Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolor, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has met Nigeria former external Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi in Oba’s Palace in Benin City where they reflected on their days in foreign service to Nigeria as Diplomats when the late Ambassador Mbu was the Doyen of Nigeria’s Diplomatic Mission to...
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Igue festival: Oba of Benin commingles in a rare move with masquerades, doles out gifts
Otue-Igueoba — traditional salutations to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has been held in grand style at the 2023 annual Igue festival also known as ‘Ugie’ in Oba Palace in Benin City where Ekoko N’ Uteh Royal Masquerades appeared and exhibited a grand cultural dexterity. Oba Ewuare...
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Oba of Benin intervenes in Obaretin Communal crisis
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has urged elders and youths of Obaretin Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local government Area of Edo State to respect lawful decisions of Odionwere (Community head), Pa. Igiebor Imuetinyan and seek the view before carrying out any administrative functions. Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere...
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Oba of Benin urges Cardoso to fight corruption in CBN
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso to fight corruption in the nation’s apex Bank and lay out a path for economic growth. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when the Benin Branch Controller of CBN, Mr...
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Oba of Benin pledges land for skill acquisition to check unemployment
Omo N’ Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has pledged a parcel of land for a skill acquisition Centre where youths will live their dreams and reduce unemployment in Nigeria. Oba Ewuare’s made the pledge in response to a request by the Prelate of the Presbyterian church, His Eminence, Dr. Ekpeyong Akpanika’s...
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Oba of Benin begins Coronation anniversary with free medicare
Activities marking the 7th Coronation anniversary of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin kicked-off with a free healthcare for Edo residents. The two-Day medical outreach began on Wednesday in Oba Palace in Benin City where healthcare providers attended to people with various health challenges. The lifeline is in continuation...
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Oba of Benin proclaims three Chieftaincy titles
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has issued a proclamation to three Chieftaincy titles in Benin Kingdom, Benin City, Edo State Capital. Chief Ikponmwosa Omoregie Usiohen — renowned for his captivating panegyric (oration), was blessed with the Obasoyen of Benin title. Also, Chief Orumwense Ogieva, was bestowed with...
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Oba of Benin: Next Emoro festival will be marked with fasting
Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin at the weekend marked the first Ugie Emoro festival at the Palace in Benin City, ahead of his 7th Coronation anniversary this month. Ugie Emoro, the equivalent of the ‘New Yam Festival,” is meant to demonstrate love among one another and rekindle the...
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Oba of Benin tasks Immigration on border security, staff welfare
His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has tasked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on effective policing of porous Nigeria borders and improve capacity to deal with security threats. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when the Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Edo State Command, Uba Waziri led his Management team to the Palace...