Obaseki withheld palace fund for seven months – Oba of Benin
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has spoken out about how the former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, held back the palace’s official funding for seven months. According to the Oba, the move appeared intentional and seemed aimed at weakening the authority of the royal palace. During a meeting with journalists, the monarch explained […]
Benin Traditional Council Secretary threatens legal suit against community over alleged defamation
Just two days after the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, removed Kelvin Ovbokhan Igbinovia, the spiritual leader of Okhoromi community, the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, warned the community he might take legal steps because they accused him of being involved in a bad plan. On May 15, 2025, it […]
Why Oba of Benin Waited Until February 2025 to Bury His Mother, 49 Years After Her Death – Palace
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has announced that he will finally bury his mother, 49 years after her passing. The funeral rites will take place from February 15 to March 27, 2025. The long wait was not by accident. According to Benin tradition, a crown prince (Edaiken) cannot perform funeral […]