Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has restored the statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the Oba of Benin’s palace during the 1897 Benin Massacre by British colonial forces. The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, … Read more
The Federal Government has granted permission to the Oba of Benin to retain repatriated artefacts. According to the government’s directive, the Oba shall be responsible for managing all locations where repatriated artefacts are situated. The decision ends the tussle between the monarch and the Edo State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oba of … Read more
…the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had demanded full and unconditional repatriation of all looted Nigerian artefacts in German museums. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration won’t engage in “disrespectful exchanges” with the Oba of Benin over the destination of repatriated stolen artefacts. This was disclosed in a … Read more
The Oba’s intervention and comments follow the controversy over where the artefacts, looted by British soldiers during the invasion of the Benin Kingdom, ought to be kept when returned The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has said repatriated Benin Bronzes should be returned to the Benin Royal Museum to be cited within … Read more
The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, oba Ewuare II, oba of Benin finally speaks on the ongoing political crisis in Edo state. Oba of Benin in a statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council kicked against imposition and godfatherism in the state. The statement debunked reports on social media that the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja urged Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to work harder in injecting more resources and technical expertise to improve the supply of electricity across the country. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, said Mr Buhari made the call when he received a delegation … Read more