Calm
BY ESE AMADASUN Upon ascending the ancient throne of Benin as Oba Ewuare II on October 20, 2016, Eheneden Erediauwa inherited more than a title; he assumed an 800-year-old mandate to protect the culture, dignity, and security of the Edo people. In...
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Tinubu Felicitates Oba Of Benin On 9th Coronation Anniversary
2 Innocent Oweh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne on Monday, October 20. The President in a statement by...
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Tinubu felicitates Oba of Benin on 9th anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne, which falls today (Monday, October 20). In a statement issued...
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Tinubu Hails Oba Of Benin On 9th Coronation Anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on the ninth anniversary of his ascension to the throne, lauding his commitment to peace, unity, and cultural renaissance...
Educational Stakeholders, Benin City Residents Commend Governor Okpebholo’s Directive On Compulsory Teaching Of Edo Indigenous Languages
Reactions have continued to trail the directive by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, mandating the compulsory teaching of Edo indigenous languages in schools across the state. The Governor’s decision follows the recent Federal...
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Cultural capital inseparable from financial, knowledge capital – Ngozi Akinyele, Coronation Group
‘In this interview, Ngozi Akinyele, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Coronation Group, reflects on the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern and Coronation’s commitment to celebrating Africa’s artistic legacy. She shares...
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Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance
IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...
Culture Ambassador empowers African youth to tell our stories
Ambassador Nneka Isaac-Moses, Co-founder and Managing Director of Goge Africa Worldwide, has spent over two decades redefining how the world sees Africa not as a continent of struggle, but as one of splendour, strength, and soul. She has empowered...
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Osamede’ is visually striking but historically flawed retelling of the Benin Expedition
Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud Director: James Omokwe Run time: In January 1897, the British colonialists heavily attacked the Benin...
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NGO renovates classrooms for IDP children in Edo
The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL) has renovated six classrooms at the Home for the Needy (HfN) Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Edo state. RHIFIL is an NGO dedicated to promoting accessible healthcare, sanitation,...
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Thought Pyramid Art Centre Showcases Emerging Nigerian Artists in Benin City
On Saturday, 11th October, 2025, the second edition of “Undiscovered”, an art exhibition dedicated to celebrating creativity, culture, and the new wave of emerging Nigerian visual artists, opened at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Benin City....
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Global Exclusive Interview: God Arrested Me as Nigeria’s King of Romance Journalism into Shepherd in the Lord’s Vineyard-KAYODE AJALA, ace editor & Head, Media & Publicity, Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide
… divine messages were always being delivered to me that I had a calling to do God’s work, but I never took it seriously, I wish I’d hearkened to God’s call earlier than I did *‘My love for journalism saw me through my media career. I worked as if...
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