The Benin Traditional Council has clarified its position regarding the unfortunate incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled. In a statement signed by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the Council said the incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin. The Council emphasizes […]
President Bola Tinubu yesterday attended the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival, saying Lagos is accentuating the richness of Nigerian culture with the festival. He stated that the festival, which was attended by the host Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodinma; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of […]
The rich cultural heritage of Benin kingdom unfolded at the residence of the Esama of Benin on Tuesday as different groups and personalities trooped in to celebrate the Ugie-Ewere, a Festival of Purification and Blessings. Pius Nsogho reports that cheerful renditions of tributes and homage in honour of the Esama of Benin, characterised the event. […]
In continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie, natives of Benin have celebrated Ugie Ewére to usher peace into the land and homes. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that during the ceremony, celebrants move from house to house offering the Ewére leaves, which symbolizes appeasement of nature for peace. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
Some Benin natives on Monday performed the 2025 Igue Edohia festival. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who monitored the festival in Benin City, reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, has celebrated the Ugie Emobo in continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that the annual ugie marks the end of the Benin calendar year. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
The Marian Voices Choir of St. Francis Catholic Church, Benin City, has joined the list of choristers who paid a Christmas visit to the Esama of Benin to felicitate with him for the season. Pius Nsogho reports that the group gave a good account of themselves as they rendered Christmas carols while selected dignitaries read […]
The bond of friendship between the families of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, former Secretary to the Edo State Government, and Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has been further strengthened with the traditional marriage of their children, Osayi Ize-Iyamu and Hayford Iduoriyekemwen. Pius Nsogho reports that the ceremony, which had the Esama of Benin, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. […]
The Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Honourable Osaro Osa Eribo, has felicitated with the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare the second, on the occasion of the 2025 Ugie Festival. In a congratulatory message he personally signed Honourable Osaro Eribo on behalf of the government and good […]
In continuation of the rites of the Igue Festival, the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has performed the Otue-Igue Oba rite in accordance with the age-long traditions of the Benin Kingdom. Efosa Uwangue has details of the report. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
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