Why do you think the Oba is shown to be much bigger than the other people? The plaque is on display at the British Museum. Obas Ozolua and Esigie both encouraged trade with Europe. Benin City is ...

Benin became famous for its bronzes ... Oba Ozolua He was Ewuare’s son and is said to have won over 200 battles. Oba Esigie He expanded his kingdom eastwards, taking land from the Kingdom ...

Holy Aruosa is the creation of the Benin monarch. Created in the 15th century during the era of Oba Esigie, it is a replica of the Church of England or the Reformed Dutch Church. A number of the ...

The recent visit of the National Working Committee of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) to the Oba of Benin’s palace has brought a renewed sense of optimism for the region’s future.

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has defended the Oba of Benin's ban on wearing sacred costumes at ceremonies by people ...

COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Two associates of Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison, following their arrest last year on suspicion of plotting a coup in the small West African ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite challenges, ...