His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokoolo, Oba Ewuare the Second, has been honoured as a rare First Class Traditional Ruler with uncommon wisdom and a fatherly disposition, which has brought remarkable peace and development to the Benin Kingdom. The Ohen-Osa of Holy Arousa, Igbinoghodua Edebiri, bestowed the honour on the Royal Father at […]
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has extolled the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday. Governor Okpebholo also extended his best wishes to the Benin Monarch on his 9th year coronation anniversary. In a statement signed by his Chief […]
The Deputy Governor, Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has extolled the virtues of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, N’Ogidigan, Oba of Benin on the occasion of the monarch’s Ninth coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message to celebrate the occasion, the deputy governor described the monarch’s reign as peaceful […]
The Member representing Ovia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barrister) Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare the Second on the joyous occasion of his Ninth coronation anniversary and birthday celebration. In a congratulatory message, she described the twin events as […]
The Ebelle community in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State has celebrated its age group ceremony with great fanfare. Francisca Igenegbale reports that the cultural event was marked with enthusiasm and deep traditional significance. Efosa Uwangue brings details. 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 Odionwere, leaders and natives of Evbuotubu Community, have raised concerns over what they described as the continuous disregard by Okhairo and Agor-Isibor villages of the pronouncement of the Oba of Benin, which stated that the two villages are under Evbuotubu Community. They insist that the two villages cannot operate as autonomous communities. Pius Nsogho […]
“Osamede,” the much-anticipated superhero film set during the 1897 British invasion of Benin, officially hit cinemas on October 10, 2025, in Benin City, Nigeria. The film received a standing ovation at its homecoming premiere held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Edo State. The report is presented by Oluwafemi Farayola. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong […]
Elders of Okhouromi Community have debunked allegations that the Odionwere, Pa John Oghagbon, was the mastermind behind the cutting of the ancestral tree in the Community. The Odionwere, Pa John Oghagbon, while reacting to the allegations by loyalists of Ohen Ovbokhan Kelvin Igbinovia, said residents informed the Elders’ Council of the danger posed by the […]
The family of the reinstated Ohen of Okhouromi Community, Ovbokhan Igbinovia, have alleged that due to the hatred for their brother, the Odionwere of the Community, Pa John Oghagbon, allegedly led people to cut down the ancestral tree in the shrine premises. Elder brother of the Ohen, Julius Dogo Igbinovia, stated this while lamenting the […]
It was glitz and glamour as eligible Benin Chiefs twirled ceremonial swords (Eben) in honour of His Royal Majesty, Ewuare the Second, Oba of Benin, during the 2025 Emorhọ festival, otherwise known as ‘New yam festival’. Williams Yamah tells us more 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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