The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday started the burial ceremony of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, with various traditional rites (Iwarinnwin). The traditional rites, which will last for 14 days, took place at Eguae Iyoba N’ Uselu, by 5-junction in Benin. This significant event is notable because it’s … Read more
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has asked members of the public, especially women, to desist from a hairdo tagged: Okuku, reserved for wives of the Oba of Benin. The Osuma of Benin, Chief Norense Ozigbo-Esere reiterated this at a media briefing at the Oba of Benin’s palace on Thursday. The council emphasised that Okuku hairdo … Read more
The police in Edo have confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin. The victim was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Friday, while his female passenger sustained gunshot injuries. SP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, … Read more