Germany returns 22 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Federal government today December 20, received 22 repatriated Benin Bronze from the German government.

Oba Akiolu voices out: I never said Bini owned Lagos

Nigeria - The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, on Monday denied ever saying that the Benin people owned Lagos.

The royal father spoke in Victoria Island, Lagos, at the launch of “Defend the Defenseless”, a book written by Arese Carrington, wife of a former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington.

Many wondered his whereabout! Benin traditional council suspends Isekhure. Read why...

Edo, Nigeria -  Benin Traditional Council (BTC), acting on the authority of Oba Ewuare II, has suspended Chief Nosakhare Isekhure, the Isekhure of Benin, indefinitely.

The Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, who announced the suspension, in a statement signed by himself and nine others,  at the Oba’s Palace, yesterday, explained that the duties of Isekhure, which were originally performed by the Ihama of Benin, will now revert to the Ihama N’Ihogbe.