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
Ososo Development Association Re-Affrims Unity, Progress Drive At End Of Year Get-Together In Benin City. The Ososo Development Association has reaffirmed its decision to drive uncommon progress and unity to move the entire community forward. The body gave the bold assurance at its 2025 end-of-year and get-together party in Benin City, which brought together indigenes […]
The Acting Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Honourable Gabriel Iduseri, on behalf of himself and the staff of the council, has felicitated with the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare The Second, on the commencement of the Ugie Festival, billed for December 14, 2025. In a statement, the Acting Executive Chairman, while […]
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